Business Details
15 Years
experience
Award-Winning Boston Wedding Photographers
Spagnolo Photography is an award-winning husband-and-wife team specializing in creative wedding, micro-wedding, and couples photography. With over 15 years of experience rooted in photojournalism and storytelling, we blend artful portraits with candid documentation to reflect each couple's unique personalities and the authentic spirit of their celebration. Our approach balances guided creativity with unobtrusive observation, capturing natural, unscripted moments across diverse settingsfrom elegant museum weddings to spontaneous city elopements.Based in Boston, we serve Massachusetts and beyond, including destination weddings nationwide. Featured in The Boston Globe and WCVB's Chronicle, our work prioritizes genuine emotion, technical excellence, and a relaxed yet professional presence. We pride ourselves on making clients feel at ease while delivering timeless images that preserve the beauty, chaos, and heartfelt details of their special day.
Services
Wedding Photography
Elopement Photography
Couples Photography
Engagement Sessions
Destination Weddings
Details
- Year established: 2011
Highlights and features
- We offer 15+ years of experience photographing diverse weddings across New England
- Our unique approach blends creative portraiture with candid documentary storytelling
- Specialists in multicultural, interfaith, and LGBTQ+ wedding photography
- Featured in The Boston Globe and WCVB's Chronicle for artistic excellence
- Dedicated to capturing genuine emotions without staged or forced poses
What people say
Beautifully composed images
Fun and creative attitude
Authentic, unposed moments
Exceptional storytelling ability
Calm, professional presence
Services
Wedding Photography
Our wedding photography combines artistic portraiture with documentary storytelling to create timeless images. We specialize in capturing both planned moments and spontaneous emotions across various venues, from grand celebrations to intimate gatherings. With dual photographers working simultaneously, we ensure comprehensive coverage of ceremonies, receptions, and all meaningful details that make your day unique.
Elopement Photography
We document elopements with the same dedication as traditional weddings, focusing on authentic connection and natural surroundings. Our photographers adapt to spontaneous moments while creating beautiful portraits that reflect your personal commitment. Whether in urban settings or scenic locations, we capture the essence of your intimate celebration with creative, unobtrusive documentation.
Couples Photography
Our couples photography includes engagement sessions, anniversary portraits, and lifestyle shoots that emphasize genuine connection. We guide subjects through relaxed posing while capturing candid interactions that reveal your relationship's unique character. Sessions incorporate environmental elements to create artistic compositions that tell your personal story through visual storytelling techniques.
Destination Weddings
We provide photography services for weddings held outside our local area, bringing our signature style to diverse locations nationwide. Our experience with various lighting conditions and cultural traditions ensures consistent quality regardless of venue. We work with clients to understand local logistics while maintaining our focus on authentic emotion and artistic composition in every destination setting.
Engagement Sessions
These sessions help couples become comfortable in front of the camera while creating beautiful images that reflect their relationship. We incorporate personal interests and meaningful locations to create unique portraits that showcase your personalities. The experience serves as valuable preparation for wedding day photography while producing standalone artwork for invitations or keepsakes.
People
Aaron Spagnolo
Lead Photographer
With 15+ years photographing weddings and 16+ in commercial photography/photojournalism, Aaron brings documentary storytelling expertise to every celebration. His work has appeared in The New York Times and The Wall Street Journal, covering events from presidential visits to cultural celebrations. He focuses on capturing authentic moments with artistic composition.
Nanore Spagnolo
Partner Photographer
Nanore combines 15+ years of wedding photography experience with a journalism background to create emotionally resonant images. Her approach emphasizes calm observation and attention to subtle details, capturing genuine connections between couples and guests. She specializes in finding unique perspectives that highlight the human elements of every celebration.
Questions
What style of wedding photography do you specialize in?
We blend creative portraiture with candid documentary storytelling, focusing on authentic moments and artistic composition without staged poses.
Do you photograph weddings outside the Boston area?
Yes, we photograph weddings across Massachusetts and provide coverage for destination weddings nationwide with advance planning.
How much wedding photography experience do you have?
Both photographers have 15+ years of wedding photography experience, plus additional commercial/photojournalism experience dating back 16+ years.
What wedding packages do you offer?
We offer tiered packages for weddings, micro-weddings (up to 50 guests), and elopements (up to 15 guests) with customizable add-ons.
Are you available for non-wedding photography sessions?
Yes, we also offer couples photography including engagement sessions, proposal documentation, and milestone celebrations throughout the year.
What makes your photography different from other wedding photographers?
Our photojournalism backgrounds allow us to capture genuine emotions while maintaining artistic composition, avoiding traditional posed shots in favor of authentic storytelling.
