Business Details
12 Years
experience
Your Trusted Rhode Island Wedding Photographer
Brave Hearts Photography is a Rhode Island-based wedding photography studio dedicated to capturing genuine, unscripted moments that reflect the true essence of your special day. With over 11 years of experience, our approach prioritizes authenticity over rigid posing, allowing couples to fully immerse themselves in their celebration while we document the laughter, tears, and heartfelt interactions that make their story unique. Our team specializes in documentary-style photography, blending a fast-paced, unobtrusive technique with guided prompts for natural portraits.As a Providence College alum and URI Master Gardener, founder Katie Yeaton brings a calm, professional demeanor to every event, ensuring clients receive a comprehensive collection of imagesincluding a personalized viewing website, wedding album, and digital files. We limit annual bookings to 10-15 weddings to maintain exceptional quality and personalized attention, with packages starting at $5,200 and travel availability for destination events.
Services
Wedding Photography
Engagement Sessions
Family Photography
Destination Weddings
Elopement Photography
Details
- Year established: 2014
Highlights and features
- We offer 11 years of specialized wedding photography experience.
- Our documentary style captures genuine moments without interrupting celebrations.
- We provide personalized image viewing websites and wedding albums.
- We travel for destination weddings across New England and globally.
- We limit bookings to ensure dedicated attention to each client.
Associations and certifications
- Top 100 Photographers in the World Fearless Photographers 2023
What people say
Best wedding photographer
Absolutely crushed it
Gorgeous photos
Calming effect
Relive magic moments
Services
Wedding Photography
Our wedding photography captures authentic moments through documentary-style techniques. We focus on unscripted interactions while providing guided prompts for natural portraits. Services include full-day coverage, a second photographer option, and comprehensive deliverables like personalized viewing websites, wedding albums, and high-resolution digital files. With experience photographing venues across Rhode Island and globally, we ensure every significant momentfrom intimate ceremonies to large celebrationsis preserved with artistic precision.
Engagement Sessions
Engagement sessions create lasting memories while building comfort with our photography style. We explore scenic locations like Napatree Point and Wilcox Park, capturing genuine interactions through creative prompts. These sessions serve as relationship milestones and wedding preparation tools, helping couples develop natural posing techniques. Our approach emphasizes environmental storytelling, with options for coastal, urban, or garden settings that reflect personal narratives and interests.
Family Photography
Family photography sessions celebrate connections through candid and posed imagery. We specialize in capturing authentic interactions across generations, from playful children to multi-family portraits. Sessions emphasize natural lighting and environments that reflect family dynamics, whether at home, parks, or special locations. Our approach balances structured compositions with spontaneous moments, ensuring images that showcase both individual personalities and collective bonds in vibrant, timeless compositions.
Destination Weddings
Destination wedding coverage extends our documentary expertise to global locations. We adapt to diverse cultural traditions and environments, from Block Island beaches to Caribbean resorts. Our travel packages include location scouting assistance, timeline coordination, and local vendor recommendations. With experience photographing weddings in Newport, Cape Cod, and Curacao, we ensure seamless execution regardless of venue complexity, capturing unique cultural elements while maintaining our signature authentic storytelling approach.
Elopement Photography
Elopement photography focuses on intimate celebrations with personalized attention. We document ceremonies at iconic locations like Point Judith Lighthouse and Castle Hill Inn, emphasizing emotional authenticity over formalities. Services include location guidance, timeline planning, and comprehensive coverage from preparations to post-ceremony celebrations. Our approach accommodates spontaneous decisions while ensuring artistic documentation of vows, interactions, and scenic backdrops, creating a complete visual narrative of these meaningful, smaller-scale events.
People
Katie Yeaton
Owner & Lead Photographer
Katie Yeaton is a professional wedding photographer with 11 years of experience, known for her calm demeanor and ability to capture authentic moments. A Providence College graduate and URI Master Gardener, she brings both artistic expertise and personal warmth to every project. Her documentary-style approach prioritizes genuine emotions over posed shots, ensuring clients receive meaningful, lasting memories of their special events.
Questions
What photography services do you offer?
We specialize in wedding, engagement, and family photography with documentary-style coverage.
What is your pricing structure?
Wedding packages start at $5,200, with most clients spending around $6,500 for full coverage.
Do you travel for weddings?
Yes, we photograph weddings across New England and internationally, including Curacao.
What's included in your packages?
Packages include a second photographer, engagement session, wedding album, and digital files.
How do you book your services?
Contact us via phone or email to check availability and secure your date with a retainer.
What's your turnaround time?
Sneak peeks arrive within days, with full galleries delivered within three weeks.
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