Business Details
Professional Wedding, Pet & Portrait Photography in Rhode Island
Penny Souza Photography is a professional photography service dedicated to capturing life's most meaningful moments with authenticity and artistry. With over two decades of experience, I specialize in wedding, pet, and portrait photography across New England, blending technical expertise with a heartfelt approach to storytelling. My commitment to affordability is reflected in flexible payment plans and exclusive discounts for first responders and military personnel. Beyond photography, I channel my passion for animals into Sandy Paws Candles, a handmade candle business that supports animal rescues. Every session is designed to create lasting memories while prioritizing client comfort and personalized service. My Rhode Island roots and deep connection to the local community inform my ability to create images that resonate with regional character. Whether documenting a wedding day, a family milestone, or a beloved pet's personality, I combine technical precision with an intuitive understanding of human and animal emotion to deliver timeless photographs. The business maintains rigorous professional standards through continuous skill development and investment in cutting-edge equipment. Client testimonials consistently highlight the seamless experience, rapid turnaround times, and the ability to capture candid moments without disrupting natural interactions. This dedication to excellence has established Penny Souza Photography as a trusted name in visual storytelling across multiple genres.
Services
Weddings
Proposals
Pet Portraits
Family Sessions
Maternity Photos
Gift Certificates
Highlights and features
- 20+ years of professional photography experience across multiple genres
- Affordable pricing with flexible payment plans available
- Exclusive first responder and military service member discounts
- Specialized expertise in both human and pet photography
- Proven track record of rapid turnaround times for delivered photos
What people say
Professional and accommodating
Exceptional photography skills
Made us feel comfortable
Quick turnaround times
Expert in candid moments
Services
Weddings
Full-service wedding photography covering ceremonies and receptions across New England. Specializing in candid documentation while maintaining artistic composition. Packages include multiple photographers, high-resolution images, and expedited delivery options. Clients receive personalized planning consultations to ensure all important moments are captured.
Pet Portraits
Professional pet photography sessions capturing animals' unique personalities in natural settings. Expertise in handling various species with patient, reward-based techniques. Sessions include multiple outfit changes and specialized lighting to highlight pets' distinctive features while maintaining their comfort throughout the process.
Family Sessions
Documenting family milestones through coordinated portrait sessions in diverse locations. Services include wardrobe consultation and posing guidance to create natural, emotionally resonant images. Special attention to intergenerational dynamics and capturing authentic interactions between family members of all ages.
Maternity Photos
Celebratory maternity photography emphasizing the beauty of pregnancy through artistic compositions. Sessions focus on creating elegant, empowering images that highlight the mother's journey while incorporating family elements. Includes specialized posing techniques and draping instruction for optimal results.
Engagement Sessions
Documenting pre-wedding celebrations and proposal moments with discreet coverage. Specializing in creating romantic, emotionally charged imagery that tells the couple's unique story. Packages include location scouting assistance and coordination with venue staff for optimal lighting conditions.
People
Penny Souza
Owner & Lead Photographer
Professional photographer with 20+ years of experience capturing life's special moments. Newport, RI native specializing in wedding and pet photography. Founder of Sandy Paws Candles, which supports animal rescue organizations through proceeds.
Questions
What photography services do you offer?
Wedding coverage, engagement sessions, pet portraits, family portraits, maternity photography, and gift certificates for photo sessions.
Do you offer military discounts?
Yes, we provide exclusive discounts for first responders and military service members across all our photography packages.
How quickly will I receive my photos?
Wedding clients receive sneak peeks the same day, with full galleries delivered within two weeks of the event.
Do you photograph pets?
Yes, we specialize in pet photography with experience handling various animal species in comfortable, stress-free environments.
What areas do you serve?
Based in Newport, RI, we provide photography services throughout New England for weddings, portraits, and special events.
Are payment plans available?
Yes, we offer flexible payment plans for all our photography packages to accommodate different budget requirements.
Reviews (8)
Brianna Hogan
May 11, 2022
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There isn't enough words to describe the amazing work of Penny. She is professional, easy to be around and so incredibly talented. A definite must have for your wedding day!
Victoria
Jun 21, 2021
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I had a excellent experience with Penny. She was great through the whole process and my pictures came out beautiful!
Lindsay Lieberman
Nov 09, 2018
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She captured our wedding and our engagement beautifully. Not only are her photos gorgeous, she has the ability to keep people calm despite big-day nerves! I can't say enough about her ability to capture dogs perfectly. We love Penny
Jessica Feeney-Russo
Aug 19, 2017
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We've had such a great experience working with Penny. She is highly talented and insightful. Her positive and calm attitude put everyone at ease on our wedding day. Our entire wedding party mentioned how comfortable they felt with Penny and Stephanie compared to other photographers they had worked with in the past for other weddings. If you want someone who will capture your wedding day perfectly and deliver high quality photos, Penny Souza is your girl. You will not be disappointed!
Karyn R.
Nov 07, 2015
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We are so happy with the photo's Penny took at our daughter's wedding!! She captured every moment of that beautiful day!! I just can't say enough of how please we are with how they came out!! Everything was perfect!!
Erica Lewis Einhorn
Penny Souza is an absolute pleasure to work with. She is an extremely creative, talented, and professional photographer. The production of her flawless photography has left a lasting impression of our wedding. What we like most about Penny was that she was friendly, flexible, patient, and her ability to create a calm atmosphere throughout the course of the day.
Penny was quick on her feet and adapted well to a variety of requests made on the day of our wedding.
We really liked that Penny took the time to meet with us prior to the wedding and truly took note of all the ideas we had for our celebration. In addition to our requests, Penny provided us with many of her own great ideas.
Penny was able to capture every moment we wanted and more in a timely and efficient manner; we never had to stand around too long. The icing on the cake... The turnaround for the final photos was extremely fast! We highly recommend Penny and her accompanying staff (Joe) to anyone looking for amazing wedding photos!
Penny was quick on her feet and adapted well to a variety of requests made on the day of our wedding.
We really liked that Penny took the time to meet with us prior to the wedding and truly took note of all the ideas we had for our celebration. In addition to our requests, Penny provided us with many of her own great ideas.
Penny was able to capture every moment we wanted and more in a timely and efficient manner; we never had to stand around too long. The icing on the cake... The turnaround for the final photos was extremely fast! We highly recommend Penny and her accompanying staff (Joe) to anyone looking for amazing wedding photos!
Matt Banse
Penny is an amazing photographer. I booked her to shoot a surprise proposal at The Chanler in Rhode Island and I could not be more happy. She made our moment very special and was very professional. She even went home right after she took pictures and emailed me sneak peak photos so we could send them to our friends and family. Anytime we have a special occasion near Rhode Island I will always book with Penny. Thank you for everything!
Diane Lopez
We couldn't be happier with the family photo shoot Penny did for us in Narragansett. She had her hands full, 2 adults, 2 kids and our dog! The pictures turned out beautiful, 10 out of 10 stars from us! Great job, thanks so much Penny!