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Your Trusted Newport Wedding & Lifestyle Photographer
As a dedicated wedding and lifestyle photographer, I specialize in capturing the authentic emotions and timeless moments of life's most significant events. With a career rooted in New York and expanded to Newport, Rhode Island, my approach combines natural light and an unobtrusive style to preserve the genuine essence of each occasion. My work is driven by a passion for storytelling, ensuring every photograph reflects the unique narrative of my clients. Over the years, I have honed my craft to deliver artistry that resonates with the heartfelt and spontaneous moments of weddings, family milestones, and personal journeys. My commitment to kindness and professionalism creates a comfortable environment, allowing clients to feel at ease while I document their stories. Whether it's a grand celebration or an intimate gathering, I prioritize personalized service to meet the distinct needs of each client. The testimonials from families and couples highlight my ability to transform fleeting emotions into enduring visual legacies. By focusing on the subtleties that define each event, I ensure that every image I capture is both meaningful and timeless. My dedication to excellence is evident in the meticulous attention to detail and the emotional depth present in every photograph. Through years of experience, I have cultivated a process that balances artistic vision with technical precision, resulting in images that clients cherish for generations.
Services
Wedding Photography
Portrait Sessions
Engagement Photos
Newborn Photography
Maternity Sessions
Family Portraits
Destination Weddings
Venue Photography
Rehearsal Dinner Coverage
Lifestyle Photography
Served areas
- Rhode Island, Massachusetts, Connecticut, New York, New Hampshire
Highlights and features
- We specialize in unobtrusive, natural light photography to capture genuine emotions.
- Our team provides a calming presence for authentic moments.
- Personalized sessions tailored to each client's unique story.
- Award-winning artistry in creating timeless wedding and lifestyle images.
- Decades of experience documenting milestones from weddings to newborns.
What people say
Artistic and unforgettable moments
Calming presence
Timeless photographs
Natural emotions shine through
Truly remarkable
Services
Wedding Photography
Our wedding photography service documents your special day with an unobtrusive, artistic approach. Using natural light, we capture candid emotions and key moments to create timeless images that reflect your unique love story. Clients receive a curated gallery of high-resolution photos for lifelong enjoyment.
Newborn Photography
Newborn sessions focus on delicate, natural poses using specialized props and wraps. We prioritize safety and comfort, capturing your baby's personality through gentle, patient techniques. The result is a collection of heirloom-quality images that preserve early milestones with emotional depth and artistry.
Portrait Sessions
Custom portrait sessions cater to families, maternity, and individual needs. We emphasize natural settings and authentic interactions to produce images that highlight relationships and personal journeys. Each session includes styling guidance and a final gallery of edited photographs for print or digital use.
Destination Weddings
We specialize in documenting destination weddings at iconic venues like Newport Mansions and Block Island. Our service includes location scouting, timeline coordination, and travel logistics support to ensure seamless coverage of your celebration in scenic settings beyond our local area.
Engagement Photos
Engagement sessions create lasting memories while building comfort with our photography style. We focus on candid interactions and romantic moments in meaningful locations, providing couples with images for save-the-date cards and personal keepsakes.
People
Beth Ludwig-Khalfayan
Photographer
Beth is an award-winning Newport-based photographer with over 15 years of experience capturing weddings and lifestyle moments. Her natural light expertise and calming presence help clients feel at ease, while her artistic vision creates timeless images. A mother of three, she brings warmth and dedication to every session.
Questions
What photography services do you offer?
We offer wedding coverage, newborn and maternity sessions, family portraits, engagement photos, and destination wedding photography tailored to your unique needs.
Do you travel for weddings?
Yes, we photograph destination weddings at venues like Newport Mansions, Block Island, and other scenic locations beyond our local New England service area.
How should I prepare for a newborn session?
Schedule the shoot when your baby is 5-10 days old. Keep them awake an hour beforehand, and bring extra diapers and comfort items for optimal results.
What is your photography style?
We use natural light and an unobtrusive approach to capture authentic emotions, focusing on candid moments and artistic compositions that tell your story.
How far in advance should I book?
For weddings, we recommend booking 12-18 months in advance. Portrait sessions can typically be scheduled within 2-3 months of inquiry.
Can I see sample galleries?
Yes, our portfolio includes wedding highlights, newborn collections, and family portrait galleries available for viewing on our website.
Reviews (14)
Christina Koller
Apr 21, 2022
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Beth was so lovely to work with at every point throughout our wedding process! She was so easy to talk to over the phone and we immediately felt at ease with her. She was incredibly helpful at helping us with our wedding day timeline! On our wedding day itself she made us feel so special, and was fun to be around, easy-going with all the inevitable timeline tweaks, and so supportive throughout. At the same time, she and her assistant were excellent at providing clear and efficient direction when needed, especially in wrangling large groups!
Family and wedding-party portrait sessions felt breezy, which is saying something given how complicated that many people can be. To top it all off, the photos were (unsurprisingly) ABSOLUTELY gorgeous! We are so grateful to Beth for being such a lovely part of our wedding day, and capturing it so beautifully.
Family and wedding-party portrait sessions felt breezy, which is saying something given how complicated that many people can be. To top it all off, the photos were (unsurprisingly) ABSOLUTELY gorgeous! We are so grateful to Beth for being such a lovely part of our wedding day, and capturing it so beautifully.
Lorraine McElligott
Apr 13, 2022
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Our wedding was on October 29, 2021 at the InterContinental Boston. Our ceremony was held across the way at the Shrine of Our Lady of Good Voyage on Seaport Boulevard. Beth, and her second-shooter Lisa, were absolutely phenomenal to work with, from start to finish! Our wedding photos are absolutely stunning and we could not be more pleased with them! Our day went seamlessly and Beth's genuine and warm personality was a big reason as to why it did.
She made the whole experience feel so natural, not only for us, but also for our bridal party and families. Beth is extremely organized and she was very thorough when inquiring about what we personally envisioned for our wedding photos. She really listened to us and we know that we will forever cherish these gorgeous photos. We would highly recommend Ludwig Photography!
She made the whole experience feel so natural, not only for us, but also for our bridal party and families. Beth is extremely organized and she was very thorough when inquiring about what we personally envisioned for our wedding photos. She really listened to us and we know that we will forever cherish these gorgeous photos. We would highly recommend Ludwig Photography!
Brittany Fortin
Apr 09, 2022
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Your photographer is arguably one of the most important vendors for your big day. during the planning process I remember stressing out about how our photos would turn out since they follow you for a lifetime. I wish I knew then, I had nothing to worry about because Beth and her team with Ludwig Photography not only met all our expectations and hopes but went above and beyond. She really took the time to understand our "vibe" and knew just how to capture it.
I would say we had high standards for what we wanted our photos to look like, and it was met and some. They are kind, professional and easy to work with. They also did an amazing job capturing all the special moments from start to finish without taking away from those moments. Sometimes you didn't even know they were there but the photos show that they were. I am so grateful for all the photos we have to remember our special day and to show friends, family and future generations.
I would say we had high standards for what we wanted our photos to look like, and it was met and some. They are kind, professional and easy to work with. They also did an amazing job capturing all the special moments from start to finish without taking away from those moments. Sometimes you didn't even know they were there but the photos show that they were. I am so grateful for all the photos we have to remember our special day and to show friends, family and future generations.
Alfred Johansen
Mar 27, 2022
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Beth was fantastic to work with - we hired Beth to photograph our wedding in Newport and she did an excellent job. The pictures came out amazing and she was very professional, thoughtful and easy to work with. We highly recommend working with Beth for any wedding in the area.
Kelly Smyth
Mar 17, 2022
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Beth is amazing. She goes above and beyond before and during your wedding. I would highly recommend her! She has amazing visions and helped us embrace our rainy wedding day!
Nina Burns
Mar 16, 2022
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Beth is truly amazing! She was easily one of the most organized vendors we worked with. We had been gifted an engagement shoot so we had not met Beth in person prior to the wedding, but even just speaking with her on the phone made me feel at ease. She is so easy going and listened to all of desires and concerns when getting ready for the big day. The day of she was so efficient and made sure we got all of the shots we wanted, even ones I had forgotten to ask for!
We got our photos back sooner than I expected and they were GORGEOUS. It was a super cloudy and windy day, so I am guessing not super easy to photograph, but Beth still made it work beautifully. I would highly recommend using Beth for your special day. You will not regret it!
We got our photos back sooner than I expected and they were GORGEOUS. It was a super cloudy and windy day, so I am guessing not super easy to photograph, but Beth still made it work beautifully. I would highly recommend using Beth for your special day. You will not regret it!
Lauren Benevides
Nov 25, 2021
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Beth was absolutely amazing, incredibly flexible given the uncertainty of the pandemic and our changing plans, and her pictures are stunning. We will be using Beth for all of our photography needs and were so happy we chose her for our wedding. If we could give her more than five stars we would. Thank you Beth!
Catherine Mahoney
Jun 22, 2019
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Beth was our wedding photographer and we couldn't have been happier. A few of my bridesmaids have been in multiple weddings and raved about how great she was. She is energetic and keeps everyone engaged. Her pictures are amazing. Couldn't say enough good things!
Victoria Boulis
Jan 03, 2017
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We recently had another amazing session with Beth at Ludwig Photography. She did our oldest son's newborn photos two years ago and her work was absolutely incredible. As soon as it was time to book our newborn photos again, I immediately contacted Beth. Her photos exceeded our expectations yet again! We did the full newborn session inclusive of family photos. Beth was extremely patient with our high energy two year old and captured some beautiful photos that we will forever cherish. :
Deborah Stoltz
Nov 06, 2016
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Beth did an amazing job capturing my infant son. She took his infant, 3 mo and 6 month pictures. Several times I worried that we would get the right pictures because my son was overtired but she was so amazing and was able to get the right shot! I highly recommend Beth
Laura Almeida
Oct 22, 2016
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We chose Beth to do our newborn photos after seeing some of her beautiful work on the walls of a few places. From the start she was communicating with us on s frequent basis and always got back to me in s timely manner. When it was time for our photos she welcomed our family into her home and provided us with an experience we will always remember. She was so patient, calm and relaxed during the photo shoot and gave us all the time we needed to feed the baby twice.
Her artistic eye is incomparable and the photos she gave us were absolutely beautiful. Her studio is filled with every prop imaginable and she has multiple sets for photos. We would recommend her to anyone!
Her artistic eye is incomparable and the photos she gave us were absolutely beautiful. Her studio is filled with every prop imaginable and she has multiple sets for photos. We would recommend her to anyone!
Theresa Slade
Oct 09, 2016
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Thank you Beth for the amazing photos of my granddaughter, i would highly reccomend Beth from Ludwig Photgraphy, she has such a special quality about her that captures the best photos possible as well as the personalities of the newborns. The photos she took my family and i will treasure. We are very much looking forward to working with Beth again for milestone moments.
Marybeth Nunes
Aug 21, 2016
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We've had photos done with Ludwig Photography a few times now, including a newborn session, and I am always amazed at the wonderful photos we get. She is patient and wonderful with children, and she takes her time to make sure every shot is perfect. The photos we've had done are breathtaking, worth every penny.
Beth S.
Aug 03, 2016
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We have had 2 separate newborn sessions and a mini family session with Beth Ludwig Photography and have been very happy with our photos each time. She is great with the babies and very personable which eases any anxieties new parents might have. Her prices are very fair for the quality of work. We will definitely be using her again!