The 8 Best Editorial Photographers in Providence

The following Providence editorial photographers each have their own specialties and areas in which they excel but they are untied by brilliance. Some are photojournalists, working on assignments throughout New England and beyond, some are published wedding photographers, and some are renowned brand photographers. However, they all bring their creativity and love of the art to each and every subject they work with. And this marks them as standouts in their field.

1. Willow Photo Co.

Ryan and Jenn founded Willow because they believe in the power of love and the ability of photography to connect people. It also serves to remind them of the love they share as a couple. Together with their team of photographers and videographers, they serve a vast swath of New England, including all of Rhode Island and Boston. Specializing in wedding and couples photography allows their team to fully embody their mission of capturing love and connection. However, they also have plenty of family photo experience.

While each photographer under the Willow umbrella has a slightly different eye, they all share a passion for storytelling and an editorial style — light, bright, and full of beautiful moments.

2. Josh Behan

Josh Behan “prefers authenticity over perfection”, but that doesn’t mean his work isn’t somehow perfect. It’s -stellar in its ability to tell a story in one image. No matter his subject, whether they are a couple on their wedding day, a family who wants to keep the tiny moments with them for decades, or a local entrepreneur who wants to connect with their customer base, Josh knows he will only be able to tell their stories if they are fully themselves.

His editorial style is straightforward — what tells the best story. If it’s the way a brides dress swishes around her feet, he captures that. If it’s the care a chef sprinkles upon his creations, he captures it. Whatever the essence of the subject, he is right there with his camera to uncover it, without posing or fussiness. His compositions tend to be minimal since keeping the frame clean and uncluttered allows the viewer to fully engage with his subjects. We think his work is absolutely perfect in its way.

3. Sara Zarrella 

Sara Zarrella is an award winning Providence editorial photographer working with clients throughout Rhode Island. After completing various degrees in art, design, and photogrphy, she knew that she wanted to spend her life documenting people through her lens. And she has spent the last eighteen years doing just that.

Her enthusiasm for her work is palpable in her images. She not only captures what is happening in front of her, she does it with the art of the scene in mind. Plus, she approaches her post-processing with a natural touch. She has worked with hundreds of couples since her visual storytelling is an ideal choice for a wedding, and has taken over one million photos! Her work has also been published numerous times in The Knot, Style Me Pretty, Glamour, and InStyle. Sara is a thoroughly talented lady!

4. Mel Colvin

If you are looking for a Providence editorial photographer with a quirky sensibility, a knack for finding real moments even when you want to look your best, and an innate sense of what details are essential to capture, you might be looking for Mel Colvin. She has all of those things as well as a photography degree from Rhode Island College and over 10 years of experience.

Her colorful, happy work has been featured in Engaged in Southern New England Magazine and more. She has also earned scores of happy clients throughout New England.

5. Ludwig Photography

Serving the entire New England area with her airy, breezy style, Beth Ludwig-Khalfayan has photographed countless portraits, couples, and families. Working mainly in natural light allows her to capture faces and the human form evocatively. Bright, frontal light smooths the skin and is well suited for faces and wee ones. Plus, directional light allows shadows to drape the subject and is particularly well suited for maternity photos to enhance the shape of the maternal form.

Whether she is working in her studio or outdoors, her main goal is to create images that tell a story. This is the essence of editorial style.

6. Bryce Vickmark

Bryce Vickmark is based in Boston but regularly works with Providence businesses to capture advertising images that tell their story. With cross specialties of commercial photography and environmental portraiture, he has a unique ability to capture subjects in their natural element. This may be on the basketball court or in a lab, while also making them publishing-ready.

He is also an award winning photojournalist, often covering politics in Washington, D.C. It’s his quick reflexes and ability to think on his feet that creates a portfolio that is equally poised and spontaneous.

7. Sharum Photography

Winner of Rhode Island Monthly’s Best of Rhode Island two years in a row and featured in multiple publications including Engaged in Southern New England Magazine, Meagan Sharum has plenty of accolades under her belt. She is driven by her desire to preserve memories. Her gift is finding the seemingly simple moments of love and connection even in huge, glamourous weddings.

On the other hand, her husband and second shooter, Justin, has a background in theater production and he uses his love of lighting to create dramatic editorial bridal portraits. Their styles complement each other well and ensure no photo opportunity goes unnoticed.

8. Bailey Fox

Bailey Fox is one of the few Providence editorial photographers specializing in family portraiture that begs to be printed on large format canvas. Her work is simply art. Delicately posed newborns sleepy and nestled within soft blankets are a sweet remembrance of the most fleeting times. And her in-home sessions document what it feels like to live with those you love the most.

She is both a Brides Choice Award Winner and a published photographer in Newborn Magazine, proving that she can capture every subject with excellence.

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