BellaFoto Studios Photography

07/10/2026

Back by popular demand - sunset mini sessions at my favorite beaches in RI & CT, Sunday evenings in August!

https://booking.appointy.com/en-US/bellafotostudios/bookings/service

04/12/2026

Planning your wedding? Come stop by the Mystic Hilton today 11am-2pm, FREE admission.

I have weddings booked into 2028, but do have some openings still for 2026 and 2027. Share with a friend! 💍

04/02/2026

Getting ready photos: love 'em, or leave 'em? Personally, I love them! Remember, I'm not looking for perfect spaces, floor to ceiling windows (although that would be incredible), or any of the other prerequisites you'll find written in bridal blogs. I'm here to tell your story, whether you choose to get ready at the venue, in a hotel, or at your childhood home. Its about connection, not the stuff. 😉

03/30/2026

A few glasses in and the photos became really fun. Guaranteed, Melissa and Brian had a memorable experience, and I left with a few bottles to test for future vineyard shoots. I think I'll call that... research and development 😁

03/26/2026

One of my favorite proposals I've ever photographed- Kiera was completely surprised, and freely gave all the emotions! Well done Jacob 💜

03/24/2026

This might ruffle some feathers...but it needs to discussed.

Your wedding day is not a movie set. I've attended some weddings as a guest where it certainly appeared that way. Imagine as a wedding guest wanting to cheer on the bride and groom and celebrate with them, but then you see a half dozen photographers, cinematographers, lighting production, constant instruction and obstruction. On a couple instances while photographing a wedding, I had to personally walk up and remove the videographer from the church altar, because they were standing and circling the couple to get "the best angles". This is an unfortunate situation, as it was disrespectful to the sacred space we were invited in. And yet it was the perfect example of why many churches have strict photography policies. Side note- if you are planning a religious ceremony, check with your church secretary for these policies.

In the age of content creation and the desire to capture it all, sometimes vendors lose sight of what its truly about - two people coming together, witnessed and celebrated with their closest people. Well meaning professionals in our industry don't realize that their passion can overtake the experience for everyone, (and I'm not just targeting videographers- I've got a lot of stories about all different types of wedding vendors).

Over time, experience has refined my ability to document your day authentically, accommodating the need for creative direction, without taking over every minute of your wedding day. Sometimes the best photos captured are the ones you never knew I took. Those special little moments, caught from a distance, while you were soaking in the present. I can gently guide you with posing, help you formulate a timeline and list of family formals, but I'm also going to give you space for those organic moments to happen.

Its all about balance. 🧘‍♀️

03/07/2026

We’ll be here all weekend at Mohegan Sun for the bridal expo offering a FREE wedding album when you book your wedding!

03/04/2026

New blog post: I'M BEING SUPER VULNERABLE HERE

But it is a big part of my story. Gulp - here goes nothing...

The wedding that healed my heart My name is Danielle, the owner BellaFoto Studios and lead photographer. My husband Kurtis and I planned on starting our family in 2019. Through all of my experience with children over the years, and the fact that my auntie status was strong, I felt well prepared for....

02/09/2026

Let's chat for a minute about defining what's important to you. Once you and your sweetheart decide to get married, you are bombarded by months and sometimes more than a year full of decision making tasks. Its not a bad thing, its just the reality of planning a wedding - but, does it have to be?
Kate and Devon decided that they did not want to wait. What was important to them was having their closest family and friends stand by their side at their favorite beach, 1.5 hours from home, while they made it official. And they wanted me to photograph it.
So, I dressed in three layers to stay as warm as possible, and on a Saturday at noon we marched onto the beach. It was literally two degrees outside, one week after a blizzard, and as a group we rallied and made their dreams come true. The snow wouldn't stop us! Look how happy they are - it was so worth it! A warm congratulations to Kate and Devon💓