Pizzuti Studios Photography

When I began planning our November wedding, I knew that photography was going to be one of the most important elements to me. Friends of mine had recently married and their pictures were absolutely stunning – but their photographer was a family member who had done the job at a discounted rate and her starting package was thousands above what I wanted to spend. Still, I needed to have wonderful photographs and set out to find the right people for the job.

After being introduced to Rich and Ashley at the Original Wedding Expo in January 2008, I knew they were the perfect fit. Everything about them spoke to what I wanted: their background in photojournalism, the style and variety of their products and of course, the quality of their photographs. I was also impressed by their personalities. They were approachable and didn’t try to oversell themselves (if you’ve ever been to a wedding expo, you know how annoying that can be). It was obvious to me that Rich and Ashley were passionate about what they do without being overbearing or stuffy. They seemed like people I would enjoy working with… and I was RIGHT!

Saying that my husband and I enjoyed working with Ashley and Rich is a gross understatement. Not only are they fun people, they made it comfortable for us to be in front of cameras. Our engagement session took place at Fort Stark in New Castle, NH and it started to POUR about a half an hour into it. Because we had all traveled more than an hour to get there, I asked if they would mind waiting it out with us. I was afraid they’d be worried about their gear getting wet, but Rich ran to his car and enthusiastically produced a rainbow colored golf umbrella for us to take cover under. We told jokes to pass the time and the wait was well worth it. Our engagement portraits still, almost two years later, take my breath away. That day, Pizzuti Studios truly captured who we are as a couple… our poses are natural and our smiles are genuine… and we got a great shot under the rainbow umbrella!

To any bride out there reading this, I cannot emphasize how important it is to contract with vendors who do everything in their power to make the wedding planning experience as stress-free as possible. Rich and Ashley are exceptional at this. My phone calls were answered (or returned promptly), my e-mails replied to within a couple of hours and my questions were always answered thoroughly. Every time we had a meeting scheduled, Pizzuti Studios traveled to us and worked around our time constraints. The flexibility they demonstrate for their clients is second to none and the quality of their service is invaluable.

Fast forward to our wedding ceremony at Hammond Castle in Gloucester, MA… I had literally dreamed of having my wedding there since I was 7-years-old and Ashley was almost as excited about the location as I was! My vision was simple, natural elegance and Pizzuti Studios ROCKED IT! They captured every single moment I hoped they would and more. The candid pictures they took of the ceremony exceeded my expectations. They got everything from my train getting stuck in one of the chairs while my father walked me down the aisle (hilarious if you knew me), to my fiancées expression the moment he first saw me, to our laughter at the phrase I had inscribed in his ring. The most impressive part? Our ceremony was lit only by candlelight in a windowless room of a stone castle. How they managed to pull it off without making it feel like a movie set is still a mystery to me. I suppose they’re just that good….

The pictures of our reception at The Tavern on The Harbor in Gloucester are no less impressive. In stark contrast to our ceremony, my husband and I wanted the reception to be a P-A-R-T-Y, and it was! Rich and Ashley were everywhere but somehow managed to stay completely out of everyone’s way. Our guests were commenting on them even as they danced the night away! “Your photographers are all over the place! You’re going to have some wonderful pictures! They’re getting something of everything!” And it was true. I have never regretted not contracting with a videographer – not for one minute. The pictures Pizzuti Studios provided us are far more depictive of our experience than any wedding video I’ve ever seen.

In short (after over a page of commentary), if you choose to work with Pizzuti Studios, you WILL NOT be disappointed. I highly recommend them for any of your photography needs. From family portraits to weddings to maternity photos, the essence of your experience will be captured naturally and you will have fun doing it! I cannot imagine having worked with anyone else for such an important life event.

booked for our august wedding, pictures are amazing, they are very down to earth, fun but also very professional, the packages are very reasonable, cant wait to see our special day pictures!!

Because I have a little background in photography, I had a difficult time finding a photographer that suited my taste. My husband and I found Pizzuti Studios Photography at a bridal expo, and immediately were drawn to their professional display, their clean crisp prints and the honesty of their images. We met with them, and were delighted with their personalities and no-pressure approach. It was apparent that they are photographers because they love to be photographers, and that they enjoy being a part of the happiest days of peoples lives. Looking at their images, and knowing about photography, I was amazed at their skill to capture the 'realness' of the day and their talent in taking photos that require very little editing... in fact, I had to ASK if they edit their photos.

Ashley and Rich were wonderful to work with. They were sensitive to our needs and worked with me throughout my whole planning process. They work in a stress-free way that was a refreshing break from the hustle and bustle of planning. They put in a lot of effort to make sure they knew our unusual venue: they went to the venue and learned about the area before the wedding so that they had great ideas and knew what environment they were working with. They also took the time to learn about the little details that my mother and i had worked hard to create, ensuring that they had the meaningful photos we wanted.

Our photographers listened to us and learned about the things that were important to us, and took pictures that proved it. They spent time to make sure that they had images of us with the important people we had mentioned, and worked to capture the uniqueness of of our wedding. They learned the names of the people involved in the wedding party and were quick to help with the little things that needed to be done last minute. Ashley photographed the girls getting ready, while Rich photographed the guys, and they fit right in. For me, Ashley turned into part of the wedding party. She helped me through a little panic attack, and helped adjust my dress. She was more than just someone taking pictures, she became a part of the process and the support that I needed.

My guests were very pleased with Pizzuti. I've heard nothing but positive feedback from our family and friends. The guests liked that the photographers took pictures on request, and some of the guests asked me to keep them on for extra time in order to take additional family portraits. Of course they were flexible and happily stayed until we had all of the guests requests taken care of. The guests found their website easy to navigate, and the images were up for viewing as soon as we got back from our honeymoon!

The only problem that I've had with Pizzuti is that I love all of the pictures so much I've found it difficult to narrow them down!I recommend Pizzuti Studios to anyone who is looking for great quality photography with the ease of personal service. I look forward to working with Rich and Ashley again as we begin our family.

Working with Rich and Ashley was one of the easiest parts of planning our wedding. The worked with our crazy schedules and really listened to what we wanted. The pictures managed to be both candid and wonderfully artistic. They captured the joy and spirit of our wedding day.

Rich and Ashley were great! From our first meeting to picking up the prints in time for the holidays- they were flexible and able to meet our needs. The wedding day itself was flawless and we have the great memories that they captured to remember it with!

Ashley and Rich are very friendly and attentive. They possessed these qualities, I think every bride and groom search for when looking for the right studio. They were always attentive and available throughout my entire planning process and on my wedding day. They were willing to accommodate to our needs and made us feel like they truly enjoyed what they do and care about the service they provide. My guests commented on the volume of pictures and the extremes they went through to get certain shots. To be honest, I felt so comfortable with their photography and so didn’t our entire wedding party. They were fun, professional, attentive and blended right in with our guests. I’m so happy I made the decision to have Pizzuti Studios photograph our wedding day. When I look at both our engagement and wedding day picture, I’m happy to say they tell a story and their style of photography is current and the pictures reflect their creativity. I can’t thank them enough!!!!

The minute we met with Rich and Ashley, we were convinced that they were the ones we wanted to go with. They were extremely friendly, very easy going, very accommodating and bent over backwards to make sure we had everything we wanted.
The new website they have is incredibly user friendly and displays all the pictures with such clarity and makes everything very easy to keep track of and order.
Not to mention that the slideshow that they surprised us with after our wedding made my wife cry (with happiness) like she did on our wedding day ( I will admit I teared up a bit as well :) )
I would highly recommend them to anyone interested in a photographer for any event.

Sean & Kate

We had booked a photographer, who cancelled a few months before our wedding. Our venue, then, highly recommended Pizzuti Studios. We couldn't be more thankful for the recommendation. Something that Ashley & Rich said upon meeting them, made us so comfortable and couldn't be a more truthful statement about the way their company works... "We won't treat you any differently than we treat our friends." Their personal approach to photography and attention to detail are most refreshing. We are extremely pleased with the beautiful quality of our engagement and wedding photos. Ashley and Rich always went beyond our expectations to accomodate us. They are punctual, professional, perfectionists with amazing talent. We continue to be thoroughly impressed each time we look at our photos. Our friends and family haven't stopped admiring and complimenting our on-line gallery and gorgeous prints. My husband and I are so happy that we invested in our photography.

~ Victoria & Jordan

We made the perfect choice when we decided to have Pizzuti Studios (Rich & Ashley) as our photgraphers. They came as a recommendation and they will be recommended many more times by us. Not only did they take photos for us, they became part of the wedding, they completly fit in with our friends and family and helped keep things rolling smoothly. My favorite part of what Ashley did for us girls was take the hair elastics off our wrists, its details that make the difference and this is something so small but would have been so annoying in our photos. They did a great job tweaking each person in the photos and capturing other photos when no one knew they were looking. Pizzuti Studios was our first and only choice and we can not wait to go back for kid pics!

I can't even find words to describe how easy it was to work with Rich and Ashley. Before the wedding, they met with us and planned everything, making sure that we would get everything we wanted, all of the shots we wanted, etc. They made it easy and I didn't worry about photography for a second. On the day of our wedding, I really do not remember them being around me at all, but they still managed to get every memorable moment captured. I have received endless compliments from the guests at our wedding on Rich and Ashley, the way they made sure every guest who wanted a specific photograph taken was addressed, the way they moved with my husband and I unobtrusively, and their professionalism. They're so happy too! We were so happy with them.