Business Details
12 Years
experience
Your Trusted Rhode Island Wedding Photographer
Brave Hearts Photography was founded in 2014 by Katie Yeaton, a dedicated professional whose career spans over a decade of capturing life's most meaningful moments. Our approach prioritizes authenticity, focusing on unscripted interactions that reflect genuine emotions rather than staged poses. Clients consistently highlight my ability to remain calm under pressure, ensuring seamless documentation of weddings and family milestones. We specialize in documentary-style photography that preserves the natural flow of events, from intimate gatherings to large celebrations. Our services extend beyond weddings to include engagement sessions and family portraits, all delivered with personalized attention.Based in East Greenwich, Rhode Island, we serve locations including Newport, Providence, Cape Cod, and destination weddings worldwide. The business name honors my father, William Wallace, and reflects our commitment to courageous, heartfelt storytelling through imagery. Clients receive high-quality digital files, custom viewing websites, and printed albums, with optional add-ons like second photographers and rehearsal dinner coverage. Our annual booking limit of 10-15 weddings ensures focused dedication to each client's unique vision.
Services
Wedding Photography
Engagement Sessions
Family Portraits
Destination Weddings
Rehearsal Coverage
Details
- Year established: 2014
Highlights and features
- 11 years of specialized wedding photography experience
- Documentary approach captures genuine, unscripted moments
- Personalized service with annual booking limits
- Proven expertise in Rhode Island's top venues
- Comprehensive packages with digital and print deliverables
Associations and certifications
- Fearless Photographers Top 100 Photographers in the World 2023
What people say
Best wedding photographer
Stunning in-the-moment photos
Calming presence on event day
Effortless experience
Unforgettable documentation
Services
Wedding Photography
Documentary-style wedding photography focusing on authentic moments rather than posed shots. Services include timeline coordination, multiple-hour coverage, and comprehensive post-event editing. Clients receive digital files, printed albums, and online galleries for sharing with loved ones.
Engagement Sessions
Candid engagement photography capturing couples in natural settings. Sessions focus on relationship dynamics through interactive prompts rather than formal posing. Includes location scouting assistance and print/digital deliverables for announcements or displays.
Family Portraits
Authentic family photography emphasizing genuine interactions over staged compositions. Sessions accommodate multi-generational groups and pets, with flexible outdoor/indoor location options. Deliverables include heirloom prints and digital collections for personal use.
Destination Weddings
Global wedding documentation services with local venue expertise. Includes logistical coordination for international events and cultural ceremony adaptation. Travel fees calculated based on location specifics with pre-event consultation included.
Second Photographer
Supplemental photographer for comprehensive multi-angle documentation. Ideal for large events with simultaneous activities. Ensures complete capture of guest interactions, ceremony details, and reception elements.
People
Katie Yeaton
Owner & Lead Photographer
Professional photographer since 2014 with specialization in documentary-style weddings. Providence College graduate and URI Master Gardener. Known for calm demeanor during events and commitment to capturing authentic moments.
Questions
What photography style do you specialize in?
I focus on documentary-style photography capturing unposed moments through interactive prompts rather than staged poses.
Do you travel for weddings?
Yes, I photograph destination weddings globally while maintaining expertise in New England venues.
How many weddings do you book annually?
I limit bookings to 10-15 weddings yearly to ensure dedicated attention to each client.
What's included in your packages?
Packages include digital files, printed albums, online galleries, and optional second photographer/add-ons.
How do you handle rainy days?
I adapt to weather conditions while maintaining creative composition, as demonstrated by my own rain-affected wedding experience.
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Reviews (6)
Ali Hennessey
Oct 27, 2021
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My fianc and I hired Katie for our wedding (10.23.20) after our friends hired her for theirs and had a fantastic experience! We scheduled our engagement pictures this past October and had an awesome time! Katie made us feel incredibly comfortable in front of the camera, listened to what types of pictures we were looking for, and really got to know us as a couple. To say the least, I cannot wait for our wedding day to see her beautiful work!
Updating this after having Katie take photos at both our intimate ceremony in October 2020 and our larger wedding celebration in October 2021. Katie captures
Updating this after having Katie take photos at both our intimate ceremony in October 2020 and our larger wedding celebration in October 2021. Katie captures
Ali Hennessey
Oct 20, 2021
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Katie started taking photos of us in 2019 (engagement), 2020 (wedding #1) and 2021 (wedding #2) and she is the most professional, patient, and kind photographer. Katie captures every single moment and made us feel so comfortable! She does a great job of staying behind the scenes yet at the same time getting fantastic shots that feel like you’re… right there with us. Our group shots came out fantastic - she even got my 2.5 year old niece to smile in all of the pictures! Beyond that, her candid photos are why we picked her - she captures all of the best moments on and off the dance floor
Molly Campbell
Oct 19, 2021
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I really enjoyed working with Katie for my beach baby photoshoot. She was so patient (and with a 13 month old and a 90 year old there was a lot needed). We got wonderful photos and I NEVER felt rushed, which is saying a lot. Katie had great ideas and we ended up with tons of wonderful photos, I just bought all of them (not even possible to choose). I would absolutely work with her again.
Rachel Beck
Oct 02, 2021
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Positive:Professionalism,Quality,Responsiveness
Katie did a fantastic job with our family of 13. She recommended a lovely spot, managed to snap pics of all the little ones, and was a delight to work with. I highly recommend BraveHearts Photography!
Katie did a fantastic job with our family of 13. She recommended a lovely spot, managed to snap pics of all the little ones, and was a delight to work with. I highly recommend BraveHearts Photography!
Michaela Devoe
Sep 29, 2021
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We loved working with Katie for a very special family photo session at our favorite annual vacation spot on the Cape! Katie was quick to respond to our questions when setting up our plan for the shoot and gave some great ideas and recommendations based on what we wanted. She arrived on time, ready to go, and remained professional and fun for the shoot. She worked well with all of us, especially our 1 year old twins! The photos came out beautiful and will be such a special memory for our family at our favorite place.
Erin Cogan
Sep 20, 2021
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Katie was the photographer for my recent wedding! From planning to the day of, Katie was professional, talented, and so easy to work with. During the wedding, Katie captured the day so perfectly and blended in to capture all the important moments. When I received my photos, Katie's work retold the day so we will have the memories forever. She has been prompt with her communication especially with helping order the pictures. I highly recommend Katie for any occasion especially a wedding!
