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About Brad Smith Photography
Based in Providence, Brad Smith Photography works with couples planning weddings throughout Providence and Newport, Rhode Island. The studio sits within easy reach of popular venues including The Hope Club and District Hall Providence. Verified reviews from real couples appear below as they are earned — rankings on Lazo are never sold.
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Frequently asked questions
Planning a wedding videographer in Providence
How much does a wedding videographer cost in Providence?
Wedding films in Providence typically run $1,200 to $2,500 for core coverage — usually a highlight film plus ceremony coverage — with premium packages adding full features, drone work, and same-day edits. Confirm film length, delivery time, and music licensing in writing.
Do we really need both a photographer and videographer?
They capture different things: photos are how you'll display the day; film is how you'll relive it — voices, vows, toasts, movement. Many couples who skip video name it their biggest regret; if budget forces a choice, consider a shorter film package over none.
How does Lazo rank wedding videographers in Providence?
Rankings come from the Lazo Score — verified reviews weighted for recency — and are never sold. Vendors without verified reviews yet start at the community baseline of 65 and earn their score as verified reviews arrive.
Wedding venues near Brad Smith Photography
| Venue | Distance |
|---|---|
| The Hope Club | 0.6 mi |
| District Hall Providence | 0.7 mi |
| Ballroom at the Providence G | 0.8 mi |
Straight-line distance from Brad Smith Photography to each venue listed on Lazo.
Providence weddings, month by month
Days typically top out between 65° and 85° in May, June, July, August, September. The driest months are July, August, September.
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Golden hour | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 38° | 22° | 22% | 3:56 PM | 4:39 PM |
| Feb | 40° | 24° | 22% | 4:40 PM | 5:18 PM |
| Mar | 48° | 30° | 23% | 6:15 PM | 6:52 PM |
| Apr | 59° | 40° | 24% | 6:49 PM | 7:26 PM |
| May | 69° | 49° | 23% | 7:18 PM | 7:59 PM |
| Jun | 78° | 59° | 21% | 7:40 PM | 8:22 PM |
| Jul | 84° | 65° | 18% | 7:37 PM | 8:18 PM |
| Aug | 82° | 64° | 19% | 7:07 PM | 7:45 PM |
| Sep | 75° | 56° | 20% | 6:18 PM | 6:54 PM |
| Oct | 64° | 45° | 22% | 5:26 PM | 6:04 PM |
| Nov | 53° | 36° | 21% | 3:43 PM | 4:24 PM |
| Dec | 43° | 28° | 25% | 3:30 PM | 4:15 PM |
Average highs, lows and the share of days with 0.1″ of rain or more, from NOAA’s 1991–2020 climate normals at Providence T F Green Airport (7.1 mi from Providence). Golden hour begins when the sun is 6° above the horizon; both times are for the 15th of each month in Providence.
Photo spots around Providence
| Place | Area | From downtown |
|---|---|---|
| Roger Williams Park Botanical Centerbotanical garden | Providence | 2.8 mi |
| Japanese Garden at Roger Williams Parkgarden | Providence | 2.8 mi |
| Secret Garden Tour In Newport RItourist attraction | Newport | 23.5 mi |
| Fort Adams State Parkstate park | Newport | 24.2 mi |
| King Parkpark | Newport | 24.5 mi |
| Castle Hill Lighthousehistorical landmark | Newport | 25.1 mi |
| Blue Gardengarden | Newport | 25.2 mi |
| Brenton Point State Parkstate park | Newport | 25.8 mi |
Parks, gardens and landmarks that photograph well, nearest to central Providence first. Check each place’s rules for permits and session fees. Places from Google Maps, October 2026.
Getting to Providence
| Airport | Distance | Est. drive |
|---|---|---|
| PVD Rhode Island T. F. Green International Airport | 7 mi | 10 min |
| NPT Newport State Airport | 21 mi | 30 min |
| EWB New Bedford Regional Airport | 26 mi | 40 min |
| City | Distance | Est. drive |
|---|---|---|
| Boston | 41 mi | 50 min |
| Hartford-New Haven | 70 mi | 1 hr 30 min |
| New York City | 153 mi | 3 hr 10 min |
| Philadelphia | 235 mi | 4 hr 50 min |
Straight-line distance from central Providence; drive times are estimates, not routes. Airports with scheduled passenger service, from OurAirports.
Details
- Based in
- 405 Wickenden St, Providence, RI 02903, USA
- Where
- Providence · central Providence
- Listed under
- Wedding Videographers · Wedding Videographers
- In Providence
- One of 60 wedding videographers we list · 17 within 3 miles
- Phone
- (401) 484-0010
- Website
- Visit site
From Brad Smith Photography's website
“New England based documentary wedding photographer”smithbrad.com
- Services they list
- Elopements
- Style, in their words
- Candid
- Prices on their site
- Starting at $1,500
- Experience
- 17+ years
Read from smithbrad.com in October 2026. Prices and services change; confirm with Brad Smith Photography before you book. Is this your business? Claim the page to write your own.
Around Providence
- Nearest venue
- The Hope Club, 0.6 mi
- Venues within 10 mi
- 49 wedding venues
- Wedding Photographers nearby
- 17 within 3 mi, 42 within 10
- Guest hotels
- 20 within 5 mi
- Communities served
- Cranston, Pawtucket, North Providence, Warwick
Distances are straight-line from Brad Smith Photography; counts come from the businesses and venues Lazo lists around Providence.
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