Steve DePino

Rosecliff wedding photographer

Stanford White's Gilded Age mansion on Bellevue Avenue: a ballroom, a terrace and a lawn running to the sea.

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(01) Rosecliff

Stanford White's Gilded Age mansion on Bellevue Avenue: a ballroom, a terrace and a lawn running to the sea.

Rosecliff is one of Newport's grand Bellevue Avenue mansions, designed by Stanford White and cared for by the Preservation Society of Newport County. Its ballroom is among the largest in Newport, and its terrace opens onto lawns that run toward the ocean.

Scale is the challenge and the gift. I photograph the architecture as a setting, never the subject, and keep the focus on the people moving through it.

Aerial black-and-white view of Rosecliff's terrace and formal gardens, Newport
Marble statue inside Rosecliff mansion, Newport, Rhode Island
Bride and groom kiss under a coral and peach floral arch on the lawn at Rosecliff in Newport, RI, by the sea
Man in a tuxedo and bow tie holding a glass of wine at Rosecliff in Newport, RI, in black and white
Guests' black patent leather shoes and dark suits on a parquet dance floor at Rosecliff, Newport, in film style
Groomsmen in suits with drinks by a stone balustrade overlooking the ocean at Rosecliff, black-and-white
Bride in a satin gown eats dessert from a plate as the groom in a navy suit watches at Rosecliff, Newport RI
Wedding guests at a cocktail table in a film double exposure over the ornate facade of Rosecliff, Newport
Bride in a lace gown holding orchids on the Rosecliff lawn in Newport beside the groom, in black-and-white
Tall coral and pink rose centerpiece above a reception table with gold chairs at Rosecliff, Newport
Bride and groom kissing beside a three-tier cake in a Rosecliff ballroom, Newport RI, black-and-white
Two grooms in white dinner jackets hold hands on the steps of Rosecliff in Newport, RI, shot on film
Guests in black tie dine by candlelight under a crystal chandelier at Rosecliff, black-and-white film
Bride and groom share their first dance under a crystal chandelier as guests watch in the Rosecliff ballroom
Three-tier white and gold wedding cake with sugar flowers beneath a crystal chandelier at Rosecliff, on film
Bride in off-shoulder gown and groom in tuxedo sit on red carpet looking down, film photo at Rosecliff Newport
Bride in a long-sleeve lace gown beside a marble statue of a huntress and dog at Rosecliff in Newport, RI
Bride and groom kiss behind a champagne tower as the bride pours sparkling wine into the top coupe at Rosecliff
Bridesmaids in black gowns carry white bouquets down a curved staircase at Rosecliff, Newport, in black-and-white
Rosecliff ballroom set for a wedding reception with peach and pink roses, gold chairs and a crystal chandelier
A bearded groomsman in a tuxedo standing still as blurred groomsmen walk past at Rosecliff, black-and-white
Floral ceremony arch of coral, pink and white roses on a lawn at Rosecliff, Newport, overlooking the ocean
Bride in an off-shoulder gown and long veil gazes out a window beneath a portrait in a Rosecliff hallway
Two men in tuxedos laugh and sing with drinks in hand at a black-and-white reception at Rosecliff, Newport
Bride and groom kiss on the lawn of Rosecliff in Newport, RI, at sunset, her lace gown trailing on the grass
Aerial view of Rosecliff, Newport, with a lawn ceremony setup above a seawall, rocky shore and glinting water
Bride in lace gown and long veil holds a pink bouquet on marble steps with the groom at Rosecliff, Newport, RI
Bride in a satin gown and long veil stands on a red carpet between sunlit columns at Rosecliff in Newport, RI
Gilded portrait of a woman in a white gown above a lit lamp and carved marble mantel at Rosecliff, Newport
Bride gathering her off-the-shoulder satin gown inside Rosecliff, Newport, in soft black-and-white
Bride and groom lifted on chairs by guests, waving napkins beneath the painted ballroom ceiling at Rosecliff
Older guest in a gray suit reads The World is Our Oyster seating chart outside Rosecliff in Newport

(02) How I photograph it

Three things to plan for

(03) Kind words

“Steve is truly a joy to work with and delivers exactly what we hope for, and more, every single time.”
Jacin Fitzgerald, Jacin Fitzgerald Events

(04) Questions

Rosecliff, answered

Do you photograph weddings at Rosecliff?

Yes. Rosecliff is one of my featured Newport venues.

How do you handle a large mansion wedding?

With a second photographer, we cover the ceremony, terrace and ballroom without missing moments in different rooms.

(05) Nearby

More places I photograph

Castle Hill Inn The Chanler at Cliff Walk New York Yacht Club, Harbour Court Newport weddings Connecticut weddings

(06) Inquire

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Planning a wedding at Rosecliff? I accept one wedding per weekend, and most dates are reserved 12–18 months ahead.

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or write to steve@stevedepino.com

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