The Chanler at Cliff Walk wedding photographer

An intimate hotel at the start of the Cliff Walk, with the Atlantic at the end of the garden.

(01) The Chanler

An intimate hotel at the start of the Cliff Walk, with the Atlantic at the end of the garden.

The Chanler stands at the start of Newport's Cliff Walk, looking out over the Atlantic. It is an intimate setting, and weddings here reward a photographer who stays quiet and close.

Expect getting-ready rooms full of character, ocean-side portraits a few steps from the door, and an evening that feels like a private house party. I cover it on film and digital.

Aerial black-and-white view of The Chanler at Cliff Walk above the Atlantic, Newport

White facade and balustrade of The Chanler at Cliff Walk against a blue sky, Newport

Newlyweds in white share a dip kiss as cheering guests film on phones at The Chanler in black-and-white

Bride in a strapless gown with 3D rosettes seated on a blue settee in an elegant room at The Chanler, Newport RI

Guests dine at candlelit tables under a draped tent with hanging wisteria and chandeliers at The Chanler

Bride in a long veil kisses groom in a black tuxedo on a white-railed porch at The Chanler at Cliff Walk

Groom in a white dinner jacket with eight groomsmen in black tuxedos by an iron gate at The Chanler, Newport

Bride in a rosette strapless gown sits as a groom in a white tuxedo jacket drapes an arm around her shoulder

Tented wedding reception with hanging wisteria, chandeliers, candlelit long tables and bamboo chairs by the water

Boy in a bow tie snaps an instant camera beside a girl in a blue dress on the lawn at The Chanler, Newport

Aerial view of wedding guests gathered by a white tent on a lawn above the Cliff Walk at The Chanler, Newport

Three older men in tuxedos pose with wine on the lawn as guests mingle at The Chanler at Cliff Walk

Bride in a long veil and lace mermaid gown stands in a sunlit suite at The Chanler at Cliff Walk, Newport

Bridal veil on a white satin hanger draped over a gilded antique portrait at The Chanler at Cliff Walk

Bride and groom laugh on the lawn at The Chanler at Cliff Walk in Newport, black-and-white film photo

Black-and-white overhead view of wedding guests on an oceanfront lawn by a white tent at The Chanler

Bride in a floral-appliqué ball gown hugs a woman in a blue floral dress in a suite at The Chanler at Cliff Walk

A bride in a voluminous gown chatting with two groomsmen in a wood-paneled lounge in Newport, black-and-white

Wedding guests in formal attire mingle on a stone courtyard outside The Chanler at Cliff Walk in Newport, RI

Bride in a high-neck lace gown leans on a mantel in a blue room at The Chanler at Cliff Walk

Bride in a white gown twirls her long veil while holding white flowers, motion-blurred beside white columns

White reception tent with hanging wisteria, blue floral linens and a blurred server at The Chanler, Newport

Bride putting on an earring in a mirror beside her hanging gown at The Chanler, Newport, in black and white

Bride in strapless gown with long floral train and groom in white dinner jacket in a garden in Newport, RI

Bride and groom kiss at their lawn ceremony at The Chanler at Cliff Walk, Newport, in black-and-white

Wedding guests in tuxedos and gowns lounge under string lights at The Chanler at Cliff Walk, black-and-white

The Chanler at Cliff Walk mansion and white wedding tent above a rocky seawall in Newport, RI at dusk

Bride and groom touch noses on cobblestones by a wrought iron gate at The Chanler at Cliff Walk, Newport

Older man in a tuxedo sits on a zebra-print bench as a bride descends the staircase behind him, black-and-white

Bride in a long lace-trimmed veil walks toward a bright arched doorway at The Chanler, in blurred black and white

Bride with long veil and white orchid bouquet gazes at groom in tuxedo on the porch at The Chanler in Newport

Bride and groom kiss on the lawn at The Chanler at Cliff Walk in Newport, RI as guests stand by white chairs

Bride in a floral strapless gown holds champagne on stone steps above the ocean at The Chanler, black-and-white

Woman in satin gown and sunglasses on her phone amid guests at The Chanler, Newport, in black and white

Bride in a strapless gown and long veil at a white porch railing as a man in a tuxedo reads a note behind a column

Bride in pleated satin gown and groom in tuxedo holding drinks on a lawn at night beside a glowing tent

Bride in a strapless rose-appliqué gown lifts her skirt descending a sunlit staircase at The Chanler, Newport

Laughing wedding guests with drinks outside a white tent at The Chanler at Cliff Walk, Newport, in black-and-white

Bride and groom holding cocktails before a glowing reception tent at The Chanler at Cliff Walk, Newport

Bride in short dress and groom in suspenders descend a carpeted staircase at The Chanler, Newport, in black and white

(02) How I photograph it

Three things to plan for

Getting ready
Rich interiors and window light. Ideal for black-and-white film portraits.
The Cliff Walk
Portraits along the path with the ocean below. A short walk, so we lose no time.
Small scale
An intimate venue means real closeness. Documentary coverage suits it naturally.

(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

The Chanler, answered

Do you photograph weddings at The Chanler at Cliff Walk?

Yes. The Chanler is one of my featured Newport venues.

Can we take portraits on the Cliff Walk?

The Cliff Walk begins beside the hotel, which makes ocean portraits easy to fit into the day. We plan timing around light and tides with you.

(05) Weddings here

Real weddings at The Chanler

(06) Nearby

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(07) Inquire

Check your date

Planning a wedding at The Chanler at Cliff Walk? 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

The Chanler at Cliff Walk wedding photographer

An intimate hotel at the start of the Cliff Walk, with the Atlantic at the end of the garden.

Three things to plan for

Getting ready

The Cliff Walk

Small scale

The Chanler, answered

Real weddings at The Chanler

More places I photograph

Check your date