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Midcoast Maine Wedding Photographers

Our Midcoast Maine photographers also provide documentary-style coverage in: Alna, Arrowsic, Bath, Belfast, Boothbay, Boothbay Harbor, Bowdoin, Bowdoinham, Bremen, Bristol, Brunswick, Camden, Cushing, Damariscotta, Dresden, Edgecomb, Friendship, Georgetown, Harpswell, Jefferson, Lincolnville, Monhegan, Newcastle, Nobleboro, Phippsburg, Richmond, Rockland, Rockport, Searsport, Stockton Springs, Southport, Thomaston, Topsham, Union, Waldoboro, Warren, Westport Island, West Bath, Whitefield, Wiscasset, Woolwich

Midcoast Maine Wedding Photography, Engagement Photo Sessions + Elopements

Intimate Wedding Photography in Midcoast Maine - Capturing the Joy of Small Celebrations - Discover the best Midcoast Maine photographers specializing in intimate marriages. Couples are embracing the trend of smaller, more meaningful celebrations. Let our talented photographers capture the joy and intimacy of your wedding day.

By planning a simple Midcoast Maine elopement, couples are able to stay present in the moment and fully absorb the impact of their wedding day. Given the fact that many couples feel more natural and at ease in intimate settings, it's no surprise that some of the most breathtaking wedding images come from elopements.

The WPJA has an abundance of top-ranked, Midcoast Maine documentary wedding photographers available right now who understand that some weddings and elopements can’t wait. Find yours today!
Recent WPJA WedElope Story Awards
The couple asked their best friend to officiate their small wedding, which led to plenty of laughter and tears as they stood with their friend and watched her sign the marriage license
Darren Hendry
The couple and their sons rode dirtbikes to a small countryside wedding at the town hall
Loic Bourniquel
The small wedding was a visually magnificent event, solemnized on the beach at sunset with sun light reflecting off the water behind the ceremony
Ufuk Sarisen

Midcoast Maine Photographers for Large or Small Weddings

Shooting an elopement or small Midcoast Maine wedding event is a wedding photojournalist’s dream: a fairly open schedule with lots of breathing space for creativity – it’s just the photographer, the couple, the officiant, and perhaps a few select companions.

Maine WPJA members are ready to document any beach, DIY - do it yourself, fast, or elopement wedding, even if it is a Monday-Thursday ceremony. Search for the “Can Shoot Weddings on Short Notice!” message on the listings below.

View Award-Winning Pictures from Midcoast Maine Wedding Venues

7 Midcoast Maine Wedding Photographers...

Lifestyle portrait of Sarah Gagnon, a photographer for candid weddings in Midcoast Maine

Maine-based wedding photojournalist Sarah Gagnon captures candid and documentary-style photos, with a love for the romantic moments of weddings. With 7 years of experience, she shoots 45-60 weddings annually. Holding a BFA in photography from the University of Southern...

Sarah Gagnon

Bowdoinham in Maine, US *Now booking Midcoast Maine weddings.
2
2
450 (USD)
Lifestyle portrait of Wedding Photojournalist Siri Jones

Siri Jones, a wedding photographer based in Midcoast ME, brings a unique perspective shaped by diverse experiences in Boston, Seattle, and Sydney. Specializing in emotional documentary wedding photography, Siri effortlessly navigates various locations, capturing timeless...

Siri Jones

Camden in Maine, US *Now booking Midcoast Maine weddings.
1
2
4700 (USD)
Studio Portrait of Wedding Photographer Kate Crabtree

Using a documentary approach, Kate Crabtree embraces storytelling through visual imagery as she captures the heartfelt moments of love in her wedding photography. Based in Maine, Kate's bold and joyful documentary photos are set against stunning landscapes, creating a...

Kate Crabtree

Bangor in Maine, US *Now booking Midcoast Maine weddings.
110
4
5700 (USD)
Portrait of Corey Butler, a documentary wedding photographer

Corey Butler, a New England-based wedding photographer, takes a documentary approach in his storytelling. He believes in reflecting the reality of events, allowing couples to look back and say, "This is how things actually happened."

Corey Butler

South Portland in Maine, US *Now booking Midcoast Maine weddings.
9
1
3
25
450/hour (USD)
I AM SARAH V Photography - Wedding and Couple Engagement Images

Sarah V. Martinez is a New England based wedding photographer hailing from a background of photojournalism. She has journeyed across the US, gaining much life experience that heavily influences her work.

Sarah V. Martinez

Dover in New Hampshire, US *Now booking Midcoast Maine weddings.
67
8
5899 (USD)
Bangor, Maine wedding photography by Hailey Crabtree

Hailey Crabtree, a documentary wedding photographer based in New England, has been capturing the raw emotions and candid moments of couples' special days since 2010. With a background in English and creative writing, her photographs tell compelling stories that will be...

Hailey Crabtree

Orrington in Maine, US *Now booking Midcoast Maine weddings.
3
2
5400 (USD)
Elizabeth Prybylo, a Portland Maine Wedding & Portrait Photographer

Elizabeth Prybylo is an experienced Portland, Maine wedding photographer dedicated to capturing real, authentic celebrations. She brings joy to couples with her genuine images. Her free time is spent traveling, gardening & skiing. She embraces a simple, natural approach...

Elizabeth Prybylo

Wells in Maine, US *Now booking Midcoast Maine weddings.
3
5
2700 (USD)

Map of Wedding Photojournalists Serving Midcoast Maine Couples

Midcoast Maine Wedding, Elopement and Engagement Images by WPJA Photographers

Below are some Midcoast Maine wedding photography samples from the world’s best wedding photographers of the WPJA. Some of these Midcoast Maine marriage pictures might be artistic portraits, details, or documentary-style images that have come from getting ready sessions, wedding ceremonies, reception venues, or Midcoast Maine engagement portrait sessions with couples.

Bride walks into the ocean at French's Point in Maine during a serene wedding day portrait session at the outdoor venue under the sun.
Portrait of a couple by a Maine wedding photographer at Beech Hill Preserve, Rockport, showcasing fine art style with an intimate embrace in front of a birch forest, capturing their emotions.
At Private Residence in Nobleboro, Maine, the bride and her mom share a sweet moment, blowing kisses to each other before the wedding ceremony. A heartwarming image capturing the love and excitement of this special day.
A couple celebrates their wedding at Marianmade Farm in Wiscasset, Maine, as they share a fun moment while cutting their beautiful wedding cake
A couple walking hand in hand beside the iconic Pemaquid Point lighthouse in Maine on their wedding day. The black and white wide shot captures the essence of their elopement.
A joyful bride shouts with excitement, anticipating the moment she will be pronounced married during a rain-filled ceremony in Rockport, Maine
In Camden, Maine, the groom and bride walk down the sidewalk holding hands as Kids Bike Down the Road
Under a bright blue sky in New England at Primo Restaurant in Rockland Maine, a bride and the officiant play around at a wedding reception
Best documentary wedding photo from French's Point in Stockton Springs, Maine with the guest falling down in a photo booth
A Brunswick, Maine dog watches his owner get dressed for her wedding day
French's Point, Stockton Springs Maine wedding venue photos | A groomsman dances at a Maine wedding.
Camden, Maine wedding photography | A bride hugs her daughter after her wedding ceremony

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Where can I find a photographer for a short-notice, small Midcoast Maine wedding?
A: There are many WPJA photographers who are able to help you out at a moment's notice. We understand that sometimes love happens and there's simply no time to lose. We can ensure that you can get married as quickly as possible — and have incredible photographs to remember your Midcoast Maine wedding day by.
Q: Can a wedding photojournalist create artistic portraits on my Midcoast Maine wedding day?
A: While wedding photojournalists strive to capture candid moments on the wedding day, our photographers also are skilled artists who can compose powerful portraits. If you have a specific vision of what types of images you want from your wedding day, look at the top-ranked Midcoast Maine wedding photographers who have earned Artistic Guild awards for portrait and detail images.
Q: Who are the best Midcoast Maine wedding photographers for small elopements?
A: The WPJA is proud to have some of the top Midcoast Maine documentary wedding photographers for elopements. Our members are able to submit WedElope Stories that take you step-by-step, via a 9 image picture story, through the unique and moving elopements that take place around the world.
WPJA Communiqué: Featured Wedding Photography Articles
Jola Mulder, of Overijssel, is a wedding photographer for
Bringing it Home: The Joys of a Backyard Wedding
Oftentimes when people are considering a venue for their weddings, they search for a location away from home, whether that be ten minutes or ten hours, all just to find what they already have: a place that holds meaning for them, that feels comfortable, or that they find...Read more
What is a Modern Elopement?
WHAT EXACTLY DOES IT MEAN TO ELOPE? If you look up the definition of “elope” in the Merriam-Webster dictionary , you’ll find a plethora of meanings making it quite clear how polarizing the word has become, and how it has transformed and evolved with the passage of time and...Read more
An Unforgettable Romance: The Intimacy of an Elopement
While some people live for the hustle and bustle of a big wedding with extravagant décor and an impossibly long guest list, others find these kinds of weddings to be too much hoopla, preferring instead something simpler and quieter, allowing for more intimacy between them...Read more

WPJA Communiqué: Viewpoints
Elopements: Traditional and Modern
The oldsters among the WPJA ranks no doubt remember when 'to elope' meant, in Merriam-Webster’s definition, “to run away secretly with the intention of getting married, usually without parental consent.” Many wedding photographers have gone on the lam with couples who did just that. However, even Merriam-Webster now acknowledges that “elope appears to have become shorthand for ‘ small destination weddings ,’ a ‘ wedding that is not financially insane ,’ or a ‘ wedding that allows us to not invite all the people we would rather not invite .’” Smaller Weddings are... Read more
What is Reportage?
On Instagram and elsewhere, one can see images labeled as #photojournalism or #reportage when they are, in fact, merely photos. I say "merely," even though photography has been my career's great passion. But it's because of that passion and my respect for the work of actual photojournalists that I am particularly bothered to see wedding photographers call their work "reportage." That word properly used actually means something important beyond just a stylistic conceit. By contrast, however, I'm the lead cheerleader for those practitioners of #weddingphotojournalism ... Read more

RAVES, REVIEWS, AND Midcoast Maine WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER RECOMMENDATIONS

Woodstock Inn Station & Brewery Wedding Photography - Bride and Groom Perform for their Wedding Guests

Brandt & Elizabeth

Photo by Corey Butler

Corey, Hiring you as our photographer was absolutely the best decision we could have made for our wedding. We cannot thank you enough for truly bringing our day to life with your photos. We are in love with all of them and could not be happier! Thank you so much!

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Wedding picture of the bride on her way via a trolley to the Westin Portland Harborview Hotel in Portland, ME

Samantha + Ryan

Photo by Corey Butler

Corey, We can't thank you enough for the amazing work that you did at our wedding. You told a beautiful story through your photos and caught such special moments for us to cherish forever! Thank you for bringing humor, fun, and organization to the day! You were extremely professional, kind, and joyful. Everyone at the wedding party commented on how easy you were to work with, and you truly made our clay smooth, calm, and memorable. The best decision we made was hiring you! Wishing you and your family all the best! Love, Samantha + Ryan

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