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
Maine Wedding Photographers
Maine Wedding Photographers
Our Maine photographers also provide documentary-style coverage in: Portland, Bangor, New England, Bar Harbor, Mount Desert Island, Frenchman Bay, Acadia National Park, Cadillac Mountain, Cranberry Islands, Sand Beach, Shore Path, Atlantic Ocean and the Porcupine Islands
Maine Wedding Photography, Engagement Photo Sessions + Elopements
Intimate Wedding Photography in Maine - Capturing the Joy of Small Celebrations - Discover the best 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 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, 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
Maine Photographers for Large or Small Weddings
Shooting an elopement or small 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.
United States WPJA members are ready to document any small, city hall, themed, 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.
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28 Maine Wedding Photographers...
Corey Butler is a New England-based wedding photographer driven by nostalgia and his studies of photojournalism. He strives to authentically capture moments for couples, and to preserve them by looking back and saying 'this is how things actually happened.'
355/hour (USD)
Hailey Crabtree is a passionate New England USA-based wedding photographer, combining storytelling with her passion for photography since 2010.
6200 (USD)
Kate Crabtree is a Maine-based wedding photographer who captures joyful and bold documentary photos of couples' special moments set in stunning ME landscapes.
5700 (USD)
Brittany Bugaj and her partner Dean are the owners of Two Adventurous Souls, a US-based wedding photography team that specializes in capturing the meaningful connections between couples, their loved ones, and the breathtaking locations they choose as a backdrop on their...
4900 (USD)
Jessica Weiser is an award-winning Portland, Maine-based wedding photographer. With a background in photojournalism and a passion for portraiture, she skillfully captures candid, emotional moments of couples' big day.
4800 (USD)
Kim Chapman is an award-winning Portland, Maine-based wedding photojournalist. With over 14 years of professional experience and over 7 years specializing in wedding photography, Kim's work has been seen in multiple exhibitions and publications worldwide.
5200 (USD)
Casey Durgin is a New England documentary wedding photographer with 13 years of experience. Her natural and timeless style captures the beauty and joy of life's special moments. Her work has been featured in various print publications and wedding blogs.
3900 (USD)
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...
2700 (USD)
Ben Schaefer is a New England-based photographer who excels in wedding photojournalism, candid portraiture, and rock climbing. He shoots the wedding day with care and attention to detail using a Leica camera system.
Ben Schaefer
Arlington in Massachusetts, US *Now booking Maine weddings.4800 (USD)
Simi Rabinowitz is an award-winning wedding photographer from New England, USA. He focuses on natural light and raw emotion, creating unique images that tell the special story of each event.
Simi Rabinowitz
Somerville in Massachusetts, US *Now booking Maine weddings.2700 (USD)
Alex Paul is a New England-based professional wedding photographer with over 250 destination weddings to his name, including locations such as Italy, Greece, Switzerland, Montenegro, Thailand, Hungary, Czech Republic and Iceland.
Alex Paul
Boston in Massachusetts, US *Now booking Maine weddings.4500 (USD)
Alex Gordeev is a renowned East Coast wedding photographer, experienced in New England and across the United States. He excels in making his clients feel comfortable while capturing heartfelt memories they will cherish forever.
Alex Gordeev
Boston in Massachusetts, US *Now booking Maine weddings.3500 (USD)
Andy Madea, a New England wedding photographer, brings his love for adventure and the outdoors to his work. With a background in exploring mountains and fishing in the coastal waters of Maine and New Hampshire, he now calls the Mad River Valley of Vermont home, where he...
Andy Madea
Waitsfield in Vermont, US *Now booking Maine weddings.6400 (USD)
Megan Hannah, a New England, USA wedding photographer, lives in Vermont with her husband, two cats, and backyard chickens. Since 2012, she has captured over 100 weddings, working alongside her husband in a documentary-style approach.
Megan Hannah
Lincoln in Vermont, US *Now booking Maine weddings.6500 (USD)
Based in New England, Christine Hochkeppel is an experienced wedding photographer with a decade of experience shooting weddings and has worked for various publications such as the Worcester Telegram & Gazette, Cape Cod Times, and the Boston Globe.
Christine Hochkeppel
Osterville in Massachusetts, US *Now booking Maine weddings.3675 (USD)
Esther Gibbons is a traveling wedding photographer specializing in capturing real moments and natural portraits. With a down-to-earth approach and impeccable timing, she puts couples at ease and tells their unique love stories. Since 2009, she has photographed weddings of...
Esther Gibbons
Montreal in Quebec, CA *Now booking Maine weddings.2800 (CAD)
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 Maine weddings.5899 (USD)
Oliver Parini is a New England wedding photographer with over a decade of experience, also specializing in editorial and commercial photography for top publications such as The New York Times, The Washington Post, and The Boston Globe. When not capturing special moments,...
Oliver Parini
Burlington in Vermont, US *Now booking Maine weddings.4000 (USD)
Geoff Hansen, a New England based wedding photographer since 1994, has been documenting life since age 13 in South Dakota and holds journalism credentials from the University of Minnesota. His passion for photojournalism creates candid and timeless wedding images.
Geoff Hansen
Tunbridge in Vermont, US *Now booking Maine weddings.1500 (USD)
Yuri Kriventsoff, a New England traveling wedding photographer, has a natural eye for capturing unique and beautiful moments. With eight years of experience including studying under a renowned photographer and cinematographer, Yuri transformed their skills into a...
Yuri Kriventsoff
Westborough in Massachusetts, US *Now booking Maine weddings.2500 (USD)
New England based wedding photographer Kevin Wright, with a film school background, has a passion for candid storytelling. After transitioning from the restaurant industry, Kevin and his wife built a successful family and event photography company before specializing in...
Kevin Wright
Attleboro in Massachusetts, US *Now booking Maine weddings.3150 (USD)
Ewerton Decastro, a documentary wedding photographer from New England USA, specializes in creating beautiful and timeless images. With formal training from the prestigious New England School of Photography, he brings a unique blend of artistic flair and technical expertise...
Ewerton Decastro
Marstons Mills in Massachusetts, US *Now booking Maine weddings.4000 (USD)
At 13, Joey Curry dreamed of animating but was better at taking photographs. Fascinated by his mother's camera, he developed an addiction to photography. His travels provided influence for his unique style. When he met his wife, she encouraged him to apply his style to...
Joey Curry
New Providence in New Jersey, US *Now booking Maine weddings.2000 (USD)
Blake Thomas is a NY-based and New England wedding photographer with a background in firefighting. He also has a talent for making delicious BBQ ribs and loves backpacking through mountains. Additionally, Blake has a passion for aviation and enjoys taking pictures of...
Blake Thomas
Saratoga Springs in New York, US *Now booking Maine weddings.3200 (USD)
Matthew Cavanaugh is a New England-based freelance photographer with a strong background in capturing wedding moments. He is a veteran White House photographer who has covered historic events, including the election and inauguration of President Obama. His work has been...
Matthew Cavanaugh
Greenfield in Massachusetts, US *Now booking Maine weddings.3500 (USD)
Tom Waldenberg is a wedding photographer based in the Eastern U.S., passionate about capturing beautiful, genuine moments for couples. Tom loves playing guitar for bands and tending to his garden.
Tom Waldenberg
Raleigh in North Carolina, US *Now booking Maine weddings.2400 (USD)
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Autumn Bliss Photography of York County, Maine: Autumn Wells
Sanford in Maine, United StatesMaine Wedding + Lifestyle Photographer Captures Life's Most Memorable Moments
Map of Wedding Photojournalists Serving Maine Couples
Wedding Venue Pictures by Maine Wedding Photographers
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Maine Wedding, Elopement and Engagement Images by WPJA Photographers
Below are some Maine wedding photography samples from the world’s best wedding photographers of the WPJA. Some of these Maine marriage pictures might be artistic portraits, details, or documentary-style images that have come from getting ready sessions, wedding ceremonies, reception venues, or Maine engagement portrait sessions with couples.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How can couples find top-ranked Maine wedding photographers?
A: The WPJA created the original wedding photographer ranking systems. Our innovative system is based on contest winning points, meaning that the Maine photographers you see at the top of your search results page have recently won the most — and the most recent — contest awards. Our contests judge photographers based on their creativity, style, composure, and ability to capture the heart of any couple's story on their wedding day.
Q: Can a wedding photojournalist create artistic portraits on my 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 Maine wedding photographers who have earned Artistic Guild awards for portrait and detail images.
Q: How can couples find Maine photographers for pre-wedding engagement portraits?
A: The WPJA issues Diamond Awards for Maine wedding photographers to showcase their best engagement photography work. These awards are given to photographers who prove that they have an ability to be creative, artistic, and intuitive while working on-location with couples who are newly engaged.
WPJA Communiqué: Featured Wedding Photography Articles
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
Some couples, as they begin planning for their weddings, might think that they are limited to the classic locations: churches, gardens, beaches, or even Las Vegas. But in doing so they’re missing out on a multitude of unique options that might suit their personalities much...Read more
RAVES, REVIEWS, AND Maine WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER RECOMMENDATIONS
Lauren & Mike
Photo by Esther Gibbons
Mike and I finally got through all the pictures last night, and I can tell you that we had such a good time going over all of the happy moments (we had quite a few big laughs as well!). You did a fantastic job and we really cannot thank you enough. We were truly thrilled with the results and couldn't have asked for better people with whom to share our day.
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!
Amy & Chris
Photo by Esther Gibbons
I just teared up watching this. The slideshow is perfect. The song, the mood... it’s all perfect. Thank you so much for everything. We adore the photo albums and all the wonderful photos. It means so much to us, and you’ll help us cherish those memories forever. Thanks again for everything. Yer the best! A gem, truly.
WPJA contest judges have been recognized by their industry peers, winning top awards as staff picture editors, staff photojournalists, and newsroom mentors while working for these and other leading publications and journalism organizations.
