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 quick, civil ceremony, pop-up, 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.

30 Maine Wedding Photographers...

Studio Portrait of Wedding Photographer Kate Crabtree

In a journalistic style, Kate Crabtree, a visual storyteller, captures the authentic and fleeting moments of love in bold and joyful documentary wedding photos set against stunning Maine landscapes.

5700 (USD)
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...

450 (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."

450/hour (USD)
Lifestyle portrait of Wedding Photojournalist Siri Jones

Siri Jones, a seasoned wedding photographer in Midcoast Maine with diverse experiences in Boston, Seattle, and Sydney, specializes in emotional documentary photography. Based in Camden, she effortlessly captures and documents celebrations in various locations with a keen...

4700 (USD)
Kim Chapman, a talented wedding photographer offering her services in the beautiful city of Portland, Maine, United States

Kim Chapman is an award-winning Portland, Maine-based wedding photojournalist known for her relaxed style, capturing candid moments that tell a unique story. With over 14 years of experience and specialization in wedding photography, Kim's work has been showcased in...

5200 (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...

5400 (USD)
Portland Maine wedding photography by Brittany Bugaj

Brittany Bugaj and Dean, a talented wedding photojournalist duo, are the creative minds behind Two Adventurous Souls, an exceptional team that skillfully documents the genuine emotions and cherished moments of couples' most important day.

4900 (USD)

With a documentary approach, Jessica Weiser, an award-winning Portland, Maine-based photographer, skillfully tells the visual story of couples' big day through unobtrusive storytelling techniques.

5200 (USD)
Elizabeth Prybylo, a Portland Maine Wedding & Portrait Photographer

Elizabeth Prybylo, a documentary wedding photographer in Maine, possesses the skills and background to expertly craft visual stories of couples' wedding days. With a dedication to capturing unfiltered emotions and candid moments, Elizabeth's genuine images bring...

2700 (USD)
Documentary Wedding Photographer Peter Greeno

Peter Greeno is a portrait and wedding photographer with a photojournalistic approach. He began his photography journey in the darkroom near Kodak's old headquarters, experimenting with black and white and color film while working with the Forest Service across the US...

4900 (USD)
New England wedding event coverage, engagement portraits and elopement photography by Simi Rabinowitz

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.

2700 (USD)
Portrait of Wedding and Elopement Photographer Megan Hannah

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)
Engagement, Wedding and Elopement Photographer for New England, Andy Madea

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.
8000 (USD)
Engagement sessions and wedding photography by Alex Gordias of New England

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 Gordias

Boston in Massachusetts, US *Now booking Maine weddings.
3500 (USD)
Portrait of Wedding Photographer Alex Paul

Taking a documentary approach to his storytelling, Alex Paul, a visual artist, documents life with a camera as a New England-based professional wedding photographer with over 250 destination weddings under his belt.

Alex Paul

Boston in Massachusetts, US *Now booking Maine weddings.
4500 (USD)
Ben Schaefer Engagement and Wedding Images

In his role as a visual storyteller, Ben Schaefer employs a journalistic style to capture authentic moments, particularly during weddings. Using a Leica camera system, he showcases his attention to detail and care in capturing the special day.

Ben Schaefer

Arlington in Massachusetts, US *Now booking Maine weddings.
4800 (USD)
Canada wedding and elopement photographer Esther Gibbons

Esther Gibbons is a visual storyteller who specializes in capturing real moments in a journalistic style. With her down-to-earth approach and impeccable timing, she puts couples at ease and tells their unique love stories through her photography.

Esther Gibbons

Montreal in Quebec, CA *Now booking Maine weddings.
3600 (CAD)
New England wedding and elopement photography by Christine Hochkeppel

Christine Hochkeppel, a seasoned New England wedding photojournalist, has a decade of experience capturing weddings and has contributed to renowned publications like Worcester Telegram & Gazette, Cape Cod Times, and the Boston Globe.

3675 (USD)
New England wedding photography by Oliver Parini

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)
At Work Image of Wedding Photographer Ted Felsberg

Ted Felsberg

Mays Landing in New Jersey, US *Now booking Maine weddings.
5000 (USD)
I AM SARAH V Photography - Wedding and Couple Engagement Images

With a documentary approach to photography, Sarah V. Martinez skillfully employs visual storytelling techniques to capture the essence and emotion of weddings, influenced by her diverse life experiences.

Sarah V. Martinez

Dover in New Hampshire, US *Now booking Maine weddings.
5899 (USD)
Portrait of Ewerton Decastro, a wedding photographer of Decastro Photo Studio

With a documentary approach to his work, Ewerton Decastro, a wedding photographer from New England USA, combines his artistic flair and technical expertise to create visually stunning images that tell a compelling story.

4000 (USD)
Portsmouth Wedding Photography and Elopements by Eric McCallister, of New Hampshire

Eric McCallister, a New Hampshire wedding photographer, began by capturing rock climbers and transitions to emotion-filled weddings. With over 400 weddings since 2008, he focuses on creating images that convey a range of emotions on couples' special days.

3400 (USD)

Geoff Hansen, a wedding photojournalist with a unique style, has been capturing special moments since 1994. With a background in photojournalism and a degree from the University of Minnesota, Geoff's unobtrusive approach allows him to create candid wedding images.

Geoff Hansen

Tunbridge in Vermont, US *Now booking Maine weddings.
1500 (USD)

With over 32 years as an award-winning photojournalist, Mark Bolton's New England newspaper experience shapes his wedding approach. He aims to go beyond traditional photography, capturing the true visual story of each couple's day with candid, expressive moments...

Mark Bolton

Rochester in New Hampshire, US *Now booking Maine weddings.
2500 (USD)
Lifestye portrait of Boston wedding photographer Channing Johnson, of the Massachusetts WPJA

Channing Johnson of Boston, MA, is an experienced wedding photographer with a photojournalism degree. His work has been published in TIME Magazine, The Wall Street Journal, and U.S. News and World Report. Drawing on storytelling skills, he captures the essence of every...

Channing Johnson

Melrose in Massachusetts, US *Now booking Maine weddings.
4300 (USD)
Studio portrait of New England wedding photographer Blake Thomas

As a documentary wedding photographer, Blake Thomas brings a unique perspective to capturing love stories. With a background in firefighting, he has a keen eye for detail and an adventurous spirit, often finding inspiration in the skies as he photographs aircraft.

Blake Thomas

Saratoga Springs in New York, US *Now booking Maine weddings.
3200 (USD)
Matthew Cavanaugh, New England Wedding Photojournalist

With a keen eye for storytelling, Matthew Cavanaugh is a wedding photojournalist based in New England. Having documented historic moments, including President Obama's election and inauguration, his work has graced the pages of influential publications like The New York...

3500 (USD)
New England wedding photojournalism and lifestyle portraits by Joanna Banks-Morgan

Based in Vermont, Joanna Banks-Morgan is a highly skilled wedding photographer with a background in journalism and film. She studied at Cardiff University and gained valuable experience at Westcountry Television. Since 2008, Joanna has been dedicated to capturing couples...

Joanna Banks Morgan

Brandon in Vermont, US *Now booking Maine weddings.
6450 (USD)
Lifestyle portrait of wedding photographer Tom Waldenberg

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.
3000 (USD)

1 more photographers available for your wedding...

3500 US Dollar

Autumn Bliss Photography of York County, Maine: Autumn Wells

Sanford in Maine, United States

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Maine Wedding Elopement Photography - WedElope

View WedElope Image Galleries by Maine Wedding Photographers from Small Events and Intimate Elopements.

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.

Professional photographer capturing a special scene at a wedding in Bar Harbor, Maine. A dog looks on as the bride gets ready for her elopement in Acadia National Park.
At a wedding in Bar Harbor, Maine, the bride is captured getting ready with portraits of men observing in the background.
Photographer captures groomsmen smoking cigars outside at a wedding at Causeway Club in Southwest Harbor, Maine.
Professional photograph taken at a wedding at Bar Harbor Club capturing two children enjoying a snack during the cocktail hour.
Professional wedding photo taken at a Bar Harbor, Maine event, featuring the couple toasting in the tent venue. A special moment captured by a skilled photographer.
Professional wedding photo taken by a photographer at Samoset Resort in Rockport, Maine. Kids are excited as the couple cuts the cake at the wedding.
Professional wedding photo taken at a Brooklin, Maine event. The wedding couple and their party are captured playing with a large beach ball during the cocktail hour. A fun and memorable moment beautifully preserved.
A candid moment of a guest limbo dancing at a wedding reception held at Granite Ridge Estate & Barn in Maine, captured with a unique perspective of looking up from the floor.
A beautiful bride in a white gown makes her way to the first look surrounded by eagerly watching family and friends through the windows of a private residence in Prospect Harbor, Maine on the wedding day.
A beautiful bride boards a water taxi in Portland, Maine, heading towards her Peaks Island wedding ceremony on a sunny day.
A heartwarming moment outside the intimate wedding venue, Primo Restaurant in Rockland Maine, showing the bride holding their newborn daughter in the opening of large barn doors on their special day.
High angle shot of the bride writing a letter to her husband at Dockside Guest Quarters in York, Maine, on their wedding day.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Who are the best Maine wedding photographers for small elopements?
A: The WPJA is proud to have some of the top 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.
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: Where can I find a photographer for a short-notice, small 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 Maine wedding day by.
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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.

Bride and groom kissing at their rooftop garden wedding ceremony in Montreal, Quebec - Santropol Roulant

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.

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