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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 happiness and closeness of your non-traditional, outdoor, intimate, or at-home wedding.

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. With many couples feeling more comfortable and relaxed in intimate settings, it is not surprising that some of the most sincere and touching wedding photos are captured at smaller celebrations.

The WPJA has an abundance of top-ranked, Midcoast Maine documentary wedding photographers available right now who understand that some weddings can’t wait. Find yours today!
Recent WPJA WedElope Story Awards
This young couple decided to tie the knot in a small, intimate ceremony, after a short taxi ride
Wenjie Han
The bride and groom silhouetted against a mountain view with trees were about to kiss in the portrait
Cindy Brown
The couple are celebrating their wedding in a small village
Luigi Porzia

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 town hall, city hall, lakeside, or any other type of 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

6 Midcoast Maine Wedding Photographers...

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

Maine-based wedding photojournalist Sarah Gagnon: BFA in photography, 7 years of experience, specializes in candid and documentary-style photos, loves capturing romantic wedding moments, and shoots 45-60 weddings per year.

Sarah Gagnon

Bowdoinham in Maine, US *Now booking Midcoast Maine weddings.
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2
450 (USD)
In-home lifestyle portrait of USA 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.
116
4
6200 (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.
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2
3
27
450/hour (USD)
I AM SARAH V Photography - Wedding and Couple Engagement Images

Sarah V. Martinez, a visual storyteller with a journalistic style, draws from her vast life experiences gained while journeying across the US to capture authentic and meaningful moments at weddings.

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)

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.

A young guest's gaze is captured by the elegant wedding cake on display at a Bradley Inn wedding in New Harbor, Maine.
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.

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: How can couples find top-ranked Midcoast 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 Midcoast 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.
WPJA Communiqué: Featured Wedding Photography Articles
Vows, Crowds, and Nerves: Avoid Stress with a Small Wedding
While some of us were fortunate enough to be born as extroverts, not everyone feels the same way. For a good chunk of the population, any number of the typical wedding day traditions can inspire anxiety and existential dread. This day is all about you, yes, but does that...Read more
Wedding Economy: The Ups and Downs
We all know that the economy can go through some hard times, and be somewhat reminiscent of past recessions. However, as people cut back on non-essential little luxuries here and there, one constant remains: weddings. People don’t tend to just stop getting married due to a...Read more
Smaller Weddings in a Time of Social Distancing
It’s no secret that these are strange times we’re going through right now, and there are many couples out there with weddings set in the near future who are left feeling uncertain and concerned about their futures. While that’s understandable, it’s also important to...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

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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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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