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 themed, city hall, 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

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

Sarah Gagnon is a Maine-based wedding photojournalist with a BFA in photography. With 7 years of experience, she specializes in candid and documentary-style photos, capturing the romantic moments of weddings. She shoots 45-60 weddings annually.

450 (USD)
Portrait of Corey Butler, a documentary wedding photographer

In his work as a visual storyteller, Corey Butler, a New England-based wedding photographer, adopts a journalistic style. Driven by nostalgia and his studies of photojournalism, he strives to authentically capture moments for couples, preserving them for posterity, allowing...

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

Siri Jones, a seasoned wedding photographer based in Midcoast Maine, skillfully captures emotional moments. Inspired by diverse experiences, she freezes memories with a unique perspective. Specializing in documentary photography, Siri beautifully documents celebrations in...

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

Two Adventurous Souls, led by Brittany Bugaj and Dean, a brilliant documentary wedding photographer duo, have mastered the art of capturing the authentic essence of couples, their loved ones, and the stunning landscapes that serve as their wedding canvas.

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.

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 based in Maine and Boston. With a background in landscape photography and with a photojournalistic approach, he captures moments to tell the story of his client's special day. In his free time, Peter enjoys distance...

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

Simi Rabinowitz, a wedding photojournalist from New England, USA, captures heartfelt moments with an inconspicuous, journalistic style, allowing couples to relive their unforgettable day through unique and natural images.

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

In his journalistic style, Alex Paul, a visual storyteller, has captured the intimate moments of over 250 destination weddings as a New England-based professional wedding photographer.

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

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.

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)
Portrait of Ewerton Decastro, a wedding photographer of Decastro Photo Studio

In his work as a visual storyteller, Ewerton Decastro, a documentary wedding photographer from New England USA, combines his formal training from the prestigious New England School of Photography with a journalistic style, capturing beautiful and timeless moments.

4000 (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 Maine weddings.
5899 (USD)
Portsmouth Wedding Photography and Elopements by Eric McCallister, of New Hampshire

Eric McCallister, a New Hampshire wedding photographer with a photojournalistic style, began his career documenting rock climbers. With a passion for creating emotional images, he has captured over 400 weddings since 2008 in New England and beyond.

3400 (USD)

Geoff Hansen, with a documentary approach and a focus on storytelling through visual imagery, has been documenting life since age 13. Holding journalism credentials from the University of Minnesota, Geoff's passion for visual storytelling allows him to create...

Geoff Hansen

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

Mark Bolton, an award-winning photojournalist with 32 years of experience, brings his newspaper background to every wedding. His goal is to document the real visual story, going beyond traditional shots, and capturing candid moments naturally. His work spans national...

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

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, New England Wedding Photojournalist

Celebrated for his authentic storytelling approach, Matthew Cavanaugh is a documentary wedding photographer hailing from New England. Drawing from his experience as a White House photographer, he has skillfully captured significant events such as President Obama's...

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

Joanna Banks-Morgan is a highly skilled wedding photographer based in Vermont, with a background in journalism and film. She studied Journalism, Film, and Television at Cardiff University in Wales, and gained experience working at Westcountry Television and HTV Wales...

Joanna Banks Morgan

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

Tom Waldenberg, a documentary wedding photographer hailing from the Eastern U.S., combines his artistic flair and passion for storytelling to immortalize the genuine emotions of wedding couples.

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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Map of Wedding Photojournalists Serving Maine Couples

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.

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.
Wedding day bliss at Aragosta Deer Isle Maine, as the couple shares a joyous embrace on the rocky Maine shore, wrapped up in each other's arms and beaming with happiness.
Newlyweds share a tender embrace on a crisp fall day at the College of the Atlantic in Bar Harbor, Maine, creating a timeless and intimate detail shot in the great outdoors.
A beautiful silhouette portrait of a newlywed couple sharing a kiss near their wedding venue at Arcadia in Portland, Maine, while a guest plays pinball in the background, adding a unique and playful twist to the fun wedding photo.
A beautiful wedding image taken at Perkins Cove, Ogunquit Maine, showcasing the newlyweds beaming with joy against the picturesque backdrop of the Atlantic Ocean as the wind gently blows through their hair and boat sails.
A wedding photograph taken in Ellsworth, Maine, showing the couple stealing a quiet session together by the lake just before a rain shower arrives.
Picture taken on the wedding day in Wells, Maine, featuring a couple embracing closely under a picturesque sky.
A newlywed couple shares a romantic dance under the rain on their wedding day in Northport, Maine. The picturesque scenery complements their love and joy as they celebrate their special day.

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: 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.
WPJA Communiqué: Featured Wedding Photography Articles
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Clean background in this photo of the bride walking into her mountain ceremony.
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RAVES, REVIEWS, AND Maine WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER RECOMMENDATIONS

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

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.