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Acadia National Park Wedding Photographers

Our Acadia National Park photographers also provide documentary-style coverage in: Bar Harbor, Mount Desert, Tremont, Southwest Harbor, Ellsworth, Trenton

Acadia National Park Wedding Photography, Engagement Photo Sessions + Elopements

Intimate Wedding Photography in Acadia National Park - Capturing the Joy of Small Celebrations - Discover the best Acadia National Park 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 Acadia National Park 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, Acadia National Park 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 newlyweds embrace for a gentle kiss under arches at the hotel just before their wedding ceremony
Kevin Heslin
A Dry Lake Bed, Desert Wedding Ceremony Image | The earth had absorbed all of the water within the basin
Tiago Pinheiro
An Elopement Photo From the Outdoor small wedding with just the bride, groom and about 20 closest guests
Penny McCoy

Acadia National Park Photographers for Large or Small Weddings

Shooting an elopement or small Acadia National Park 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 forest, quick, 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 Acadia National Park Wedding Venues

3 Acadia National Park Wedding Photographers...

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 Acadia National Park weddings.
110
4
5700 (USD)
Bangor, Maine wedding photography by Hailey Crabtree

Hailey Crabtree is a talented wedding photojournalist based in New England, capturing the essence of love and life through her lens since 2010. Combining her passion for storytelling and photography, she weaves together enchanting tales of couples' special moments.

Hailey Crabtree

Orrington in Maine, US *Now booking Acadia National Park weddings.
3
2
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.

Brittany Bugaj

Old Orchard Beach in Maine, US *Now booking Acadia National Park weddings.
5
2
2
4900 (USD)

Map of Wedding Photojournalists Serving Acadia National Park Couples

Acadia National Park Wedding, Elopement and Engagement Images by WPJA Photographers

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

A couple's first kiss captured during an elopement ceremony at Acadia National Park by a professional wedding photographer.
Newlyweds bask in the beauty of Acadia National Park during a post-ceremony portrait session at Jordan Pond, encapsulating the serenity and love surrounding their intimate elopement.
Wedding portrait at First Look in Acadia National Park, showing a couple sharing a joyful kiss against a minimalistic white backdrop, in a timeless black and white photograph.
A romantic couple sharing a special day at Acadia National Park, captured in a unique black and white abstract portrait with the bride's reflection seen in a tidal pool.
A couple poses for a portrait on their wedding day amidst the natural beauty of Acadia National Park. In the background, a vibrant rainbow adds a pop of color to the serene and picturesque setting.
A couple poses for a wedding portrait on the cliffs of Acadia National Park in Maine, with a breathtaking view of the coastline. Her delicate veil cascades gracefully in the photo.
A couple in their wedding attire sharing a joyful laugh as they pose for portraits at the rocky shoreline of Acadia National Park, Maine
A wedding couple enjoying a playful run along the sunlit road at Acadia National Park in Maine
A beautiful wedding portrait capturing the love of a couple on their special day, surrounded by nature at Sand Beach in Acadia National Park
A couple sheds tears of joy amidst a rainy wedding ceremony at Acadia National Park, Maine. They hold clear umbrellas while overlooking the ocean, during a beautiful and intimate moment.
A rustic wedding moment captured at Under Canvas Acadia in Maine where the groom lovingly carries the bride through a cascade of petals, with their loyal dog trotting alongside them
The couple embraced during their elopement in Acadia National Park, face-to-face and touching heads together

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How can couples find reviews of Acadia National Park wedding photographers?
A: We call them Client Letters. At the WPJA, we decided more than 20 years ago to avoid incorporating those third-person testimonials and endorsements that are found all too often in advertisements. Instead, we elevated our listings with the use of Client Letters, which represent the actual words and feelings of the clients who booked those Acadia National Park wedding photographers for their own wedding.
Q: Where can I find a photographer for a short-notice, small Acadia National Park 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 Acadia National Park wedding day by.
Q: Can a wedding photojournalist create artistic portraits on my Acadia National Park 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 Acadia National Park wedding photographers who have earned Artistic Guild awards for portrait and detail images.
WPJA Communiqué: Featured Wedding Photography Articles
Clean background in this photo of the bride walking into her mountain ceremony.
Adventure Wedding Elopements
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
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
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

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

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