Wedding Photos of Maine

The following “Maine” images were created by documentary wedding photographers from the WPJA, who regularly submit their best candid moments, artistic portraits, details, and scene setters for review by our WPJA competition judges.

WEDDINGS + ELOPEMENTS + ARTISTIC PORTRAITS & DETAILS + ENGAGEMENT SESSIONS

Some of the “Maine” marriage photography samples below may have come from the getting ready events, the actual wedding ceremony, the reception after-party, an engagement session with the couple, or possibly be artistic portraits or detail shots.

FINE ART WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHY: Our Artistic Guild award winners take a more creative approach to wedding day Portraits and use their innovative skills to capture the Details of each couple’s special day. The Artistic Guild’s Scene Setters are some of the most notable and breathtaking from within the artistic WPJA contest categories. Playing with light and shadow, special effects, and post-production editing, these images embrace the artistic component of wedding photography.

PRE-WEDDING ENGAGEMENT PHOTOGRAPHY: The story of every couple starts long before the wedding day, and the engagement marks one of the most important milestones in their story. Engaged couples often want to celebrate the occasion and announce their upcoming wedding with a photoshoot. Pre-wedding portraits of an engaged couple can be just as moving and compelling as the images taken on the wedding day. Engagement portraits can win a Diamond Award, an exclusive WPJA award whose winner is selected from the best engagement photography in the world.

Beneath the towering pine trees of Acadia National Park in Maine, the bride and groom share a wedding portrait, their figures framed by the serene beauty and natural splendor of the forest.

Bride And Groom Framed By Towering Pines In Acadia National Park Maine

The bride and groom traverse the dramatic cliffs of Acadia National Park in Maine on their wedding day, the sweeping landscape providing a breathtaking backdrop to their walk together.

Bride And Groom Walk Dramatic Cliffs Of Acadia National Park Maine Together

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At her Bar Harbor elopement in Maine, the bride holds a champagne glass, with distinctive shadows falling across her gown to create a memorable detail from the celebration.

Bride Holds Champagne At Bar Harbor Maine Elopement With Dramatic Gown Shadows

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The towering trees of Acadia National Park frame the bride and groom during their elopement, giving their portrait a sense of intimacy and connection with the forest setting.

Towering Acadia Pines Frame Bride And Groom In Intimate Forest Elopement Portrait

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As the sun sets in Houlton, Maine, soft golden light streams through the woods, illuminating the couple’s walk together for a portrait infused with romance and natural beauty.

Golden Sunset Light Illuminates Couple Walking Through Woods In Houlton Maine Together

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The ceremony on Sebago Lake, Maine, unfolds in a veil of fog, providing a dreamlike lakeside backdrop that highlights the couple’s vows and their unforgettable setting.

Fog Creates A Dreamlike Backdrop For Lakeside Ceremony On Sebago Lake, Maine

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In Cape Elizabeth, Maine, the bride lifts her dress as she approaches the groom blending excitement with a touch of playful elegance.

Bride Lifts Her Dress With Playful Anticipation While Approaching Groom In Cape Elizabeth, Maine

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At Sebago Lake, Maine, a bridesmaid helps the bride adjust her veil in beautiful, natural light just before the ceremony, ensuring everything is perfect for the walk down the aisle.

Bridesmaid Gently Adjusts The Veil Before Ceremony On Sebago Lake, Maine

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During their reception at Turner Farm on North Haven Island, Maine, the bride and groom joyfully sing to one another in the middle of their rehearsed dance, surrounding themselves with love and music.

Turner Farm, North Haven Island, Maine, Features Bride And Groom Joyfully Singing To Each Other During Their Rehearsed Dance.

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The bride poses at her Camden, Maine ceremony location, holding her bouquet as the ties from her dress flutter in the breeze behind her, adding movement to the scenic detail.

Bride Poses With Bouquet As Dress Ties Flutter In The Wind At Her Ceremony In Camden, Maine

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The bride’s parents escort her into the outdoor, sunny wedding ceremony in Houlton, Maine, radiating pride and happiness as she enters to begin this significant moment in her life.

Bride’s Parents Beam With Pride Escorting Her Outdoors To The Ceremony In Sunny Houlton, Maine, United States.

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In Houlton, Maine, the bride and groom share a joyful dance at their wedding while guests watch, smiles and movement filling the room with happiness.

In Houlton, Maine, Joyful Dancing By The Newlyweds Fills The Reception Room With Energy And Smiles.

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Before guests enter Beech Ridge Barn in Scarborough, Maine, quiet anticipation lingers in the beautifully decorated space, awaiting the start of the wedding celebration.

Quiet Anticipation Fills Decorated Barn Before Guests Arrive In Scarborough, Maine

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A couple hugs during their engagement session beside Harpswell’s iconic Cribstone Bridge in Maine, the unique granite slab foundation resembling stacked Lego blocks in this memorable coastal setting.

Couple Embraces Beside Harpswell’s Cribstone Bridge In Maine, Granite Slabs Like Stacked Lego Blocks In Coastal Setting

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In Freeport, Maine, a couple lies on coastal rocks with her head resting on his chest. She smiles at the camera, displaying her engagement ring, creating a warm, intimate scene.

Couple Relaxing On Coastal Rocks In Freeport, Maine, Her Head Resting On His Chest As She Smiles And Shows Engagement Ring

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Couple lying together on a picnic table by the coast in Brooklin, Maine, sharing a joyful laugh as the ocean breeze enhance their playful engagement session.

Couple Lying Together On Picnic Table By Brooklin, Maine Coast, Sharing Joyful Laughter In Playful, Breezy Engagement Session

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Couple walks hand in hand through a coastal meadow in Harpswell, Maine, surrounded by yellow flowers and the sea, bathed in warm sunlight during their romantic engagement session.

Couple Walking Hand In Hand Through Coastal Meadow In Harpswell, Maine, Surrounded By Yellow Flowers And Sunlit Sea

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Couple shares a kiss in a Portland, Maine arcade, bathed in low, glowing ambient light as pinball machines illuminate the scene, capturing a playful and romantic atmosphere.

Couple Sharing A Kiss In Portland, Maine Arcade, Glowing Pinball Machines Illuminating Playful And Romantic Atmosphere

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Couple in Portland, Maine during their engagement session, with him behind her, kissing her cheek as they share a smile, radiating joy and affection.

He Kisses Her Cheek From Behind In Portland, Maine Engagement Session, Both Smiling And Radiating Joyful Affection

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At Vaughn Woods in Hallowell, Maine, a man playfully lifts his partner over his shoulder as they both laugh for a lighthearted portrait.

Vaughn Woods Laughter—Playful Engagement Portrait with Shoulder Lift in Maine

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At Vaughn Woods in Hallowell, Maine, a couple lies on their backs in the grass with their heads positioned in opposite directions for a yin-yang style portrait.

Yin-Yang in Vaughn Woods—Engaged Couple Lying Back to Back in Maine

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At an Airbnb in Portland, Maine, the groom’s brother thoughtfully helps the bride with her shoes, capturing a warm and supportive moment of family connection during wedding preparations.

Groom’s Brother Helps Bride With Shoes At Airbnb In Portland Maine

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In Houlton, Maine, a bride is vigorously fanned by loved ones on her wedding day, adding a touch of humor and relief to the celebration.

Houlton, Maine Wedding: Bride Vigorously Fanned By Loved One For Relief

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This lovely portrait at Reid State Park, Georgetown, Maine, captures the couple sitting close together on a large piece of driftwood by the water's edge on the beach, enjoying the coastal setting.

Seaside Embrace on Driftwood at Reid State Park Couple Portrait Session

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At Reid State Park in Georgetown, Maine, the couple runs joyfully on the sandy beach, smiling as ocean waves crash energetically behind them.

Joyful Run Along the Waves at Reid State Park Couple Portrait Session

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In Reid State Park, Georgetown, Maine, a couple shares a heartfelt embrace beneath a towering pine tree. Their loving connection is captured amid the natural beauty of Maine's serene coastal landscape.

Embracing Beneath the Pines at Reid State Park Couple Portrait Session

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At Giant's Stairs in Harpswell, Maine, the bride walks ahead along the rugged coastline while the groom lingers behind, thoughtfully pausing on their wedding day.

Giant's Stairs, Harpswell, Maine Wedding: Bride Walks Coastline As Groom Pauses

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This romantic portrait from Harpswell, Maine, captures the newly engaged couple walking through a field at sunset on Orrs Island, close to the special site where they will eventually get married.

Maine Sunset Walk: Newly Engaged on Orrs Island, Nearing the Altar

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This intimate portrait at Winslow Park in Freeport, Maine, captures the engaged couple lying sideways on the rocks, over the ocean, a peaceful and natural scene.

Winslow Park: Side-by-Side on Maine Rocks, Our Peaceful Ocean Promise

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This meaningful portrait at a private estate in Brooksville, Maine, captures the engaged couple enjoying time on the very property where they will be getting married next summer, marking a special memory.

Brooksville Estate: Where Our Engagement Captures Future Wedding Dreams

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