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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
Pub Street Photography of bride and groom | seated at a table on the streets having a pint
John Sanders
The Father of the Bride escorted her down a sandy aisle to the desert wedding
Lucy Schultz
The bride reads her vows to the groom at a romantic sunset ceremony on a private balcony at the hotel
Laura Segall

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 beach, small, open-air, 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.
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4
5700 (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 Acadia National Park weddings.
3
2
5400 (USD)
Portland Maine wedding photography by Brittany Bugaj

Brittany Bugaj and her partner Dean are the owners of Two Adventurous Souls, a US-based wedding photography team that specializes in capturing the meaningful connections between couples, their loved ones, and the breathtaking locations they choose as a backdrop on their...

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 Acadia National Park photographers for pre-wedding engagement portraits?
A: The WPJA issues Diamond Awards for Acadia National Park wedding photographers to showcase their best engagement photography work. These awards are given to photographers who prove that they have an ability to be creative, artistic, and intuitive while working on-location with couples who are newly engaged.
Q: Who are the best Acadia National Park wedding photographers for small elopements?
A: The WPJA is proud to have some of the top Acadia National Park 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: How can couples find top-ranked Acadia National Park wedding photographers?
A: The WPJA created the original wedding photographer ranking systems. Our innovative system is based on contest winning points, meaning that the Acadia National Park 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
A Sunshine Solemnization - Outdoor Weddings in Nature
Not everyone has a lagoon or glacier next door, but there's no rule saying you can't have a small wedding in the great outdoors. Take advantage of natural sunshine and that open, airy feeling and give your guests some room to breathe! LESS IS MORE Instead of hemming your...Read more
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
An Unforgettable Romance: The Intimacy of an Elopement
While some people live for the hustle and bustle of a big wedding with extravagant décor and an impossibly long guest list, others find these kinds of weddings to be too much hoopla, preferring instead something simpler and quieter, allowing for more intimacy between them...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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