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Portland-ME Wedding Photographers

Our Portland-ME photographers also provide documentary-style coverage in: Cumberland County, York County, Sagadahoc County, Androscoggin County, Auburn, Lewiston, Biddeford, Bath, Saco, Sanford, Westbrook

Portland-ME Wedding Photography, Engagement Photo Sessions + Elopements

Intimate Wedding Photography in Portland-ME - Capturing the Joy of Small Celebrations - Discover the best Portland-ME 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 Portland-ME 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, Portland-ME documentary wedding photographers available right now who understand that some weddings and elopements can’t wait. Find yours today!
Recent WPJA WedElope Story Awards
Picture from an intimate, personal marriage ceremony with close family
Andrew Heeley
The laughter shared during the romantic ceremony beneath the natural pergola filled with brightly colored sunflowers and pale yellow roses was the sound of two hearts becoming one
Gustavo Sarmento
Under the bright sunshine, the bride and groom exchanged vows in an outdoor villa surrounded by friends and family, with the bride beaming a warm smile throughout the beautiful, intimate ceremony
Francesca Zambrini

Portland-ME Photographers for Large or Small Weddings

Shooting an elopement or small Portland-ME 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 mini, courthouse, city hall, 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 Portland-ME Wedding Venues

8 Portland-ME Wedding Photographers...

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...

Corey Butler

South Portland in Maine, US *Now booking Portland-ME weddings.
9
1
3
25
450/hour (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...

Kim Chapman

Portland in Maine, US *Now booking Portland-ME weddings.
3
1
5200 (USD)
Portland Maine wedding photography by Brittany Bugaj

Brittany Bugaj and Dean, a talented wedding photojournalist duo, are the creative minds behind Two Adventurous Souls, an exceptional team that skillfully documents the genuine emotions and cherished moments of couples' most important day.

Brittany Bugaj

Old Orchard Beach in Maine, US *Now booking Portland-ME weddings.
5
2
2
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.

Jessica Weiser

Portland in Maine, US *Now booking Portland-ME weddings.
9
7
5200 (USD)
Elizabeth Prybylo, a Portland Maine Wedding & Portrait Photographer

Elizabeth Prybylo is an experienced Portland, Maine wedding photographer dedicated to capturing real, authentic celebrations. She brings joy to couples with her genuine images. Her free time is spent traveling, gardening & skiing. She embraces a simple, natural approach...

Elizabeth Prybylo

Wells in Maine, US *Now booking Portland-ME weddings.
3
5
2700 (USD)
Documentary Wedding Photographer Peter Greeno

Peter Greeno is a portrait and wedding photographer with a photojournalistic approach. Based in Maine and Boston, he built his portfolio on landscapes before transitioning to wedding photography when digital became the norm. In his free time, Peter enjoys distance running...

Peter Greeno

Biddeford in Maine, US *Now booking Portland-ME weddings.
4900 (USD)
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 Portland-ME weddings.
2
2
450 (USD)
Bangor, Maine wedding photography by Hailey Crabtree

Hailey Crabtree is a passionate New England USA-based wedding photographer, combining storytelling with her passion for photography since 2010.

Hailey Crabtree

Orrington in Maine, US *Now booking Portland-ME weddings.
3
2
5400 (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

Maine Wedding + Lifestyle Photographer Captures Life's Most Memorable Moments

Map of Wedding Photojournalists Serving Portland-ME Couples

Portland-ME Wedding, Elopement and Engagement Images by WPJA Photographers

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

Capture of wedding guests waiting to be seated at the Cathedral of Immaculate Conception in Portland, Maine, creating a timeless moment of anticipation and reverence on the special day.
A beautiful bride boards a water taxi in Portland, Maine, heading towards her Peaks Island wedding ceremony on a sunny day.
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.
In a picturesque spot in Portland, Maine, a couple lovingly clasps hands as they sit on the sidewalk, with beautiful ironworks serving as an artistic backdrop
A couple takes a walk along the waterfront in Portland, Maine, with a floating wooden boat dock as the backdrop for their engagement picture, captured by a professional WPJA wedding photographer
A couple wearing matching sweaters with American flags on them is captured running along the fishing wharf boardwalk in Portland, Maine, in an engagement picture taken by a WPJA wedding photographer
A couple in Portland, Maine, is photographed by a wedding photographer from WPJA while sitting on a staircase next to a brick storefront, captured in a black and white image, depicting an intimate pose as they face each other
The engaged couple stands in warm light on their faces, at the blue hour sunset of Portland, Maine for their pre wedding portrait
View this tasteful York Beach wedding showing The bridal party goes out to the beach to do their group photos, despite the remnants of a hurricane outside, which was a featured picture among the best wedding photography in Maine from the WPJA
Portland, Maine Wedding Photographer: A guest pokes the flower girl playfully at a Maine wedding.
Saco, ME Engagement Portraits on a Trail in the Trees - Photo with a Flare in the Fall
South Portland, ME Beach Engagement - Relaxed and Natural Looking Couple

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Can a wedding photojournalist create artistic portraits on my Portland-ME 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 Portland-ME wedding photographers who have earned Artistic Guild awards for portrait and detail images.
Q: How can couples find reviews of Portland-ME 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 Portland-ME wedding photographers for their own wedding.
Q: Who are the best Portland-ME wedding photographers for small elopements?
A: The WPJA is proud to have some of the top Portland-ME 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.
WPJA Communiqué: Featured Wedding Photography Articles
Jola Mulder, of Overijssel, is a wedding photographer for
Bringing it Home: The Joys of a Backyard Wedding
Oftentimes when people are considering a venue for their weddings, they search for a location away from home, whether that be ten minutes or ten hours, all just to find what they already have: a place that holds meaning for them, that feels comfortable, or that they find...Read more
Essential Elopement Vendor - The Photographer
So your wedding is just around the corner and you’ve decided to elope , either because you want to do this on a budget , avoid a large wedding party, or simply to enjoy the day together with minimal distractions and as little stress as possible . They say 'all you need is...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 Portland-ME 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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