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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 happiness and closeness of your symbolic, outdoor, casual, or at-home wedding.

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. With many couples feeling more comfortable and relaxed in intimate settings, it is not surprising that some of the most sincere and touching wedding photos are captured at smaller celebrations.

The WPJA has an abundance of top-ranked, Portland-ME documentary wedding photographers available right now who understand that some weddings can’t wait. Find yours today!
Recent WPJA WedElope Story Awards
A picture of a couple toasting champagne and enjoying a small lemon and blueberry wedding cake with delicate floral decorations
Brittany Bugaj
Wedding portrait of the Italy couple as the winds carry the brides gown behind her in the fields
Alessia Bruchi
On a rainy afternoon, the bride and groom celebrated their intimate wedding ceremony indoors with only close family and friends in attendance
Simi Rabinowitz

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 civil union, courthouse, micro, or any other type of 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

6 Portland-ME Wedding Photographers...

Portrait of Corey Butler, a documentary wedding photographer

Corey Butler is a New England-based wedding photographer driven by nostalgia and his studies of photojournalism. He strives to authentically capture moments for couples, and to preserve them by looking back and saying 'this is how things actually happened.'

Corey Butler

South Portland in Maine, US *Now booking Portland-ME weddings.
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2
3
27
475/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.
6
2
4
4900 (USD)

In a journalistic style, Jessica Weiser, an award-winning Portland, Maine-based wedding photojournalist, skillfully captures candid and emotional moments of couples' big day.

Jessica Weiser

Portland in Maine, US *Now booking Portland-ME weddings.
9
8
5200 (USD)
Lifestyle portrait of Sarah Gagnon, a photographer for candid weddings in Midcoast Maine

Maine-based wedding photojournalist Sarah Gagnon captures candid and documentary-style photos, with a love for the romantic moments of weddings. With 7 years of experience, she shoots 45-60 weddings annually. Holding a BFA in photography from the University of Southern...

Sarah Gagnon

Bowdoinham in Maine, US *Now booking Portland-ME weddings.
3
2
450 (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 Portland-ME weddings.
3
2
5400 (USD)

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.

Amidst the hustle and bustle of wedding preparations, one man carefully arranges chairs while a sunbather enjoys the serene waters of Portland, ME.
Captured by an award-winning WPJA photographer at the Portland Masonic Temple, this candid shot showcases the bride's sweet and helpful spirit as she tidies up during the lively reception.
In Portland, Maine, the bride sits on a trolley surrounded by her bridesmaids while reading a note. This candid moment captures the anticipation and excitement of her wedding day.
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

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How can couples find top-ranked Portland-ME wedding photographers?
A: The WPJA created the original wedding photographer ranking systems. Our innovative system is based on contest winning points, meaning that the Portland-ME 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 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.
Q: How can couples find Portland-ME photographers for pre-wedding engagement portraits?
A: The WPJA issues Diamond Awards for Portland-ME 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.
WPJA Communiqué: Featured Wedding Photography Articles
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
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
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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