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January 20, 2020 Portland Maine, Weddings

Peaks Island Maine Wedding: Lauren and Steve

We had coffee with Lauren and Steve in our neighborhood not long before their wedding. I felt immediately connected to them. Their laughter, comfort, and sarcasm was all I needed to know that we were going to be able to photograph their wedding in a super authentic way. When they let us in, even at the little coffee shop, it was a really good sign for the wedding day to come.


Fast forward to their wedding day and all those qualities were there, and then we got to add all the joy and support from their friends and family to the mix. It was just what we love.

Some of my favorite memories from the day are as follows:


+When Lauren’s veil flew off as soon as I took the photo of her walking down the aisle.
+That they drove off right after the ceremony for a few private moments by the ocean.
+THE INCREDIBLE SUNSET that never fails to distract everyone from everything on Peaks Island.
+The beers they brought in from their hometown.
+Lauren’s outfit change at the end of the night.

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Venue: TEIA Club  |  Catering: Lake and Co.

Hair: Pageboy  |   Makeup: Beauty Mark Portland

Florist: Plant Office  |  Dj: James Mcnally 

String Trio: Occasional Brass

January 16, 2020 Engagements

Double Shot Engagements 2019

Just like our 2019 weddings, we got to review our 2019 engagements and what a fun one it was. Lots and lots of goodies this past year. Some more highlights include: MORE rowboats, photographing in the fort on Peaks Island and a parking garage, both of which I have always wanted to photograph in, two OBX sessions, tumbleweeds, broken toes, and stretching our creative muscles.

There is something special about engagement sessions because we all have a more free feeling: less time pressure, less people to navigate, less worry about hair and clothes. Its just a good natural feeling. More please!

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January 13, 2020 Weddings

Double Shot Weddings 2019

We haven’t done a year-review in a long while but this year we did! Looking back on all the weddings of 2019, I am so grateful for the clients and families who put their trust in us in such an important way.

Some unique highlights of the year included: a wedding in Idaho, a peach wedding dress, alpacas, hand-made lightsabers, a first look on the top of a mountain, teensy elopements, lots of time in rowboats, a bride Irish step dancing, losing power at a wedding reception, photographing a wedding photographers wedding, and I (Bethany) photographed my 200th wedding!! Needless to say, it was a banner year. Here are two photos from each wedding we did in 2019. What a ride.

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January 9, 2020 Mid-Coast Maine, Weddings

French’s Point Maine Wedding: Hillary and Kevin

And now… for the wedding.


This past week we’ve been introducing you to Hillary and Kevin via their engagement session and rehearsal dinner, and now today we finally reach the big celebration! After spending those days with them ahead of the wedding itself, I felt even more connected to them. I honestly wish we could do this with all our clients. It just felt different and the joy of finally hitting the wedding ay was magnified for me. I was so happy to see them get married!


We loved the first look with these two since it really was a moment to pause and for them to be alone on their day. After the initial jitters were gone, and the hugs and kisses and tears took place, they were all in on fun with their family and friends.


I hope that through these photos you can see what a beautiful and fun day it was, but even more, I hope that you can see how much love was present on this day as well.

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Coordinator: The Purple Orchid  |  Venue: French’s Point

Florist: Flora Fauna  |  Catering: Bar Harbor Catering Company

Band: The Sugar Babies |  Dress: Mikaella

Engagement Session   +   Rehearsal Dinner

January 8, 2020 Mid-Coast Maine, Rehearsal Dinner

French’s Point Rehearsal Dinner: Hillary and Kevin

Now for post 2 of 3 in “Hillary and Kevin Week” here on the blog. If you missed their engagement session, hop back over there. 😉

We rarely photograph rehearsal dinner’s but its really nice to be able to meet everyone the evening before. We get to connect with the inner circle people like Moms and Dads without the added stress of the wedding itself. French’s Point is also a SUPER beautiful venue so we love being able to work there for anything!

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Coordinator: The Purple Orchid  |  Venue: French’s Point

Florist: Flora Fauna  |  Catering: Bar Harbor Catering Company

Engagement Session + Wedding