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Welcome to my little space on the internet where I share my photographs & client experiences with you! 

Here you will find highlights of weddings, elopements, engagements, and families. This is a great way to get a feel for my style of posing, lighting, locations, and some inspiration for your own time in front of my camera. I also have a little section of helpful tips & advice about sessions, weddings, and travels! 

Take a look around & get inspired...

xo, Em

A Coastal Wedding Weekend in Bar Harbor, Maine

Weddings • April 16, 2025 

There’s something magical about coastal weddings—the salty breeze, the rhythm of the tides, the way the light lingers over the water. As a Bar Harbor, Maine wedding photographer, I had the joy of documenting what started as a single day celebration that turned into an experience their guests would talk about for years.

From the moment their family and friends arrived in town, this couple created space for connection, intention, and joy—stretching their celebration into a full weekend of love, laughter, and a little bit of lobster.

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Cocktail Hour Ideas Your Wedding Guests Will Remember

Tips & Advice • January 22, 2026 

Looking for cocktail hour ideas that feel intentional, elevated, and genuinely fun? From interactive food moments and statement drink setups to thoughtful seating and guest experiences, these cocktail hour ideas are designed to create connection, movement, and memories your guests will actually remember.

Outdoor wedding cocktail hour ideas with patterned linens, umbrellas, and seated guest tables

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A Tented Coastal Wedding at The Nonantum Resort | Kennebunkport, Maine

Weddings • January 6, 2026 

There are some weddings that simply feel like Maine. A celebration where the rhythm of the ocean, the light on the harbor, and the laughter of loved ones blend into a beautifully coastal event.

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Planning an El Chorro Wedding in Paradise Valley, Arizona

Tips & Advice, Weddings • December 12, 2025 

There are some places that simply stay with you: bright, warm, and full of the kind of light that makes everything feel a little more magical. El Chorro Lodge is one of those places.

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Acadia Micro Wedding Meets Coastal Elegance at The Asticou Hotel | Northeast Harbor, ME

Elopements, Micro Weddings • December 2, 2025 

Some wedding days arrive with a kind of quiet magic. Jen and Pat’s Asticou Hotel wedding felt that way from the moment the sun rose over Mount Desert Island.

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Colorful Wedding Inspiration for Vibrant Celebrations

Weddings • November 18, 2025 

There’s something magnetic about a wedding that leans into color. Not just soft blush or muted sage, but a full expression of personality through the palette itself.

Colorful wedding inspiration by Maine wedding photographer Emily Brianne

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Summer Wedding at Bar Harbor Club | Bar Harbor, Maine

Weddings • November 5, 2025 

Coastal Elegance Meets Classic Celebration There’s something about summer wedding at the Bar Harbor Club that feels timeless. The salt air. The sailboats in the harbor. The sound of laughter spilling out from the Club as champagne glasses clink and waves roll gently against the dock. This Fourth of July weekend wedding at The Bar […]

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Vermont Mountain Top Resort Wedding | Chittenden, Vermont

Weddings • October 16, 2025 

Featured on Good Morning America, ABC News and People There’s something so timeless about a Vermont Mountain Top Resort wedding: the soft roll of the Green Mountains, the quiet hum of summer air, and the kind of joy that feels both grounded and overflowing all at once. Marissa and Alexander’s day was just that. It […]

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Unique Engagement Session Inspo | Maine Wedding & Engagement Photographer

Couples, Tips & Advice • February 26, 2025 

Your love story is one-of-a-kind, and your engagement session should be too. As a Bar Harbor, Maine destination wedding and engagement photographer, I specialize in helping couples create engagement sessions that truly reflect their story. Whether it’s an adventurous outing, a sentimental location, or a fun activity, your engagement session should feel uniquely you. Explore […]

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Viewpoint Hotel in York Beach, Maine | Luxury Wedding Vendors

Elopements, Weddings • May 20, 2024 

As a coastal Maine wedding photographer, I can assure you this is one of Maine’s most unique wedding venues! Prepare to blown away as you dive in further and view the timeless photos! Nestled along the picturesque coast of Maine, the Viewpoint Hotel in York stands as an epitome of luxury and romance. Coupled with […]

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