Tips & Advice

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.

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.

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 […]

Are you looking for a Maine engagement photographer that is going to help you look AND feel your best? You’re in the right place. I’m a girls girl. I always want my people looking and feeling their best. Especially my people in the front of my camera. But, as a Maine engagement photographer who has […]

Thinking about having a family session, but can never find the right time? I know it can often be a struggle to get the whole family together, with coordinating schedules and busy lives. So why not do your family photos while you’re on vacation?! Take advantage when you do get the opportunity to all be […]

Who doesn’t love saving some money?! And especially on all of the subscriptions needed to run a business. Those add up without you even realizing it. But, they are 100% worth it when they’re necessary for running a successful business with an amazing client experience. I’ve listed some of my favorite subscriptions below that will […]

A common question that photographers hear – “Do we need to do an engagement session?” The short answer – it’s not required, but I highly recommend it! Here are FOUR reasons why it’s important: 1. It gives us a chance to meet in person (if we haven’t already). Meeting in person prior to your wedding […]

One of the biggest mistakes that I see from weddings…is planning your ceremony time. There are lots of factors that come into play when determining the ceremony will begin on your wedding day. As a wedding photographer, I encourage you to consider the sunset time when choosing your ceremony time. This is especially important for […]

Hey, I’m Emily – Your Local Bar Harbor, Maine Photographer Growing up near Bar Harbor, it was easy to take advantage of all that it has to offer. It was so easily accessible to my family and often was avoided during the busier months to avoid the crowds of people from away. But that’s not […]

A long weekend spent exploring Cape Cod, Martha’s Vineyard, and Kennebunkport! The first stop was in Kennebunkport on our way out of Maine Friday evening. I had a photo session with a couple that was celebrating their 5 year wedding anniversary with their new baby. We did the session at The Nonantum Resort, where they […]