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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! 

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xo, Em

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 the unique engagement session ideas below and get inspired to curate one that feels best for you!

Hiking & Adventure – For outdoorsy and active couples, tell me your favorite activity! Do you play pickleball together every weekend? Great, let’s do it. Met in a running club? Show me who’s faster. And of course, Acadia National Park has many adventures — big or small, formal or casual, you name it and we’ll find perfect Maine scenery to match your vision.

🌊 Set Sail Together – If you’re drawn to the ocean, why not capture your love on the water? A sailing session through Frenchman’s Bay or riding the surf in Maui? I’m so there.

🥂 Cocktails & Good Vibes – Love a craft cocktail or locally brewed beer? Let’s take the edge off and sip on something tasty before we head to our next location. Cheers to love!

🧺 A Sweet Picnic by the Shore – Pack your favorite treats or connect with Luxury Picnics Acadia for a relaxed picnic with the best views Romantic and picturesque!

🍕 Foodie Fun in Bar Harbor – Whether it’s sharing a fresh Maine lobster roll, indulging in ice cream from a local shop, or enjoying a wood-fired pizza by the harbor, incorporating your favorite foods makes for playful and personal photos.

📍 Destination Maine — Planning a Bar Harbor engagement session from out of state? I love working with couples who want to document their love in Maine’s most breathtaking locations. Whether you have a favorite vacation spot or are planning a Bar Harbor destination wedding, you’ll get the inside scoop from a local Bar Harbor wedding & engagement photographer!

✈️ Engagement Sessions Beyond Maine – Dreaming of an epic engagement session somewhere outside of New England? Whether it’s the vast deserts of Arizona or Utah, the misty forests and rugged coastline of the Pacific Northwest, or a tropical getaway in Hawaii or the Caribbean, I am always passport ready and would love to meet you there. Your love story deserves to be captured in a location that feels special to you—no matter where that may be. *Special rates available for select destinations + national parks!*

Now booking 2025 destination engagement sessions and weddings in coastal Maine and beyond!

Your love story is one-of-a-kind, and your engagement session should be too. If you’re looking for an experienced Bar Harbor engagement photographer who loves to travel, let’s chat and create something unforgettable!

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