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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

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.

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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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Acadia Micro-Wedding | Winter Harbor, Maine Photographer

Elopements, Micro Weddings • May 16, 2024 

Hiring a local wedding photographer can help enhance your micro-wedding or elopement experience! I have the inside scoop on discovering Acadia National Park’s hidden gem, the Winter Harbor branch, for a quiet micro-wedding followed by a family-style dinner at the Crocker House Inn on Hancock Point. Dive in further to be swept away! In the […]

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Unique Wedding Ideas | Acadia Micro-Wedding | Sweet Pea’s Cafe Reception

Micro Weddings, Weddings • February 22, 2024 

Embrace the Extraordinary: Unique Wedding Ideas for Unforgettable Celebrations Are you dreaming of a wedding day that breaks away from tradition and embraces the extraordinary? In a world where couples are increasingly seeking unique and personalized experiences, there has never been a better time to think outside the box when it comes to saying “I […]

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Intimate Elopement at Mountain Top Resort | Vermont Wedding

Elopements • February 9, 2024 

An intimate mountain elopement is always a YES in my book, and the Mountain Top Resort in Chittenden, Vermont is the icing on the cake! If you want the most relaxing elopement, take your two closest on a road-trip, stay at a resort that covers all of your vendor needs, and spend the morning of […]

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Adventurous Anniversary Session | Acadia National Park Photographer

Couples • October 8, 2021 

Samantha and Daniel showed up to their session looking like they were straight out of an Eddie Bauer magazine, and I absolutely loved it!! I am all about choosing clothes that feel like YOU. They have a yearly tradition of having anniversary photos taken, and this year they were visiting Bar Harbor to celebrate their […]

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Boothbay Harbor Mirco Wedding | Coast Maine Wedding Photographer

Weddings • September 5, 2020 

They had to ditch their big wedding plans due to the pandemic, but that didn’t stop them from celebrating their love! Carlen and Mike didn’t want to deal with the hassle of rescheduling their wedding so they invited their immediate family to join them as they said “I do” in their favorite spot – Boothbay, […]

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