Champlain Mountain Proposal in Beautiful Acadia National Park

Champlain Mountain Proposal in Acadia

I’m pretty sure at this point I photograph more proposals every year than any other Maine-based photographer, and I love every minute of it! Many couples choose to be dressed up for the big moment and find a place that’s easily accessible, but Emery had bigger plans. He and Katie love to hike, so he … Read more

PROPOSING AT CLIFF HOUSE, CAPE NEDDICK, MAINE

Proposing at Cliff House

THE COUPLE Alex and Kelly are so freaking cute together!  Alex contacted me about proposing at Cliff House to his girlfriend Kelly during their stay in Maine. Cliff House weddings are some of my favorites to photograph, too.  This venue is absolutely stunning, with endless photographic possibilities! For proposals, however, most people prefer to pop … Read more

Fun Kittery Point Engagement: Drew and Sarah

Kittery Point Engagement: Drew and Sarah in hawaiian shirts on the rocks by the water

Drew comes from a bit of a Viking family, full of men over 6 foot 3 inches, and incredibly intelligent. Sarah is a peanut of a woman standing about 5 foot 2, but with the energy and personality ten times her size. I loved photographing their engagement photos just a month before their wedding. They … Read more

Family Photography in Acadia National Park

Family Photography in Acadia National Park

From June to November I get to visit Acadia National Park at least a couple of times a month to photograph families, marriage proposals, engagement sessions, and high school seniors.  Being familiar with the park and the best places for photos at certain times of the day is key!  I’m always happy to offer suggestions … Read more

OLD PORT & KETTLE COVE ENGAGEMENT: KATE + TONY

OLD PORT & KETTLE COVE ENGAGEMENT: KATE + TONY

Tony and Kate found me through their friends Cat and Jay, whose wedding I photographed the year before. Kate loved their photos so much and heard such great things from Cat that she asked to meet with me about her own wedding plans. We hit it off right away, and she and Tony quickly became … Read more

Maine Customized Professional Headshots

Professional Maine Headshots

LAD Photography isn’t known for doing headshots.  But it’s definitely becoming a growing part of what we do! Getting customized professional headshots for my clients can be a lot of fun Whether you want a formal studio look, or a relaxed outdoor session, or even something a little out of the ordinary, understanding your business … Read more

A WINTER PROPOSAL AT CLIFF HOUSE

A WINTER PROPOSAL AT CLIFF HOUSE

Santino and Rozi are engaged!!!  And I was the lucky photographer to capture this winter proposal on the rocks of Cliff House in Cape Neddick, Maine. THE PERFECT RING FOR A PERFECT LADY Rozi grew up in Maine. Don’t let her amazing heels and fur-rimmed coat fool you.  She still has the energy of a … Read more

PROPOSING ON SAND BEACH IN ACADIA NATIONAL PARK

PROPOSING ON SAND BEACH IN ACADIA NATIONAL PARK

Sand Beach isn’t the choice of most people that hire me to capture a marriage proposal.  The beach is quite heavily visited, and most people assume you can photograph a beach proposal anywhere.  How is this unique to Maine or Acadia?   The answer is because of the surroundings.  Where else do you have a little … Read more

Mother-Daughter Photos at Wolfe’s Neck Park, Freeport

MOTHER-DAUGHTER PHOTOS AT WOLFE'S NECK PARK, FREEPORT

Kristen is a fellow photographer, and as always, when a photographer asks me to capture their family memories, I’m so very honored! I love these Mother-daughter photos! Kristen a smart and vibrant single mother to an energetic and sassy little girl named Sage.  Sage’s blue eyes were almost the same color of her blue outfit, … Read more

Champlain Mountain Sunrise Proposal, Acadia National Park

CHAMPLAIN MOUNTAIN SUNRISE PROPOSAL, ACADIA NATIONAL PARK

John contacted me to photograph the biggest moment in his life.  He was coming to Maine to propose to his girlfriend, Katey, on Champlain Mountain! He was a nervous wreck and wanted everything to be absolutely perfect. THE PERFECT LOCATION: CHAMPLAIN MOUNTAIN John and Katey love the outdoors, and hiking was something they had planned … Read more

A Socially Distanced Wedding in Maine

A Socially Distanced Wedding in Maine

Jeff and Jessica’s original wedding plans were on a much larger scale, including many guests and a full day of photographic coverage.  Instead of choosing to delay their wedding and put their plans of buying a house and starting a family on hold, they forged ahead, making their guest list smaller, and creating special plans … Read more

A Lakeside Wedding at Camp

Maine Lakeside Wedding

Kim and Nat had to make the hard decision of whether to postpone their wedding or downsize their plans because of Covid-19.  They opted to move their lakeside wedding to their family camp in Cumberland, Maine and shorten their guest list.  And I am grateful that they kept me on board for a full day … Read more

Denise & Noah’s York, Maine Engagement Session

York, Maine Engagement

Maine has so many unique and beautiful places, but not all work well for photography.  I often find myself suggesting a list of go-to places to my clients for their Maine engagement sessions, knowing that the light will be good, and the location will always photograph well. The Wiggly Bridge in York, Maine, however, was … Read more

Alex & Brooke’s Popham Beach Engagement

Popham Beach Engagement

Brooke and Alex met online and instantly fell for each other.  They are planning their wedding and expecting their first baby all at once, and I loved photographing this cute quirky couple for their Popham Beach Engagement Session! Brooke was very much looking forward to their session, while Alex, being a typical guy, was a … Read more

Blended Family Photos on Old Orchard Beach

Blended Family Photos on Old Orchard Beach

Nothing better than a beautiful sunset on the beach. Especially for your blended family photos. Old Orchard Beach is one of my favorite places for family photos, and Liz, who trusted my recommendation without question, told me she was so happy with the final images.  I even got a holiday card from them using their favorite … Read more

Acorn Street Proposal, Boston

An Acorn Street Proposal, Boston

Matt and Sierra and the smiliest, cutest couple!  He contacted me long before the day he popped the question, and had planned to come to Maine for this milestone in their lives.  However, travel became difficult during the Covid travel restrictions for this Boston-based couple, so we changed plans a bit.  Instead, I came to … Read more

The Barn at Silver Oaks: Kaci + Casey

THE BARN AT SILVER OAKS: KACI + CASEY

I am so excited to have been the photographer for Kaci and Casey’s wedding at The Barn at Silver Oaks.  Casey is a somewhat quiet man, and Kaci is a bubbly, sarcastic, tell-it-like-it-is (with a smile and a giggle!) talkative woman.  Since they share the same name, just spelled differently, their friends and family have … Read more

Sunset Senior Photos in Maine

Amazing Sunset Senior Photos

Lila had, hands down, the most amazing sunset I think I’ve ever photographed for a high school senior session.  Keep reading to see what happened and how we rushed to capture it! OUTFIT CHOICES Lila’s senior photos were taken at her grandparents’ home in Maine, as her family splits their time between Maine and Florida.  Lila … Read more