Josh + Johanna | Hacker's Hill Preserve Wedding Photography | Casco, Maine

It was a bright and sunny day for Josh and Johanna's intimate wedding up on Hacker's Hill! They opted to bring just their immediate family to share their ceremony with and spent a few days renting a log cabin together. What a great way for everyone to get to know each other better for such an occasion! The day began by meeting the family there at cabin where everyone was getting dressed up, putting together flowers, and making final preparations for the ceremony. After a quick first look, it was off to Casco, Maine where Hacker's Hill Preserve is located. Please enjoy seeing and reading about how the rest of the day unfolded!

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Hacker's Hill Wedding Photography

One of the major standouts of the day, perhaps unusually so, was the relationship between myself and Kaia (the bride's niece).  Under most circumstances, kids love me(same maturity level I think)... Kaia did NOT. At the very sight of me, her mood would quickly turn sour. No matter how sneaky I tried to be, she just KNEW when I was watching her! I don't want to make it sound serious, but I'm reasonably confident that she hated me with the fire burning passion of a thousand suns! Thankfully, as the day went on, you can see that she at least could handle the sight of my presence. 


Wedding Shoe Details
Big Bear Cabin Harrison Maine
Josh patiently awaiting Johanna for the first look!

Josh patiently awaiting Johanna for the first look!

Harrison Maine Wedding Photography
Pre Wedding Coloring Book

At this point, it was time to leave the cabin in Harrison and head to the ceremony site in Casco! It has beautiful views of the surrounding mountains and it the perfect place for a small ceremony. I loved the arbor that is present on site!

Another moment of Kaia refusing to walk any further once she saw me! hahaha, I can't get over how funny it was... She did eventually warm up to me a little!

Another moment of Kaia refusing to walk any further once she saw me! hahaha, I can't get over how funny it was... She did eventually warm up to me a little!

First kiss on hackers hill
Group wedding portrait
Look! No tears!!!

Look! No tears!!!

Hacker's Hill Arbor Photos
Maybe it's because he's a physical therapist that Josh is such a spectacular dip kisser? She's just about sideways!

Maybe it's because he's a physical therapist that Josh is such a spectacular dip kisser? She's just about sideways!


For the last stop, we took a short drive over to Bridgton, ME to take some final shots at a covered bridge!

The Russian-made Petzval 58mm bokeh control lens is great for creating that awesome swirling effect you can see in the background.

The Russian-made Petzval 58mm bokeh control lens is great for creating that awesome swirling effect you can see in the background.

Seneca was a pleasure to work with all day and I love this candid of her looking out through the rails of the bridge!

Seneca was a pleasure to work with all day and I love this candid of her looking out through the rails of the bridge!

Covered Bridge in Bridgton Maine Flax Studios
Covered Bridge Wedding Portrait
Covered Bridge Wedding Photos Flax Studios
Being the gentleman he is, Josh Carried his new bride over the mud to help keep her dress and shoes clean!

Being the gentleman he is, Josh Carried his new bride over the mud to help keep her dress and shoes clean!

Spiral staircase wedding photos flax studios
Wedding ring macro shots flax studios

Thank you Josh and Johanna!

- Vendors - 

Photographer: James Flachsbart
 

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Matt + Ashley | Nonantum Resort Wedding Photography | Kennebunkport, Maine

I couldn't have asked for a better couple than Matt and Ashley to kick off the wedding season with! They are fun, outgoing, sweet, and have such a special bond that made them so easy to photograph. A love that started after meeting online and took off, its clear these two are meant to be! Going through the photos to make this blog post, I couldn't help but constantly smile or laugh at all the smiles and laughter we captured that day. Speaking of the day, it was a fresh and windy May afternoon at the Nonantum Resort in Kennebunkport, ME. Perhaps a hair cold, but I'm happy to have that over a hot summer wedding! There was some rainy weather on the surrounding days, but the skies were bright and clear for wedding day. Matt and Ashley were truly a treasure to work with, and I hope you love reliving the day looking through this blog post. Thanks so much for coming! 

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After the first look, we darted down the road quickly to the Breakwater at Kennebunkport beach for some breathtaking views! I'm so glad we rushed down there for a few shots right before the ceremony. Just look at the wind blowing the veil! 

After the first look, we darted down the road quickly to the Breakwater at Kennebunkport beach for some breathtaking views! I'm so glad we rushed down there for a few shots right before the ceremony. Just look at the wind blowing the veil! 

Young flower girls getting ready
Hanging wedding dress

One of the flower girls felt the need for a quick plunge in the no doubt cold water less than an hour before getting into her dress!

The Nonantum has a wonderful getting ready room for brides to use! It's large and spacious with plenty of light, which is something no photographer would complain about!

The Nonantum has a wonderful getting ready room for brides to use! It's large and spacious with plenty of light, which is something no photographer would complain about!

Bride putting on her shoes
Everyone is finally ready and Ashley walks out to meet her groom to be for the first look on the docks!

Everyone is finally ready and Ashley walks out to meet her groom to be for the first look on the docks!

I love this black and white shot of Ashley walking to Matt!

I love this black and white shot of Ashley walking to Matt!

Photo on the docks at the Nonantum Resort
fIRST KISS ON THE DOCKS
Wedding on the dock at Nonantum Resort Flax Studios
I had some fresh Holy Donuts from that morning, which made for a great quick pre-ceremony snack! If you've never heard of or tasted a Holy Donut, then you are seriously missing out. They are the most amazing and moist donuts you will ever have,&nbsp…

I had some fresh Holy Donuts from that morning, which made for a great quick pre-ceremony snack! If you've never heard of or tasted a Holy Donut, then you are seriously missing out. They are the most amazing and moist donuts you will ever have, made from Maine mashed potatoes and fresh local ingredients! GO FIND SOME!

Nonantum Resort Wedding Photos Flax Studios
Kennebunk Beach Wedding Flax Studios
Certainly couldn't have had clearer skies! The back lawn of the Nonantum Resort is great view for an outdoor wedding ceremony.

Certainly couldn't have had clearer skies! The back lawn of the Nonantum Resort is great view for an outdoor wedding ceremony.

Plenty of goofing off at this wedding, just the way we like it! haha

Plenty of goofing off at this wedding, just the way we like it! haha

Lucky guy right there!

Lucky guy right there!

Nonantum Resort Wedding Photography Flax Studios
"Bread and salt blessing"Matt and Ashley incorporated a Polish wedding tradition as part of their festivities. The couple is presented with wine, bread, salt, and silver coins. The bread is considered a gift from God and that they may never go hungr…

"Bread and salt blessing"

Matt and Ashley incorporated a Polish wedding tradition as part of their festivities. The couple is presented with wine, bread, salt, and silver coins. The bread is considered a gift from God and that they may never go hungry. The wine is to signify the sweetness in life that they will experience together. The pinch of salt is to signify overcoming the bitterness in life. The silver coins are a financial blessing to wish them a life of wealth and good health together.  

Nonantum Lighthouse
Off Camera Flash Nonantum Resort Wedding Flax Studios
Cake by Cake Cottage in Wells, ME

Cake by Cake Cottage in Wells, ME

One of the cutest cake Toppers!

One of the cutest cake Toppers!

Wedding reception air guitar
Bride on the dance floor at the Nonantum resort

We finished off the night by coming up with a few creative shots using the old elevator in the lobby and the trees out in front of the venue. Ashley mentioned that she had to have some photos in the old elevator, and rightfully so, it's so cool! We set up some romantic shots and lit the scene with some off camera flash(our specialty).  The trees out front I knew would provide some beautiful bokeh, and that certainly didn't disappoint either. As a friend said, it resembles a fire behind them! I love how the photos in both scenes turned out!

Nonantum Resort Wedding Elevator Flax Studios
Flax Studios Off Camera Flash Lighting at Nonantum Resort Wedding
Kennebunk Maine Wedding Photographers Flax Studios

Thank you Matt and Ashley!

- Vendors - 

Photographer: James Flachsbart
Venue & Catering:
Nonantum Resort
Hair and Makeup:
Village Salon and Day Spa
Cake:
Cake Cottage
DJ: The Music Man DJ Services
Flowers-
Prestige House Of Flowers

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