The Best Maine Wedding Photos of 2017

This is SO late, but after shooting 24 weddings last year followed by a super busy winter, I'm a little behind on this stuff! With over 40,000 photos taken in the 2017 season, it is of course IMPOSSIBLE to properly represent everything, but I've done my best to share 100ish of my favorite photos from the year. Every wedding was special to me and I was filled with so much joy remembering all of these days/memories that I experienced. I'm so honored to do what I do, and exciting that things just continue to grow with another full season in 2018! Booking has begun for 2019 and 2020, so if you're getting married soon, don't wait to contact me! Without further ado, and in no particular order, here are some of my favorites from the 2017 wedding season. Thank you so much to all of the amazing people that chose me to capture their special day. You will never be forgotten! 

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The most epic first dace of all time!

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Point Lookout Resort Wedding Photos Northport Maine-225.JPG
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Kelly and Caitlin both hiding behind vehicles to avoid people. Hiding brides are the best haha!

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Marshall Point Lighthouse Wedding Photographers Port Clyde Maine-67.JPG
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If you don't end up in a cop car on your wedding day, you may not be having enough fun!

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When the wind decides to give a little extra privacy for the first look!

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BLUE STEEL!

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Berry Manor Inn Wedding Elopement Photograher Rockland Maine-30.JPG
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Addie enjoying a wedding day ride on her dad's boat!

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Love this moment with Jake watching his little girl being pulled down the aisle...

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Marriage is all about carrying each other through the hard spots in life.

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Obligatory Maine lobster photo haha

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Marshall Point Lighthouse Wedding Photographers Port Clyde Maine-62.JPG
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"The best dad on the dance floor" award for the year definitely went to Ben's dad!

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Ferry Beach House Wedding Photographer Prouts Neck Scarborough-97.JPG
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Impromptu limbo's can be a fun wedding activity... but also a little dangerous!

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Thank you so much everyone for the amazing 2017 that it was! :)

Wil + Liz | Castine, Maine Wedding Photographer

What a beautiful day it ended up being for Wil and Liz's destination wedding in Castine, ME! Many friends and family traveled long distances to come and celebrate with them on pretty short notice. The amazing feat was the result of only a short 6 weeks planning and preparation time! The plan was simple though, an intimate wedding with a little over 30 close friends and family. They enjoyed the week on this beautiful river front property, with the finale being the wedding day!  I arrived to everyone bustling about and helping put the final pieces in place, including the beautiful arbor just built that morning! Except for moment when I stepped backward and crushed a can of beer that ended up soaking my shoe, I had an amazing time with these two, and their lovely friends/family. Everyone was so welcoming and it was more like being one of the guests, with everyone knowing me by name. It is possible that sharing names with both Liz's father and brother helped though haha. Instead of having a favorite memory, I most enjoyed seeing everyone have such a relaxing good time together. Not all weddings can be described that way! I hope you enjoy the photos as much I enjoyed being there to capture them!

-At the end of this blog post is a link to the full album and ordering gallery-

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Wedding dress hanging in a tree
Bride getting ready

Flower crowns and bacon. Both essential things to have while getting ready!

Hair and makeup before the ceremony
Photojournalistic wedding photos
Groomsmen portraits
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mom helping her daughter get ready
bridesmaids getting ready robes
black and white getting ready photos

Castine Maine Outdoor Ceremony Locations
first kiss at the end of the ceremony
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Toasting after the ceremony
Castine Maine Bridal Portraits
bride and bridesmaids portraits
Natural off camera lighting Flax Studios
Wedding Day Cigars

Cigars and lobstah socks for the boys,  Ayuh!

Lobster socks groomsmen
Golf Cart Wedding Transportation
rope swingset

Natural Light Wedding Portraits
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Castine Maine Private wedding rental properties
group photo with all wedding guests
First dance
Mother and son in law

What a delicious spread and fantastic service by Markels Bake House!

wedding ring macro photography

I love toasts with laughs and tears! Liz's sisters' headbutting stories probably had to be the best though! 


It's rare that I would leave the reception for photos, but wow, so worth it! A short 5 minute ride led us to this beautiful west-facing beach in Castine for Sunset!

Dramatic wedding portraits Castine, ME Flax Studios
Sunset walk on the beach Castine Maine
Silhouette sunset wedding photos Castine Maine

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Wedding at Dusk
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Thank you Wil and Liz!

- Vendors - 

Photographer: James Flachsbart
Venue: Private Rental
Catering & Cake:
Markels Bake House
Hair & Makeup:
Farren Elegance
Flowers- Fairwinds Florist
 

Want see the rest of the photos or make orders? Click the link below to see the full album and make orders for a limited time! 
 

FULL WEDDING ALBUM LINK