Acadia Elopement Photographer // Ricarda & Bill

Ricarda & Bill emailed me about photography just two weeks before their proposed elopement in Acadia last September, but it worked out perfectly! Getting married in the middle of the week helps a little, but I think what made their day come together so well (by which I mean - we were able to find parking) was the overcast, foggy weather that drives most tourists away. I was available since they chose a Wednesday, and we were able to find parking at popular spots like Sand Beach, Jordan Pond, and the Blue Hill Overlook easily. We also visited the Otter Cliff area at the end of Ocean Path and began their time with a “first look” atop Cadillac Mountain. We fit a lot into their four hours!

They had their hearts set on saying their vows on the Blue Hill Overlook with hopes of majestic views in the background, which didn’t pan out exactly as planned... Their elopement is a great example of how foggy it can be here in Acadia, but I think it was still beautiful in its own way. I actually prefer these conditions! Right after their ceremony, the fog broke just long enough to get a few photos with some scenery in the background. See if you can spot those images below. It’s a wildcard getting married in Acadia, always a true adventure!

I’ve done this dozens of times over the years, never in any “official” capacity (aka you won’t find info about this on my website), but they asked me to create a video of their day to share with their family and friends, so I did. Now in 2021, I do technically offer that option, as an add-on to photography, so feel free to email me if you’re interested in a fun little video.

Ricarda and Bill were so low-key, simple, fun and easy to work with. They did a couple things that I thought were neat - Ricarda wasn’t afraid to go barefoot part of the day, and Bill changed out of his military uniform partway through their time with me. Most couples book me for the last few hours of the day, so we can end our time at sunset. My time with Ricarda & Bill began at noon, which on a sunny day is a tough time to shoot because the light can be so harsh. Not on their day though! Fog can be a blessing sometimes for sure.

Enjoy looking through the story of these two easy-going loves. The fog lent such a dramatic and romantic touch to their day and is a great example of why couples shouldn’t fear the unpredictability of the weather. When you’re going to Acadia National Park for you elopement or wedding, your photography will be beautiful no matter what.

Acadia Elopement Photography // Vanessa & Matthew

Elopements in Maine don’t get much more special or epic than this. Vanessa and Matthew, two absolutely darling soul mates who describe themselves as a bit “extra”, hired me for the entire day to document everything from their early morning in an Airbnb to their first look & vows in the woods at Bass Harbor Lighthouse, lunch in Bar Harbor, more exploring throughout Acadia National Park, and finally watching the sun set from Cadillac Mountain. This may be my longest blog post ever, but it’s totally worth it to scroll all the way through for a glimpse at how incredible their elopement was!

Acadia National Park Wedding // Styled Shoot

This styled elopement shoot at Acadia National Park was created by wedding planner & designer Carianne Gunn, and I was happy to help her vision come to life. Huge thanks to all the vendors who participated, and especially to our models Ashlee and Slade who froze their butts off for us on this cold, rainy day!

Planning & Design - Events by Carianne

Stationary - Little Ivy Paper Goods

Linens - BBJ Linen

Hair - Abode Beauty Bar

Makeup - Aura Lash & Beauty

Flowers - Bad Rabbit Flowers

Jewelry - E. Scott Originals

Dress - Lyra Vega Bridal

Cake - Bear Brook Bakery

Models - Ashlee & Slade

Rocky coast bride rainy day Acadia National Park wedding

Acadia National Park Elopement // Heather & Jackson

Each year since moving to Maine, I’ve had the opportunity to photograph more elopements in Acadia National Park than the last. I am so excited that in 2019 the majority of my work will be in Acadia! Last weekend kicked of this wedding season with the most amazing couple who traveled up from Kentucky to get married on Otter Cliffs, with stunning views of Maine’s rocky coastline. We were even lucky enough to catch a sunset on Cadillac Mountain! Heather and Jackson’s Acadia adventure set the bar really high for a year full of dreamy, romantic adventures with the sweetest couples. I am endlessly grateful I get to tag along and document moments like these.

And just a note - there are a ton of photos of just Heather here, partly because I had extra time with her while Jackson hiked back to meet the officiant, and partly because, well, women in pretty dresses are just more fun to photograph! Her dress was from BHLDN, jewelry from all sorts of special people and grandmas, and bouquet from Queen Anne’s Flower Shop in Bar Harbor.