Posts tagged maine wedding
Why Small Weddings Are Worth Considering: The Benefits of Intimate Celebrations

Over the past several years, the wedding industry has gone through a major shift. Couples around the world have had to rethink what their wedding day really needs to look like—and many discovered something surprising along the way: smaller weddings can be incredibly meaningful, relaxed, and joyful.

Couples who chose to downsize their wedding plans often found that intimate celebrations weren’t just a compromise—they were a better fit. From easier planning to more personal details, many have shared that their smaller wedding days felt more intentional and far less stressful than the large events they originally envisioned.

While small weddings aren’t for everyone—and there will always be a place for big, high-energy celebrations—the benefits of intimate weddings are substantial for couples who value connection, flexibility, and experience over scale.

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7 Maine Barn Wedding Venues to Consider

There are hundreds of places to get married and as a Maine based wedding photographer I've had the luck to travel around this beautiful state and photograph at many of them. Specifically because of the state’s rural and agricultural heritage, there are many beautiful barns and old farms that no longer shelter tractors and hay but have been turned into stunning wedding venues. There are six of my favorites.

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An urban wedding at Brick South, Portland, Maine

When Shana and Brooks, natives of New York City, reached out to me about their wedding photography at Brick South in Portland, Maine… there was no way I was going to say no. It is a somewhat of a change from the woods and mountains and barn weddings that I usually photograph, but Brick South is a stunning venue and Shana and Brooks had an awesome vision for their wedding day.

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Maine Fall foliage wedding at William Allen Farm

Sometimes the stars align for weddings. For Lauren and Brett, this was definitely the case. As a wedding photographer, I couldn’t ask for a more laid back, adventurous and easy going couple to work with. They chose to get married at William Allen Farm on Columbus day weekend and nature showed up with a dazzling display of reds yellows and oranges. Fall foliage in Maine was on full display.

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11 Of My Favorite Images From The 2019 Season And Why I Like Them

The 2019 wedding photography season was a great one. In all honesty, I’ve never had a bad season. I consider myself extremely lucky to do what I do and I cannot thank my couples enough for trusting me to capture one of the most important days in their life. What follows are 11 of my favorite images from the past year in no particular order.

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A few reasons why engagement photos are a good idea.

Many couples planning their wedding ask the same question early on: Are engagement photos worth it?

The honest answer is that it depends on your priorities, schedule, and budget. But after photographing hundreds of weddings as a Maine-based wedding photographer, I’ve seen firsthand how valuable engagement sessions can be—not just for photos, but for the entire wedding experience.

If you’re on the fence, here are some of the biggest reasons couples choose to schedule engagement photos—and why most are glad they did.

Whatever you choose to do, get creative, be adventurous and have some fun. In the end, you’re the ones who will benefit. Working with Chris Bennett Photography before the big day will help you get comfortable in front of my camera and know what to expect when the proofs come in. Knowing and liking your wedding photographer is significant in the success of your day and will help you focus on the real reason you’re having a wedding in the first place—each other.

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Wedding traditions and where they came from

As you plan for your wedding, have you ever thought about some of the traditional things that you're "supposed" to do and where they came from? You might be surprised why how far back their history goes and why their even included and modern day weddings. In terms of wedding photography, think about some of these old traditions. Do they apply to you? Why are you including them? If you've followed my blog in the past, you know I urge every couple I photography to be unique in some way. Maybe it's time to rethink some of these traditions and how they apply to you.

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In Defense of the First Look.

“Should we do a first look?”

As a professional wedding photographer, this is one of the most common questions couples ask while planning their wedding timeline. After photographing more than 300 weddings over the past 15+ years, I’ve seen first-hand what works, what doesn’t, and how this one decision can shape the entire flow—and feel—of a wedding day.

This post isn’t about trends or rules. It’s about helping you decide whether a first look on your wedding day makes sense for you.

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