Posts tagged maine wedding photographer
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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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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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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What to expect when hiring Chris Bennett Photography

If you’ve landed on this blog post there is a good chance that you’re recently engaged and are thinking about getting married or eloping, congrats! Planning a wedding takes time but hopefully I can take a little stress off your plate by offering this comprehensive guide of what to expect when booking Chris Bennett Photography for your big day. 

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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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Adventure wedding photography, what does it mean?

I offer adventurous wedding photography and elopments. What exactly do I mean by adventurous? If you were to look on my website there is talk of climbing to the top of mountains and getting your wedding dress muddy. Google adventurous wedding photographer and you’ll get thousands of results with images of brides on the edge of the grand canyon or on some remote beach with their wedding dress blowing perfectly in the wind. That is a big part of what I do. I want to work with couples who work hard and play hard, who travel the world and aren't afraid to sweat to make their wedding day memorable. But that isn't everything.

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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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