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Meet your Maine coast wedding photographer, captivated by story and creating art out of fleeting, cherished moments in time.
I’M ALANNA
Seacoast Dweller. Light Observer. Moment Bottler.
I grew up in a small coastal town in Maine, and more often than not, you will find me out exploring new edges of my profoundly beautiful home state. I live and love with my partner, Cole, and two felines who we adore.
And, it may go without saying, but… I truly believe in love.
“Things that make my heart sing
My yoga practice
Indie folk and acoustic music
An absurdly large mug of hot tea
Moving my body in the fresh air — walks, hikes, kayaking
Watching light dance around a landscape
The magical mundane moments of life
Q&A WITH ALANNA
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At the heart of my approach to photographing weddings is visual storytelling in an emotive and artful way. Some of my favorite things to capture are little subtleties and in-between moments, to remind you of those fleeting milliseconds you might have missed or forgotten. As a photojournalistic photographer, I create my best work not when forcing moments or poses, but by simply being present to capture the spirit of the celebration around me. (Don’t worry, I do provide gentle direction and guidance when needed!)
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My curiosity with photography began in high school, when my dad (a hobbyist photographer) let me play around with an entry-level DSLR camera. My interest back then was primarily landscape and macrophotography of our gardens. I began working my way into portraiture in college — a combination of self-education and online courses in technical skills, posing, and wedding photography. That led to second shooting, and eventually, I worked alongside an incredible wedding planner as a day-of coordination assistant. I fell in love with weddings and haven’t fallen out of love since.
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To begin with, everything. Truly. From the artful details so beautifully thought out, to the visceral emotions and energy of humans coming together and connecting. Just magic.
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I am most creatively inspired by the natural beauty of the coast — from the rugged, rocky shoreline to a charming wooded grove. Fresh air and natural light are life-giving as an artist. It is always my intention to highlight the beauty of landscape and setting in my photographs — where the place and people shine in near equal measure.
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It depends! While I adore Maine celebrations, I am always open to a unique travel opportunity. Let’s chat!
