Coastal Maine & New Hampshire wedding and family photographers for all of life's perfectly imperfect moments
Sometimes we'll step in and give a little direction. Other times we'll quietly blend into the background and let moments unfold on their own. Either way, our goal is the same: photographs that feel like you, not a recreation of someone else's Pinterest board.
every wedding, family, and couple is different, so our approach is never one-size-fits-all.
We love a beautiful portrait as much as anyone, but the photos we come back to most are usually the ones nobody saw coming.
The tearful hug before the ceremony. Your friends losing their minds on the dance floor. The wind picking up at exactly the wrong moment. The stuff that makes your day feel like your day.
Our work is a mix of documentary storytelling, creative portraiture, and a whole lot of trust.
The 'real' stuff is our favorite.
OUR WORK
We're Courtney and Angela, two friends documenting weddings, families, and celebrations across Coastal Maine, New Hampshire, and New England.
We love creative people, good stories, and photos that feel like real life. The best moments usually aren't planned, and some of our favorite photos happen when people stop worrying about getting everything right and simply enjoy where they are.
Two friends, two cameras. Here for the big feelings.
— Emily & Chris —
Not only are their photos stunning, but they really value getting to know their clients to be sure their personalities are shining through in every photograph. We chose Brightly + Free for our wedding because of the perfect aesthetic they bring to the table. We had no idea we would be meeting two of our favorite people and choosing our photographers for every future photoshoot.
Courtney and Angela were an absolute dream to work with!
— Nicole & Andy —
We loved working with Courtney and Angela! They were always so kind, quick to respond, understanding, and made us feel comfortable and confident. They were happy to hike around in the woods with us for hours to get some really incredible engagement photos, and were super chill when I changed our first look location at the last minute on the day of our wedding. The photos they took are INCREDIBLE - so much better than we ever could have expected.
They captured "us" the way we really are with each other.
— Marissa & Curt —
These two ladies are just so sincere, sweet, fun, and everything we were looking for in photographers. You will be so happy to have them at your wedding! They are so professional, accommodating, best communication, and just overall fabulous quality work!
The photos tell a story and are really a dream come true.
— Liz & Brett —
Angela and Courtney are such an incredibly talented duo and an absolute DREAM to work with! They are both so kind, thoughtful and completely flexible. They captured the day beautifully - we really couldn’t be more pleased with how our photos turned out – they’re absolutely perfect and so STUNNING!
They made us all of us feel natural and at ease throughout our wedding day.
From backyard weddings along the Seacoast to celebrations in Portland, Acadia, the White Mountains, and beyond, we love documenting stories all across Maine, New Hampshire, and New England. Give us a rocky coastline, a mountain view, a dinner party disguised as a wedding, and a couple that's ready to enjoy the day, and we're in.
Rooted in Coastal Maine. Always up for an adventure.
Rooted in Coastal Maine. Always up for an adventure.
From backyard weddings along the Seacoast to celebrations in Portland, Acadia, the White Mountains, and beyond, we love documenting stories all across Maine, New Hampshire, and New England. Give us a rocky coastline, a mountain view, a dinner party disguised as a wedding, and a couple that's ready to enjoy the day, and we're in.
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Honest, heartfelt wedding, couples, and family photography across Coastal Maine, New Hampshire, and New England. For all of life's perfectly imperfect moments.