ACADIA ELOPEMENT PHOTOGRAPHER
for nature-loving couples and the families they bring with them
relaxed, intentional wedding days rooted in connection, flexibility, and real moments.
Local to Mount Desert Island. Eloped in Acadia. Raising my family here.
I help couples create meaningful elopements in Acadia National Park with local expertise, flexible planning, and a calm, grounded approach.
Your elopement, your people, your pace
Whether your day includes just the two of you, your kids, your parents, your closest friends, or your dog, there’s no one right way to elope in Acadia.
Maybe you hike to your ceremony spot before sunrise, paddle across a quiet lake, or spend the day exploring the coast. Maybe you get ready at a beautiful hotel or Airbnb, exchange vows with your closest people, celebrate with cake and champagne, then end the day sailing into the sunset.
Or maybe you do a little of both.
The best Acadia elopements aren’t just about finding a beautiful place for your ceremony. They’re about creating a day that lets you actually experience this special place together with the people, activities, and thoughtful details that make it feel like yours.
Your elopement can be adventurous or adventure-ish. Intimate and celebratory. Carefully planned with plenty of room to be present. I’ll bring the local knowledge, recommendations, and planning support to help you put it all together, so your day feels meaningful while you’re living it, not just pretty when you look back at the photos.
“I truly don’t know were to start as our experience with Gina from start to finish has been nothing but beyond wonderful! From our online meetings, explaining our ideas, coming up with plans, suggestions etc! Gina took the time to get to know and understand why we chose Acadia to elope in and helped form a plan and locations for our big day…Five stars isn’t enough. I wish we could put 100/5 which represents our experience.” - Katherine and Michael
This isn’t your typical wedding day. That’s a good thing!
It’s an invitation to slow down.
To be present with the people you love.
To get married in a place that actually means something to you and to create beautiful memories.
It doesn’t have to be rushed.
It doesn’t have to be complicated.
Let it feel like you!
Hey, I’m Gina!
I’m a local Acadia National Park elopement photographer specializing in family-friendly intimate weddings rooted in connection, adventure, and ease.
Living on Mount Desert Island year-round means I know Acadia inside and out, from quiet coastal corners to mossy forest trails and dramatic granite cliffs.
With thoughtful planning, backup plans, and a calm, grounded presence, I help families create wedding days that feel relaxed, intentional, and deeply true to who they are.
I believe your wedding day should never feel like a performance but instead like a sweet adventure, one where family members are welcome, plans are flexible, and real moments get to lead.
🌿 Leave No Trace 🏳️🌈 LGBTQ+ Affirming 🏡 Locally Owned (MDI-Based) 🤍 Woman-Owned 👨👩👧 Family-Friendly
The unique perspective I bring
I eloped in Acadia
I know what it feels like to stand where you are now - not just as a photographer, but as someone who chose to get married here too (when we lived in Baltimore). I bring both professional expertise and personal experience to help you create a day that feels meaningful, relaxed, and true to you.
I live here year-round
As a Mount Desert Island resident, I experience Acadia in every season. From navigating crowds and weather to finding the right location for your vision, I offer local insight that goes far beyond a quick visit or online search. I’ll make sure you get not only the photos you want, but more importantly the feeling and experience you want for your once-in-a-lifetime elopement day.
Family-friendly by nature
As a mom of two, I know that meaningful moments rarely happen when everyone is standing perfectly still and smiling at the camera. Whether you're bringing kids, parents, grandparents, or your pets, I'll help create a day where your favorites can be fully included, without taking away from the experience itself.
“[Gina] helped me plan the spots (she did all of that since we had never been to Acadia), made an itinerary to follow, was very responsive with any questions, even suggested good places to eat. She guided us the day of of what to do, what shots and positions to be in, helped carry our stuff, and helped me get dressed. She was just such a joy to work with and I cannot say enough great things about her! If you’re looking for an Acadia photographer, she is who I would go with 100%. She made the whole day so stress free.” - Nicole + Brandon
Helpful resources for planning your Acadia elopement:
How to Plan a Last-Minute Acadia Elopement
Not every elopement or intimate wedding is planned a year or even 6 months in advance! Sometimes couples just know they want to enjoy a season that’s coming up quickly or they’re just so ready to be married they don’t want to wait - whatever the reason, if you’re dreaming about a last-minute Acadia National Park elopement, the good news is: it’s absolutely possible! Read more.
A Local’s Ultimate Guide to Eloping in Acadia
Acadia is such a special place. Period. Add in one of the most meaningful transitions of your life, and it becomes even more special. There are few places in the world, let alone on the East Coast, where mountains meet sea. There’s this epic contrast of rugged cliffy coastline, fairytale-like moss + pine forests, peaceful + quiet beaches, and impressive granite mountains - all within a mile (or even less!) of each other in some cases. So if you’re looking for awe-inspiring scenery, Acadia really can’t be beat! Read more.
Eloping gives you something rare in the wedding-world: space. Space to slow down, to be fully present, and to speak to each other without an audience of 150 people. Your vows don’t have to performance, they just have to feel true. If you’re not sure where to start, here are some grounded, real-life ways to write vows that actually feel like you. Read more.
Working with me is for you if:
You want an elopement that includes your family members, without forcing them to perform
You care more about experiencing the day than following tradition
You value flexibility, flow, and real moments over rigid timelines
You want to explore Acadia at a pace that works for your whole family
You want your day to feel as good as it looks
You’d rather have support and guidance than figure it all out alone
You want local insight to help you choose the right locations, vendors and flow
You’re celebrating a vow renewal with the family you’ve built
“What an absolute amazing experience! Gina is such an amazing person and photographer. The [day] was absolutely flawless and the photos were beyond anything we ever expected! I can't recommend her enough. We will be doing all our photography needs with her in the future as well!” - Mary and Nick
Think we’re a good fit? Here are your next steps:
1. Reach Out
Fill out the inquiry form and share what you’re dreaming up. Whether it’s a fully formed plan or just a general vibe you’re going for, we’ll start there.
2. Connect + Dream It Up
We’ll hop on a no-pressure call to get to know each other and start shaping your day. We’ll talk locations, timing, and the kind of experience you want to have and who you want to share it with.
3. Make It Official
After our call, I’ll send over a simple proposal with everything you need to book. A signed contract and retainer secures your date.
4. Show Up + Soak It In
When your day arrives, you get to be fully present! You and your love taking it all in while I document it as it unfolds.
Acadia National Park Elopement Photographer
From sunrise ceremonies on the cliffs to quiet forest vows and family-friendly coastal adventures, I help couples create meaningful, flexible wedding days in some of the most beautiful places in Maine.
Whether you’re coming from out of state or already feel connected to this place, I’ll help you find the right locations, timing, and flow for a day that feels natural and unforced.
Start Planning Your Acadia Elopement Today
