Maine & New Hampshire Wedding Photographer // I Love My Untraditional Couples

Untraditional couples are the ones who refuse to be boxed in by societal expectations, who craft their wedding day as a true reflection of who they are, and who often challenge the very notion of what a wedding “should” be. And honestly? They’re my people.

One of the things I love most about these couples is their willingness to do things their way. They don’t all wear white. They might skip the bouquet toss, forgo the traditional first dance, or ditch the multi-tiered cake in favor of something that feels more authentic to them. These couples understand that their wedding day is a celebration of *their* love, and it should reflect who they are—not what tradition dictates.

Whenever I meet with a couple, I always tell them this: if something feels cringey, don’t do it. Your wedding day is one of the most important days of your life—why spend it doing things that don’t resonate with you? If you’re not into the idea of walking down the aisle in a white gown, don’t. If the thought of smashing cake into each other’s faces makes you cringe, skip it. This day is about you and your partner, and it should be filled with moments that bring you joy, not stress.

It’s not just about breaking tradition for the sake of it. It’s about creating a day that feels uniquely yours. I’ve photographed weddings where couples have completely ditched the wedding party, invited goats to be a part of the getting ready, had a Tarot Card Reader at the reception, have had their pets as part of the ceremony, had their wedding party hand out beer to the rest of the guests at the ceremony, or even swapped out the traditional reception for a laid-back dinner with no formalities at all. These are the moments that stand out in my memory—the ones where I see couples truly embracing who they are and celebrating their love in a way that feels right to them.

The truth is, there’s no one-size-fits-all approach to weddings. What works for one couple might feel completely wrong for another, and that’s okay. In fact, that’s the beauty of it. The couples I work with remind me time and again that love doesn’t have to follow a script. It’s spontaneous, it’s personal, and it’s real. And that’s exactly what I strive to capture in my photos—those genuine moments that tell the story of who you are as a couple.

So if you’re planning your wedding and feeling the pressure to conform to tradition, I’m here to tell you that you don’t have to. Embrace the moment, make it your own, and don’t be afraid to break a few rules along the way. Because at the end of the day, the best weddings are the ones that are true to the couple getting married. And trust me, those are the moments that make for the most beautiful, memorable photographs.

Here’s to the untraditional couples—the ones who dare to do things differently. I can’t wait to capture your story.