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A couple stands on the cliffs of Maine after their elopement

Should You Add a Second Shooter to Your Intimate Wedding?

A Maine Wedding Photographer’s Guide to Wedding Timelines and Photography Coverage When couples begin planning an intimate wedding or elopement, one of the most common questions they ask about their photography experience is: “Do we really need a second shooter?” For smaller weddings, many couples assume the answer is automatically no. Intimate weddings are often […]

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April 29, 2026

How to Prepare for your Maternity Session | Portland, Maine Maternity Photographer

There is a particular kind of aura that surrounds a woman in the final months before she meets her child. It is not loud.It is not hurried. It is steady.Growing.Certain. Inside my favorite living studio, East Pine Plant Shop, surrounded by lush greens even in the middle of winter, this particular maternity session felt like standing […]

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March 1, 2026

Winter Greenhouse Couples Session at East Pine Plant Shop | Luxury Portland, Maine Couples Photographer

Winter in Maine has a certain hush to it. Snow settles into blue shadows.The air sharpens.The world grows quiet. But inside East Pine Plant Shop, the air is warm, green, and alive. This winter greenhouse couples session in Windham, Maine feels like stepping into a magical world entirely — a private world of filtered light, prisms, […]

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February 28, 2026

A newborn baby lays on his mothers chest

Maternity Photography: Turning This Season Into a Love Letter for Your Baby

Create a love-letter maternity session — from Maine beaches to gardens or cozy at home — that celebrates your journey into motherhood.

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February 3, 2026

A couple stands on the cliffs of Maine after their elopement

Custom Wedding Photography Collections in Maine | Intentional, Story-Driven Coverage

Discover why Koa & Kai Photography’s Maine wedding and elopement photography collections are fully custom. Thoughtfully designed coverage, average pricing transparency, and a connection-first approach for couples who value intention and intimacy.

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January 31, 2026

East Pine Plant Shop's greenhouse

Mother’s Day Greenhouse Mini Sessions at East Pine Plant Shop | Windham, Maine

Mother’s Day greenhouse mini sessions at East Pine Plant Shop in Windham, Maine. Documentary motherhood photography for mothers who want natural, meaningful images for the best Mother’s Day gift.

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January 15, 2026

Detail shot of a brides dress, flowers, and grooms unique hand made suit

An Adventurous Fall Riverside Wedding at Northern Outdoors | Nikki & Brooks Cannon

Some weddings feel designed.Others feel lived in. As if the place, the people, and the love story have been quietly waiting for one another. Nikki and Brooks Cannon’s October wedding was exactly that. Set during peak fall foliage along the Kennebec River, their day unfolded riverside at Northern Outdoors—a location not typically offered as a wedding venue, […]

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December 20, 2025

A young boy runs ahead of his parents who pose with the ultrasound of their expected baby

Why I Don’t Typically Offer “Sets” or Traditional Minis — And What I Believe Your Family Deserves Instead

Learn why as a Maine family photographer I don’t typically offer preset mini-session sets. Explore the benefits of personalized, documentary-style family photography and how custom sessions create more meaningful memories.

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December 11, 2025

A couple dances on Sand Beach in Acadia National Park after eloping

Winter Elopements in Maine: Whimsy, Warmth, and Storytelling

Discover the magic of a Maine winter elopement. From Portland City Hall elegance to cozy indoor vows at The Lincoln Hotel in Biddeford, explore intimate wedding ideas full of warmth, whimsy, and storytelling

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September 4, 2025

A family plays beneath the tress at East Plant Pine Shop

A Greenhouse Full of Love: Family Sessions & Intimate Weddings at East Pine

A warm, love-filled family session at East Pine Plant Shop in Windham, Maine. Lush greenery, golden light, and a season of growth—perfect for intimate weddings, elopements, and storytelling family photography.

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August 11, 2025