Business Details
15 Years
experience
Award-Winning Maine Wedding & Elopement Photographer
Founded in 2011, Kate Crabtree Photography specializes in documentary-style wedding and elopement photography that captures authentic emotions and fleeting moments. With over 200 weddings documented across Maine and beyond, our approach prioritizes storytelling through candid imagery while incorporating guided portraits to ensure comprehensive coverage. We serve couples seeking meaningful, artistic documentation of their celebrations, offering personalized planning assistance, location expertise, and a second photographer option for comprehensive event capture.Our commitment to inclusivity ensures all couples receive tailored support, from crafting photo timelines to vendor recommendations. Backed by 14 years of professional experience and recognition from industry organizations like WPJA and ISPWP, we deliver high-resolution galleries within 8-10 weeks, featuring 40-70 images per hour of coverage that reflect both grand moments and subtle details.
Services
Wedding Photography
Elopement Photography
Portrait Sessions
Destination Weddings
Photo Timeline Planning
Details
- Year established: 2011
Highlights and features
- We offer 14+ years of specialized wedding photography experience since 2011
- Our documentary approach captures authentic emotions without posed stiffness
- Included second photographer ensures comprehensive event coverage
- We provide personalized planning assistance with vendor recommendations
- Recognized by industry leaders with multiple international awards
Associations and certifications
- WPJA
- ISPWP
- Fearless Photographers
What people say
Captured the joy and emotion
Made us feel comfortable
Stunning poetic imagery
Supportive and calming presence
Exceeded expectations
Services
Wedding Photography
Documentary-style wedding photography capturing authentic moments and emotions throughout your celebration. Our approach combines candid photojournalism with guided portraits to ensure comprehensive coverage of ceremonies, receptions, and special details. Couples receive artfully edited high-resolution images within 8-10 weeks, with 50-70 photos per hour of coverage that tell the complete story of their wedding day.
Elopement Photography
Specialized documentation for elopements and small weddings with personalized location scouting and timeline planning. We capture the emotional essence of your private ceremony while incorporating scenic backdrops and natural moments. Services include vendor recommendations and customized coverage options for 0-20 guest celebrations, with galleries delivered in the same 8-10 week timeframe as wedding collections.
Portrait Sessions
Guided portrait sessions focusing on authentic connection and natural interactions between partners. Available as standalone sessions or as part of wedding/elope packages, these sessions emphasize emotional storytelling through both color and black-and-white imagery. Our approach minimizes stiffness while maximizing genuine expressions and meaningful compositions.
Destination Weddings
Full-service photography for weddings held outside our primary service areas, including location scouting and travel coordination. We bring the same documentary approach and professional equipment to destination events, ensuring comprehensive coverage of ceremonies and celebrations regardless of geographic location. Travel logistics are seamlessly integrated into our planning process.
Photo Timeline Planning
Personalized timeline creation to optimize photography coverage while maintaining stress-free celebrations. This service helps couples allocate appropriate time for preparations, portraits, and event milestones, ensuring comprehensive documentation without disrupting the natural flow of their wedding or elopement day.
People
Kate Crabtree
Lead Photographer
Award-winning photographer with 14+ years experience capturing weddings and elopements since 2011. Specializes in documentary-style photography that preserves authentic emotions and storytelling moments. Recognized by WPJA, ISPWP, and Fearless Photographers, with work featured in The New York Times and The Knot.
Questions
What photography style do you specialize in?
I specialize in documentary-style wedding photography that captures authentic moments as they naturally occur, supplemented with guided portraits for comprehensive coverage.
Do you offer coverage outside Maine?
Yes, I photograph weddings and elopements beyond Maine with travel included in collection pricing. My experience includes destination events across various locations.
How long does it take to receive photos?
Full galleries are delivered within 8-10 weeks after your event, with sneak peek images available within 48 hours for booked clients.
Are second photographers available?
Yes, my top-tier collections include a second photographer to capture multiple angles and simultaneous events throughout your celebration.
What equipment do you use?
I use professional-grade Canon camera systems with dual SD card slots and multiple lenses, bringing 3-4 camera bodies plus backup equipment to every event.
Do you serve all couple types?
Yes, I proudly serve all couples regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity, age, race, religion, or disability as part of my inclusive photography practice.
