amily portraits are some of the photos you'll live with the longest. They're the ones that end up framed on a hallway wall, tucked into your parents' holiday card, passed down to your own kids someday. Which is exactly why this part of the day deserves a little planning — not because it has to be complicated, but because a few minutes of thought now saves everyone a lot of standing around later.

Since we lean more toward capturing candids through the flow of your day, the family photo segment is often the one time where it can feel like things are get snagged, so we make EVERY effort to have it flow as smoothly as possible.

Here's how we like to build it with our couples.

If you're planning a wedding in Maine, one of the most important details on your timeline has nothing to do with your caterer, your florist, or your venue. It's sunset.

Maine's light changes dramatically across the year — from 4:05 PM in December to 8:25 PM in June and July. That four-hour swing has a real impact on what your wedding photos look like, and when the best moments of your day should happen.

It all begins with an idea.