$2,495 starting price
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Alexandra Chapman
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In business: 1+ years
Team: 1 member
Languages: English
Business: Woman-owned Business
Alexandra Chapman Photography
Alexandra finds the light, the frames-within-frames of background and foreground that make photos interesting and beautiful, and then she places her couples there and asks them to be themselves, to love each other and hold each other the way they do when no one is watching. By giving couples permission to be themselves, she creates photographs that showcase emotion ensconced in beauty.
Alexandra had her start in photography 12 years ago, not behind the camera, but rather at the computer, digitally designing wedding albums for Kim Chapman Photography. Living in Oregon at the time, she worked remotely, using Photoshop to digitally layout wedding albums. This design work allowed Alexandra to study hundreds of images for hundreds of different weddings captured by different photographers.
In 2016 Alexandra returned to Maine and began her apprenticeship in photography with Kim Chapman Photography. Having gained a deep understanding of what makes a collection of photographs special and how they tell the story of an entire wedding day from her work as an album designer, Alexandra then set to work on mastering the technical side of photography. She uses two top-of-the-line Nikon cameras and many different lenses, allowing for greater artistic expression and greater variation in angles and images.
Let Alexandra set you at ease to enjoy the beautiful day you created with your partner. Later, you can reminisce together over images that display the unique expression of your love.
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- Woman-owned Business
Destination Weddings
- Destination Wedding Packages
Photo Shoot Types
- Bridal Portraits
- Day After Session
- Engagement
- Trash The Dress
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- Digital Files
- Online Proofing
- Second Shooter Available
- Social Media Sharing
- Wedding Albums
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- Artistic
- Classic
- Documentary
- Dramatic
- Lifestyle
- Modern
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So its my impression that the bride usually picks the photographer and carries the enthusiasm for the the whole film/photographer process. But come on gents, I can tell you first hand that on the big day and afterwards you WILL care about how it was documented. You will want the best and Alexandra is the best. She has a true mastery of the craft and knows how to make the experience fun for the whole party. I had a blast at our wedding running around the venue and chasing bits of the only sunlight that peeked through that day. And as it turned out, all the pictures were beautiful regardless of the weather conditions. She is truly talented and I would recommend her to anyone. She really understands the mechanics of weddings, and you absolutely must listen to her advice. For us it was a godsend. Do yourself a favor and pick Alexandra.
Choosing Alexandra for our wedding was the best choice we could have made! When looking for a photographer, I immediately fell in love with her style of photography and how she was able to truly capture the love and emotion of the day, and once we got a chance to actually talk with her, we knew she was a perfect fit for us. She is a professional that went above and beyond what I thought a photographer should do. Due to the pandemic we ended up having a small wedding outside of Acadia, ME and planned everything ourselves. After just one phone call she was able to give us so much guidence and tips for our wedding, even helping us create a concrete schedule for the day. She really understands weddings from an outside perspective, and her advice really helped our wedding become what it was, and we will forever be grateful for all her help before the wedding even happened. The actual day of the wedding was a dream, you can really tell how passionate she is. We didn't get to meet until that morning but instantly I felt like I had known her forever. She made me feel so comfortable and calm during a pretty stressful day. You don't realize it, but your photographer is with you for the whole day, so it's really important that you feel comfortable with each other, and that's what you get with Alexandra. You don't just have some stranger taking your photos; you have a friend, and a hype man, and basically another addition to your bridal party. We found out the next day that she even brought up a plate of food to the owner of the Inn where we were having our wedding, and that is just another testament of how beautiful of a person she is. My husband and I had a blast taking pictures alone with Alexandra after the ceremony. We chased down (literally ran) the sunset peaking behind the clouds, jumped into blueberry fields and dancing down a hill with our bridal party. Our actual wedding photos were BREATHTAKING, better than we could have imagined, we didn't know we could look that good. I would describe her style as romantic. She puts so much time and effort into editing the photos and creating a story. Every time we look at her photos we feel like we are back at our wedding, having the happiest time of our life. Our wedding would not have been as perfect as it was without her. With Alexandra you don't just get stunning photos, you get a truly wonderful experience, couldn't recommend her enough.
I could not be more grateful to have had Alexandra’s expertise on our wedding day. When I saw Alexandra’s work for the first time, I could see right off the bat that she was amazingly skilled; not only were her shots stunning with tons of gorgeous natural light, but they felt truly genuine and real – and to me that was extremely important in selecting a wedding photographer to capture our day. As soon as I saw her work I knew she would be perfect, and I was so thrilled to be able to work with her for our wedding this past summer in Midcoast Maine. Like many other couples, we had to postpone our wedding a year due to the pandemic, and Alexandra was very flexible and supportive throughout the entire process in working with us to accommodate a new wedding date.
The photos Alexandra captured are absolutely OUTSTANDING. When we looked through the full collection of pictures for the first time, it brought us both to tears, and they continue to make us smile every time we look through them!!! The way she was able to capture the emotions throughout the day as well as the genuine essence of us and the essence of our family and friends was just so beautifully done. You can truly feel the love and emotion in each photo. She even captured some beautiful candid shots of my dad smiling, which is not an easy feat since he is typically very uncomfortable in front of the camera!
Leading up to our wedding day, Alexandra was extremely responsive and thoughtful, and set up multiple calls to talk through the schedule, day-of details, and important shots we wanted to be sure to capture. She really took the time to get to know us and what we were looking for. Having never been through this process before, we had zero clue what we were doing and genuinely appreciated how thorough she was about planning and communicating about all of these details in advance! We felt like we were in such good hands the entire time, and that really put our minds at ease and helped us feel so much more comfortable.
Alexandra was also extremely flexible on the day of our wedding; she traveled back and forth to two different locations to capture our ceremony and reception. We also had to make a last-minute call on whether to move forward with an outdoor ceremony given the uncertain weather forecast (we opted to do it outside, and it was totally worth it!) Alexandra was super chill and easygoing about it, and we so appreciated her ability to go with the flow.
I can’t say enough good things about Alexandra! I would highly recommend her to anyone looking for a gifted photographer to capture beautiful shots and genuine moments of emotion. And not only is her work amazing, but she is also a lovely person all around and truly wonderful to work with! We will cherish these photos forever and are endlessly grateful to have these pictures to help us remember our special day.
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From a groom’s perspective, Alexandra is awesome. She shoots everything for the big day and doesn’t miss anything. She is punctual, on time, and professional. My wife and I told her we really wanted a photographer to give us direction and Alexandra certainly knows how to do that. I don’t want to say she is “bossy” because she certainly isn’t, but she knows exactly what will deliver the best shot and she told us her thought process which was fantastic. She went above and beyond and even brought in her sister who is also a photographer to help with some of the shots. Hiring her was easily one of the best decisions my wife and I made!
Alexandra was an absolute delight and so much fun to work with for our big day! From the planning stages to post-wedding, she was always very responsive and professional. We wanted our wedding photos to capture the genuine emotions of the day and not feel like the photos were too staged or forced. Alex sincerely cares about her clients so she did exactly that and the results were simply breathtaking. Looking through them is like reliving our special day and all of its beauty, excitement and happiness. We will cherish these photos for the rest of our lives and couldn’t be more pleased with the entire experience. Highly recommend Alex for your wedding photography needs!
I could not be happier with our photos! They came out perfect and Alex was such a pleasure to work with. Between choosing the right lighting and angles, to all the other direction she gave us throughout the day, you can tell she really knows what she’s doing; and on top of all that her outgoing personality definitely helped with some of the awkwardness of posing for what felt like a million pictures (so totally worth it!) Highly recommend!
My husband and I can only say amazing things about Alexandra. Alexandra created a package to accommodate our small wedding. Alexandra was prompt with responses to our emails, texts, and phone calls, and punctual arriving at our wedding. She was fun, engaging, and made us and our families feel at ease.
We were amazed at the quality of photographs Alexandra created for us. There was so much variety in her images: close-ups of our faces that describe so much emotion, full-body shots, family portraits in all of their different groupings, candids, dancing, and details really create the impression of the entire wedding. Sharing these images with friends and family who weren't able to attend made them feel like they were right there with us! We highly recommend her. She will not disappoint!
I can't say enough about Alexandra Chapman and her professionalism. I usually dont write reviews but I certainly read them when I am considering just about anything that has room for feedback from people like me.
Obviously getting married has a ton of stressful decisions and the to do list just never seems to end until the day after the wedding. Alexandra helped us through this whole process starting with the ceremony itself, all the intricate parts that make the day unique and special to us. She's clearly shot many weddings and knows exactly what to expect and how to avoid issues. Her advice. was spot on.
Here's a clear example: Where to setup the event. I thought we had the best spot picked out. In my brain it was ideal. Once she was there she made several observations on what to be aware of and how the space would hold our guests, not to mention how the pictures would look. After my wife and I discussed the options we agreed her recommendation of where to set up would be the best spot.
Another example: Making creative use of the natural surroundings to stage a shot that will be never forgotten. She had us make ring holders out of wood and twine to capture the beauty of our rings. We loved the shot. It was elegant and grasped exactly what the rings mean to us beyond their beauty and symbolism.
Photography is defined as the Art of Light. Alexandra uses light like no other wedding photographer I have ever met. Hopefully this review is tied to our photos so you can see for yourself how creative she used different settings and light to capture our moment.
Lastly, finding a photographer willing to travel isn't easy. She flew to Colorado and spent the time to see our event location and customize our day to best meet her needs and ours. She traveled the entire day with us and captured each moment from getting dressed with our bridal party, to the ceremony itself and the way through the evening at our reception. She danced with us, laughed with us, and even shed tears with us of happiness.
Thanks Alexandra for making our wedding day last for a lifetime. Your amazing skills are so appreciated and I hope this review speaks to our absolute and unequivocal recommendation to anyone seeking a photographer. She's more than a photographer...she's our friend now and I'm definitely recommending her in the future to anyone who is in need of photography.
Alexandra was an absolute joy to work with and I’d recommend her services to anyone. The quality of her work is exceptional (which I expected based on her online portfolio). What I didn’t expect was how much value she provided beyond the final product. Leading up to our event, she answered questions I didn’t even know to ask. Weddings can be stressful but Alexandra’s breath and depth of experience saved us significant stress and expense. These are services I did not know a photographer could provide. Alexandra’s artistic vision, mastery of her craft, ability to provide clear direction to her subjects, lovely disposition, and beautiful end product makes her a premier photographer. I would expect her level of work and services to cost far more than we paid. She beautifully captured our wedding day and I couldn’t be happier. Our guests unanimously glowed about their interactions with her. I give Alexandra my highest recommendation. If you value your event, you can’t go wrong with hiring Alexandra.
Alexandra was professional from start to finish. I can't speak highly enough of our experience. She is friendly and positive. She fit in seamlessly with our intimate wedding with just our parents and siblings. She took great care in getting a sense of our vision for the day. She guided us expertly on the big day and put myself and my husband at ease. Neither of us love being in front of the camera and Alexandra totally supported us. We couldn't have imagined a better experience. Our photos are stunning, she captured the magic of our day. We are so grateful and you will be too if you hire her!
Alexandra Chapman is a fantastic photographer and we gained some absolutely stunning photos from our wedding. We could've asked for a better outcome!
Alexandra was an absolute pleasure to work with. We had lakeside wedding and Alexandra went above and beyond to ensure she was able to fully capture the moment. The photos came out so lovely and very much reflected the energy of the wedding.
Our experience with Alexandra was excellent. We had an outdoor sunrise ceremony, and we were a bit nervous asking her to get up at 5:00 to drive to the middle of a field. She agreed without hesitation. We all took a chance and the photos were beautiful. She is skilled in taking what my wife and I would think of as "traditional" poses and shots (which were beautiful!), but was also able to quickly get a sense of who we were as a couple and was adept at matching our energy and finding creative ways to make sure we were both happy with the end product. We felt heard and well taken care of by Alexandra.
Response from the Vendor on 10/02/2020
Thank you so much for your kind words, Dylan! You and Kijina were truly a joy to photograph!
Much love,
Alexandra
Alexandra is THE BEST! She made us feel so comfortable on our wedding day and during our engagement shoot. She really kept things flowing and kept us on track!
We couldn’t be happier with how our photos came out - absolutely beautiful shots!
Alexandra was such a pleasure to work with! She was so kind, skilled and easy to work with. She made my husband, our wedding party and myself feel so comfortable throughout the day taking photographs. The pictures turned out great, there are so many good ones to choose from- both candid and posed! I would highly recommend her.
Alexandra was so easy to work with. Your photographer is part of your whole day, and she was wonderful energy to have around! I was able to trust that she’d capture all of the moments of our day. The end result was a mix of stunning posed and candid photos. I’d highly recommend going with Alexandra for any special event that you’re planning!
We had an AMAZING experience with Alexandra! She was extremely professional and so easy to work with! She was willing to getting on a chairlift during our Maine winter and headed to the top of a mountain to get photos that I have always pictured on our wedding day! Highly recommend her and her skills to anyone for beautiful photos!
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Alexandra Chapman
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I grew up in Maine, skiing at Sugarloaf and Sunday River. My love of story led me to graduate from Skidmore College in Saratoga Springs, NY with a degree in English literature. After graduating from college I worked remotely as a wedding album designer for Kim Chapman Photography. This allowed me to study whole weddings, their flow, what sets one apart from another, and the importance of certain images and details in creating a comprehensive, beautiful wedding album . When I returned to Maine in 2016, I finally began working behind the camera, creating the images.
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