About this vendor
Hi there! We're Hailey & Joel. We're Maine wedding photographers who love exploring Maine's rocky coastlines, wooded trails, and sandy beaches. We're also pretty big fans of hiking mountains with our couples who are feeling adventurous.
Our style is primarily photojournalistic. We document the day as authentically as possible, jumping in and grabbing those emotional, candid moments as they happen. As a result, our photos are vibrant, joyful, and relaxed. We both have storytelling backgrounds, so we love applying that to our work. We have some tricks to get out those natural reactions during couples' portraits so that they feel like you—no stiff poses here!
We love working as a team because we can be in two places at once! For example, Hailey can be in the aisle focusing on the couple exchanging vows, while Joel captures a parent crying in the first row. Put it all together, and you have a beautiful, complete view of your wedding day story.
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Photo Shoot Types
- Engagement
Photo & Video
- Digital Files
- Online Proofing
- Photo
- Second Shooter Available
- Social Media Sharing
- Wedding Albums
Photo & Video Styles
- Artistic
- Classic
- Documentary
- Modern
Wedding Activities
- Getting Engaged
- Rehearsals & Parties
- Wedding
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4.9
out of 5.013 reviews
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Hailey and Joel photographed our wedding recently, and we can't recommend them enough. They were communicative, responsive, professional, and an overall pleasure to have as part of our wedding day. Besides being genuinely likable people, they clearly know how to photograph a day without adding any pressure or taking all of the time for formal photos.
One of my bridesmaids said after the fact that, "They were everywhere!" and they were, but without being intrusive. They sent over some photos the day after the wedding and they're incredible. We can't wait to see the rest!
10/10, we can't recommend them enough.
I cannot say enough amazing things about these two! My husband and I could not stop smiling when we viewed our wedding photos for the first time! Not only did they take beautiful photos, but they made us feel incredibly comfortable. They were so kind and patient. I have never been very comfortable in front of the camera, but I felt at ease with them right from the start. They were able to get all of the planned photos we requested without making it feel super forced. And the candid moments they captured with our family, friends, and even our dog Roosevelt were all we could have wanted! If you are able to have them photograph your special day - you will not regret it!!
Hailey and Joel blew us away for our wedding! They were incredibly kind and attentive. They gave us SO MANY photos it felt like we were reliving the whole day. On the night of our wedding, they even stayed an extra hour when we asked so we could capture more of the night. Hire them!!!
We found Hailey and Joel while looking at the photos for some of our prospective venues. I was blown away by the beauty of their photos, but more so by the fact that they captured the heart and soul of their events. I wasn’t looking for just portraits, I wanted a wedding photographer that would capture the laughter and love- Hailey and Joel understood right away. They were great with our engagement photos and were flexible and helpful when our event turned into two- an intimate wedding and a postponed reception. Photography was really important to me, and these two worked magic. I’m usually so awkward in front of a camera, but they are so easy and kind that it was a wonderful experience. We look forward to hiring them again.
Above and beyond doesn’t cut it for Hailey and Joel. They are the perfect wedding photographers—from the fastest response times of any vendors to incredible organization to the most beautiful photos we have ever seen. Not only were they an absolute joy to work with day of and during our engagement session, but they also helped us select our other vendors and helped answer questions that extended well beyond wedding photography. I hope that I get another chance to work with Hailey and Joel, and I cannot recommend or thank them enough.
Booked for an elopement shoot in Acadia National Park. Hailey and Joel were great to work with. They made us feel at ease and were even game to do some hiking with us to get some mountaintop shots! Not to mention, the photos turned out amazing! Cannot say enough good things about them.
I would get married again just to have Hailey & Joel capture more photos!!! I found them on instragram and fell in love with their style- they were perfect for our tiny wedding in Acadia! I loved that they were familiar with the park and knew great spots for some photos without having to fight the crowds of Columbus Day weekend! We don't like being the center of attention and don't often take photos of ourselves, but Hailey was comfortable leading the way and telling us what to do for some great shots, we felt so comfortable with them both. We know that October is prime wedding season in New England and even though they were super busy, we still got all 200+ photos in the 6-8 week timeframe... and man oh man were they everything we ever wanted and more! I can't recommend them highly enough!
We were lucky to work with Hailey and Joel for our July wedding in Vermont. A new and different scenery for Hailey and Joel. It was great having them capture all of our family and friends during our wedding day from the big moments to the quieter moments we will cherish. During the entire planning process, Hailey and Joel were very easy to work with and were helpful as we planned out the timeline of our day. We took a lot of comfort in the fact that Hailey and Joel had their own plan for the day and walked us through even the tiniest details of how they would capture the ceremony. From the moment Hailey arrived on the wedding day to start taking “getting ready” photos I felt at ease like another girlfriend had shown up for the day’s activities. When I sprung a kick boudoir shoot on Hailey before getting into my dress she was un-phased and was a true professional capturing some great photos. When we asked Hailey and Joel to venture through the hills of Vermont from our venue to our First Look with the classic Vermont vista, they were more than willing to drive a nervous bride to her awaiting groom and capturing some of our favorite photos from the day!
We are so grateful for all of the wonder photos Hailey and Joel got of our wedding! Our only regret is not spending more time with Hailey and Joel and doing an engagement shoot with them! Or even just hanging out for a cup of coffee! They are a great pair!
If you're still looking for a photographer....stop. Reach out to Hailey and Joel, they are the ones—absolutely amazing to work with!! We got married in October of last year, and had booked Hailey & Joel about a year and a half earlier (early spring 2016). From the very beginning, Hailey & Joel exceeded our expectations at every turn.
They were highly communicative and responsive—answering every question knowledgeably, from both professional and personal opinion. For example, when we first got engaged, we didn't know if we wanted to do a first look or not, so we asked. We received a very insightful answer with pros and cons for both options based on their history of working with countless couples, and their personal account from their own wedding (we ended up going with a first look and I'm thrilled with the decision).
Hailey & Joel helped out when we had questions on other potential vendors, were willing to drive quite a bit out of the way for our engagement shoot (which I also highly recommend doing), and were more than timely when it came to invoicing and giving us plenty of notice before a payment was due (which was EXTREMELY helpful!). They were by and far the best vendor we worked with—and we had a pretty stacked team of professionals.
Hailey & Joel are both very personable and easy to talk to, which made the entire process that much easier. They put up with the fact that we could basically not stop laughing at each other and were able to capture incredible moments (even through all of the ridiculous faces). Additionally, last minute, we decided we needed a few extra hours to really capture the day and it was not an issue. They were flexible and accommodating in making sure we had the day we wanted. I would not hesitate in booking them again for any other photography needs, and would highly recommend them to anyone looking for the perfect way to capture a day that goes by faster than the blink of an eye.
I cannot say enough great things about Hailey and Joel! They were professional, friendly, and super talented! The photos they took were gorgeous! I wholeheartedly recommend them!
There are not enough stars to give Hailey for her services. She was so willing and happy to accommodate any request that we had. She and her husband, Joel, captured every element that that was part of our day. We had so much fun working with her from the start (including our snowy engagement shoot in Acadia). She helped both of us through some tough planning moments with ease and made both my new husband and I feel extremely comfortable leading up to and on the day of our wedding. She made us feel like she cared about everything that was important to us. She got all the pictures we wanted and then some! We are truly blessed to have had her and her husband by our sides our whole wedding day!! We would highly recommend her services and would work with her time and time again!!
This rating is long overdue! Hailey and her husband Joel photographed our wedding in November. We had a chance to meet them a few months prior and we clicked immediately. Although we knew that photography would be one of our larger expenses, they had a number of packages available and we were able to customize ours which allowed us to stay within our budget without compromising on quality which was very important to us. Although both incredibly professional, Hailey and Joel clearly love what they do and this showed throughout the day. They also accommodated the photo requests from some of our family members - so they get extra credit in my book for this :) They captured so many priceless moments from our wedding and we were thrilled with how the photos came out - many of which are now hanging proudly in our home. We're so happy to have chosen to work with Hailey and Joel - they're phenomenal and we couldn't recommend anyone better!
Super star performance from Hailey and Joel. These two both accommodated us during their own special celebration of a one year anniversary. I called Hailey from New York and explained that I was seeking a photographer who would fit in with friends and family for a small wedding event being held in Kennebunkport Maine. The rapor over the phone was friendly, professional and simply fun. I'm so glad she accepted us as her clients. They were a terrific pair behind their cameras and special guests having a meal over dinner. Big smiles from the newly wed couple to this fabulous team. Exceptional photos and great company.
A blend of professionalism and friendship perfect for our wedding. They captured the wedding event perfectly. Our expectations were pleasantly fulfilled.
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Maine, New England
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