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Maine, New England, and Beyond
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Alyssa Gardner
LEAD PHOTOGRAPHER
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Love Stories Elegantly Told
Based in Albion, ME, Heirloom Editorial is a wedding photography service that is all about capturing your big day in a way that feels natural and real. Specializing in light and airy imagery with an editorial touch, owner Alyssa Gardner specializes in both candidly capturing the quiet in-between glances and shooting unique and beautiful portraits.
The Person Behind the Camera
Owner and photographer Alyssa boasts over a decade of professional photography experience. After stepping away from the industry while earning her doctoral degree, she returned to her creative roots and launched Heirloom Editorial in 2026. Alyssa focuses on composition, light, and the meaningful details that make every wedding unique.
Tailored Coverage for Every Celebration
Heirloom Editorial offers wedding, engagement, and portrait photography throughout Maine and beyond, including destination weddings. Services include customized wedding coverage, engagement sessions, consultation meetings, digital galleries, full-resolution downloads, and optional add-ons like second shooters, rehearsal dinner coverage, and bridal sessions. Alyssa photographs using both film and digital formats, allowing you to choose the perfect aesthetic for your celebration.
Details
Destination Weddings
Destination Wedding Packages
Photo Shoot Types
Bridal Portraits
Day After Session
Engagement
Photo & Video
Digital Files
Film Photography
Photo
Printed Enlargements
Second Shooter Available
Social Media Sharing
Photo & Video Styles
Artistic
Classic
Wedding Activities
Getting Engaged
Rehearsals & Parties
After Party
Wedding
After Party
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Meet the team
Alyssa Gardner
Lead Photographer
I'm a Maine based photographer with 10 years of experience in the industry.
I have a love for all things luxury; from fashion, architecture, florals, that leads into my photography.
Reviews
5.0
out of 5.03 reviews
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Karin M
5.0
6/20/2026
Alyssa,
Is prepared, patient and super fun to work with! We will definitely be having another session with her!
Abigail H
5.0
6/18/2026
We truly could not have asked for a better photographer than Alyssa! From start to finish, she was an absolute joy to work with. She is kind, patient, friendly, compassionate, and ...
it is so evident that she has a genuine passion for what she does.
On our wedding day, she made us feel completely comfortable and captured every moment so naturally and beautifully. The emotions, the joy, the love—she somehow preserved it all in a way that allows us to relive our day every time we look at our photos. That is something we will treasure for the rest of our lives.
One thing that absolutely blew us away was receiving sneak peeks the very night of our wedding! It was such an unexpected and thoughtful surprise, and we loved being able to see and share a few beautiful moments so quickly.
Alyssa's talent is undeniable, but what makes her truly exceptional is the heart she pours into her work. She doesn't just take pictures—she tells your story. We are beyond grateful for the memories she captured, and we cannot recommend her highly enough. If you're looking for someone who genuinely cares about her couples and delivers stunning, timeless photos, Alyssa is the photographer you want.
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Nathan H
5.0
6/04/2026
Alyssa was extremely helpful in the setup and execution of photographing our special day. Her care and attention to detail are second to none, taking pictures that I never would ha...
ve thought to ask for but I am very grateful to have. We expected her focus to be on the ceremony and family pictures but she ventured far beyond that by capturing the venue, the reception, and pictures of my wife getting ready (as I wasn’t allowed to see that during the day I am glad to have photos after the fact.) Overall I can’t recommend her services enough. Thank you Alyssa!!
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