5 out of 5 stars and 20 reviews
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(20)Best of Weddings (1x).New England & Destination Wedding Photographer
About this vendor
Authentic. Unique. and Intimate Imagery.
I'm Alicia. I am a wedding photographer based out of Auburn, Maine. I'm giggly, love some good local tunes, beer, and have mad love for nachos.
I believe in telling your unique story and creating images that are unique to you. I believe weddings should be a relaxed and a fun experience. I am going to be real here: I am just as jazzed about this special time in your life as you are! You deserve to be surrounded by people who truly value who you are, and are passionate about what they do. After all, this is exactly what Meraki Portrait is about.
Industrial warehouses, wide sceneries, funky restaurants/food, beautiful beaches, tattoos, wild colored hair - inspire me. Anything that puts traditions aside for something more free spirited I am in!
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Business Attributes
- LGBTQ+-owned Business
- Woman-owned Business
Destination Weddings
- Destination Wedding Packages
Photo Shoot Types
- Bridal Portraits
- Day After Session
- Engagement
- Trash The Dress
Photo & Video
- Digital Files
- Photo
- Printed Enlargements
- Printed Proofs
- Second Shooter Available
- Social Media Sharing
Photo & Video Styles
- Artistic
- Documentary
- Dramatic
- Lifestyle
- Modern
Wedding Activities
- Getting Engaged
- Rehearsals & Parties
- After Party
- Wedding
- After Party
Awards and Affiliations
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I have been thinking about how to write a review that perfectly describes Alicia and Meraki Portrait for the past week because it is hard to put into words how passionate Alicia is about her work and I wanted to make sure I did it justice. From the time you have a discovery call to scheduling your wedding photo reveal, Alicia is all in about helping you make your wedding experience an amazing one. She was our biggest cheerleader through planning, she sends weekly newsletters with tips only a pro could give you and checks in on you on social media often! Most importantly, she lets you be you and celebrates it. One thing that drew us to Alicia is when you look at all of her couple’s photos you can truly see a part of their personality and the story of what makes them unique. She did the same for us, making us feel comfortable and giving us prompts that just helped elevate our true selves. Our family and friends loved having Alicia and Christal (her second photographer for our day) capture our day - they felt like an extension of our celebration. With all that said, we highly recommend Meraki Portrait!
Courtney & Sam, Hooksett, NH
Alicia is so incredibly easy to not only work with but talk to as well. She was genuinely interested in getting to know us as individuals and a couple before even talking wedding and that was so important to us. Personality aside, her work is beautiful and she is flexible in her style to make sure you get what you're hoping for.
I looked at what felt like, hundreds of photographers websites. Everyone felt the same. Yet, no one really made me feel like I needed to reach out to them. Until I came across, Meraki Portrait. I felt like she was someone who was real and that I could be friends with. Then I met her. And she was exactly that! I hired her on the spot. I couldn't imagine anyone else being there. Our day came. It was a little chaotic. She rolled with the punches with a smile. Then we got our photos ... and wow! I was crying because I couldn't believe how beautiful I looked! Girls, I have wicked acne on my back. You couldn't even tell. And it didn't look super photoshopped either. My mom really liked her too. My family had fun with her during the reception and keeps talking about her. Hire her! You won't regret it.
I was incredibly nervous to get my picture taken. I just am really awkward and shy. Alicia put me at complete ease. I loved the images she captured! I honestly don't know how she does it. My favorite were of us laughing! I also really the fact that she has a unique experience. My friends were jealous of the fact she takes the time to show us photos together. I can honestly say she made us feel super special. I love looking at our photos on the wall!
If we could give more stars we would! What can we even say, but fantastical! Alicia was a goddess from beginning to end. She was wonderful to talk to and really made the whole interaction about us. She helped work within our budget. Trust us, she is worth every penny and more! It was like we had a friend taking our pictures, not just a photographer working their gig. Our families loved her! They couldn't stop talking about how wonderful she was at the wedding. Please stop your search for a photographer, cause you found her!!
I am 100% certain I would not have been able to pull off my destination wedding without Alicia. Not only was she available for months before the wedding for random insane questions but directed me to so many great vendors for all of our other needs. Each person she recommended was fantastic. We have not seen our photos yet but the previews are amazing and I get more excited every day to see them. I wouldn't consider Alicia a vendor but she is a dear friend now. On our day she was one of us and we miss her. My husband and I decided to travel back up to Maine from Florida to see our photos in person because we love her so much.
Thank you Alicia, you made my day......Perfect
I was looking for a wedding photographer for months. I worked heavily in customer service so this can be a curse and blessing I guess. I was looking for someone who didn't see me as a paycheck. It's only the most important day of my life, right? Within minutes of talking I knew Alicia was different. She was exactly what I was looking for! She is quick to respect. She is funny. And she has talent! I recommend Meraki Portrait hands down.
Alicia was just amazing. She took the time to get to know us. She became more like a friend to us than anything. She was incredibly genuine. When we had our engagement pictures taken we laughed a lot. She guided us really well so it didn't come across us I guess the good word to use is unnatural. Once our wedding day came, we really were good friends. My entire friends and family commented on how she seemed to really want to capture those special moments and took the time. She didn't sit down long hahaha. I adore her and I am so glad she was on our team because when I look at our pictures I see love. I see something really different. Thank you, Alicia.
My husband and I were SO lucky to have Alicia photograph our wedding. We spent time with her at our engagement shoot as well and we absolutely loved her. Right away she made us feel comfortable and relaxed. She was always so thoughtful, professional, responsive and PATIENT! I was a nervous bride and not only did Alicia help me with photography questions but she even helped me with things like twine for the invitations and decorative questions. She was put so much thought and heart into everything. We love her and highly highly recommend her to anyone looking for a fun, professional and talented photographer.
We can’t recommend Alicia enough!! From family photos, a classy boudior shoot, and the wedding she delivered natural beautiful photos that were classy and just absolutely phenomenal! She captured all the little moments in every photo that when we look at them we remember everything that was going on in that exact moment. She was so encouraging and supportive with the boudior shoot, I’m a curvier girl and she knocked it right out of the park! She was amazing during the wedding and so creative with everything!! She even turns into my mini therapist through the wedding planning process, checked in weekly, sometimes daily, and even all but held my hand all the way up to me walking down the aisle. She is professional but friendly, personable and knows her stuff! We can’t thank her enough for capturing all the beautiful moments over the past year and look forward to her capturing more moving forward!
Alicia took our engagement photos and her attention to detail really showed throughout the entire time we worked together. She is incredibly easy to work with and very professional. She made my fiancé very comfortable and trust me, hes not easy. I can't wait for our wedding next year!
Alicia was the first of many photographers we met with, and she made a lasting impression. From the very second of meeting her, she was so excited about learning about me, my husband, how we met, how he proposed, and the type of wedding we wanted. Her attention to these details helped her better understand us and capture all of our special moments on our wedding day. She was so helpful throughout the wedding planning process and was always accessible by email. When it came to our wedding day, she went above and beyond to take pictures of everything and anything that was important to us. She was quick and efficient at the post-wedding pics and made taking hours of pictures fun. Most importantly, her work is absolutely stunning! After our wedding, she was quick to do edits, get us our digital files, and even make our wedding album (which we LOVE). We got so many compliments on our beautiful pictures, and it was so much fun to work with Alicia.
From the moment I contacted Alicia, she was very prompt, responsive and accommodating. There are so many photographers to choose from that it can make it really hard to know who is good and who you should choose. However, Alicia was very kind and willing to make time to meet with me. Once I met her, I couldn't imagine going with anyone else. I am very picky about how I look in photos but I was so in love with the engagement pictures. She made me feel like the most beautiful bride and put my mind at ease. Needless to say, I'd recommend her in a heartbeat!
I used Meraki Portrait for my last minute engagement shoot and I could not be any more please with how all the photos turned out! Alicia is an extremely talented photographer and was really good at making my fiance' and I feel super comfortable in front of the camera, which is not always the easiest. He has anxiety. I even suggested a second last minute location and she didn't hesitate to get some awesome shots just before the sun set. I will treasure those moments she has captured forever.
Alicia was an amazing addition to our wedding day! Throughout the whole lead-up she was really communicative, friendly, and accommodating - reaching out multiple times to check in, give advice, or answer questions. She photographed our elopement and we had a wonderful time. She's really easy to work with - making you feel really comfortable and the whole process feel natural. We absolutely LOVE the photos we've seen so far and are very excited to see the rest. We highly recommend Alicia!! She was a joy to work with and we couldn't be happier with the photos so far.
My husband and I could literally not be any happier with Alicia! She was such a huge part in our day's success and was so fun to work with. Not only did she make the photos fun (which led to some seriously beautiful and natural looking shots) but she also worked out a timeline for us to make sure we didn't miss any of the party. Finding an amazing photographer was our most important decision when choosing our vendors, and we are beyond in love with our photos! Aside from the quality of our wedding album, our guests could not stop commenting on how fun and attentive Alicia was throughout the day. At one point, she literally laid down on the floor to capture a picture!! If you're looking for someone who will capture the moments you want to remember (in the most beautiful way possible), Meraki Portrait is who you want to hire. Alicia was able to perfectly capture our day and even sent us a usb with our pictures neatly organized into folders for each part of the day. We have not been able to stop looking at them ever since she released them to us, and are lucky enough to be able to re-live our perfect day and each moment every time we go through our album. I promise you will not regret booking Meraki Portrait.
Alicia is a talented photographer with a keen eye for those special moments. I LOVED every photo she took on our wedding day. The camera angles, tones, perspective and composition were so beautiful, creative and intimate and the best representation of our event. Alicia is very professional, super supportive and yet blends into the background when she needs to. I could not recommend her more as a wonderfully talented wedding photographer!!!
Alicia was very attentive while we were in the planning process. During our engagement session, she really took the time to get to know us. This helped relax my fiancé. He was a ball of nerves beforehand. Then she would sneak in some shots here and there. She did direct us during our session, but not in those really awkward "poses." The end result fit us perfectly. Then the actual wedding day arrived. Me (the bride) was a big ball of nerves. She was so calm and attentive towards me. She had a timeline all created for the day for us, just to make sure we knew where to be and when, so I did get everything I wanted. The guests even made some comments on how nice + fun she was. She never once told someone to put their phone away. If anything she got the attention of the people getting pictures taken for them! I highly recommend her if you want someone to be part of your day, someone who is smiling and just as excited about your day as you are.. and someone who is honest. Thank you!
Where do I begin? Alicia was super kind. From the moment we starting talking to her until our finished product, she was thorough as heck! She is funny and energetic. I loved her packaging! My parents thought she was just a peach. I can’t recommend her enough!
I cannot recommend Alicia enough! We met her for the first time at our engagement session, and we were immediately comfortable "hanging out" with her, chatting, etc., which made the session feel super relaxed and easy! She had great ideas for posing, and gently coached us to create beautiful images. She also got us to talk about ourselves, each other, and made us laugh! In preparation for the wedding, she thought of everything, helped me create a timeline for the day, made sure to know in advance the specifics of what we wanted, who should pose for portraits, etc. She was a great photographer, AND a calm, fun, competent energy to have on the wedding "team". Our parents and wedding party all commented on how great she was as we were reflecting back on the event. The final product was outstanding- we got so many gorgeous photos of our wedding, both posed and candids.
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Auburn, ME | New England & Destination Wedding Photographer
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