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J. Michael Photography- Maine Weddings and Motherhood Portraits
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About J. Michael Photography- Maine Weddings and Motherhood Portraits
Based in Bangor, J. Michael Photography- Maine Weddings and Motherhood Portraits works with couples planning weddings throughout Portland and the Maine Coast. The studio sits within easy reach of popular venues including Meadowbrook Reception Center and The Stone Manor. This profile is free to claim; verified couple reviews — never payments — determine how it ranks.
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Frequently asked questions
Planning a wedding photographer in Portland
How much does a wedding photographer cost in Portland?
Most couples in Portland budget between $1,500 and $3,500 for wedding photography. Packages at the lower end typically cover 6–8 hours with one shooter; higher tiers add a second shooter, engagement sessions, and albums. Always confirm exactly how many hours and edited images are included.
When should we book our wedding photographer?
Photographers with strong reputations are commonly booked 9–14 months ahead — earlier for peak-season Saturdays. If your date is inside six months, ask about waitlists and cancellations; openings do appear.
What should we ask before booking?
Ask to see two full galleries from real weddings (not highlight reels), confirm who will actually shoot your wedding, and get delivery timelines and image counts in the contract.
How does Lazo rank wedding photographers in Portland?
Rankings come from the Lazo Score — verified reviews weighted for recency — and are never sold. Vendors without verified reviews yet start at the community baseline of 65 and earn their score as verified reviews arrive.
Wedding venues near J. Michael Photography- Maine Weddings and Motherhood Portraits
| Venue | Distance |
|---|---|
| Meadowbrook Reception Center | 5.8 mi |
| The Stone Manor | 6.3 mi |
| Morgan Hill Event Center | 6.6 mi |
Straight-line distance from J. Michael Photography- Maine Weddings and Motherhood Portraits to each venue listed on Lazo.
Portland weddings, month by month
Days typically top out between 65° and 85° in June, July, August, September. The driest months are January, August, September.
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Golden hour | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 32° | 16° | 22% | 3:44 PM | 4:29 PM |
| Feb | 35° | 17° | 24% | 4:31 PM | 5:11 PM |
| Mar | 42° | 26° | 23% | 6:09 PM | 6:47 PM |
| Apr | 54° | 35° | 23% | 6:46 PM | 7:24 PM |
| May | 64° | 46° | 23% | 7:18 PM | 7:59 PM |
| Jun | 74° | 55° | 23% | 7:40 PM | 8:24 PM |
| Jul | 80° | 61° | 22% | 7:37 PM | 8:20 PM |
| Aug | 79° | 60° | 17% | 7:05 PM | 7:44 PM |
| Sep | 71° | 52° | 18% | 6:13 PM | 6:51 PM |
| Oct | 60° | 41° | 22% | 5:18 PM | 5:57 PM |
| Nov | 48° | 32° | 23% | 3:32 PM | 4:15 PM |
| Dec | 38° | 22° | 25% | 3:17 PM | 4:04 PM |
Average highs, lows and the share of days with 0.1″ of rain or more, from NOAA’s 1991–2020 climate normals at Portland International Jetport (2.3 mi from Portland). Golden hour begins when the sun is 6° above the horizon; both times are for the 15th of each month in Portland.
Getting to Portland
| Airport | Distance | Est. drive |
|---|---|---|
| PWM Portland International Jetport | 3 mi | 5 min |
| PSM Portsmouth International Airport at Pease | 49 mi | 1 hr 10 min |
| AUG Augusta State Airport | 51 mi | 1 hr 20 min |
| City | Distance | Est. drive |
|---|---|---|
| Boston | 98 mi | 2 hr |
| Providence | 140 mi | 2 hr 50 min |
| Hartford-New Haven | 190 mi | 4 hr |
| New York City | 277 mi | 5 hr 40 min |
Straight-line distance from central Portland; drive times are estimates, not routes. Airports with scheduled passenger service, from OurAirports.
Details
- Based in
- 217 Fern St, Bangor, ME 04401, USA
- Where
- Bangor · 109 miles northeast of central Portland
- Listed under
- Wedding Photographers
- In Portland
- One of 109 wedding photographers we list · 1 within 3 miles
- Phone
- (207) 779-6606
- Website
- Visit site
From J. Michael Photography- Maine Weddings and Motherhood Portraits's website
“Discover authentic and timeless Maine photography with Maine native, Jenny. Specializing in weddings, maternity, newborn, and family portraits.”jmichaelphotographymaine.com
- Services they list
- Elopements
- Style, in their words
- Timeless
- Areas they mention
- Bar Harbor, Bangor, Ellsworth, Augusta, Winterport, Brewer
Read from jmichaelphotographymaine.com in October 2026. Prices and services change; confirm with J. Michael Photography- Maine Weddings and Motherhood Portraits before you book. Is this your business? Claim the page to write your own.
Around Bangor
- Nearest venue
- Meadowbrook Reception Center, 5.8 mi
- Venues within 10 mi
- 4 wedding venues
- Wedding Photographers nearby
- 1 within 3 mi, 1 within 10
- Guest hotels
- 23 within 5 mi
- Communities served
- Brewer, Hampden, Eddington, Orono
Distances are straight-line from J. Michael Photography- Maine Weddings and Motherhood Portraits; counts come from the businesses and venues Lazo lists around Portland.
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