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On WeddingWire since 2017

Hello! I'm James, and I'm a documentary-style photographer from Maine. My specialty is capturing unique and beautiful weddings with an eye for those earnest, fleeting moments.'

Are you curious about what makes the documentary style so special? I would love to connect with you and share my vision for your wedding.

Frequently asked questions

What is the starting price for your wedding photography services?

$3,200

Which of the following are included in the starting price?

High-Res Images
Multi. Locations
Toning
Digital Files

What is the price of your most popular wedding package?

$4,000

Which of the following are included in the price of your most popular wedding package?

Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
Multi. Locations
Toning
Digital Files

What primary photographic style do you identify with?

Natural
Photojournalism
Vintage

What photography services do you offer?

Additional Hours
Destination / Travel
Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
One Event / Day
Second Shooter
Wedding Portraits

What photography items do you offer?

Albums
Canvas
Digital Files
Matted Prints
Prints
Save the Date
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Reviews of James Hardman Photography

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James, the wedding photographer, received consistently high praise from multiple reviewers. He impressed with his professionalism, ability to capture genuine and natural moments, and his calm and friendly personality. James went the extra mile, traveling for engagement shoots and working in challenging weather conditions. Reviewers highly recommend booking James for beautiful and artistic wedding photos that perfectly capture the essence of the day.

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This AI-generated summary gives you a snapshot of the overall ratings and feedback from the reviews this vendor has received.

James, the wedding photographer, received consistently high praise from multiple reviewers. He impressed with his professionalism, ability to capture genuine and natural moments, and his calm and friendly personality. James went the extra mile, traveling for engagement shoots and working in challenging weather conditions. Reviewers highly recommend booking James for beautiful and artistic wedding photos that perfectly capture the essence of the day.

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Katie G. Sent on 11/25/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Perfectly captured the most important day of our lives

James was absolutely awesome to work with. There is a lot of pressure on both the couple and the photographer when it comes to your wedding photos - you want to pick a photographer who you feel comfortable with and who understands your style, and they want to make sure you have beautiful photos of your wedding day. James did exactly that: he was easy to be around, bringing a very welcome calm presence to the day, and our photos are absolutely gorgeous. James really delivered in capturing our style during our engagement photo shoot as well. It was the first time we had taken formal photos as a couple and it could have been really easy for us to clam up in front of the camera, but after just a few minutes of being with James he felt more like a friend and was very easy to be around. From detail shots to landscapes to photos of the two of us and our loved ones, James captured the essence of our wedding day. He was also really transparent with us in every conversation, which is a really important quality in your vendor partners. If you want beautiful wedding photos from a photographer who blends into your event and is very easy to talk to, we highly recommend booking James!
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Anna S. Sent on 11/26/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Hire James!

James did a phenomenal job as our wedding photographer. In addition to his work being of the highest caliber, James is a top-tier human. He naturally blended into our wedding, capturing beautiful shots without ever feeling intrusive to the day’s events. He generously drove to Boston for an engagement shoot ahead of the big day, and by the time the wedding came around, James felt as much a guest as he did a hired vendor. Right after we interviewed James months ahead of our wedding, we knew we could trust him to perform one of the most important parts of a wedding.
His photographic output lives up to the realism that he strives for. We wanted to avoid hiring a photographer that relied heavily on overly-staged circus shots or washed out lighting. James was just what we hoped for - he captured our day in a way that was grounded, and showed the genuine and human beauty of the event in a way that feels true to life. He so perfectly balances getting incredible photos while also allowing the wedding couple to experience all parts of their event. We couldn’t be happier that we chose James to shoot our wedding.
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Sadie C. Sent on 07/14/2023
5 out of 5 rating

James was the best

Hiring James for our wedding was one of the best decisions we made. He was so kind and made us feel at ease, as people who don't normally shine in front of a camera. On our wedding day, it ended up pouring rain. James was such a good sport and weathered the rain with us happily. The photos (esp. in the rain) came out incredible. We're so happy with them.
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