There is something about York, Maine that quietly takes your breath away — the way the Atlantic breaks against the rocky coastline, the way golden afternoon light falls across a saltwater lawn, the way a harbor dotted with lobster boats looks in early October. I am Marc Sadowski, and over nearly two decades of photographing weddings throughout southern Maine and New Hampshire, York has become one of my favorite destinations. The landscape here is a genuine creative partner, and the weddings I have photographed along this stretch of coast are some of the most beautiful work of my career.

I first photographed Naomi and Dustin during a summer engagement session in Portsmouth, wandering the city together as the streets buzzed with warm air and long evenings. When they reached out again to plan a New Year’s Eve engagement session…

There are some weddings that feel like pure joy from beginning to end — the kind of days where every moment is emotional, effortless, and deeply personal. Marissa and John’s wedding in Portland, Maine was exactly that. With a heartfelt first look at the Portland Harbor Hotel, a stunning ceremony inside the historic Masonic Temple, and a lively reception at 33 Elmwood in Westbrook, their entire celebration was a perfect reflection of who they are as a couple