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Patrick McNamara Photography is a Maine wedding and portrait photographer based in Cape Neddick, Maine. Starting back in 1997, Patrick never thought he would be into photographing weddings. Now, he delights himself in being the personal historian for couples every weekend as he captures moments that they will remember for the rest of their lives.

Experience

With more than 20 years of experience, Patrick McNamara first began as an advertising photographer. He thought he would continue this into a career until he started photographing a few weddings in 1997. The rest is history. He now serves many couples as a professional wedding photographer.

Services Offered

Patrick McNamara is willing to travel throughout all of New England to serve couples on one of the biggest days of their lives. He also has the option of adding a second photographer if you want to have additional coverage.

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Frequently asked questions

Which of the following are included in the starting price?

High-Res Images
Digital Files

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

High-Res Images
Albums
Digital Files
Flush Mount

What primary photographic style do you identify with?

Traditional

What photography services do you offer?

Additional Hours
Boudoir Shoot
Destination / Travel
Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
Second Shooter
Wedding Portraits

What photography items do you offer?

Albums
Canvas
Digital Files
Flush Mount
Matted Prints
Prints

Reviews of patrick mcnamara photography

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Reviewers rave about Patrick as a wedding photographer — professional, warm, communicative, and organized. He delivers creative, detail-oriented shots, helpful posing guidance, and calm direction, even in bad weather. Couples praise his fast turnaround and highly recommend him.

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Reviewers rave about Patrick as a wedding photographer — professional, warm, communicative, and organized. He delivers creative, detail-oriented shots, helpful posing guidance, and calm direction, even in bad weather. Couples praise his fast turnaround and highly recommend him.

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Chris Sent on 11/17/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Wonderful experience!

We hired Patrick as the photographer for our wedding in York, ME, and it was a great experience - he's very friendly, responsive, timely, and professional. We live in Colorado so it was important that our vendors be easy to work with and communicative, and Patrick nailed it. He cares about his craft and the quality of his photos reflects that. He also made sure to work through a list of people and locations with us in advance to make sure we got all the photos we wanted - which was especially helpful day-of when everything is flying by and you're getting pulled in all sorts of directions. We can't recommend Patrick enough and are so glad we went with him!
Paige
Paige Sent on 11/16/2025
5 out of 5 rating

The Best Photographer We Could Have Asked For!

Patrick is a professional, kind, and incredibly engaging photographer. We felt comfortable with him from our initial phone call, and were so thrilled he was available to capture our wedding day. He was a calming presence throughout our wedding and provided all the necessary guidance and cues to ensure we received the shots we wanted. He is a great listener and was flexible with our wants and needs. We were able to make all the shots we wanted to happen. and my husband and I are absolutely thrilled with how our photos turned out! We are so happy to had have Patrick as our photographer and would recommend him to other couples.
Tina
Tina Sent on 08/13/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing, we’re very happy!

Patrick was thorough from the start and so very friendly. Knowledgeable, creative and professional.

We love our photos! Thank you so much Patrick!
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Taylor Sent on 07/31/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Wonderful Photographer

We were incredibly lucky to have Patrick McNamara as our wedding photographer this past June, and I truly don’t have enough words to express how grateful we are. From our very first conversation, Patrick was warm, professional, and deeply thoughtful. He took the time to understand who we are as a couple and what mattered most to us on our wedding day.
On the day itself, Patrick was a calming and joyful presence. He moved seamlessly between moments—sometimes gently guiding us, other times quietly capturing the most authentic candid shots without us even realizing he was there. He made everyone feel comfortable, from our wedding party to our grandparents, and it shows in every single photo.
The photos are absolutely stunning—full of emotion, joy, and beautiful details we’ll treasure forever.
If you are lucky enough to book Patrick McNamara for your wedding, do it. It was one of the very best decisions we made!
Kelli
Kelli Sent on 07/01/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Highly Recommend Patrick Mcnamara!

We could not have asked for a better photographer for our wedding than Patrick Mcnamara! From our very first meeting, they were warm, professional, and completely tuned in to our vision. On the big day, they blended seamlessly into the background, capturing the most candid, heartfelt moments while also gently guiding us through the more formal shots with a calm, reassuring presence.

Our photos tell the story of our wedding in the most beautiful, natural way, and we’ve had countless friends and family tell us they felt like they were reliving the day through the pictures.

Patrick not only showed his technical skill through our photos, but he was incredible at making us feel at ease. My husband and I always feel awkward in front of a camera, but Patrick provided helpful tips with some comedic relief to help us be our most authentic selves in front of the lens. It’s clear that he loves what he does, and that passion shines through in every single frame.

If you're looking for someone who is not only incredibly talented but also kind, organized, and a joy to be around, Patrick Mcnamara is it. We can't recommend him enough!
Kylie
Kylie Sent on 01/24/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Incredible Wedding Photographer

Patrick is an outstanding photographer. My husband and I are so blessed to have had the opportunity for him to capture our coastal wedding this past September. We are in love with our photos and cannot stop looking at them. Patrick and his team are incredible with communication, are very efficient and are extremely knowledgeable. Patrick has an eye for both the big picture and smaller details. From cueing us on hand placement during various moments, to adjusting his position based on sunlight, to instructing the wedding party to turn around the clasps on their necklaces, he is a very skilled photographer. We would recommended Patrick McNamara Photography to any couple seeking a wedding photographer.
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Renee Sent on 10/23/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Excellent Photographer!!

We hired Patrick for our engagement photos in Maine and our wedding photos in Massachusetts! He was incredibly accommodating and so kind! I would highly recommend hiring him for your event!
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Allix Sent on 10/12/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing photographer

Patrick did an unbelievable job with our wedding photos. He was not only efficient but very personable and some how managed to keep us on time throughout the entire day. Not only that but his work is amazing and we are so happy with the results.
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Claire Sent on 10/09/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Absolutely Thrilled!

We are so grateful to Patrick for being our wedding day photographer! We chose to have a destination wedding in Kennebunkport and were lucky to find and secure Patrick's services from a distance. From the get-go, it was clear that Patrick had invaluable knowledge of our venue, rain day photoshoot solutions, how to organize the timeline and various photo opportunities for our wedding day, as well as other vendor recommendations. His expertise truly shined during our wedding day with his keen attention to details, like making sure necklace clasps were moved to the back of the neck for formal photos. He was very thoughtful and professional when providing instructions to hold flowers a certain way or pose in different positions. We seldom have photos with the two of us in them and are not used to posing for pictures, so Patrick's directions were exactly what we needed to not feel awkward in the moment and end up with beautiful photos. When the weather became overcast and changed our plans to do 30 minutes of sunset photos, Patrick kindly stayed later than contracted to capture images of the last 3 speeches to make up for it. Moreover, we were thrilled to be able to view our photos during our honeymoon only 2 days after our wedding with Patrick's quick turnaround! We absolutely adore our photos and cannot decided which ones we should print and display in our home, all thanks to Patrick!
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Alexa Sent on 10/23/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Fantastic Experience with Patrick and Team

I had a wonderful experience with Patrick for my special day. He was professional, prepared, a great communicator, and very organized. He arrived on time, brought all the necessary equipment, and scoped out the best spots for the photos. He listened to my preferences and suggestions, and also offered his own creative ideas. He was friendly and courteous with everyone, and made us feel comfortable and relaxed. He captured all the important moments and emotions of the wedding, and delivered the photos in a timely manner. The photos came out beautiful, with amazing colors, lighting, and angles. They were high-quality and well-edited, and I loved how he used different styles and effects to create a variety of shots. He really showcased his talent and skill as a photographer, and I am so happy with the results. I would highly recommend him to anyone looking for a wedding photographer!
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2024 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2023 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2022 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2020 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2019 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2018 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2017 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2016 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2015 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2014 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2013 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2012 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2011 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2010 Winner

Professional Network & Endorsements

5 Endorsements
Life in Focus Life in Focus Wedding Photographers

You will not regret choosing Patrick McNamara as your wedding photographer. I have worked alongside Patrick over the past year and have seen his work from conception, to the final image and am never disappointed. He connects with all of his couples, making them smile or laugh just as the right moment to capture the perfect memory. He knows how to make the best of any situation, whether it be the whether or poor lighting, he can tackle it all and produce magnificent results. Consider him for your wedding!

Dockside Guest Quarters Dockside Guest Quarters Hotel Weddings

If not the best photographer, certainly one of the best Photographers. Patrick is talented and very instinctive photographer!

Foster's Catering & Events Foster's Catering & Events Wedding Caterers

When clients ask us about wedding photographers, award winning photographer Patrick McNamara is one of our top recommendations. We love his absolutely inspired work!

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patrick mcnamara photography frequently asked questions

patrick mcnamara photography includes the following photography services in the starting price:
  • High-Res Images
  • Digital Files
patrick mcnamara photography includes the following photography services in their most popular wedding package:
  • High-Res Images
  • Albums
  • Digital Files
  • Flush Mount
patrick mcnamara photography offers the following photography styles:
  • Traditional
patrick mcnamara photography offers the following photography services for weddings:
  • Additional Hours
  • Boudoir Shoot
  • Destination / Travel
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • Second Shooter
  • Wedding Portraits
patrick mcnamara photography offers the following photography materials for weddings:
  • Albums
  • Canvas
  • Digital Files
  • Flush Mount
  • Matted Prints
  • Prints
patrick mcnamara photography is recommended by 100% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 5.0, with the same score awarded for quality of service, flexibility, value, professionalism and average response time.

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