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BrightWorks Photography is a wedding-photography business based in Spruce Head, Maine, founded by lifelong creative Stephen Taylor. Boasting several decades of experience capturing once-in-a-lifetime memories, Stephen truly values every second of your wedding day. When a moment passes, it’s gone forever, and preserving every intimate look, laugh, and detail has become the foundation of Stephen’s work. Couples are encouraged to relax and enjoy their special occasion, knowing that Stephen and his team are on the ground documenting the magic.

Services Offered

BrightWorks Photography offers photography packages for all stages of the wedding experience, ranging from the engagement session to destination weddings. To-be-weds can tailor their plan from a selection of a la carte options to suit their tastes and budget. Additional services include a second photographer, a formal site visit, and extra coverage time.

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Frequently asked questions

Which of the following are included in the starting price?

2nd Shooter
Add'l Hours
Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
Multi. Locations
One Event / Day
Toning
Digital Files

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

2nd Shooter
Add'l Hours
Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
Multi. Locations
One Event / Day
Toning
Digital Files

What primary photographic style do you identify with?

Photojournalism
Traditional

What photography services do you offer?

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

What photography items do you offer?

Albums
Canvas
Digital Files
Flush Mount
Matted Prints
Prints
Save the Date
Thank You Cards

Reviews of BrightWorks Photography

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Willam Sent on 02/18/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing Photography Team!

We recently had the privilege of working with Brightworks Photography for our wedding and I must say, we couldn't be more thrilled with the results. Steve, Rebecca, and Gabe were a dream team who were professional, friendly, and extremely talented from start to finish. Their personalities melded well with ours and made for an enjoyable day as they masterfully captured all the special moments of our wedding without interrupting our experience. Our engagement photo session with them allowed us to get to know them personally and understand their methods which ultimately made our wedding day run much smoother. Their attention to detail resulted in breathtaking photos (even ensuring we had a few particular shots we came up with). Importantly, Steve and Rebecca did their research, taking the time to learn the names and photos of all the important people in our wedding to ensure everyone had an A+ picture and they conducted a detailed study of the venue to ensure all the best angles of light were used. I would highly recommend Brightworks Photography to anyone searching for a top-notch photography team for their special day. Thank you, Brightworks Photography, for preserving the memories of our unforgettable day that we will cherish forever.
Brian
Brian Sent on 01/06/2026
5 out of 5 rating

BrightWorks Photography

Steve and Rebecca were absolutely fabulous! From the first conversation through our wedding day, Steve and Rebecca were so helpful and creative with their approach. They provided helpful suggestions and offered ideas on how to make our day great as well as plan for any unforeseen weather. Rebecca made us feel incredibly comfortable during our wedding, which made for amazing beautiful photos. We cannot recommend them enough for shooting professional, quality photos of your wedding.
Liz
Liz Sent on 08/26/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Couldn’t Have Asked for a Better Photography Experience

We couldn’t be happier with our experience working with BrightWorks! From start to finish, everything felt so seamless and easy. The communication before and after the wedding was excellent, and we especially appreciated the detailed minute-by-minute timeline we discussed beforehand—it kept us organized and stress-free on the big day.

Steve even scouted the property ahead of time to find the best lighting, which made such a difference in the photos. On the wedding day itself, Steve and Rebecca blended in so naturally but was somehow everywhere they needed to be, capturing every important moment. Even when our timeline ran behind, they adjusted effortlessly without any stress or pressure on us.

The photos turned out absolutely stunning, and so many of our friends and family have commented on the excellent quality of the gallery. We’re so grateful for the way BrightWorks captured our day—it was absolutely worth the investment. We would recommend them wholeheartedly to any couple looking for photographers who are professional, organized, and a joy to work with.
Dan
Dan C. Sent on 11/25/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Incredible Partnership and Unbelievable Talent

Steve and Rebecca are such a wonderful team, and some of the kindest people we’ve met. Working with them first for our engagement session was a blast – the father/daughter dynamic they have is as beautiful as the work they do. Leading up to the wedding we had several calls to go over desired photos and the timeline for the day, so once the day arrived we felt absolutely prepared. When we found out Rebecca wouldn’t be able to join us on our wedding day a few months prior, we were really bummed, but so excited for her as the reason for her absence would be welcoming her baby to the world! Steve brought in Siri Jones as a second shooter, and she fit absolutely seamlessly into our day. Our families and wedding party loved working with both Steve and Siri, as did we, and the photos we have from our wedding day are so incredibly beautiful and special. We could not be happier, and could not recommend Brightworks more. Their work speaks for itself – we have hundreds of beautiful family portraits, candid fun snapshots, detail and scenery shots, and more. And somehow every single image perfectly captures and holds the essence of our happiest day.
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Maggie Sent on 08/23/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing!

I truly cannot recommend Brightworks enough - it was one of the best decisions we made for our wedding! The entire experience with Brightworks was incredibly thoughtful and personal. Steve, Rebecca and Gabe took such thought, care and time in getting to know us - first over Zoom and then at our engagement shoot - and it was so clearly reflected in our photos. They perfectly planned and executed out engagement shoot, having scouted several locations and taking into account timing and lighting, and the results were incredible! Steve and Rebecca were so helpful in providing posing tips and immediately made us feel comfortable in front of the camera - this allowed us to get the best possible photos while still feeling relaxed and like ourselves! This also meant that once we got to the wedding day, we were totally comfortable in front of their camera(s). Brightworks put a huge amount of thought and effort into structuring a timeline for the wedding day, which not only made the day run so smoothly but also allowed us to capture all of the moments we wanted. They solicited our thoughts and input, adjusting their plans accordingly, and seamlessly divided photography tasks between them not capture every angle of the day from the posed to the candid! Brightworks was able to capture so many moments not only between me and my husband but also for each one of our guests and loved ones, which was so incredibly special. Not only this, but they were so kind, receptive, responsive, and wonderful to work with through the entire process! We are thrilled with the results, and are absolutely in AWE of their work - do yourself a favor and book them ASAP!!
K
Kathy Sent on 02/11/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Great team

My daughter and her husband hired Brightworks for their wedding last August.
It was a hot and humid day for an outdoor wedding in Maine. They were diligent, attentive and professional throughout the day, in spite of the weather. They were a pleasant team to work with.
We would highly recommend them.
Krister
Krister Sent on 11/21/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Warm, friendly, sharp-eyed photographers

Amy and I planned our own wedding and picking BrightWorks was both easy and rewarding.
Stephen, Rebecca and Gabe are such talented, warm professionals. It was really a pleasure to chat with Stephen and Rebecca through the planning process and on the big day they were unobtrusive but somehow managed to capture incredible, intimate moments.
The team clearly has a deep knowledge of wedding photography and came prepared with suggestions for how the day should go - from candids to special planned moments. But they were also open to our input and altered their plans to suit our requests.
We are absolutely thrilled with the pictures we got from BrightWorks. There's some of my notoriously photo-shy family members that I'll cherish nearly as much as the photos of my wife and I together.
I can't recommend highly enough the photographers of BrightWorks. You'll get a wonderful catalog of your event from amiable, talented and kind photographers.
Kaitlyn
Kaitlyn Sent on 11/08/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Fairytale elopement

Steve and Rebecca made our Acadia NP elopement something very special! While working with them, my husband and I had nothing but the utmost confidence in them. They are thorough, professional, friendly, personable, and creative. They captured every aspect of our elopement, every smile, every laugh, every emotion throughout the day. When looking back at our photos, it's like we are able to step right back into the moment and relive it!
Maci
Maci Sent on 10/31/2022
5 out of 5 rating

The photography experience you've been looking for

Steve, Rebecca and Gabe were all amazing people to work with. From day one they were consummate professionals, while being down to earth with a warm presence. They really went above and beyond to ensure that we had the best experience possible, and we can't thank them enough.
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April Sent on 09/16/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing Photography

We had a wonderful time working with Steve, Rebecca and Gabe. They are highly organized, prepared, and easy going. This team of talented photographers are extremely professional. They scheduled planning sessions with us and even brought helpful material to help us get ready for the big day. Steve taught us how to pose and gave us direction the entire time. Not one person had there eyes closed! They check all their photos to ensure you are going to love them before the move on to a new group shot. The effort they put in is top notch! They are also very fairly priced and do not over charge you. I found them to be extremely generous with there time and efforts. I am so pleased with Brightworks. I get compliments all the time on our photographs. They are truly a great company and great people. We continue to stay in touch with them.
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2023 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2022 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2021 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2020 Winner

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BrightWorks Photography frequently asked questions

BrightWorks Photography includes the following photography services in the starting price:
  • 2nd Shooter
  • Add'l Hours
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • Multi. Locations
  • One Event / Day
  • Toning
  • Digital Files
BrightWorks Photography includes the following photography services in their most popular wedding package:
  • 2nd Shooter
  • Add'l Hours
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • Multi. Locations
  • One Event / Day
  • Toning
  • Digital Files
BrightWorks Photography offers the following photography styles:
  • Photojournalism
  • Traditional
BrightWorks Photography offers the following photography services for weddings:
  • Additional Hours
  • Destination / Travel
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • One Event / Day
  • Second Shooter
  • Video
  • Wedding Portraits
BrightWorks Photography offers the following photography materials for weddings:
  • Albums
  • Canvas
  • Digital Files
  • Flush Mount
  • Matted Prints
  • Prints
  • Save the Date
  • Thank You Cards
BrightWorks 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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