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Closer North is an award winning photography team for the past 13 years. Our style is crisp, natural, with real-life colortones. We really love Maine's rocky coast and capturing a fine art blend of your event, your story, and your location. Reach out for a custom estimate from owner, Erica, and she will go over your timeline with you to get the most out of your photography.

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Frequently asked questions

Which of the following are included in the starting price?

High-Res Images
One Event / Day
Digital Files

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

2nd Shooter
High-Res Images
Multi. Locations
One Event / Day
Digital Files

What primary photographic style do you identify with?

Contemporary
Natural
Photojournalism
Traditional

What photography services do you offer?

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

What photography items do you offer?

Albums
Digital Files
Flush Mount
Negatives

Reviews of Closer North

Matt
Matt Sent on 10/22/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Absolutely amazing!

It was both easy and amazing working with Closer North! From the first meeting and engagement photos to the day of and final product, we could not have been happier with our choice in CN for our wedding. Erica the owner was extremely friendly and knowledgeable, and Ember and Hillary the photographers made everything stress-free and enjoyable. We're in LOVE with the photos we received, just 3 weeks after our wedding! We couldn't recommend CN more, and we know you'll love your timeless photos and smooth experience as much as we did. Thanks again to the whole CN team! - M&M
M
Maureen Sent on 01/04/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Excellent!

Finding a wedding photographer is not an easy task. When we came upon Closer North, we fell in love with their photos and knew they were just what we were looking for! I reached out and Erica responded right away and answered all my questions. We had our engagement shoot with Ember and she was amazing! She made us feel so comfortable and the pictures came out great. We received the photos quickly in the most beautiful packaging. We are so excited to work with Closer North for our upcoming wedding in September 2023! I highly recommend!
J
Jess Sent on 12/29/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Closer North just WOW

I can not say enough about the entire team at Closer North.. I myself have been a huge fan since it was only Erica Godino. I've have always said if and when I got married that Closer North would be our Photographer..
First off Erica is amazing she answered any and all of our questions and eliminated all of our worries promptly never left this stressed Bride hanging.. Which was an incredible relief because I was planning my Maine wedding from 1300 miles away in Kentucky.. We had very limited amount of time to get our engagement photos done because we were only in Maine for one week before the wedding and my husband was only there for 36 hours but Erica and Hillary worked with us and we found a beautiful Friday evening in June to sneak them in.. Everyone was so very accommodating.. Erica helped us with a working timeline for the big day cause I seriously had no idea how to fit everything and to get the most out of our day without added stress.. The day of the wedding Hillary and Kelly were early came right in and took action and things went soo smoothly.. Hillary went above and beyond and helped me hook my bracelet and reminded us to button my dress (buttons that covered the zipper). Even though it was very chilly fall Maine day the girls made the best of it. We had so much fun with Hillary out taking our bride and groom photos we laughed climbed banks in heels sat on docks it was soo great to have that time just us.. We had sneak peeks on social media in days of the wedding and then had our entire album on flash drive in our mailbox by the end of the month it was an incredible turn around. My husband couldn't believe we had them back so quickly, with such amazing quality.. We are sooo in love with all our photos and can not pick a favorite to save our lives they are all so amazing!! I would 10 out of 10 recommend Closer North to any bride..
Tessa
Tessa Sent on 08/14/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Best Wedding photographers!

We feel so lucky to have found Closer North in our search for a wedding photographer. We are completely obsessed with our photos! We received our photos in the most beautiful package. All black and white as well as color editing. When looking for a wedding photographer ,look no further! Erica was professional and quick to answer any questions we had. She was a huge help with our timeline the day of the wedding. We wanted to make sure we had two photographers to capture our day. Hillary and Kelly were amazing the day of our wedding! They were right on time, relaxed and made us feel so comfortable. They captured our day so beautifully and really went above and beyond to help us throughout the day. We can’t thank Erica, Hillary and Kelly enough that we have these beautiful photos to cherish! Highly recommend!
C
Corey Sent on 08/01/2022
5 out of 5 rating

So obsessed!

Obsessed! Choosing a photographer was a daunting task for us with the added pressure of having these pictures for the rest of our lives. We feel so relieved and lucky to have found Closer North. Our photos came out beautiful and captured the day absolutely perfectly. Ember was so awesome to work with and is extremely talented. She even managed to make a slightly stressed-out wedding party laugh and our family feel comfortable and relaxed. The Closer North team was a pleasure to work with from the planning process to execution on the wedding day. The team went above and beyond on a 90+ degree summer day to capture all of the special moments. We appreciate all of their hard work and talent and will cherish these photos forever.
G
Geneve Sent on 07/05/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Wonderful! Easy breezy and comfortable

Hired Closer North and Ember was our photographer! She is very easy going and directive at the same time. We only did 4 hours of coverage and did not need more, they capture a lot! Erica is a smooth planner, helper, editor and gets your photos out timely. Perfect.
K
Kathy Sent on 06/02/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Fine overall experience

We recently used Closer North’s photographic services for our celebration in Maine. Our event was originally scheduled for May 2020, which is what we first hired them for, working out all the timing details, etc. Covid rules meant the wedding ended up held in a small backyard garden in UK, and the whole Maine event was restructured. Erica worked back and forth with us to re-plan with the new focus of celebrating the couple. She sent us Ember as the photographer, who was excellent. Ember adapted to any requests we had about people, place, etc, and she also made many helpful suggestions. Erica turned things around quickly, sending us a couple of pictures to whet our appetite, and then soon thereafter, sent the well-organized thumb drive of the whole portfolio. We got a nice combination of casual and posed, couple and family/friend groups, venue setup, and even some cute ones of our two dogs! It is such fun to go through the photos together, and we look forward to reflecting on these memories through the elegant photography!
Danielle
Danielle Sent on 03/04/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing Photographers

We hired Closer North to photograph our wedding. Hillary was our photographer, and she was the perfect blend of relaxed and professional.

Erica sent us our photos much quicker than we expected in the most beautiful little package.

We would highly recommend Closer North to anyone who is looking to hire a photographer. They find a way to capture the emotional state of everyone they photograph - Beautiful.
R
Randolph Sent on 01/31/2022
5 out of 5 rating

100% the best

We don't have words to describe how amazing Erica was throughout the entire process. We were very nervous going into our engagement photoshoot but she really did an amazing job at making us feel comfortable and capturing the best moments. The engagement photoshoot got us super excited for the actual wedding day and the turnaround time was lightning speed for the actual edited pictures \. When it came to the wedding day, both Erica and Hillary came and were ready to help us in anyway and capture every single special moment of the big day. (They were both great with pre-wedding jitters and bowties) We couldn't have asked for better photographers. Erica always went above and beyond to capture the moment and really made sure we stayed on schedule while at the same time making sure everyone felt included and beautiful. Same as with the engagement photoshoot, the turnaround time for the photos was fast and we had sneak peaks within a couple days. Please don't hesitate to hire Erica and her team for any event or occasion!
Kathryn
Kathryn Sent on 01/29/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Closer North checks all the boxes. You won't be disappointed!

After we got engaged, I spent a lot of time researching different local photographers and started following their social media pages to see their photography styles. I had followed Closer North on Facebook for a few years prior as they photographed weddings of other friends and I always admired the light and airy look of their photos. I reached out to many different photographers for information about services and pricing during the planning process, but after considering all the options, my now husband and I decided to book Closer North for our wedding photography. I am so happy we did!

I did most of my planning and correspondence through e-mail and social media due to my busy work schedule and I knew immediately after my first conversation with Erica that Closer North would be perfect for us. Erica always responded promptly, professionally and answered any questions I had making the planning process very easy. Pricing was very competitive compared to other local photographers without sacrificing quality. I was able to pay Erica via Venmo in installments leading up the big day which was super easy and convenient. We decided on an 8 hour package with 2 shooters for our winter wedding. We did the complimentary engagement shoot with Hillary at our camp over the summer where we got to meet her and establish a connection prior to our wedding. The quality of those photos really confirmed that we made the right choice in choosing Closer North to capture our wedding day.

Hillary and Karin captured our big day and arrived on time and eager to start photographing everything. I am so happy we opted for a second shooter to help capture as many special moments as possible. Both Hillary and Karin were very pleasant and professional. It was a very cold day, but they didn’t hesitate to get those winter wonderland shots we were so hoping for! Erica edited our photos quickly and I had all of our wedding photos back about 2 weeks after our wedding day. I am so pleased with how everything turned out. Closer North really made my vision for a winter wonderland wedding become a reality. Thank you Erica, Hillary and Karin!
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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 2020 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2019 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2018 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2017 Winner

Professional Network & Endorsements

7 Endorsements
DJ Marc Entertainment DJ Marc Entertainment Wedding DJs

I've had the pleasure of working with Closer North on many wedding occasions and they are absolutely wonderful company to work with, you can't go wrong, I've had the opportunity to work alongside with Erica on at least 3 wedding events and she is such a pleasure to work with each time and I hope to get another opportunity to work with her company again In the future! Highly recommended!

Love Affair Love Affair Wedding Planners

We worked with Closer North for the first time this September, and it won't be the last! She was wonderful to work with, kept to the timeline, and took really beautiful photos!

Aaron Denny - Musician & DJ Aaron Denny - Musician & DJ Wedding DJs

I have worked several times with Erika, she is full on professional, and one of the most creative photographers I've had the privilege of working with. She also did some amazing promo shots for my DJ/Live Music business while we were working at a wedding in North Conway, NH. A true gem in the field. My highest recommendation!!!

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Closer North frequently asked questions

Closer North includes the following photography services in the starting price:
  • High-Res Images
  • One Event / Day
  • Digital Files
Closer North includes the following photography services in their most popular wedding package:
  • 2nd Shooter
  • High-Res Images
  • Multi. Locations
  • One Event / Day
  • Digital Files
Closer North offers the following photography styles:
  • Contemporary
  • Natural
  • Photojournalism
  • Traditional
Closer North offers the following photography services for weddings:
  • Destination / Travel
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • One Event / Day
  • Second Shooter
  • Wedding Portraits
Closer North offers the following photography materials for weddings:
  • Albums
  • Digital Files
  • Flush Mount
  • Negatives
Closer North 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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