About
?Eager Eye Photography of Maine specializes in out-of-the-ordinary wedding photography, serving non-traditional, non-stuffy clients in the United States and abroad. Founder and owner Rogier van Bakel, a former writer and editor for national U.S. magazines and newspapers, has a journalism degree from Europe — an indication of his lifelong commitment to telling stories. First and foremost, Eager Eye Photography provides top-notch wedding photojournalism (candid photography), while also excelling in coached bride-and-groom portraiture and group portraits (a.k.a. "formals").
The 10-year-old company is based in Bar Harbor, Maine ( Mount Desert Island), but also serves Northeast Harbor, Southwest Harbor, all of Acadia National Park, Tremont, Ellsworth, Dedham, Bangor, Blue Hill, Penobscot, Lincolnville, Camden, Rockland, Rockport, Waterville, Augusta, Cape Elizabeth, Hancock, Orono, Bucksport, Belfast, Lamoine, Castine, Damariscotta, Owls Head, Boothbay, Boothbay Harbor, Freeport, Portland, South Portland, Wiscasset, Topsham, Brunswick, Newport, Old Orchard Beach, Saco, Kennebunk, Kennebunkport, Biddeford, Falmouth, Gorham, Sunday River, Presque Isle, Phippsburg, Waldoboro, Thomaston, Searsport, Monroe, Orland, Orrington, Hampden, Veazie, Old Town, Machias, Machiasport, Eastport, Gouldsboro, Jonesport, Milbridge, Steuben, Sorrento, Surry, Brooklin, and other Maine and New England locations.
Eager Eye Photography's mission is as follows:
- To make clients moist-eyed and weak-kneed when viewing their wedding photos now and fifty years from now;
- To help the much-maligned genre of wedding photography shed its cheesy, mortally uncool image;
- To deliver photojournalistic excellence in story-telling;
- To push the creative envelope;
- and to have and share a boatload of fun in the process.
Eager Eye's wedding clients often leave spontaneous reviews detailing their experiences with Rogier; click on the star rating at the top of this page to read them.
Five out of the past six years, Eager Eye Photography has received the WeddingWire Couples' Choice Award (formerly Brides' Choice Awards), an accolade given only to the top five percent of wedding professionals nationwide who demonstrate excellence in quality, service, responsiveness, and overall professionalism.
Please call 207.613.7600 for availability or a free consultation.
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Review summary
Rogier from Eager Eye Photography is highly praised for going above and beyond to capture special moments, whether it's a proposal or a wedding. Reviewers appreciate his professionalism, responsiveness, and exceptional photography skills. Rogier is commended for his discretion, ability to make couples feel comfortable, and quick turnaround time for delivering high-quality photos. His expertise in scouting picturesque locations like Sands Beach and Cadillac Mountain in Maine adds to the overall outstanding experience. Customers highly recommend Eager Eye Photography for capturing memorable occasions.




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Eager Eye Photography is wonderful to work with! They are professional, detailed, and have provided our couple's with wonderful experiences and beautiful photography. We highly recommend them for your wedding photographer.

Professional and personable, Eager Eye Photography captures the most amazing wedding images.

The best in the business!