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?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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Frequently asked questions

What is the starting price for your wedding photography services?

2,000.00

Which of the following are included in the starting price?

High-Res Images
Digital Files
Negatives

What is the price of your most popular wedding package?

$3,995

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

2nd Shooter
Add'l Hours
Hand-Coloring
High-Res Images
Toning
Albums
Digital Files
Flush Mount
Negatives

What primary photographic style do you identify with?

Contemporary
Photojournalism
Traditional

What photography services do you offer?

Additional Hours
Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
Second Shooter

What photography items do you offer?

Albums
Canvas
Digital Files
Flush Mount
Matted Prints
Negatives
Prints
Proofs
Save the Date
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Reviews of Eager Eye Photography

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Rogier from Eager Eye Photography is highly recommended by multiple reviewers for wedding and proposal photography. Customers praise his exceptional communication skills, professionalism, and world-class photography skills. He captures candid and emotional moments beautifully, and his photos are described as breathtaking and of exceptional quality. Reviewers appreciate his helpfulness, flexibility, and quick turnaround time for delivering the edited photos. Overall, Rogier and Eager Eye Photography are highly regarded and worth the cost for capturing special moments.

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This AI-generated summary gives you a snapshot of the overall ratings and feedback from the reviews this vendor has received.

Rogier from Eager Eye Photography is highly recommended by multiple reviewers for wedding and proposal photography. Customers praise his exceptional communication skills, professionalism, and world-class photography skills. He captures candid and emotional moments beautifully, and his photos are described as breathtaking and of exceptional quality. Reviewers appreciate his helpfulness, flexibility, and quick turnaround time for delivering the edited photos. Overall, Rogier and Eager Eye Photography are highly regarded and worth the cost for capturing special moments.

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Angad S. Sent on 08/17/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Incredible vision for pictures!

Rogier has a vision for capturing pictures that result in an ever-lasting memory, constantly put a smile on your face every time you look at them, and no matter how many times you look at the picture(s), you will find that you keep asking yourself, "How did these pictures come out so clean, crisp, elegant, and detailed??" He is a true talent, easy to work with, incredibly responsive, and flexible. Thank you for everything Rogier!
Colin
Colin B. Sent on 10/24/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Incredible Proposal Photography

I found Rogier online because of his abundance of glowing reviews. I was planning a surprise proposal on top of Cadillac Mountain and wanted someone to capture the moment.

Rogier's communication was world class. We spoke via email, and on the phone twice, before the day and I felt like he clearly understood what I wanted and made sure no questions were unanswered.

The day of the proposal, Rogier was stealthy and discrete, and captured some phenomenal photos as we were walking to the lookout.

My girlfriend, who is now my fiance, and I are amazed at the quality of the images that Rogier took and edited. We plan on ordering several prints to hang in our house.

Everyone we have shown the pictures to echo our thoughts that they are world class.

If you need a wedding or proposal photographer, choose Rogier for your special day. You'll know that you made the right choice once you see his work.
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Joe P. Sent on 10/12/2023
5 out of 5 rating

The man you need to hire

Rogier is the man! I needed someone to take photos for my planned proposal and he knocked it out of the park on every metric. He knew the best spot to take them and despite that not being my original plan I trusted him and it paid off in a big way. Photo turnaround was way faster than what I expected and he was extremely nice and just took care of business. Book Rogier. You will not regret it.
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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
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2016 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

Professional Network & Endorsements

3 Endorsements
Bar Harbor Inn Bar Harbor Inn Hotel Weddings

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.

Wavelength Wavelength Wedding Bands

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

Asticou Inn Asticou Inn Hotel Weddings

The best in the business!

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