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Your love story is unique and you want your photographs to reflect that. As your wedding photographer, I value that deeply and want the photos I take to capture your true spirit. I love the energy of weddings and recording moments as they come. My goal is for you to feel natural, and comfortable while I create beautiful portraits that embody your connection. I avoid stiff posing in favor of honest embraces, and time for you to experience your day. My shooting style is mostly photojournalistic, but I help guide you when needed. At the end of the day, I want your photographs to encapsulate the way you felt, and overall atmosphere of your celebration.

Featured in: Offbeat Bride, Rock n Roll Bride, Real Maine Weddings, United With Love, Green Wedding Shoes and Junebug Weddings.

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Frequently asked questions

Which of the following are included in the starting price?

Add'l Hours
High-Res Images
Multi. Locations
Digital Files
Thank You Cards

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

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

What primary photographic style do you identify with?

Contemporary
Natural
Photojournalism

What photography services do you offer?

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

What photography items do you offer?

Digital Files

Reviews of Leslie Swan Photography

Allison
Allison Sent on 08/22/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Talented and magical!

Working with Leslie was an absolute dream. Of all our vendors, she really stood out for always being personable and professional, on top of her talents as a photographer.

Throughout the planning process, Leslie consulted with us to schedule our family and couples photos into our wedding timeline to ensure we could make the most of our day. We decided down the road to have her shoot our rehearsal day as well, and couldn't be happier with our decision. Even amidst a few unexpected downpours, Leslie's professionalism and experience shined, as she was able to adapt and help us get in the shots we wanted.

She's a true joy to have around and made us feel at ease during both our engagement shoot and wedding weekend. She even got previews to us within 24 hours, which blew us away. I would 1000% recommend Leslie to any Maine couples looking for a fun and caring photographer to capture the magic of their day!
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Katie Sent on 06/29/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing Photographer and Wedding Cheerleader

I cannot express how much we enjoyed working with Leslie. She was SO organized, responsive, and kind throughout the entire process. She took the time to meet with us and discuss our vision for the day including a list of 'must have shots' and even took inspiration from our Pinterest board. On the day of our wedding, Leslie was a joy to work with. For our group shots, she was fun and brought a lot of great energy that kept everyone smiling. She captured wonderful candid moments as well as stunning portraits. My husband and I still flip through our photos and talk about how they capture the love and spirit of the day. Leslie is so wonderful to work with and we could not imagine our wedding memories in the hands of anyone else!
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Lenore Sent on 02/16/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Down to earth with a warm hug (that’s how we describe our experience with Leslie!)

Leslie was truly a dream to work with from start to finish. She was recommended by our wedding planners after we described wanting a more photojournalism style of photos with a refreshing personality. Leslie was the perfect fit. She started us off with an amazing welcome chat and after we did our engagement shoot we were smitten. She makes the sometimes awkward feeling of getting photographed feel effortless and even fun and was even able to get amazing photos of our pup (not an easy job!) And while we were never worried about how our photos would turn out, we were blown away with the final outcome. She truly brought our big day to life again with every image and captured the essence we were hoping to preserve. We can’t rave about Leslie more and can’t wait for more sessions in the future.
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Ali Sent on 11/17/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Exceeded expectations!

Look no further than, Leslie!! One of the best decisions we made during wedding planning was hiring this incredible artist to photograph our special day. Leslie took my many calls to ensure that our timeline was down to the minute in order to capture the "golden light". Her calm, kind and professional demeanor had me at ease from the moment we first connected. Leslie's photojournalistic style ensured that every tiny moment was captured without the guests or the wedding party being overwhelmed with photos. Leslie is one of a kind and I still get tears in my eyes when I look at how beautifully she captured our wedding. You won't regret hiring Leslie and neither will your bank account because she is VERY fairly priced, unlike others.
Lily
Lily Sent on 09/06/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Incredible photographer!

Leslie was an unbelievable wedding photographer! She prioritized all of the things we wanted and helped everyone feel comfortable which led to totally relaxed and beautiful photos. She also brought in the beauty of the Maine landscape to all of the photos. 100 stars!
Margaux
Margaux Sent on 03/09/2022
5 out of 5 rating

We Love Leslie!

(Leslie shot our lakeside wedding in Maine last October.) From the first meeting where we discussed our vision, Leslie worked with a brilliant combination of sincerity and professionalism that gave us the utmost confidence that she was the right person for us. She is easy to talk to, highly experienced, and has exceptional attention to detail. These traits made the planning process very simple, yielding a detailed plan for the day and what our top priority pictures were. When Leslie arrived on the wedding day, her presence felt very natural, which was especially important to us as we had a small (
Gretta
Gretta Sent on 11/30/2021
5 out of 5 rating

No one better than Leslie

Leslie is outstanding to work with. I am beyond lucky to have worked with her and I can't wait for the next time we see her again! The ability Leslie has to capture the moment and emotions in her photographs is truly breathtaking. She made my husband and I feel so special on our wedding day. She is a great listener and can work with a crowd naturally. Her photos are warm, romantic and she understands angles like no one else. She's wildly talented and an amazing person, I can't recommend her enough.
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Kate Sent on 11/28/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Amazinnggg

Leslie was absolutely amazing! My husband works in the film industry so he was really picky about photographers. Leslie exceeded all our expectations. She was so passionate about the work she does that it made me really comfortable. She was great at wrangling my family in for the family photos (kodos Leslie). Highly recommend Leslie.
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Evan Sent on 11/07/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Leslie is the BEST!

If you're looking for a wedding photographer in the Northeast, look no further – book Leslie now! She captured a friend's wedding so beautifully that we knew we had a hunch we should hire her, too. And we're so glad we did. She's based in Maine, but was very flexible in traveling to Vermont for our wedding. In the long lead up to our wedding (18 months), she was proactive in reaching out for details at the right time and responsive to our questions. From the start, she assessed our style + what was in and out of our comfort zone, and she respected that on the day over a year later. In our prep conversations, she took notes, really showed how much she cared about our big day, and was extremely flexible in her schedule and flow to match the lineup of our wedding day. At the end of the day, we are left with an amazing collection of photos that truly blow our mind – she captured the big moments and the little ones, including the capture of a last-minute surprise that she didn't know about until just a few minutes before. All told, Leslie is caring, professional, reliable, flexible, and OH – an amazing photographer. We looked at other photographers, but don't waste your time with other options. You'll be so happy if you book Leslie!
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Joanna Sent on 10/12/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Fantastic and fun

Leslie did such an amazing job at capturing our special day in a way that represented who we are as a couple. She works so hard and the results are truly incredible. Breathtaking photos !!!!! Highly recommend her, a very professional photographer and fun person to be around.
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Awards

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

2 Endorsements
Amelia Lawrence Weddings Amelia Lawrence Weddings Wedding Planners

I recently had the privilege of working with Leslie at a lovely outdoor Bed and Breakfast wedding and she was a true gem! Leslie is sweet, personable and easy going all while getting the job done taking amazing pictures. Her sweet nature made my job as a wedding planer super easy. Leslie is fabulous with her couples too; making them feel relaxed in front of the camera. Leslie has a very calming nature that puts everyone at ease. Her face was always bright with a lovely smile and I would enjoy the opportunity to work with her again. You're a delight Leslie!

White Swan Bridal White Swan Bridal Wedding Dresses

Leslie Swan Photography produces amazing quality photographs and exudes high professionalism! We highly recommend her to any bride!

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Leslie Swan Photography frequently asked questions

Leslie Swan Photography includes the following photography services in the starting price:
  • Add'l Hours
  • High-Res Images
  • Multi. Locations
  • Digital Files
  • Thank You Cards
Leslie Swan Photography includes the following photography services in their most popular wedding package:
  • High-Res Images
  • Multi. Locations
  • One Event / Day
  • Digital Files
Leslie Swan Photography offers the following photography styles:
  • Contemporary
  • Natural
  • Photojournalism
Leslie Swan Photography offers the following photography services for weddings:
  • Additional Hours
  • Destination / Travel
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • Second Shooter
  • Wedding Portraits
Leslie Swan Photography offers the following photography materials for weddings:
  • Digital Files
Leslie Swan 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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