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About

Based out of Bar Harbor, Maine, Opt For Epic is a wedding photography business that focuses on adventure weddings and elopements on Mount Desert Island. Owner and lead photographer Taylor Paige Dieng is passionate about assisting couples in planning and documenting the wedding of their dreams. She believes that getting married should be a truly unforgettable experience that is completely unique to you. Helping her clients to plan their epic weddings and capturing them all on film is what she lives for.

Services Offered

The adventure weddings and elopements that Opt For Epic specializes in are solely focused on you and your ideal day. From large wedding parties to intimate celebrations with a few of your nearest and dearest, your special day can be everything you ever wanted it to be. Taylor strives to ensure that you enjoy a meaningful and extraordinary experience on the day that you exchange vows. She is ready to guide you through the process and ensure that everything runs smoothly so that you can focus simply on making lasting memories with your loved ones.

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Frequently asked questions

Which of the following are included in the starting price?

2nd Shooter
High-Res Images
Digital Files
Prints

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

2nd Shooter
Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
Canvas
Digital Files
Prints

What primary photographic style do you identify with?

Photojournalism

What photography services do you offer?

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

What photography items do you offer?

Albums
Canvas
Digital Files
Prints
Proofs

Reviews of Opt For Epic

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Consuelo Sent on 10/30/2020
5 out of 5 rating

My dream photographer!

Taylor is an incredible photographer. In short, I loved working with Taylor, and if I could bring her everywhere, I honestly would. My now-fiance hired Taylor to secretly photograph our proposal in Acadia National Park and I am so grateful that such a talented photographer and sweet human was there to immortalize such a special moment in our lives. She captured the pure intimacy of our experience. The resulting images put our natural and authentic emotions on display to the fullest with a highly elevated, artistic quality and depth.

Even once I realized that she had been taking photos the entire time during the proposal, we felt completely at ease...nothing like some other photo sessions I've observed in public, none of the awkwardness or overly contrived posing and direction. Looking at the photos again and again, my eyes can't help but water with tears of joy. Every photo is so beautiful that I always have difficulty choosing which ones to show to friends and family. Taylor's professionalism, joyful demeanor, patience, and willingness to hike to the proposal location also deserve great appreciation and admiration. I would highly recommend Opt for Epic to all!
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Jessica Sent on 09/10/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing wedding photographer!

Taylor was an amazing photographer. We got married at the Bar Harbor Inn in July on the perfect summer day and Taylor did a phenomenal job taking beautiful pictures to capture the moment. We truly loved all of our photos. Taylor is such a warm, personable, professional photographer. She even gave some helpful suggestions when we were getting my dress buttoned up! I liked that Taylor had a variety of packages to meet each person's needs. We opted for a 4 hour package which was perfect for what we wanted. Taylor was a pleasure to work with and we highly recommend her!
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Laura Sent on 10/14/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing Experience with Opt for Epic!

Taylor at Opt for Epic was absolutely wonderful to work with! We were moving back home to Maine and at the last minute decided to elope in Acadia National Park at our favorite spot on the 4th of July weekend. Taylor went above and beyond to help make this crazy idea a possibility for us. It was stress-free, relaxed, and felt like an adventure, exactly what we had dreamed of. She braved a 50 degree morning IN THE RAIN! to capture our elopement so we could share with our family who weren’t able to be there with us. We had an amazing time and were able to just enjoy the moment because of how calm, patient and kind she was. I’m so grateful to Taylor for helping to make our day exactly what we had wanted!
Gina
Gina Sent on 09/24/2021
5 out of 5 rating

SO glad I went with Opt for Epic

I would highly recommend Opt for Epic to anyone looking for a hassle-free, enjoyable experience that results in a TON of beautiful photos. My fiancé and I live in Pennsylvania and we found Opt for Epic through a simple Google search. We wanted to do our engagement photoshoot in a place that would offer awesome backgrounds in nature, and Acadia definitely did NOT disappoint. We drove 11 hours for the shoot and had the most amazing time. Taylor was a great communicator before, after, and during our session. She listened to our ideas during the shoot and knew where all the best places were in the park. I love how Taylor made the experience not only fun, but also very relaxed and easy. My fiancé and I both are so happy that we chose to go with Opt for Epic and hope to work with Taylor again one day.
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Katie Sent on 07/22/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Absolutely amazing!

Taylor was beyond amazing! She made our elopement in Acadia such a fun and stress-free experience, and the day really was a dream come true thanks to her. During the months leading up to the wedding, she was always available to email, text, and call, and she took away all of the stress of wedding/elopement planning. On the day of the wedding, she was so kind and patient and all of our family loved her just as much as we did. She made us feel so comfortable in front of the camera (which we didn't have any prior experience with) and just captured the love involved in our day. We couldn't be happier with our experience and how the pictures turned out and would absolutely recommend her to any couple eloping on Mount Desert Island!
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Manraj Sent on 06/29/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Marriage Proposal

Taylor made this the most efficient and perfect proposal experience. I was so flustered the day of, and leading up to the proposal. Worried about weather, my fiancé’s answer, the unfamiliar area, tourist congestion, etc.. But she assured me that it will be perfect. She gave me the ideal time, area, and all the information needed to make this happen. Rest assured, everything worked out just as I hoped. Pictures were amazing. It was 100% worth it and I’ll remember that day for the rest of my life. Needless to say, her knowledge, professionalism, and experience was money very well spent.
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Maximilian Sent on 10/30/2020
5 out of 5 rating

OptforEpic is truly epic and wonderful

Taylor was perfect! Super responsive and involved in the planning process. Shared her own great vision but was always open to accommodate my wishes/ideas. Even scouted out a location a week in advance (it was a remote hike) to find a suitable spot. We received a full album of over 100 photos within 24 hours, all of them retouched and in a beautiful format for us to download! I have never seen / heard that, as most other vendors I inquired normally take up to 3 days for a limited selection of photos. Her eye for good shots / angles / motives is fantastic and will make you look much better than you do in real life ;) 1000% recommended, OptforEpic is a gem.
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Christopher Sent on 10/28/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Perfect proposal!

Taylor and Opt For Epic deserve all the credit for my perfect proposal! With a plan to propose on vacation in a town I've never visited, it was impossible to find an ideal location. Taylor recommended a spot that met all my needs, scoped it out a week early to make sure that the spot wasn't too crowded and the light was just right. And of course, the photos came out amazing. Memories we will have forever. Could not recommend Opt For Epic enough, they go above and beyond to make sure that your experience is a perfect as you imagine!
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Jelyssa Sent on 10/28/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Everything we could’ve hoped for!

aylor made all of our engagement photo dreams come true!! From our initial emails, I could immediately tell that Taylor was the perfect person to capture this important moment for us - professional, friendly, and truly listened to what we were looking for. I sent Taylor images that I found online to represent what we wanted, and she exceeded our expectations. Not only did she take the time to explore Acadia to find us our perfect photo spots to reflect what we wanted, she helped our awkward selves with the perfect guidance throughout the shoot to makes us feel comfortable, relaxed, and able to have fun!
We had SO much fun with Taylor during our session! I highly recommend Taylor if you’re looking for amazing photos, professional service, and a great personality to make your photo session one to remember.
Glaucia
Glaucia Sent on 10/01/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Sweet experience !

"We LOVE the photos!!! Taylor is an amazing photographer and person. We are so lucky to have found her and have her for our photo session. It was our first time taking professional photos. We were clueless on how to act and Taylor took care of everything with grace and joy. She was very comunicative, interested in finding out our expectations and concerns and yet giving us the confidence that she knew the Where, When and How to make our dream-photos come true. And that is exactly what she did. On the day of our session she not only made us feel comfortable with her super sweet personality but also provided a real adventurous experience. She loves what she does and that makes all the difference. Thank YOU Taylor, we are happy for having you as part of our story ! “
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2021 Winner

Professional Network & Endorsements

1 Endorsement
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Taylor Paige pays very close attention to detail when documenting weddings. With her camera, she brings out the beauty of the couple, the crowd, and the venue. I observed her in action with a couple and they seemed at ease with her direction. She was a pleasure to work side by side with as we both sought to create a memorable wedding experience.

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Opt For Epic frequently asked questions

Opt For Epic includes the following photography services in the starting price:
  • 2nd Shooter
  • High-Res Images
  • Digital Files
  • Prints
Opt For Epic includes the following photography services in their most popular wedding package:
  • 2nd Shooter
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • Canvas
  • Digital Files
  • Prints
Opt For Epic offers the following photography styles:
  • Photojournalism
Opt For Epic offers the following photography services for weddings:
  • Additional Hours
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • Second Shooter
  • Wedding Portraits
Opt For Epic offers the following photography materials for weddings:
  • Albums
  • Canvas
  • Digital Files
  • Prints
  • Proofs
Opt For Epic is recommended by 96% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.8 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 4.8 in quality of service, 4.8 in average response time, 4.8 in flexibility, 4.8 in professionalism and 4.8 in value.
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