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About

Revolution Summer Photography is a hands-off, documentary and reportage photography service covering all of New England. Corey J. Butler, a seasoned wedding photojournalist, is an award-winning member of the Wedding Photojournalist Association.

In addition to the WPJA, his work has been featured in Real Maine Weddings Magazine and the Bangor Daily News's "Bangor Metro" Magazine.

Experience

Corey's photojournalism experience started with coursework in formal documentary photography and editing, which lead to event photography contracts and pieces for the newspaper. This transitioned into telling the stories of couples and their weddings in 2014, and teaching the subject himself at the University level in 2024.

Capturing natural, unposed, unscripted moments from life as it honestly happened has been the primary guiding principle of his work. As a couple, your individual story and characters are the priorities, all authentically told and documented.

Service Offered

Every wedding is different. Acknowledging this, Revolution Summer Photography offers services and products ala carte and customized to each unique couple's needs. These services include:

  • Wedding day coverage
  • High-resolution images
  • Destination weddings
  • Digital files
  • Prints
  • Albums
  • Wedding portraits
  • Engagement sessions
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Frequently asked questions

Which of the following are included in the starting price?

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

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

Add'l Hours
Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
Multi. Locations
One Event / Day
Slideshow
Toning
Digital Files
Proofs

What primary photographic style do you identify with?

Natural
Photojournalism

What photography services do you offer?

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

What photography items do you offer?

Albums
Canvas
Digital Files
Flush Mount
Matted Prints
Prints
Proofs
Save the Date
Thank You Cards

Reviews of Revolution Summer Photography

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Reviewers praise Corey as a documentary-style wedding photographer who captures authentic, emotional candid moments without being intrusive. He's professional, communicative, organized, and helpful with timelines, and delivers galleries quickly. A few couples wanted longer coverage or a second shooter, but nearly all strongly recommend him.

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Reviewers praise Corey as a documentary-style wedding photographer who captures authentic, emotional candid moments without being intrusive. He's professional, communicative, organized, and helpful with timelines, and delivers galleries quickly. A few couples wanted longer coverage or a second shooter, but nearly all strongly recommend him.

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Alaina Sent on 08/30/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Revolution Summer Photography is able to capture how we were feeling on our wedding day in gorgeous images.

Revolution Summer photography was an absolute pleasure to work with! Corey, the photographer, was so dedicated from our first phone call to doing whatever it took to get a great shot. He literally was climbing down trees onto slippery rocks in a pond to get the right angle - and was happy to do it! Both my husband and I are not used to being photographed and were nervous about looking stiff but Corey is so personable and friendly that we were immediately at ease. It was enjoyable and fun and he makes you feel comfortable. But the best thing about Revolution Summer photography is his photographs. After going through the photos he took, I could feel everything I was feeling during our wedding. He is so gifted and was able to create images that will help me remember how our wedding day felt. What a gift we will cherish always. I highly recommend Corey for any event you would like to remember forever.
Arielle
Arielle Sent on 08/06/2026
5 out of 5 rating

A Dream New England Photojournalist

We can't say enough fantastic things about Corey. From the time of booking, he was easy to work with, laid back, and very professional. He helped us with our overall wedding timeline to ensure the day went smoothly as well, which was much appreciated. When we got our gallery back we were absolutely floored. We hired Corey because most wedding photos tend to be a bit boring, or overly stiff/posed, and we really wanted a photojournalist to capture the essence and emotions of the day. Looking through our gallery, we were able to relive the day through our guests eyes. He captured moments both big and small and created photos that we'll cherish for the rest of our lives. Thank you, Corey!!!
Callie
Callie Sent on 07/20/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Best Photos!

We can’t say enough wonderful things about Corey! From our first conversation, he was able to pick up on the vibe we were looking for and answer all of the questions that we had, as we had never done this. He was easy to talk to, so friendly and warm, and we knew we’d be in great hands.

He checked in leading up to the wedding to make sure we had everything we needed and answer any more questions, and helped us create a great timeline.

The day of the wedding, Corey was amazing at making us feel comfortable. He jumped from location to location seamlessly to capture all of the moments from that day. He made us laugh, and made taking pictures easy. Nothing felt staged or awkward, and he ran with our desire to capture the true feeling of the day with candid photos.

We are so grateful to have found Corey, as our day actually could not have been captured more perfectly. If you are looking for your photographer, I promise you have found him!
Emily
Emily Sent on 12/01/2025
5 out of 5 rating

The best you can get!

Corey was an absolute dream to work with. His vision and attention to detail made working with him so easy on our end. Me and my husband cried looking through our gallery. He captured the complete essence of the day, the joy, the happy tears, the crazy dance floor. These are not just photos of one day, but truly heirlooms for our family to come. We could not have been happier with our choice. His commitment to capturing all parts of the day left us with incredible memories captured forever. You will not regret hiring Corey!!
Genevieve
Genevieve Sent on 11/17/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Thank you Corey!

Corey has such a great eye, and he captured our wedding day in a really elegant way that still felt natural and fun. He had a pretty hands-off approach that allowed us to be fully present with our family and friends, never feeling like the photography was intrusive or forced, which was exactly what we were looking for. The final photos are so stunning and we could not be more grateful!
Sarah
Sarah Sent on 11/16/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Revolution Summer Photography

Corey exceeded our expectations. He was thoughtful, communicative, and made the whole process as easy as possible for us. Not only is he an extremely talented photographer, he is also a kind and understanding human. His work is top notch, and it made our decision in choosing a photographer for our wedding so easy. He captured our day perfectly, and we could not recommend him more highly. 
Michelle
Michelle Sent on 09/23/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Photos for the bride that hates photos

When I was looking for photographers for the wedding it was important to me that I found a "documentary" style photographer - and someone who's work actually reflected this more than just using it as a buzzword to describe their services ; not because it is trendy, but because I HATE PHOTOS. I have never liked photos of myself, and I am not comfortable in front of the camera. I have also been in plenty of weddings where the couple misses out on half of the night because they are spending so much time posing for photos. I expressed all of this to Corey at our initial meeting and he assured me that outside of a few quick formal photoshoots (first look, golden hour, & family photos) we wouldn't even know he was there - and he followed through with that promise. Corey's work was beautiful - I got exactly what I wanted and you can see the love in everyone in our photos. The only thing I would change if I could go back in time would be to request a longer time window, or a second shooter because there were a few moments and people that I wish we had captured, but we were too busy living in the moment.
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Haley Sent on 09/14/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Obsessed with our wedding photos

Corey was the absolute best photographer we could've hoped for. We wanted beautiful photos that captured the real emotions and moments of our wedding and that's exactly what we got.

Throughout the wedding planning process, Corey was communicative, organized, and helped us choose our priorities and timeline for the day.

On the day of the wedding, he was super present and on schedule; he was so comfortable to have around, flexible to meet our needs, and had a warm and friendly attitude that added to the day.

We got some preview photos on Instagram just a few days after the wedding, and our full edited album within a few weeks.

And we're obsessed with our photos!!! Corey is extremely skilled at what he does, and he's got exactly the professionalism and personality you want to have support you on your wedding day.
Natalie
Natalie Sent on 09/01/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Couldn't Be Happier!

We could not be happier with our decision to work with Corey for our wedding. First and foremost, his work product exceeded all our hopes and expectations. He is a truly talented photographer/photojournalist. He captured the moments that made up our wedding day organically and authentically. The results are beautiful and true to us as a couple. We were thrilled to see the photos he posted just days after the wedding, and even more happy to explore the full gallery, which he produced much more quickly than other wedding photographers seem to. Looking at his photographs, we can relive the day and see ourselves being us: smiling, laughing, dancing. It is a magical thing. Second, and just as important, Corey was a pleasure to work with--leading up to the wedding, the day of, and afterwards. He is a calm, friendly person who we genuinely enjoyed getting to know. He is also organized, communicative, and attentive to detail. We are just so pleased and cannot recommend Corey enough.
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Allison Sent on 07/21/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Book Corey!

Corey exceeded every expectation we had. His professionalism and attention to detail were evident from day one. We could immediately tell he truly cared about us and ensuring our wedding day story was shown perfectly and authentically through his photos. Corey had amazing energy from the moment he showed up. He was everywhere at once, capturing all of the big moments, but also all of the small moments and details that could easily be forgotten or overlooked. He made us feel relaxed and at ease and mingled with all our guests and the wedding party. Everyone commented how much they loved him! When I was close to calling off our boat ride to our reception, Corey quickly chimed in with his positive energy and convinced me otherwise. He braved the rain to capture the most beautiful and special pictures of us on the boat heading to our reception. Corey is a master of his craft. His attention to detail and passion is unmatched. And he is just a genuine, kind, and fun person. We received our gallery of photos within just a few weeks after our wedding, much faster than we anticipated and we were absolutely blown away at how beautiful the photos came out. They were better than I ever could have imagined and we cannot stop looking at them. We are so, so lucky to have found Corey and recommend him a million times over to anyone looking for a photographer for their wedding.
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2026 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2025 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2024 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2023 Winner
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

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Revolution Summer Photography frequently asked questions

Revolution Summer Photography includes the following photography services in the starting price:
  • High-Res Images
  • Multi. Locations
  • One Event / Day
  • Slideshow
  • Toning
  • Digital Files
  • Proofs
Revolution Summer Photography includes the following photography services in their most popular wedding package:
  • Add'l Hours
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • Multi. Locations
  • One Event / Day
  • Slideshow
  • Toning
  • Digital Files
  • Proofs
Revolution Summer Photography offers the following photography styles:
  • Natural
  • Photojournalism
Revolution Summer Photography offers the following photography services for weddings:
  • Additional Hours
  • Destination / Travel
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • One Event / Day
  • Second Shooter
  • Wedding Portraits
Revolution Summer Photography offers the following photography materials for weddings:
  • Albums
  • Canvas
  • Digital Files
  • Flush Mount
  • Matted Prints
  • Prints
  • Proofs
  • Save the Date
  • Thank You Cards
Revolution Summer 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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