Humble Sight Photography

09/05/2026

It's a perfect day to marry your best friend!

Happy wedding day, Andrew and Nicole!

Nicole

08/22/2026

11 years ago one of my classmates granted me the privilege of photographing her wedding. My very first wedding. I'll forever be grateful for that opportunity. Happy anniversary Sara & Jon! Thank you for trusting me all those years ago.

08/18/2026

07/31/2026

Did you miss opening night of Next Generation Theatre at Between Friends Art Center production of Cinderella Jr? No worries! You still have 5 opportunities to catch one of these talented casts this weekend. Call the front desk for tickets and purchase prints of your favorite actor at the front of the store (cash/check/venmo accepted). You may also purchase prints and digital image bundles online (see below).

Theatre and the Arts for the Next Generation is also hosting a raffle in the back of the theatre to raise money to replace the aging lighting system and help fund scholarships for students.

It's a great way to spend a little over an hour. Check out all the fun in the galleries on my website: https://www.humblesightphotography.com/f130630408

07/27/2026

There are engagement sessions... and then there are adventures.

Andrew & Nicole chose one of Maine's most iconic locations for their engagement photos, and Fort Knox absolutely delivered.

From historic stone walls to dramatic river views, this session reminded me why this is one of my favorite engagement locations in Maine.

See the full story here: https://www.humblesightphotography.com/blog/2026/7/andrew-nicole-fort-knox-maine-engagement-session

06/28/2026

Your photographer asked about your timeline. Did they ask how you met?

There's a real difference between a photographer who shoots weddings and one who understands *your* love story. Here's what a story-aware photographer actually does:

1. Asks about your origin story before the wedding day - They want to know how you met, what made you fall, the inside jokes only you two share. This becomes the lens through which they see every moment.

2. Identifies the moments that matter most to you - Not just the first kiss or the walk down the aisle, but the micro-moments unique to your relationship. The way he looks at you. How she laughs. The beat right before.

3. Directs you toward authentic connection, not posed perfection - Instead of stiff formations, they guide you into genuine moments together. You stay present. You feel like yourselves.

4. Captures how you actually love each other - The images reflect your real dynamic, not a template version of a wedding day. Anyone looking at your photos will see *you*, not a generic couple.

5. Delivers images that feel like your relationship - When you open your gallery, you recognize yourselves in every frame. That's the difference between a photographer and a storyteller.

Your wedding deserves to be held beautifully-and that starts with being truly known.

Did your photographer ask about your story? Drop a comment below. We'd love to hear what matters most to you. 💕

06/27/2026

Your senior's portrait session is one of the last big milestones before they leave home-and it deserves to feel like more than a checkbox. The difference between a rushed shoot and a moment your child will treasure? A photographer who knows how to hold space for them to be fully present. Swipe through to see what actually separates a meaningful senior experience from the rest. Then book a free consultation with me. I'll walk you through how I guide your senior into authenticity, so the images capture who they really are.

06/26/2026

Your senior's portrait session is one of those milestones that sneaks up fast-and the timing of when you book it matters way more than most parents realize.

When you wait until the last 2 weeks, you're not just scrambling for availability. You're trading away the calm, intentional experience your kid deserves. Rushed sessions feel stressful. Rushed timelines mean less time for your senior to relax into the camera and actually *be themselves* in front of it. And that's exactly when the best moments slip away.

Booking early isn't about being organized (though it helps). It's about giving your senior the space to stay fully present-and giving yourself the peace of mind that their once-in-a-lifetime moments are being held beautifully.

If you're child just finished their junior year, now is the time to schedule that senior session. Prime dates start booking early in the calendar year to meet fall yearbook deadlines. Don't wait until Senior year starts to begin planning your child's session. Do it now so you can check off one of the many boxes Senior year presents for parents.

06/25/2026

Your senior's portrait session captures more than their face-it holds who they *are* this year.

Here's what I've learned after photographing hundreds of Maine seniors: most parents book too late to realize that. By junior year's end, you're scrambling. By senior year, the best times and the photographer who gets your kid's vibe are already booked.

That's why I built this 6-step framework. It's not about being hyper-organized. It's about understanding the *why* behind each decision so you can preserve the exact version of your child you want to remember-before they change.

Each step matters:

Timing isn't just logistics. Booking early means your senior gets the relaxed, unhurried session they deserve-not a rushed appointment squeezed between college apps and work.

Photographer philosophy shapes everything. A calm, intentional approach means your kid stays present instead of feeling posed or stiff.

Presence is where the magic lives. When a photographer knows how to guide without controlling, seniors open up. That's when the real story shows up in the frame.

Location isn't just a pretty backdrop. The right setting tells *their* story-who they are, what they love, what this moment means.

Investment clarity helps you know what you're actually paying for-and what you'll treasure for decades.

The right fit question is the filter that ties it all together.

If you're thinking about senior portraits for your child, let's talk about what matters most to your family. I'd love to walk you through how we approach this together.

06/24/2026

Here's the thing: your wedding day isn't about perfect lighting or the right angles. It's about the moments that prove why you're marrying this person in the first place.

The best photographers aren't just camera operators-they're translators of your love story. They listen before they shoot. They know how you two move together, what makes you laugh, the little gestures that are so *you*. They understand the dynamics that make your relationship yours.

When your photographer knows your story-where you met, what you were wearing, the inside jokes, the way he looks at you-they know exactly when to capture what matters. They're not guessing. They're honoring.

So here's our question for you: What moment or dynamic in your relationship is absolutely crucial for your photographer to understand? Is it the way you two are together when no one's watching? A specific laugh? How you hold hands? The energy between you?

Tell me in the comments. Let's build a conversation about what makes your love story worth preserving beautifully.