JUSTIN GAGNE PHOTOGRAPHY

A dramatic view from a granite summit in Maine’s western mountains at peak foliage, looking down over rolling hills ablaze with red, orange, and gold hardwood forests interspersed with dark evergreen patches. In the foreground, the rough, lichen-speckled rock surface leads into the frame, with a small alpine puddle reflecting the vivid sky. Late afternoon light creates long, soft shadows and a warm glow on the landscape, while distant ridges fade into bluish haze. Shot with a wide-angle lens from a slightly downward angle, the composition emphasizes depth and scale. The mood is expansive and awe-inspiring, rendered in crisp photographic realism with a professional, adventurous feel.

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Transparent, all-inclusive photography packages for portraits, couples, elopements, and brands across Maine.

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I’m Justin, a Maine photographer drawn to soft coastal light, quiet woods, and candid connection. Sessions are relaxed, outdoors whenever possible, with gentle direction and lots of movement to keep you comfortable.

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A close-up, detailed view of a sunlit Maine tidal pool nestled between dark, seaweed-draped rocks. The clear water reveals smooth, multicolored pebbles, a single starfish, and a scattering of tiny shells resting on the sandy bottom. Late afternoon light filters across the surface, creating dappled highlights and rippling patterns that dance over the submerged textures. The surrounding rock faces are slick with olive and rust-brown algae, glistening with moisture. Shot from directly above with a shallow depth of field that keeps the central tide pool in crisp focus while the outer edges softly blur. The mood is intimate and curious, capturing quiet coastal details in refined photographic realism.
A calm inland Maine lake at dawn, its mirror-smooth surface reflecting a densely forested shoreline of tall pines and fiery autumn maples. A single weathered wooden canoe rests upside down on a small granite outcrop in the foreground, beads of dew catching the first light. Mist hangs low over the water as soft, diffused sunrise light gently illuminates the scene in subtle oranges and purples. Captured at eye level with a wide-angle lens, the composition emphasizes the expansive stillness and perfect reflections. The mood is quiet and contemplative, with photographic realism and a minimalist, professional aesthetic that highlights local, intimate moments in nature.

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From sunrise coastal portraits to foggy forest elopements, couples adventures, and brand storytelling sessions, I photograph real connections in the Maine landscape so your images feel timeless, natural, and rooted in this place.

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A snow-dusted Maine coastal fishing harbor in midwinter, captured from a slightly elevated overlook. Colorful wooden skiffs and weathered lobster boats sit moored in calm, steel-blue water, their decks lightly coated with fresh snow. Sturdy wooden piers extend into the harbor, lined with stacked lobster traps, coiled ropes, and faded buoys in muted reds, yellows, and greens. Overcast daylight creates soft, diffused lighting with gentle shadows and a cool, subdued palette. The composition follows the rule of thirds, with the boats clustered in the lower portion and a quiet, gray sky above. The mood is contemplative and authentic, emphasizing working waterfront details in clean, professional photographic realism.

Local Portraits

$350

60-minute portrait session in Greater Portland, edited gallery of 30 images

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A quiet Maine backroad scene where a narrow, cracked asphalt lane winds between stone walls lined with wild lupines and tall grasses in early summer. The flowers display varied shades of purple, pink, and white, their delicate petals catching warm, low evening light. A distant stand of mixed pines and maples frames the horizon beneath a soft, pastel sky. The gravel shoulder is scattered with pinecones and fallen needles. Captured from a low roadside perspective with the road as a leading line, the depth of field keeps the middle distance sharp while the foreground blooms blur gently into bokeh. The mood is nostalgic and local, in natural photographic realism highlighting everyday Maine beauty.

Adventure Session

$650

Up to three hours on-location in Maine wilderness, 60+ edited photos

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