Business Details
22 Years
experience
Your Trusted Wedding & Portrait Photography Studio in Maine
Founded nearly two decades ago, Focus Photography has evolved from a wedding-focused studio into a comprehensive portrait specialist serving clients across New England. Our journey began with a commitment to personalized service after our own wedding experience highlighted gaps in industry standards. We pioneered pre-wedding consultation shoots to ensure client satisfaction, a practice that now extends to all our portrait services including senior, family, maternity, and newborn photography. Our team's background in Los Angeles commercial photography refined our technical expertise, while our deep roots in family-centric values shape our approach to capturing meaningful connections.With a studio in Portland, Maine and coverage spanning from Newport to Bar Harbor, we combine technical excellence with emotional intelligence to create images that feel both authentic and artistic. Our proprietary lighting techniques and client-driven album design process set us apart in an industry increasingly reliant on post-production fixes.
Services
Wedding Photography
Senior Portraits
Family Portraits
Maternity Photography
Newborn Portraits
Details
- Year established: 2004
Highlights and features
- We offer pre-wedding consultation shoots to perfect your photographic style
- Our customized timelines ensure stress-free event coverage
- In-house album design with unlimited revisions included
- 100% satisfaction guarantee with money-back option
- Photographers with 20+ years of combined industry experience
What people say
AMAZING photos
Incredibly organized
Fun to work with
Perfect family portraits
Breathtaking wedding images
Services
Wedding Photography
Our wedding photography combines Hollywood-inspired lighting with meticulous planning to capture your special day. We create customized timelines to ensure all moments are documented stress-free. With two photographers working simultaneously, we capture multiple perspectives while offering a 100% satisfaction guarantee. Our post-production process includes hand-edited images and unlimited album design revisions.
Senior Portraits
Senior portrait sessions blend fashion photography techniques with personal storytelling. We offer location scouting, outfit coordination, and posing guidance to highlight each student's unique personality. Sessions include both traditional and creative compositions, with options for multiple wardrobe changes and specialty props to showcase individual achievements and interests.
Family Portraits
Family photography sessions focus on authentic connections through natural interactions. We accommodate groups of all sizes with customized posing arrangements and color-coordinated styling. Sessions include both formal compositions and candid moments, with options for studio backdrops or location-based storytelling in our Portland studio or on-site locations.
Maternity Photography
Maternity sessions celebrate pregnancy milestones with artistic compositions. We specialize in flattering poses that highlight the beauty of motherhood, offering both studio and outdoor location options. Sessions include professional styling guidance and coordinated family portraits to create timeless images documenting this special life chapter.
Newborn Portraits
Newborn photography prioritizes safety while capturing delicate details. Our studio features heirloom props and textured wraps for classic compositions. Sessions include parent involvement options and sibling interactions, with careful attention to lighting that accentuates baby's features while maintaining natural skin tones and soft textures.
People
Will von Wenzel
Lead Photographer
Professional photographer with 20+ years experience specializing in wedding and portrait photography. Expert in Hollywood-style lighting techniques and client experience design. Graduated from Boston University with photography focus.
Lucia Razionale
Photography Director
Award-winning photographer with expertise in family dynamics and event coordination. 15+ years experience managing complex shoots and mentoring photography teams. Specializes in creating comfortable environments for senior and newborn portraits.
Questions
Do you travel for weddings outside Maine?
We cover weddings from Newport to Bar Harbor without travel fees. For destinations beyond 3-hour drive radius, travel expenses apply but we bring our full equipment setup.
What's included in the pre-wedding consultation shoot?
The 'Romantic Shoot' includes 2-hour session to test poses, lighting styles, and timelines. Helps couples understand our process while we learn your preferred photographic styles for the wedding day.
How do you handle large family portrait groups?
Our studio accommodates groups up to 18 people with specialized lighting setups. For larger groups, we use composite imaging techniques to create seamless portraits while maintaining natural expressions and interactions.
What's your newborn photography safety protocol?
All newborn sessions follow strict safety guidelines with parent-assisted posing. We never leave infants unattended and use spotters for all elevated compositions. Props are cleaned between sessions with medical-grade disinfectant.
Can we customize our wedding album design?
Yes, we offer full customization with unlimited revisions. You'll work directly with our album designers to select layouts, fonts, and cover materials that match your personal style and home decor.
Do you offer timeline planning for events?
Yes, we create detailed photographic timelines coordinating with all vendors. Our schedules specify exact times for all portrait groups and key moments, ensuring smooth execution of your event schedule.
