Business Details
21 Years
experience
Award-Winning Maine Wedding Photographers
Fidelio Photography was founded in 2005 by Jessica Weiser and Lyle Koehnlein, combining over 18 years of collective experience in documentary and editorial wedding photography. Our approach prioritizes authentic storytelling, capturing candid moments, intricate details, and emotional expressions that define each wedding. We work as a collaborative team, emphasizing natural light, unique perspectives, and unobtrusive documentation to preserve the day's genuine atmosphere.Our philosophy centers on client comfort, offering personalized guidance while avoiding rigid posing, ensuring every couple feels at ease. With a portfolio spanning hundreds of weddings across Maine and beyond, we specialize in creating timeless images that evoke the same emotions felt on the wedding day. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in our meticulous post-processing and dedication to preserving the unique narrative of every event we document.
Services
Wedding Photography
Elopement Photography
Proposal Photography
Family Portraits
Senior Photography
Destination Weddings
Engagement Sessions
Documentary Coverage
Portrait Sessions
Ceremony Documentation
Details
- Year established: 2005
Highlights and features
- We offer 18 years of experience photographing weddings in diverse conditions.
- Our documentary style captures candid moments and emotional authenticity.
- We work as a collaborative team for comprehensive coverage.
- Clients consistently praise our calming, unobtrusive presence.
- We specialize in highlighting unique wedding personalities through visual storytelling.
What people say
Breathtaking photos
Emotional authenticity
Calming presence
Timeless storytelling
Exceptional talent
Services
Wedding Photography
Our documentary-style wedding photography captures authentic moments, emotional expressions, and intricate details throughout your wedding day. Using a blend of candid observation and editorial techniques, we document ceremonies, receptions, and everything in between without disrupting natural events. With 18 years of experience photographing diverse weddings across Maine and beyond, our team ensures comprehensive coverage that preserves your unique story through timeless imagery.
Elopement Photography
Specializing in elopement photography across Maine's scenic landscapes, we document intimate celebrations with the same dedication to authenticity as larger weddings. From coastal ceremonies to forest settings, our approach captures spontaneous moments and emotional connections in natural environments. We provide location guidance, timeline planning, and personalized attention to create lasting visual narratives that reflect each couple's unique commitment.
Proposal Photography
We specialize in capturing surprise proposal moments across Maine's picturesque locations. Our discreet documentation preserves genuine reactions and emotional milestones without interrupting the spontaneity of the event. With experience planning and executing hidden photography setups, we ensure these private moments are preserved authentically, creating lasting memories of your engagement's most important seconds.
Family Photography
Beyond weddings, we offer family photography services that capture generational connections and milestone celebrations. Our approach emphasizes natural interactions and environmental storytelling, creating images that reflect family dynamics across time. Many clients return year after year for sessions documenting their evolving family stories through our documentary-style lens.
Engagement Sessions
We offer engagement photography sessions designed to help couples feel comfortable in front of the camera while creating beautiful imagery that reflects their relationship. These sessions serve as both practice for wedding day photography and standalone celebrations of couples' unique connections. Our guidance focuses on natural interactions rather than rigid posing, resulting in authentic images that showcase personal chemistry.
People
Jessica Weiser
Photographer
Co-founder with a photojournalism degree, Jessica brings artistic vision and technical expertise to every shoot. Her background in documentary storytelling shapes our authentic approach to wedding photography.
Lyle Koehnlein
Photographer
Co-founder with extensive film photography experience, Lyle contributes creative direction and technical mastery. His background in music and visual arts influences our unique approach to capturing emotional moments.
Questions
Why choose Fidelio for wedding photography?
Our 18+ years documenting weddings in diverse conditions, combined with our documentary style and client-focused approach, ensures authentic storytelling and professional reliability.
Are you insured and do you have backup equipment?
Yes, we maintain professional insurance and carry complete backup equipment to ensure uninterrupted service during events.
What wedding photography packages do you offer?
Wedding collections range from $5,800 to $10,500, with customized elopement packages available upon request.
How many photos do you deliver per wedding?
We average 75 edited images per hour of coverage, delivering both color and black/white versions of our best work.
Do you work with LGBTQ couples?
Absolutely, we welcome and celebrate all love stories without exception or limitation.
How long until we receive our photos?
Processing takes 6-8 weeks during peak season, with full editing and quality assurance completed before delivery.
