The M. Family’s Portraits at Acadia in Bar Harbor, Maine

Meeting other photographers and photographing their families is always an honor. When Holly reached out about a family portrait session during their trip to Bar Harbor, Maine, we were truly flattered. Holly is a family, newborn, and maternity photographer based in Alabama, so it meant a lot that she trusted us to document her own family.

This was their first time visiting Acadia National Park, and they wanted to remember it well. Holly mentioned she wanted a few classic photos of everyone looking at the camera and smiling. More importantly, she wanted images that showed their family as they are, interacting, laughing, and simply being together.

For the location, Holly sent several images from past portrait sessions that she liked. After talking through the options, she chose the cliffs along the Ocean Path. It’s one of our favorite spots in Acadia, with open views and plenty of room for kids to explore.

The evening came together perfectly. We had beautiful weather, a great sunset, and two kids who made our job easy. It was especially nice seeing Holly enjoy being in the photos with her family. The M. family was wonderful to work with, and we’re thankful they chose us to document this special vacation. Enjoy some of our favorite photos from their session below.

A family smiles and poses near the Ocean Path during family portraits at Acadia National Park in Bar Harbor, Maine.
A boy has his arm around a girl as they sit and pose for family portraits at Acadia National Park in Bar Harbor, Maine.
A boy and girl make faces at each other during family portraits near Otter Cliff in Acadia National Park in Bar Harbor, Maine.
A family holds hands and walks along the rocky coastline near Otter Cliff at Acadia National Park in Bar Harbor, Maine.
A boy sits and poses on a rock during family portraits near the Ocean Path in Acadia National Park in Bar Harbor, Maine.
A girl sits on a rock and laughers during family portraits near the Ocean Path at Acadia National Park in Bar Harbor, Maine.
A man and woman smile and pose during family portraits near Otter Cliff at Acadia National Park in Bar Harbor, Maine.
A man and woman hold hand as they walk during family portraits at Acadia National Park in Bar Harbor, Maine.
A boy climbs rocks during a family portrait session at Acadia National Park in Bar Harbor, Maine.
A girl sits in her mom's lap during family portraits at Acadia National Park in Bar Harbor, Maine.
A girl watches a seagull during family portraits at Acadia National Park in Bar Harbor, Maine.
A girl smiles and poses during family portraits near Otter Cliff at Acadia National Park in Bar Harbor, Maine.
A mom and dad hold their son and daughter's hand as they walk during family portraits at Acadia National Park in Bar Harbor, Maine.
A family sits on a rock while posing in front of Beehive Mountain during family portraits at Acadia National Park in Bar Harbor, Maine.
A family sits and snuggles in front of Beehive Mountain during family portraits at Acadia National Park in Bar Harbor, Maine.
A brother and sister told hands as they walk along a rocky coastline near Otter Cliff at Acadia National Park in Bar Harbor, Maine.
A family snuggle on a cliff near the Ocean Path during family portraits at Acadia National Park in Bar Harbor, Maine.
A girl holds her mom's hands and laughs near Otter Cliff during family portraits at Acadia National Park in Bar Harbor, Maine.
A mom and son snuggle together during family portraits near Ocean Path at Acadia National Park in Bar Harbor, Maine.
A dad spins his daughter as she laughs near Otter Cliff during family portraits at Acadia National Park in Bar Harbor, Maine.
A dad gives his son a piggy back ride during family portraits at Acadia National Park in Bar Harbor, Maine.

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