Bridget & Ryan Photography

"It’s been just over two weeks since our elopement, and we’re still feeling so grateful to have had Bridget and Ryan by our side. It’s hard to put into words how much we enjoyed working—and simply hanging out—with this incredible duo. They are genuinely kind, supportive, easygoing, and truly a joy to be around. We were honestly sad to part ways after our wedding day!

From our very first video call with Bridget, we knew immediately that we wanted to book with her (and Ryan!). We had only a vague idea of what we wanted and even tossed around a few different locations, but Bridget was open, patient, and excited to explore every possibility with us. She took the time to thoughtfully create detailed location guides, timelines, and activity ideas that helped us craft our perfect wedding day vision. Through every step of the process, Bridget provided expert guidance and unwavering support—never once making us feel like we had too many questions.

Once we decided to elope in the White Mountains, we met up with Bridget and Ryan for an engagement session in Acadia. From the moment we met them, they made us feel comfortable and helped pose us in front of the camera upon our request. When the weather threw us a curveball (hello, rain and fog!), they pivoted effortlessly and still delivered the dreamiest photos. We were blown away by our session and couldn’t wait to see what they would capture on our wedding day.

With Bridget’s expert planning, we pulled off a pretty ambitious wedding day—four scenic locations, a train ride, and an intimate ceremony right in the middle of peak foliage season in New Hampshire. Bridget and Ryan were upfront about potential crowds and traffic but were fully committed to making everything run smoothly. And it did! We even ran ahead of schedule, with minimal crowds, and were able to truly relax and soak in every moment. The day was absolutely perfect. Bridget and Ryan wrangled our family members and set up our ceremony location - we didn't have to worry about a single thing!

To top it all off, we received an incredible number of sneak peek photos in less than 48 hours! It’s so clear how much Bridget and Ryan love what they do. When we opened our gallery, we laughed, cried, and adored every single image—they captured the day better than we ever could have imagined.

Nothing we say can truly express how happy we are that we met Bridget and Ryan. If you’re considering booking them, do it. It will be the best decision you make during your planning process.

Bridget and Ryan, we love you both—thank you for capturing (and helping create) the best day of our lives."

“Easiest 5 star review I’ve ever given!

We cannot speak highly enough of Bridget and Ryan. We got married in Acadia National Park in September, and Bridget and Ryan were able to capture and deliver a gallery that truly reflected the magic we felt that day.

I worried that having photographers follow us around all day would feel awkward, but once we met Bridget and Ryan I instantly felt comfortable and at ease. She told me how to pose when I needed it (at my request!) and otherwise let us be ourselves and was in the background to document it.

Not only did they take amazing photos of our wedding day, but Bridget went above and beyond to help us organize all of the possible vendors we’d need to make our day special, including florists, hair stylists, bakeries, restaurants, and even excursions.

Please book Bridget and Ryan, you will not regret it!!!”

“It’s hard to put into words how much we love Bridget and Ryan. It literally felt like the stars aligned when we found them! We were nervous about planning our intimate wedding in Acadia but from the very beginning, Bridget made us feel supported and empowered.

From our first meeting, it was clear how much care she puts into every detail. She guided us through everything with patience and warmth, and was very responsive whenever we had questions. Not to mention, she had a resource for pretty much anything we needed information about! She took the time to understand our vision and created a personalized list of ceremony and portrait locations that perfectly reflected what we wanted.

Bridget and Ryan were so kind and welcoming to us on our wedding day. Any nerves we had about being photographed quickly went away. It felt like we were spending time with old friends while taking pictures. They kept everything running smoothly and made sure we stayed on schedule, all while making the day feel fun.

We got our sneak peek pictures so quickly and they are breathtaking. We can’t stop looking at them! They are everything we wanted them to be and more. We’ll cherish them for the rest of our lives. If you’re thinking about working with Bridget and Ryan, we can’t recommend them enough! They made us feel safe, heard, and comfortable from beginning to end. You won’t regret spending your special day with these incredible humans.”

“TL;DR - We cried so much when we saw our elopement photos. Bridget and Ryan turned our dreams into the most beautiful reality and we cannot recommend them enough. Our elopement was truly the most amazing weekend of our lives and it wouldn't have been possible without them. They are incredible, kind, and generous humans who were so lovely to spend time with leading up to and during our special day.

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When we were first planning our elopement, all we knew was we wanted it in Acadia. We didn't know what the day would look like, how to make it resemble us, or where to start. We first reached out to Bridget on Instagram and quickly got on our first Zoom call – Bridget wanted to know all about our love story, which set the scene for an awesome few months of working together where everything was focused on our relationship, what makes it special, and how we can bring “us” into our day. We knew immediately we’d be a great match and couldn't be happier with that decision.

Leading up to the day, we had a few ideas that we wanted to incorporate that Bridget was quickly on board with. We never felt like an idea was too crazy because her attitude was so optimistic and excited. She planned a detailed schedule for our ceremony day, including a backup rain plan, which made us at ease during the whole planning process. We were so grateful that Bridget gave us multiple options for the different parts of the day (first look, picnic, reception, etc.), but totally let us steer the decision-making to fit what we envisioned. She helped us think through all of the logistics of the day – big and small. They brought true expertise to our day in making every detail perfect (including things we would have never thought of!!).

On the morning of the elopement when we met Bridget and Ryan in person for the first time, we immediately relaxed and secure. We were a bit worried about posing for photos but they let us roam, have alone time, and soak in special moments while they captured it beautifully. During the ceremony, we didn’t even know they were there, but we were confident that they would ensure our space was private, the ceremony would go smoothly, and the pictures would be EPIC.

Throughout the ~6 months we worked together, Bridget was always incredibly quick with responding to emails and questions. She had a plan on what to get done at certain time points leading up to the special day, which helped us feel like we were on track. After the ceremony, we got a sneak peak of 100 photos within 48 HOURS, which was absolutely amazing because we were still buzzing from the day and got to have a special moment looking through the photos.

The photos themselves, unreal. This is so hard to put into words, but the photos just CAPTURED the day – in all of its natural beauty, silliness, and depth. The gallery ended up being an incredible mix of nature, us and our families, and a thousand tiny moments that I’m so grateful are captured in photos for us to look back on for the rest of our lives.”

“It's been about 6 weeks since my husband and I eloped, and I still haven't been able to find the right words to give justice to Bridget and Ryan. How does someone explain how important two strangers have become to them, after just 6 hours together? Luckily, they say a photo is worth 1000 words so if my words following this aren't enough to make you book this wonderful couple for your photo session, then just scroll through their photo galleries and that should help settle your mind.

We first met Bridget over a quick zoom call to get to know each other better. She immediately made us feel comfortable, asking all of the right questions that let us truly figure out what we were looking for in a photographer for our big day. As two very naive people with little experience with professional photos, we both left that call knowing that Bridget and Ryan would not only make it easier for us in front of the camera, but they would have our best interests in mind when it came to how we wanted to spend our day. Cue the best decision ever: we booked them! From the day we signed our contract, to even now, weeks later, they both continue to show how dedicated they are to their couples and to their job.

Bridget made it so easy to get in touch with her throughout the planning process. She was consistent, reliable and thoughtful in her communication- answering all of our questions ranging from recommendations for hikes to do on our trip, to what color suit would photograph well for my husband. On top of communicating with her directly, she also had a very thorough portal of resources for Acadia NP that we used consistently throughout our planning process. Again, ranging anywhere from where to stay near the park, to what vendors to use for our day of. I cannot tell you how often I scrolled through this portal feeling so grateful that all of the information I needed was right there, rather than having to do a deep dive on pinterest/ instagram. For the girls that get overwhelmed with all of the content on social media, I cannot stress enough how perfect this portal was. And it yet again shows how committed Bridget and Ryan are to their couples- going above and beyond to not only be there for you the day of your elopement, but well before that too.

Jump forward to the big day in June, where we finally were able to meet Bridget and Ryan in person for the first time. I immediately felt a sense of comfort just seeing how genuinely excited they were to be able to help us make this day the absolute best. From constant little check ins, reminders to drink water and take care of ourselves and offers to help us carry our packs it was clear that they cared more about our experience than anything else. And while I absolutely adore spending time with my husband, I would be remiss if I didn't admit that spending the day with Bridget and Ryan was the second-best highlight, just after marrying my best friend. We talked, got to know each other, spent time laughing, shooing away bugs and finally secured the coveted end of day selfie that I will cherish forever. It's almost easy to forget that these two are photographers (in the best way possible) because their professionalism and expertise made taking photos feel effortless. It truly felt like we got to spend the day with two great friends, rather than feeling like we were being posed for the perfect photos. But trust me, the photos are PERFECT. I haven't stopped grinning every time I look at them. I have never felt more beautiful or seen, all because Bridget and Ryan took the time to get to know us and made sure that the photos reflected who we are as a couple- quirky, outdoorsy and laid back. And getting to see that, and the beauty of Acadia, through their lens, has been absolutely mesmerizing.

So as I sit here, getting emotional trying to put these experiences into the right words that will convince you to book Bridget and Ryan, all I can help but think is that dang, we are so lucky to have met these two. And if you need that final, simple push- do it, book them. You will have absolutely no regrets.”

“We had the best experience with Bridget and Ryan for our elopement - we truly cannot say enough great things about them as individuals and about how easy and fun they made this entire process.

We knew that we wanted to do an elopement to ensure our day remained about us. Our experience with traditional weddings over the last few years had left a bad taste in our mouth and we were excited to be able to redefine what our wedding day could be . When we began to toy around with the idea of an elopement, I went straight to Pinterest to see what this process could look like and what travel arrangements we would need to consider. I saw a beautiful elopement photo of what I recognized to be Acadia National park and followed the link to Bridget's website and Instagram. I knew right away this was who we would work with. I saw photos of couple's rock climbing, splashing around in puddles, hiking, on a private boat, on top of mountains, in the snow! etc etc. Your elopement day can be anything you want and we fully embraced this after seeing Bridget and Ryan's work!

After sending an inquiry, Bridget responded immediately and was super responsive throughout the entirety of our planning process, days/weeks leading up, and before and after our special day. All of the materials that Bridget and Ryan have curated are AMAZING and make this process so easy. Having visited the Acadia area before, we knew what to expect with how beautiful the park and surrounding areas were, but I had a lot of anxiety with knowing how and where to start with vendors and their logistics. Bridget and Ryan very easily removed this stress by providing a thorough listing of vendors and additional recommendations for our entire experience. I spent an evening on my laptop early on in the idea stages going through every vendor recommendation's website/social media and was able to make our selections 100% through what Bridget had provided for us. From the beginning, it was my goal to not get too consumed with/obsess over the planning so that I didn't set up any unrealistic expectations for the day. Our day ran so smoothly and while it was of course special, it was very laidback and fit our personalities so well. I attribute this solely to the trust established with Bridget and Ryan.

Throughout this entire process it felt like we have been friends with Bridget and Ryan for years. Not only are they both true professionals and so great at what they do, they are extremely genuine and a pleasure to be around. Both Bridget and Ryan made us feel so comfortable and natural in front of the camera, allowing us to fully immerse ourselves in all the moments of our day. We have been obsessing over our sneak peeks and they have exceeded our expectations! We knew these photos would be beautiful but seriously every 5 minutes we're like, "okay but seriously look at this one" on repeat. Each photo truly encapsulates the landscape, our emotions, and the overall essence of our special day. Both Bridget and Ryan have an eye for detail and talent for capturing genuine emotions.

We are so grateful for the stunning memories Bridget and Ryan have created for us and we continue to look forward to seeing their work on Instagram. We highly recommend Bridget Stephenson Photography to anyone looking for a photographer who is not only skilled at what they do, but also an aboslute joy to be around and work with.”

“From the first point of contact with Bridget and Ryan, we knew they were exactly what we were looking for when it came to adventure elopement photographers.

All throughout the planning phase up until the day of the elopement, Bridget was so helpful with giving us information regarding the area since we’ve never been there before, recommendations for places to stay, restaurants to eat at and where to hike. Bridget and Ryan were super knowledgeable when it came to all the questions and concerns we had throughout the planning process.

As we got closer to our wedding, the follow up emails helped really solidify how the day was gonna look and what to expect, making this such an easy and stress free elopement. We had a bit of a scare with the national parks possibly closing the weekend leading up to the elopement but Bridget was so quick to respond and put our mind at ease (thankfully everything went as planned!).

The day of the elopement me and my now husband were a bit nervous because we weren’t sure what to expect and are both kind of awkward. However, as soon as we met up with Bridget and Ryan at the trailhead, everything was so easy and natural. They are the kindest and most easy-going people you could ever hope to work with on your wedding day. Bridget is the BIGGEST hype woman out there!

The photos are absolutely breathtaking and brought us to tears when we saw them. They were able to capture such beauty, emotions and our personalities in each photo. Towards the end of the day, we were so sad to see Bridget and Ryan go because of how incredible they are. They truly made such a major impact on our day in the best way possible and we cannot imagine having anyone else with us throughout it all.

They exceeded our expectations in every way possible. We are so thankful to have had the opportunity to have them photograph our special day. We highly recommend all couples work with Bridget and Ryan to capture that fairytale moment on their wedding day!”