2025 Favorites {Scenic Version} | Maine Photographer

Yesterday I shared my favorite client images of the year – 19 amazing moments captured in 2025. The weather last year was simply amazing, and every year I also emerge with a handful of brand new scenic images, usually taken either during or after my client sessions. Last year I wrote about how my process is different from many other scenic photographers, and every year the fine art and scenic side of my business grows more and more. You can find my work online in my Fine Art Collection, or my Etsy shop. It is also available online and in store at Lisa-Marie’s Made in Maine. You can also shop at Royal River Books, and Attic & Eaves in Yarmouth. And I have been dipping more into in-person art shows, which you can always hear about in advance through my newsletter.

This year I came out of my season with ten new scenic images, which might be a record. And every single one makes this favorites list. From the shores of Boothbay to Kennebunkport and a whole bunch in between, this year’s collection is bolder, brighter, and full of more light and color than previous years. I really love where I’m headed with my scenic work, and hope you all love these images as well. Click on the titles to shop direct if you see an image you’d love to have in your home. ❤️

1. “Cotton Candy Calm” | Ogunquit Beach, Ogunquit | August

On an evening with scary riptides and a storm offshore, I had a family session at Ogunquit Beach. My fear of getting rained out quickly subsided as the clouds moved along, and by the end of the session, the sky was so pink, we all couldn’t help but stop to stare. I love the wide reflective beach of Ogunquit Beach at low tide, and the little pops of seaweed amongst a cotton candy reflection gives some texture to this very soothing image from this gorgeous evening.

2. “Shoreline Dreams” | Goose Rocks Beach, Kennebunkport | August

When I  took this photo, I had no idea how much it would change the trajectory of my Etsy shop in 2025. This photo was requested by a client on Etsy, and as luck would have it, I was scheduled to be at Goose Rocks Beach the next night. I wasn’t sure if the light would be in our favor, but promised her I would try to get what she was looking for – a photo with Timber Island. Even when I snapped this shot, and even when I started editing this shot, I had no idea if it would work. The light felt dim, the colors not quite right. But I kept playing with it, and eventually ended up with this gorgeous image. This was BY FAR my biggest selling print on Etsy in 2025 – and my second best selling print of all time. I am so thrilled this has brought some Maine love to so many homes all over the country.

3. “Blue Hour” | Ocean Point, Boothbay Maine | August

In early August I was invited by a close friend to visit Boothbay and photograph her extended family. We had a few spots in mind for the session, but ended up at the rocks by the Ocean Point walk. There was haze from Canadian wildfires on this evening, making for some interesting light, especially at the end of the session, when the sky turned a perfect shade of blue all around. Usually I’m packed up and on my way by the time “blue hour” hits, but it came early on this August evening, and the colors of the sky matching the ocean made for a gorgeous image of the rocky Maine coast.

4. “Sweet Solitude” | Casco Bay, Yarmouth | September

You may remember Mac’s pretty sweet silhouetted flip from yesterday’s post. And as amazing as the family images were on this evening, so was the view around us. I tried to create a few images from this night and I’m still working on one, but this is the one that so far, has taken my breath away. I love the gradient of colors, and the lone sailboat backlit by the sunset haze – this image brings me such calm every time I look at it.

5. “Secret Shore” | Cliff House Beach, Cape Elizabeth | August

Just when I thought I knew all the coastal gems in the area, clients brought me here. Cliff House Beach is a hidden gem, with parking available only to Cape Elizabeth residents. I felt as though I was in a totally different world tucked in this cove overlooking Casco Bay. While I waffled between images facing either direction, it was this one that ultimately took the cake -and is another image just before blue hour. I love the pops of green amongst the blue, and the cliff that feels like it is from a tropical destination. What a gem right in our own backyard.

6 & 7 (yes, 6-7). “Evenlight and Tide & Timber” | Madeleine Point, Yarmouth | September

I wanted to share these two together, because they were taken on the same evening, and also, they complement each other so very well! I played around with more vertical images this year, and these are two favorites. After taking photos at Fels Grove Field with a pair of senior sisters, we headed to Madeleine Point for a sunset I will never forget. Before the sky literally exploded in pink (see next image), the soft pink creeping into the deep blues provided a stunning reflection into the water below. In Evenlight, I love the boats lining the dock, and Tide & Timber feels so coastal Maine with the water and tall trees lining the shore.

8. “Eventide” | Madeleine Point, Yarmouth | September

Taken just moments after the images above, this was STILL not the most fantastic point of this insane evening. Soon after the pale pinks arrived, the bold pinks and bright oranges followed, with a sunset that had everyone talking. Thinking this was the end of it, we wrapped up our session and headed home, only to have the sky go even more deep and pink that I might have ever seen, just as I was crossing the Cousins Island bridge, with no way to stop and capture it (go figure). Regardless, I am so happy I was able to capture a few images of this night that won 2025 sunsets, and I love this blazing image of the sky behind the dock at Madeleine Point.

9. “Restful Sail” | Portland Harbor, Portland | June

Yesterday I shared an image of Sebastian in this spot, and talked about how the sky suddenly became so gorgeous and moody at the end of his senior session. I don’t have many scenic photos from Portland Harbor, and I snapped this shot. I struggled to get the editing right here, wanting the sailboat to be the centerpiece, but also wanting to make sure the pilings that are so unique in this spot didn’t get lost in the moment. After several print tests, I finally got this one where I wanted it, and love the mood of this crazy cool sunset over Portland Harbor.

10. “Whispers of Reid” | Reid State Park, Georgetown | July

And finally, this soft, calming image from Reid State Park. For years now, I have been photographing at a different spot in the park, but this year the family I was meeting up with decided to give the beach a try, and I’m so glad we did. I was totally blown away by the almost tropical vibes of the bright greens (made even better by their outfit choices – you can see that stunning session here). As our session continued, a soft haze blew in over the point, and I just love this calming image of this not-so-hidden hidden gem on the Midcoast of Maine. Reid is so so special, and I just love this photo and the memories of this super fun evening in July.

And that’s a wrap on my 2025 favorite images! Thank you for taking the time to read – while I love to photograph, I also love to tell stories, so to wrap up my year with the tales of my favorite images is always so reflective and fun. I hope you enjoyed it as well! If you would like to stay up to date with what is going on in my Fine Art Collection, and upcoming art shows, you can sign up for my newsletter here.

Here’s to making even more photo magic in 2026. ✨