A stone bridge over a flowing creek surrounded by dense green forest.

Carter Captures

Michael Carter, A Budget Photographer.

A young man with short brown hair and light skin sitting outdoors on a wicker chair with green grass in the background, wearing a gray T-shirt and blue jeans.

Michael Carter

A person with short brown hair wearing a black jacket and black gloves is taking a photograph with a Nikon camera on a wooden dock by the water during sunset.

Specializing in Christian weddings, traditional ceremonies, and heartfelt celebrations throughout Central Maine

About me

For me, photography is about preserving the moments that matter most.

I love capturing weddings centered around faith, family, and tradition; the emotion during the ceremony, the joy shared with loved ones, and the small, genuine moments that make the day unforgettable. Whether it's a Catholic wedding, a traditional ceremony, or a family-centered celebration, I want your photographs to preserve not just how your wedding looked, but how it felt.

I believe every couple deserves professional wedding photography, regardless of their budget. Your wedding day happens once, and the memories you preserve from it will last a lifetime. My goal is to provide beautiful, timeless images at an accessible price, so you can have confidence that the moments that matter most are being captured while you focus on celebrating with the people you love.

I strive to create a relaxed experience and stay attentive to the moments that can't be recreated—the tears, laughter, embraces, and little interactions that happen throughout the day. My job is to make sure those memories don't get left to chance.