Jenn Marie recently took our family photos. There was 15 of us with some young kids. Jenn was so…read morepatient with us. Listened to what we wanted but also had some great ideas. The finally result was amazing pictures. I highly recommend Jenn Marie Photography.

I had a summer internship in Maine, and when my family decided to come visit me I decided it would…read morebe a great time to get a family portrait done. It proved difficult to find a photographer within my price range that had quality photos that I liked. Fidelio was perfect for us. This review is from the family photo perspective. Pros: - 2 photographers. Jessica does a lot of the official "smile now, kids, damnit" photos while her husband Lyle gets a lot of the candid moments that often go missed. What you get with this combination is an awesome set of photos you'll have on your mantel, and the photos you'll actually treasure that have some of the irreverent moments. - The photos. I'm not an extremely emotional person, but some of them brought tears to my eyes. We had three generations at our photo shoot, and some of the ones of my grandparents especially were just really touching. - Jessica and Lyle were great to work with. Professional but personable, and when we had ideas for shots they were totally willing to do them. They bring the artistry of professional photographers, but not the snobbery--if you have an idea they are definitely willing to run with it. Con - We had our photos done at a really busy time for Jessica and Lyle and had to wait a while (~ 2 1/2 weeks, which could be entirely normal, I'm not a big family photo connoisseur) for our photos. That said, they were awesome and entirely worth the wait.

My husband and I live in DC, but planned a destination wedding in Maine. We both knew hiring a good…read morephotographer was the top of our list of wedding priorities, and we're so lucky that we were able to secure a lock in Jessica and Lyle to do our engagement and wedding shoots. Not only were they great to work with, they were also incredibly responsive and organized. I was not only impressed with their professionalism, but also their natural eyes for great photos. We've received our wedding preview and we were completely blown away by the quality of the pictures they took. I've had several friends and family remark at the beauty and magazine quality of our photos. I would highly recommend Fidelio Photography and am so glad they were able to cover our wedding! Totally worth every penny.

Although my husband and I only had Enchanted Events do the decorations for our wedding, I came away…read morewishing we had let them take over more of the day-of coordinating for us. They handled a few challenges that came up with ease, and they created a product that very much was as I envisioned, including where people were seated and the detailed arrangement of other decorations. We only met with these two wonderful ladies once, but it was evident that they knew their stuff, and we had our trust repaid with a wonderful result. Did I mention that they were also, by far, the most reasonably priced quote we got for wedding decorations? Now if only I had them to help deal with some of our other, less amazing vendors... but that's another story.

If you are looking for a unique experience, where you can enjoy the beautiful scenery of the Maine…read morecoast, the excitement of sailing, the fun of meeting new people, and some delicious cuisine; then the Angelique is the place for you. She is a gorgeous Windjammer with an amazing crew and captain! My family just recently got the pleasure of sailing with Captain Dennis and his crew and we were not disappointed! Not only did we enjoy our time together, but had an opportunity to meet some wonderful people, made new friends, and reconnected, which brought us back to a time when we all sailed together as a family when we were young! Whether you are a seasoned sailor or new to sailing altogether, the Angelique Windjammer Cruise will bring you into a new world! I would recommend this experience to everyone!!

I have sailed with the Camden/Rockland Schooner fleet on and off for 20+ years and looked forward…read moreto my cruise on the Angelique. Unfortunately, it could have been better. I sailed 6 days in July 2022. The Good - Schooner Angelique has a wonderful reputation, and mystique all her own. Fully rigged with topsails, and a relatively newer construction (1980) she is known as a 'fast sail', and with her distinctive sail color she is easily recognizable from a distance. Captain Dennis is knowledgeable and personable, and it's obvious he enjoys what he does. The sailing did not disappoint, we had a great week exploring Penobscot Bay and its many islands, and coves. It is a family business, and the owners seem to truly care. Marty was excellent as a fill in deck hand! The Bad - Seating on deck - even though she was constructed in 1980 as a passenger vessel 'for comfort' there is a noticeable lack of seating on deck for 22 passengers. To be exact, there are only 2 benches (with cushions) for 4 moderately sized adults specifically designed as seating. Otherwise, there are lifejacket boxes to sit on strategically placed to guarantee you will be in the crew's way regardless. Envision a group of 20+ senior citizens precariously perched or standing around on a pitching deck for 6 days, all waiting to scavenge any available seating any time someone moves. The food was mediocre at best, or just undercooked. The worst offences were ... a diluted, tepid 'fish stew' (served on the first day - leftovers?) with no fish just a layer of congealed fat coating the surface, a half-baked tomato pie - runny tomatoes with a raw bottom crust, raw tuna for tacos left out in the sun, and the infamous breakfast casserole topped with raw uncooked eggs glistening in the morning sun. The coffee served daily at breakfast was dishwater weak. When I brought this up to the captain, he was defensive. However, on day three I discovered there was another thermos of coffee in the galley reserved for the crew members - strong dark and aromatic, go figure. The Infamous Dish Pan - Passengers were told repeatedly, "to make it easier for the crew, passengers were expected to scrub their dirty dishes before putting them in a dish pan". This was located on the floor of the deck, with a small container of water. After a few uses, the scrub water was a slurry of food. Besides the 'yuck' factor, this was a serious safety risk. Having a group of senior citizens bending over or kneeling on a wet pitching deck 3 x day is a safety hazard. Fortunately, there were no broken hips during the cruise, this time. The Ugly - There is a serious culture problem with the crew. They clearly do not like passengers. At best, the crew were indifferent; otherwise, they were openly rude. With the exception of boarding, and disembarking (after a reminder about expected gratuities) not one crew member offered an unsolicited "good morning", "good afternoon", or "good night", nor did a crew member ask, "do you need anything?", or "how is the cruise?" - instead passengers were admonished to wash their dishes, make and strip their bed linen, and get out of the way. "You're in my way", "You can't sit there", "Do you HAVE to sit HERE?". There are two crew members who stand out for their hatefulness: Bradley the cook takes the cake - he openly hates his job, hates cooking, and hates passengers. First day boarding - while exploring the schooner I met Bradley stretched out in the lower main cabin, nose in phone. I introduced myself, and he responded, "I don't talk to passengers until Monday morning", it was downhill from there. Several other passengers had the same arrival experience. In an attempt to compensate, the crew instructed passengers, "Don't talk to Bradley!" Three times a day he would ring the meal bell and then proceed to lecture guests about washing their dishes and staying out of the galley. Heidi the deck hand - infamous for never changing her clothes and her snarls at passengers. When I introduced myself, she responded "I have 28 names to remember! I'll call you what I want, you need to work with ME." For the rest of the cruise, she went out of her way to be openly rude and confrontational in front of passengers and crew, thereby demonstrating this was acceptable behavior. She bragged about having RBF and living up to the reputation, and late evenings she could be heard openly disparaging the passengers. Like it or not, a sailing cruise is part of the hospitality business. Unfortunately, the 'hospitality' was sorely missing from the cruise. In Addition, the crew did not work well together; during the cruise they tore two sails (including a new one), often misunderstood commands or made random decisions on their own. Understandably, the captain repeatedly lost his temper and stormed about it for hours after. As a small business, Angelique faces many external challenges without being sabotaged by its own crew. Overall, Angelique could do better, much better.

Great little retro cottages located directly off the main two lane road along the waterfront…read more Our cottage was clean, well-equipped and we appreciated the attentive service! Nice touches were the evening fire pit, record players in the cottages and album selection along with snacks and goods for purchase at the gate house. We would definitely recommend staying here if you're visiting near the Belfast, ME area!

We could not had a better experience during our stay! The…read moreattention to detail & cleanliness of our room was impressive. Without fail, we had fresh towels delivered to our room every day and when I say fresh, I mean smells like your mom just pulled towels out of the dryer and wrapped you in a hug - fresh. Our Motel room was perfect for what we needed it for - a place to sleep when we weren't out exploring. Now the showers are almost comically small, but they get the job done. That said, the utilization of the space is very well thought out. My only suggestion would be to add some hooks by the door for extra hanging storage! We would definitely be back, but would probably level up and reserve a Cottage for a bit more shower space :)

Cute little artist shop with some supplies and some original artwork. Good variety of prints and…read morelocal stuff as well

I am not usually one to go to art gallery's however me and my girlfriend both enjoy art so I…read morefigured let's go in! The building looks very nice from the outside and when I entered I came across these awesome map drawings that I found very awesome. Had a great talk to the man working the gallery at the time and he explained how he made them. About our mutual knowledge as our degree's and school experiences were similar. I bought a book and would love to buy art in the future.

Recently spent a fantastic weekend at the Alamoosok Lakeside Inn…read more Great accommodations right on the water in one of the most beautiful parts of Maine. Excellent staff, great food and drink. The Inn itself is quaint and historic and the perfect location for an event or a group getaway. It is right next to the water and just beautiful. There are canoes to use as well as games and books inside. They are also just great restaurant and bar as well, with amazing specialty drinks and an eclectic collection of local beer and IPAs on tap. I highly recommend this place for your summer or fall getaway. I know we'll be back.

The food, the views, the service ! Located right on the lake…read morethe Inn hosts a restaurant where chef Booker whips up amazing food. Gaze out at the beautiful lake, watch the ducks and geese float by, and listen to the live music. Ice skating and ice fishing in the winter, boating, swimming, snorkeling and more in warmer weather. And on top of all that, it's a perfect venue for a wedding, party, or event!

Amy is an amazing photographer! Our wedding photos still bring so much joy 15 years later. Her…read moreability to capture the energy and emotion of the day without knowing she is there is quite amazing. From start to finish, Amy is a complete professional and absolutely worth the peace of mind knowing your special day or days are in the right hands!

Amy Wilton is a phenomenal photographer. She has a way with children that is just remarkable. She…read moreis able to connect with them in a way that allows their personalities to shine. She's not flashy and gimiky but is real and authentic, and it shows in her photography. If you're looking for wonderful family pictures that you will be proud to hang on your wall, I reccomend Amy thousand times over.