Authentic and Timeless Hudson Valley Weddings
With me as your photographer you will....
document your wedding memories for a lifetime. I will listen to you and observe. Your story is my focus, my passion, and my honor to photograph. Your photos will not fit the latest trend, they will be shared with your grandkids on your 50th wedding anniversary. You will have a documentarian with you all day, so that no moment is missed.
Attention to detail
& emphatic approach
Pre-wedding
education
Collaborative timeline building & organization
Bespoke digital album
Hi, I’m Matthew!
Your wedding photographer and storyteller
I am a hiker, teacher, naturalist, observer, creator, and listener. Today my official job titles are “educator” and “wedding photographer,” but really, my jobs are about service. Before a wedding, I serve you by offering education on the easiest, most enjoyable, and most efficient ways to plan their day. During a wedding day, I serve you first by being a steadfast, calm presence. Then, I document your most important moments and create lasting memories.
The core qualities that I bring to a wedding day are patience, experience, active listening, keen observation, and empathetic responses. I want to get to know my couples, not just by the box they fit in or the person they show to the world, but for who they really are deep down.
"He has a background in nature photography and the natural beauty of the Hudson Valley is really pronounced in our photos."
What sets me apart
I am committed to serving your needs the way YOU need. Ultimately, your day should be about you, not a photo list or my portfolio! If spending time with your partner is the most important priority for you, I will help you schedule your wedding accordingly.
I initially developed my passion for service volunteering for two years in Honduras. That eye-opening experience made me who I am. Today, I am committed to serving you by facilitating and documenting your best day.
I have seen it all in almost 10 years of wedding photography. In all the wedding days that I have been a part of, I have acted as a facilitator and problem solver.
I have documented wedding days during a fire alarm, in dark reception halls, during epic storms, on days where nobody arrived on time, in all situations imaginable.
Each time, beautiful memories were documented!
You have most likely never planned a wedding. You probably have no idea how much time to expect in each portion of the day.
I will provide you with my expert wedding planning education, resources, and sample timelines so that your wedding preparations are organized, seamless, less daunting, and more enjoyable! Take the mystery out of this huge decision.
I am constantly chasing light across natural landscapes. I marvel at the wonders around us, and am most centered in the moment while outdoors. I will use these skills to highlight place, time, and landscape with your wedding photography.
Photography is about all the senses, and your senses are intricately tied to memory. When we document place and landscape in a scene, I create photos that evoke all the senses. In decades to come, the images of your wedding setting will evoke memories of your best day.
One piece of feedback I consistently hear from couples is that I captured all the special moments of their day, and that they had no idea I was there. They also love looking through their album and seeing moments that they weren't even aware were happening in all the busy-ness.
I pride myself on fading into the background and documenting all your meaningful memories. I'll be there every step of the way, you just might not notice me!
Families love me at weddings, and that's because, during all the craziness and commotion, I keep my cool. Uncle Bob went missing? Don't worry, I already have someone tracking him down. Your family is hard to wrangle? I've got this...I am the oldest of five, in a family of 30+ cousins, and have been wrangling them for years.
During your wedding day you need someone who is on your side, whose only priority is your enjoyment, happiness, and memories in mind. Let me organize, wrangle family, and deal with the craziness. You just enjoy.
How the process works
Your wedding photography needs and plans are unique. We will discuss and honor your wedding day vision while building your package and wedding day timeline. Here is a typical yearly schedule for you to see what my process is like and what to expect in the months leading up to your big day.
You saw my work and made your initial inquiry—Thank you! We'll be in touch shortly and schedule your first call.
Within a couple of days we will schedule a call to get to know each other a little better. We will discuss your vision for your wedding and any specific requests you may have. We will design your quote and package around your specific needs.
After our initial call, I will send you a quote and contract. If you make the (excellent) decision to book, the signed contract and a 30% booking fee will hold your date. Keep an eye out for a Welcome email that will include sample timelines, preferred vendors, add-ons, and more!
Approximately 6 months before your wedding we will discuss your engagement session. You will receive your edited engagement photos within a couple of weeks, in time to send out your Save the Dates (usually 4-6 months before your wedding).
Throughout your planning process we will be in touch as needed to help you plan your day. Then, one month before your wedding, you will receive your Final Questionnaire. I will use this information to construct your timeline and photo combinations.
About two weeks before your wedding day we will have our final call. During that call we will discuss your photo timeline and go over details like:
- Specific photo locations, timing, and venue requirements
- Family and wedding party names and photo combinations
- Personalized requests and ideas
The night of our final call, I will send you the finalized timeline and photo list for you to review. If you see changes you would like to make, you can comment on or edit the document.
You will receive your personalized online photo gallery 6-8 weeks after your wedding!
What's it like to work with me as your photographer?
"The whole album is
a work of art"
We are so happy with how all our photos turned out with Matthew! He was great from the beginning. Prior to the event he had a detailed questionnaire to complete to make sure all the photos we wanted were accounted for. The day of was great as well! He gave great instruction and was very organized so we never had to worry about getting any photos. To top it all off the photos are amazing!! We were beyond impressed with the initial teasers and when we saw the whole album, it really is a work of art! We couldn’t be happier with how the photos turned out!
marguerite & VINCENT
What's it like to work with me as your photographer?
"So kind and beyond helpful
in every stage"
Matthew was absolutely incredible from the day we met on the phone to receiving our wedding photos after the day! He was so kind and beyond helpful in every stage of our planning process, even helping us with a wedding timeline when we had no idea what we were doing! He made the whole process so seamless and so much easier! Starting at our engagement shoot he made us feel so comfortable and confident! To our wedding day which was so beautiful and he captured it better than I could have ever imagined!
meagan & thomas
What's it like to work with me as a photographer?
"Every special moment was
captured beautifully"
Working with Matt was an incredible experience. The whole process felt seamless, which meant we spent less time posing for group photos and more time enjoying our day. He captured everything we asked for, and more. When we received the photos, we were absolutely blown away by the quality and quantity. Every special moment we could have imagined was captured beautifully. Matt’s eye for composition, his artistic style, and the way he brings out colors in his photos really showcase his talent.
Kathleen & SEAN
What's it like to work with me as a photographer?
"Above and beyond anything
we hoped for"
My husband & I had the pleasure of working with Matt from our engagement shoot to our wedding day! He is so organized, creative, and fun to shoot with! Our wedding photos are above and beyond anything we hoped for. Matt truly captured our vision start to finish. I can’t say enough about how professional Matt is and the quality of work that he provides. He worked with us step by step creating and altering our wedding day timeline making sure everything fell into place perfectly. We are forever grateful for the beautiful pictures he took!
Darien & Nick
What's it like to work with me as a photographer?
"Unobtrusive, yet always at
the right place"
Matthew made us feel comfortable and at ease throughout the day. Even during our first look, we truly felt like it was just the two of us and that we could be ourselves without cameras in our faces. One of the things we appreciated most was Matthew's ability to blend in with our guests while still managing to capture all the key moments. He was unobtrusive yet always in the right place at the right time. We highly recommend Matthew to anyone looking for a wedding photographer who will go above and beyond to ensure your day is captured perfectly.
naomi & max
What's the end result?
The Garrison
Brotherhood Winery
Drowned Lands Brewery
Matthew's approach
Responsive, professional, empathetic
Your photography journey starts with our first conversation, which is when we will start to get to know each other. It's especially important to me that I understand your priorities so that we can design your package and timeline to honor what's most important to you. Your wedding memories will ultimately be documented in an honest and creative way.
90% of your wedding day will be candid documentary style coverage of memorable moments, but for a short part of the day we will have the chance to create creative photos that highlight the special connection between you and your spouse. Your bespoke digital album will tell the story of your full day, and will reflect my timeless style that adeptly balances natural light photography with off camera lighting.
My goal is to facilitate your wedding day so that it is organic, not manufactured, and so that you feel present in your celebrations! Your photos will bring you back to this awesome day for years to come.
"Unobtrusive, yet always at the right place at the right time"
Even during our first look, we truly felt like it was just the two of us and that we could be ourselves without cameras in our faces. One of the things we appreciated most was Matthew's ability to blend in with our guests while still managing to capture all the key moments.
NAOMI & MAX
2025 Pricing
Wedding day packages
Value included in all packages
- Full wedding day coverage up to 10 hours to document your entire day
- Teasers within 48 hours
- Delivery of all edited, high-res photos in a beautiful, personally designed online gallery with unlimited downloads
- Welcome portal with planning education, advice, preferred vendors, and more
- Unique, interactive content to help you plan your day and learn what to expect from wedding photography
- Personalized, collaboratively built wedding day timeline and photo lists
- Two free prints from a professional photo lab
- Day-of organization so that staying on schedule is effortless and you can enjoy your day
- Lifelong experience as a wrangler of families!
$7200
- Photographers' travel and two night stay within Northeast
- 10 hour wedding day coverage with two photographers
- Engagement session
- Day before event coverage (2 hrs)
- Bespoke online wedding photo gallery
- Printed 10x10 album with collaborative design
- Two 8x8 parent albums
$5800
- 10 hour wedding day coverage with two photographers
- Travel within 1.5 hours
- Engagement session
- Bespoke online wedding photo gallery
- Printed 10x10 album with collaborative design
- Two 8x8 parent albums
$4400
- 10 hour wedding day coverage with two photographers
- Travel within 1.5 hours
- Bespoke online wedding photo gallery
$3800
- 10 hour wedding day coverage with one photographer*
- Travel within 1 hour
- Bespoke online wedding photo gallery
*Perfect for weddings with one prep location.
A 30% booking fee and signed contract holds your date.
Engagement sessions
Engagement sessions are the best! Many couples appreciate the chance for us to meet each other and break the ice, as well as the chance to get to know my natural photographic style before the big day. Taking engagement photos means that you will be more comfortable on the day of your wedding, as well as create beautiful images for your Save the Date, website, and wall art.
During engagement sessions you'll have fun while we creatively document your personalities and love at the beginning of your lifelong journey together.
Engagement sessions start at $600 but are discounted with wedding packages. Want to learn more?
Your story, printed and preserved forever
Nothing preserves memories of your best day like a printed wedding album. In decades to come, when you want to relive your day with your children and grandchildren, your album will bring back warm memories as you open it up and relive your wedding day story. Much better than finding and connecting a dusty hard drive, right? You will truly treasure this special physical representation of your story for a lifetime!
Our album process is collaborative, so that you will receive a beautiful heirloom quality memento with minimal effort. I will create the initial layout, then reveal it to you and provide you with three more rounds of feedback and changes. 10"x10" albums with 10 spreads and this collaborative design process start at $600. You can also add on 8"x8" parent albums with exactly the same spreads to gift to family members!
Ask about the discounted album rate when booking your wedding package!
Ready to get started?
Let's talk about how we can start planning your wedding photography to document your beautiful memories.