The Beginning

Engagement sessions are the best! Many couples appreciate the chance 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. During engagement sessions you'll have fun while we creatively document your personalities and love at the beginning of your lifelong journey together.

Couple embracing during sunset photoshoot at a scenic lakeside location.
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Engagement albums that feel like you

 

Engagement sessions are great opportunities to create art for your home, Save the Dates, and albums. Most of all, taking engagement photos are a unique opportunity to spend time together and to take photos that truly reflect who you are and document this moment in your lives together.

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Danielle and Steve

Little Stony Point

Full Album

Two people walking together and smiling on an urban sidewalk with red umbrellas and city buildings in the background.

Justin and Justin

New York City

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A couple embraces in front of a classic red barn with white trim and horses grazing in the background.

Madison and Bryce

Family Farm

Full Album

A backlit silhouette stands together in a field at dusk with a moody stormy sky and dark trees in the background.

"We are mesmerized by these pictures…"

We knew you were talented, but…thanks to YOU, we feel like all of these pictures are PERFECT, and we plan to hold them close to our hearts forever. Thank you for making us feel comfortable enough to create such beautiful memories that will last forever in the place that has always made us feel forever young.

madison & bryce
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Just got engaged? Here are some helpful resources

 

Start your wedding planning journey with these simple tips, location advice, and helpful information!

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I would love to hear about your engagement session ideas: your partner's name, your date, your dream vision, anything else!

A couple in winter coats embraces on a snowy deck overlooking a frozen lake and mountains on a sunny day.

"He captured our joy

and love so authentically"

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Not only is he professional, creative and artistic but he also made us feel so at ease during our engagement shoot. We literally had so much fun! He took the time to get to know us before the shoot to make sure our visions aligned and to also give us a personalized experience. We truly felt like he captured our joy and love so authentically. Couldn’t be happier!


Bryanna and James
A couple embraces on a sunlit path surrounded by golden autumn trees in a park setting.

"Helped us feel comfortable,

we had a blast!"

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Matthew was fantastic to work with for our engagement photos! Both of us are nervous in front of the camera but he helped us feel very comfortable and we had a blast. The photos turned out gorgeous and we have a great amount to choose from for save the dates. I can't wait to work with him on our wedding day!


Jackie and Kris
A couple shares an intimate moment on a bridge during golden hour sunset against an autumn forest backdrop.

"Amazing to work with,

made us feel comfortable"

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We had our engagement session with him and from the second we met we knew we made the right decision. He has been amazing to work with, flexible & accommodating and made us feel comfortable in front of the camera. We are truly in awe the way the pictures came out. We couldn't be happier! Cannot wait for him to shoot our big day!


darien and nick
Two people share an intimate moment against a rustic stone wall background as sunlight creates a warm glow.

"You definitely captured

the look and vibe"

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They're even better than I imagined! You definitely captured the look and vibe I was going for. I can't wait to see what you do with the wedding photos 😍


Chelsea and dan

More of my work

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Central Park Engagement Session

Cold Spring Hiking Engagement Session

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I would love to hear about your day: your partner's name, your date and venue, your dream vision, anything else!

Matthew Rigby smiling with cameras on leather straps at an outdoor Hudson Valley wedding with stone wall, trees, and hills in background.

I am a wedding photographer based in Garrison, NY, and serve couples throughout the Hudson Valley. Whether you’re planning an intimate day at The Garrison, a barn wedding at Fortune Valley Manor or the Barn at Villa Venezia, a brewery or winery celebration in Warwick or Chester, or a creative elopement in Beacon or Cold Spring, I’m here to help you feel relaxed and seen while documenting the beauty of your day with a thoughtful, artistic eye.



hello@matthewrigbyphotography.com

860-218-8494