

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."

 
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!