What It’s Like To Work With Me
A Thoughtful, Guided Experience
Working together is meant to feel calm, supportive, and personal. I intentionally direct our time together—offering direction when it’s helpful and stepping back when the moment is already unfolding.
Sessions are unhurried and flexible, allowing space for real connection, movement, and presence. Whether we’re photographing your family or your relationship, my goal is to create an experience where you feel comfortable being yourselves—and images that reflect that honestly.
So You Can Stay Present
From planning locations to pacing the session, I guide the process with clarity and care. You’ll never be left wondering what comes next — everything is thoughtfully handled so you can relax, stay present, and enjoy the moment as it unfolds.
I’ll take care of the details so you can focus on what matters, not what’s next.
01. Engagements & Micro Weddings
02. Families
Working Together
01. Let’s Connect
Every great experience starts with a conversation. We’ll connect to talk about what you’re hoping for, the people involved, and how you want this season of life to feel. This is a space to ask questions, share what matters most, and make sure we’re the right fit.
This is where trust begins.
02. The Session
Once your date is confirmed with an agreement and deposit, we’ll begin planning your session. Sessions are relaxed and unhurried, with gentle guidance and space for real moments to unfold. I’ll offer direction when it’s helpful and step back when the connection is already there. You don’t need to worry about posing or what to do — just be present with the people you love.
03. Your Images
After your session, you’ll receive a thoughtfully curated gallery that reflects your story with honesty and care. These images are meant to be lived with — shared, revisited, and felt long after the moment has passed.At the Heart of My Work
Intentional storytelling
Emotional presence
Connection over perfection
Composition in every detail
Why This Feels Different
You don’t need to know what to do or how to pose. I create space for you to feel at ease, offering intentional direction only when it’s helpful.01. A calm, guided presence
02. Connection over performance
I focus on how moments feel, not how they look. Real interaction, subtle emotion, and honest connection matter more than perfection.03. Care from start to finish
From our first conversation to your final gallery, every detail is handled with intention — so you can stay present with the people you love.Services and Offerings
Work With Me
Engagements & Micro Weddings
For couples who value presence, intention, and imagery that feels timeless, intimate, and true.
Whether you’re celebrating an engagement or planning a small wedding, my approach is centered on connection, calm guidance, and documenting your relationship in a way that feels honest and deeply personal. The experience is thoughtfully paced so you can stay present with each other rather than feeling overly posed or performative.
I take on a limited number of engagement sessions and micro weddings each season to ensure every experience remains personal, thoughtful, and intentionally guided.
Engagements
Engagement sessions are designed for couples who want images that feel cinematic, natural, and meaningful — without pressure or stiffness. Together, we create space for movement, closeness, and real connection in a setting that feels aligned with your story.
Micro Weddings
For intimate weddings with a smaller guest count and a more personal pace, my focus is on capturing the emotion, atmosphere, and closeness of the day with care and restraint. Coverage is tailored to the shape of your celebration.
What to expect
Calm, thoughtful guidance throughout the experience
Intentionally chosen locations or setting guidance
Imagery focused on connection, presence, and real emotion
A curated gallery with refined, story-driven images
Engagement Sessions begin at $1,000
Micro Wedding Coverage begins at $2,000
Family Sessions
For families who value honest moments over perfect smiles — and want images that feel like real life, beautifully composed.
Unhurried, lifestyle-focused sessions that honor real moments and emotional connection. These are the seasons that move quietly and quickly — the small hands, the in-between glances, the way they still reach for you.
I take on a limited number of family sessions each season to ensure each experience remains personal and intentional.
What to expect
A session paced intentionally around your family’s rhythm.
One thoughtfully chosen location (with guidance from me)
Gentle direction with space for real moments to unfold
A curated gallery of approximately 40-60 images
Investment begins at $1,000
“Matt was incredibly thoughtful throughout our maternity session — from choosing meaningful locations to guiding us in a way that felt natural and easy. He made us feel completely at ease and truly ourselves, capturing such a special season of our lives with care.”
—Lisa P.
“Matt made the entire session feel easy and comfortable from the start. We’re not always the most natural in front of a camera, but nothing felt awkward or posed. He gave us just enough guidance while still letting us be ourselves. The photos turned out to be some of the best we’ve ever had taken.”
—Nancy T.
“An excellent experience from beginning to end. Matt is professional and easy-going, works fast without feeling rushed, and makes the whole experience enjoyable.”
—Doug K.