Photography by

MATT DEA

MDC Studio

Serving San Francisco, Bay Area & Beyond

For intimate weddings, chosen with intention. Cinematic, unhurried, and true to you.

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Welcome

San Francisco Intimate
Wedding Photographer

For couples who chose an intimate wedding on purpose. A beautiful room, the people who matter most, and a day that feels like yours instead of a performance. I'll guide when needed and step back when the moment is already unfolding.

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My Services →

Intimate weddings, City Hall ceremonies, and engagement sessions, each built around unhurried time together. Weddings begin at $3,000. See what's included.

My Portfolio →

A curated look at the work I'm most proud of. Real couples, real light, real moments, across San Francisco, the coast, and the Bay Area.

About Me →

I'm Matt, a San Francisco photographer who believes the best images are the ones that feel effortless. Learn how I work and why I take on a limited number of weddings each year.

Romantic wedding portrait in warm light, San Francisco wedding photography by Matt Dea

Couple in a tender moment during a Bay Area engagement session, photography by Matt Dea

The Work

Every image begins with light and connection, shot across San Francisco, the coast, and the Bay Area with a calm, unhurried approach.

Small weddings leave room for the moments bigger days rush past: the quiet before the ceremony, a grandmother's hand, the dinner that runs long. One photographer, moving close and unnoticed, is how those moments get kept. Images meant to be as honest in thirty years as they are today.

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Matt Dea, San Francisco Wedding & Engagement Photographer

The Photographer

Matt Dea, SF wedding photographer drawn to connection, quiet moments, and imagery as honest as it is beautiful.

I photograph intimate weddings, City Hall ceremonies, and engagements for couples who care more about how the day feels than how big it is. My approach is calm and intentional, rooted in light and connection. You work with me from the first call to the final gallery, no hand-offs and no second team you've never met.

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In Their Words

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Matt has a calm presence that helped us feel comfortable in front of the camera, which made all the difference. The photos are more than just beautiful, they feel like us. Every time we look through them, we are transported back to how the day felt.

Megan & Mason

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This was our first time taking professional photos as a couple and we were worried about looking awkward, but Matt guided us through every moment. He had locations scouted, poses ready, and somehow captured moments that look completely natural and genuine. The photos exceeded every expectation.

Monica & Neeloy

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Matt made the whole thing feel easy and comfortable from the start. He gave us just enough guidance while still letting us be ourselves, and the photos turned out to be some of the best we have ever had taken. They feel natural and actually capture us as we are.

Nancy & Nolan