Ready to rock your reception!
$1,699 starting price
PA, MD, NJ, DE, DC
Travels up to 300 miles See details
Videography services available
Matthew Shenk
OWNER
AWARD WINNER (5X)
Thanks to recommendations from couples on The Knot
Beats and Focus is business based in Lancaster city, Pennsylvania run by award-winning wedding duo, Rachel Stauffer and Matthew Shenk. An In addition to photography and DJ Entertainment, They offer a sleek Salsa photo booth, multiple videography packages, and a Jazz Guitarist or Live Sax music for your cocktail hour.
Services Offered
Along with individual packages, Beats and Focus also provide hybrid bundles for couples looking to make the most of their talents. As one company this team offers a more seamless experience than hiring separate vendors, allowing you to relax and enjoy their talents on your special day.
+6 years in business
Prices & packages
8 or 16 Uplights
$249 starting price
8 or 16 Uplights
$249 starting price
Contact for hours
Contact for hours
Wireless; can even be placed outside!
Wireless; can even be placed outside!
Adds dynamics to the room and depth to your photos
Adds dynamics to the room and depth to your photos
Powerful ambient room lighting
Powerful ambient room lighting
Sync w music for a celebration that comes alive!
Sync w music for a celebration that comes alive!
Diamond Photo Booth, or Save $300 when bundled
$800 starting price
Diamond Photo Booth, or Save $300 when bundled
$800 starting price
5 hours
5 hours
Face Effects/Digital Props
Face Effects/Digital Props
Filters (Mono, Instant, Transfer, Process, Fade)
Filters (Mono, Instant, Transfer, Process, Fade)
Glam Effects (Skin smoothing, Eye brightening)
Glam Effects (Skin smoothing, Eye brightening)
Custom overlay w/ names/event/ date/hashtag etc.
Custom overlay w/ names/event/ date/hashtag etc.
Capture Modes: Photo/GIF/Boomerang/Video
Capture Modes: Photo/GIF/Boomerang/Video
Complete gallery of all event photos
Complete gallery of all event photos
DJ | MC | Lighting
$1,699 starting price
DJ | MC | Lighting
$1,699 starting price
Contact for hours
Contact for hours
Sound system for separate cocktail hr & reception
Sound system for separate cocktail hr & reception
Everything needed to DJ your reception|cocktail hr
Everything needed to DJ your reception|cocktail hr
Planning sesh to plan “beats”/ announcements etc
Planning sesh to plan “beats”/ announcements etc
Send us your play lists too!
Send us your play lists too!
Wireless microphones for speeches | toasts
Wireless microphones for speeches | toasts
MC Service for intros, hype, announcements!
MC Service for intros, hype, announcements!
2 Intelligent lighting systems 4 your dance floor
2 Intelligent lighting systems 4 your dance floor
We offer a “do not play” list
We offer a “do not play” list
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- 8 or 16 Uplights$249 starting price8 or 16 Uplights$249 starting priceContact for hoursContact for hoursWireless; can even be placed outside!Wireless; can even be placed outside!Adds dynamics to the room and depth to your photosAdds dynamics to the room and depth to your photosPowerful ambient room lightingPowerful ambient room lightingSync w music for a celebration that comes alive!Sync w music for a celebration that comes alive!
- Diamond Photo Booth, or Save $300 when bundled$800 starting priceDiamond Photo Booth, or Save $300 when bundled$800 starting price5 hours5 hoursFace Effects/Digital PropsFace Effects/Digital PropsFilters (Mono, Instant, Transfer, Process, Fade)Filters (Mono, Instant, Transfer, Process, Fade)Glam Effects (Skin smoothing, Eye brightening)Glam Effects (Skin smoothing, Eye brightening)Custom overlay w/ names/event/ date/hashtag etc.Custom overlay w/ names/event/ date/hashtag etc.Capture Modes: Photo/GIF/Boomerang/VideoCapture Modes: Photo/GIF/Boomerang/VideoComplete gallery of all event photosComplete gallery of all event photos
- DJ | MC | Lighting$1,699 starting priceDJ | MC | Lighting$1,699 starting priceContact for hoursContact for hoursSound system for separate cocktail hr & receptionSound system for separate cocktail hr & receptionEverything needed to DJ your reception|cocktail hrEverything needed to DJ your reception|cocktail hrPlanning sesh to plan “beats”/ announcements etcPlanning sesh to plan “beats”/ announcements etcSend us your play lists too!Send us your play lists too!Wireless microphones for speeches | toastsWireless microphones for speeches | toastsMC Service for intros, hype, announcements!MC Service for intros, hype, announcements!2 Intelligent lighting systems 4 your dance floor2 Intelligent lighting systems 4 your dance floorWe offer a “do not play” listWe offer a “do not play” list
Starting prices may not include all fees a vendor may charge. Contact the undefined for customized services and quotes.
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Music Genres
African
Arabic
Bluegrass
Caribbean
Celtic
Classical
Country
Dance
Disco
EDM
Flamenco
Folk
Hip-Hop
Indian
Jazz
Latin
Mariachi
Persian
Polka
Pop
R&B
Rock
World Music
Music Services
MC Services
Recorded Music
Sound Equipment
Wedding Activities
Rehearsals & Parties
After Party
Wedding
After Party
Ceremony
Reception
Awards and Affiliations
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Meet the team
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- Matthew ShenkOwnerMatthew Shenk hosts a heck of a party. He wins awards. He gets 5 star reviews. He LOVES making people happy ...and he does not stop!
- Rachel StaufferPhotographer | Videographer | ManagerHi! I’m Rachel, photographer/runner of things @ Beats and Focus. Why do I love weddings? I love watching happy people celebrate. I enjoying watching people who love each other interact. I also love the challenge of effectively telling a story using my camera...while showcase the beauty of the subjects. You deserve to feel great about yourself, and your wedding day, and our goal is to make that happen!
Reviews
5.0
out of 5.035 reviews
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Beats and Focus, particularly DJ Matt and Rachel on photography, have received high praise for their exceptional service, enthusiasm, and professionalism, making weddings unforgettable. They offer excellent communication, personalized playlists, and attentive service. Guests were impressed by the music playlists, energetic DJs, and the added fun of a photo booth. Reviewers highly recommend Beats and Focus for weddings and other events, noting their thoroughness in planning and dedication to making each event special.- Top reviews
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DeVante & Tiffany D
Highlighted review.
5.0
4/10/2024
Our wedding was literally perfect thanks to Beats and Focus! We worked with Matt, Rachel, and Lee for DJ and photography/videography services. The amount of time they put into all of our requests was so appreciated. Our phone call with DJ Matt is what truly sold us on booking them for our special day. Both Matt and Rachel were prompt with email responses and accepted every request we had for music and photos. Their professionalism and kindness made the process so smooth and easy! We had no concerns the day of and received so many compliments from our guests about them. We would 1000% recommend booking them for a wedding or any event requiring a DJ and/or photography. We cannot thank them enough for all that they did to make sure we felt like the most important couple. We are dying to see the final product of our day. Thank you Beats and Focus for completing our wedding!!!
Vendor response 04/11/2024
Tiffany, it was an amazing experience working with you and DeVante. Your review means the ...
world to us. Your love for each other is why we are passionate about wedding services. Thank you so much, and we wish you and DeVante a lifetime of joy, prosperity, and happiness together in your forever journey as a married couple.
Megan S
5.0
12/11/2024
Matt was absolutely the best! After reaching many DJ’s for our wedding, Rachel and Matt were by far the most friendly, most professional and took the time to discuss with us exactly what we wanted! Matt arrived early to set up and worked with our officiant to get everyone on microphones. For everything we wanted, Matt and Rachel also provided the best price. Our Photo Booth pics turned out to be so much fun, our friends and family loved it! Thank you so much for everything, you helped make our day the best day ever!!!
Vendor response 12/21/2024
Megan, it was such a joy to be part of your wedding! Thank you so much, and we wish you an...
amazing future!
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Tim D
5.0
11/25/2024
Matt and Beats and Focus was such a positive experience during our wedding planning. They are well organized and have an easy to follow methodology through all the phases. Matt's enthusiasm and willingness to work within our vision was what sold us. We can't thank him enough for a wonderful night and a unforgettable music playlist. 10/10
Vendor response 12/21/2024
Tim, thank you very much! We are here to serve, and it was awesome working with you. We ...
wish you the very best for a lovely future!
Haley G
5.0
11/12/2024
Matt & his team were excellent. We were able to have multiple set ups for sound. Matt played exactly the right music I wanted and took the time to review things with me on the day of. His energy is great & I would highly recommend him to anyone!
Vendor response 12/21/2024
Haley, thank you! It was a joy to work with you for such a fun and beautiful celebration....
We wish you the very best!
Grace K
5.0
11/09/2024
My now wife and I had the pleasure of working with DJ Matt at our wedding this past weekend! We were very particular with our vision for the ceremony and reception entrances/reception in general and he delivered on all accounts! It was truly an unforgettable wedding. The music Matt put together had everyone on the dance floor the entire night. The photo booth was a HIT, especially with all of the props provided! He explained everything very thoroughly, and it was great to be able to trust him to make our vision come to life! Highly highly highly recommend Beats and Focus!
Vendor response 12/21/2024
Grace, thank you for the beautiful experience of working with you and Samantha! It was tr...
uly a joy, an honor, and super fun to be your DJ/ MC for an epic wedding celebration. We wish you and Samantha the very best in your future life together as a married couple.
Mychaela P
5.0
10/18/2024
beats and focus was perfect from the very first day. the most amazing communication at all and any times! made everything just a perfect process. never had any flaws at any times my husband and i were so happy with how the whole night went. our guests loved how excited the staff were to even be playing music and even dancing ! we are so thankful for matt and beats and focus.
Vendor response 10/23/2024
Mychaela, thank you so much! It was a joy to serve you and Dylan. We wish you both the v...
ery best in your future life together!
Morgan P
5.0
9/10/2024
We had an incredible experience with Beats and Focus, especially with our DJ, Matt. From the planning stages to the day of our wedding, Matt was extremely helpful and energetic. He guided us in selecting the perfect songs and was attentive to all our requests. His enthusiasm and professionalism made our celebration unforgettable. Highly recommend! Thank you Matt!
Vendor response 09/29/2024
Morgan, thank you so much! It was a joy to be part of your amazing wedding! Here's to ce...
lebrating "One More Time," today and always. We wish you and Anthony the very best in your future life together as a married couple!
Damian K
5.0
7/10/2024
Very professional and nice. To boot very accommodating. Would recommend to others.
Vendor response 07/11/2024
Damian, thank you so much! It was awesome being a part of your wedding! I wish you and H...
ollie the very best in your future together❤️
Megan W
5.0
12/17/2023
Matt did everything to make our night perfect. Everything ran so smoothly and the crowd was dancing ALLLLL night! Photo Booth was such a hit!!!!!!!
Vendor response 01/25/2024
Megan thank you so much! What an honor and joy to be part of you and Jacob's epic celebra...
tion. I wish you and your loved ones the very best in your future years together!
Brittany L
5.0
11/30/2023
Matt and Rachel were AMAZING! They were supportive every step of the way and I truly felt like I was in good hands.
Matt let us set the tone for our wedding but provided helpful directives. Rachel was fantastic at making sure to get the perfect shot. I am so excited to see how the photos turned out because I know she was getting the best lighting, angles, and background possible.
I would recommend this company to my friends and family.
Vendor response 01/25/2024
Brittany, thank you, the pleasure was all ours! You folks were amazing, and it was such a...
joy to serve you and Kerry. I wish you both the very best in your future lives together, and thanks for having us!!
Kelley B
5.0
10/25/2023
Beats and Focus was awesome! They made it so easy to work with and made sure all the decisions were ours. The music fit the vibes perfectly, and our DJ Matt was energetic and helpful. Would absolutely recommend to anyone!
Vendor response 01/25/2024
Kelley, thank you so much! It was awesome working with you! It was a pleasure and honor ...
serving you and your loved ones. I wish you and Charles the very best in your future together!
Lindsey S
5.0
10/15/2023
Beats and Focus were amazing to work with! I felt so lucky I chose them for our wedding. They had great communication before the event and made sure to clarify any questions before we got started. They covered all the bases I hadn’t even thought of and just made my day worry-free with how professional they were! Would definitely use them again.
Vendor response 01/25/2024
Lindsey, that's awesome to hear. Thank you! It was so cool and a joy to work with you! I...
can still see everyone dancing, and it was truly an epic night. I wish you and Shad the very best in your future together.
Chaplin M
5.0
5/14/2023
Matt from Beats and Focus was great! He had high energy and enthusiasm towards working our wedding from the first call we had with him. He provided a detailed questionnaire that helped us organize our song selections before the wedding. He followed our requests and created a fun atmosphere through music for our special day. Highly recommend using Beats and Focus as a DJ!
Vendor response 01/27/2024
Thank you so much, Chaplin! It was such a joy to work and celebrate with you! Thank you ...
again, and I wish you and Scott the very best in your future together.
Candace C
5.0
4/25/2023
Matt and Rachel were amazing. They were super responsive and made this process run so smoothly. Matt put up with all of my crazy questions and answered them quickly and efficiently. Rachel made getting our pictures taken fun and made me feel even more beautiful. We’ve had nothing but amazing compliments about both from our guests. 10/10 recommend!
Vendor response 01/27/2024
Candace, thank you so much! It was a pleasure working with you and Bryan! We had a fanta...
stic time celebrating with you and your loved ones. All the best to you and Bryan in your life together.
Kate N
5.0
1/29/2023
Beats and Focus was GREAT to work with for our wedding. Matt was wonderful and enthusiastic and he made dancing the night away so easy. Throughout the planning process, he was laid back, had suggestions when we were at a loss, and overall was supportive of our requests. Thanks so much!
Vendor response 01/27/2024
Thank you very much, Kate! It was a pleasure working with you and your loved ones. All t...
he best to you in the future!
Katie S
5.0
12/31/2022
Our DJ from beats and focus was great! He nailed everything we asked and exceeded our expectations! He kept everyone on the dance floor and was able to read the room to make sure that people were having a great time and the music was aiding that! Just such a great experience. Definitely recommend. And the up lighting was a perfect addition to our decorations!
Vendor response 01/27/2024
Thank you, Katie! We had a fantastic time as well and really enjoyed working with you. A...
ll the best to you and your loved ones!
Cecilia H
5.0
11/17/2022
11/10. Matt exceeded our expectations in every way. He *happily* showed up to our wedding rehearsal to gain an understanding of our venue which he hasn't been to before, free of charge. I emailed him tons of songs I liked and hoped he could play at our wedding- he played every single one. He is a master at reading the audience and understanding when to play what song based on the mood and who is out on the dance floor. Would hire him again in a heartbeat. Thank you Matt, you made our wedding PERFECT!
Vendor response 11/18/2022
Cece, thank you so much! It was truly an honor and a joy working with you! Thanks for sh...
aring your experience, and all the best to you and George as you head into the future as a married couple!
Matt S
5.0
10/31/2022
Matt has a great personality and was flexible with us and suggested lots of great songs. He is friendly and has a pleasing personality. He knew when to keep music softer and when to raise the volume. Not too loud during dinner- so that you can still have conversations with everyone you want to talk with. During the dance hour, it was louder with lots of energy. Everyone raved about how great the wedding and dancing was. I would recommend you call him.
Vendor response 11/01/2022
Aww, thank you so much, Phyllis! I really try and do my best to please everyone and adapt...
to the situation. And I'm all about energy and enthusiastic dancing! Thanks for choosing us. It was a joy and an honor!
Renee V
5.0
10/06/2022
DJ Matt was a true blast! He was very willing to take direction with our unusual music tastes and also create a fun vibe off of our playlists. Guests kept commenting how great the music was. But even more than that, Matt created a fun atmosphere with his excellent MCing and his lovely lighting. Thanks again for an epic night Matt!
Vendor response 11/02/2022
Thank you so much, Renee! We had such a great time helping you and Chris celebrate. Thank ...
you for having us. We can’t wait to get you the rest of the photos too! All the best to you both in the future!
Matt
Morgan M
5.0
9/26/2022
We hired Beats and Focus to be our videography and DJ teams. Our guests absolutely loved the DJ and he really worked with us to get the exact songs/vibes we wanted. He even allowed us to give him links to obscure versions of music that we wanted. Star was our videographer and he was so sweet and professional. He really helped us feel at ease during the process and nailed the whimsical vibe that we wanted. Cannot thank B&F enough and would absolutely recommend their services to anyone in need of visual/audio.
Vendor response 01/27/2024
Thank you so much, Morgan! Our team also had an awesome time, and we enjoyed working with...
you so much. All the best to you and your loved ones in the future!
Mariah W
5.0
9/05/2022
We hired Beats and Focus to DJ and Photograph our wedding in Harrisburg in July. Words cannot express how amazing they were! The dance floor was hopping all night long and our pictures turned out better than we would've thought. Rachel and Matt treated us like family, and we are grateful. We would recommend them again and again.
Vendor response 01/27/2024
Mariah, thank you so much! You and your loved ones are beautiful, and we treasure our tim...
e with you. We wish you the very best in your future, and thank you again!
Sophia W
5.0
8/15/2022
We found Beats and Focus at the winter wedding show in Reading PA. Matt was the DJ at our daughter ‘s wedding. He did a fantastic job. Played all the right music even set up a speaker at the mansion where the wedding party was getting dressed which I thought was a nice touch. Music makes the event, puts the party in the right mood. And the right DJ knows how to coordinate the music to the day, to the dinner, and observes the people. I highly recommend Beats and Focus and am so grateful! Thank you again for making our daughters wedding memorable!
Vendor response 01/27/2024
Thank you so much, Sophia! It was a joy working with you and your family. I wish you and...
your loved ones the very best in your future together!
Stevi M
5.0
8/06/2022
Beats and focus hands down was our favorite vendor to work with! Rachel and Matt treated my husband and myself like family! Our wedding photos turned out beautiful. Matt did an amazing job making sure our guests had the best time and played our entire playlist.
Vendor response 11/18/2022
Thank you so much, Stevi! It was such a joy getting to know you and Alex! Thank you so muc...
h for having us. It was an honor!
Susan F
5.0
11/11/2021
We had Beats and Focus DJ our wedding, and Matt was a pleasure to work with, and did an amazing job! Highly recommend them
Vendor response 01/27/2024
Thank you so much, Suzan! It was a joy working with you, and I wish you the very best in ...
the future. Thank you, again!
Sara R
5.0
11/03/2021
Matt did a wonderful job DJing our wedding! He was extremely professional and was able to adapt very quickly as this was the first time for him at this venue! He also made the dance floor look awesome with his lighting and kept the party going with great music!
Vendor response 01/27/2024
Thank you so much, Sara! We had a fantastic time, and being part of your wedding was an h...
onor. I wish you the very best!
Aislinn T
5.0
10/05/2021
Matt was the DJ for our wedding back in June and he did such an amazing job! Working with this crew was such a great experience! No matter the weird song requests we had he was there for it and with great suggestions as well. The service, pricing, and communication was more than five stars. Would definitely recommend and will use again for other events!!
Vendor response 10/05/2021
Aislinn, thank you so much! When we first met you and your mom, we new it was going to be ...
a great experience for us too! You guys were so friendly and kind and easy to talk to! We couldn't ask for a better group of people to work with. All the best to you and Luke in the future!
GINA M
5.0
10/02/2021
We were having a church wedding and reception for our daughter and Matt followed all of our guidelines. He was professional, showed up early and played all of our songs. We would definitely hire him again!
Vendor response 10/05/2021
Gina, thank you so much for this wonderful review! It was truly our pleasure to be able to...
work with you all. Thank you so much for having us!
Erica E
5.0
9/30/2021
After a ton of research, I selected Beats and Focus for our wedding & am so glad I did. The prices are great and the quality of the services received were perfect. I was so thankful for their flexibility during COVID wedding planning. Both Matt and Rachel were friendly and outgoing. They took a stressful time and made me worry about one less thing since I felt well taken care of with them.
Vendor response 10/05/2021
Erica! Thank you so much for this wonderful review! You and Kyle were a joy to work with, ...
and your daughter's toast was amazing. What a fun personality! We wish you guys all the best in the future. Thank you so much for having us spend your day with you.
Marie S
5.0
1/10/2021
Matt did a phenomenal job MCing and DJing our wedding as well as providing photo booth services. His professionalism and experience were evident. He listened to our requests and put together a killer playlist. He cared about the subtle details and showed that he wanted to make our experience unique and matching our theme. We received many compliments on the music and the event overall. Would DEFINITELY hire again!
Vendor response 10/05/2021
Marie, thank you so much. It was an honor to create an experience for you and Todd. We had...
such a great time. We hope you both have the most amazing future together and avoid all the stress and bills. haha. Congratulations on your new home too, btw!
Jacquelyn M
5.0
11/29/2020
Our DJ services through Matt and Beats and Focus were excellent. We were very happy with our planning sessions and all of the help that Matt provided leading up to the wedding. The ceremony music and live stream were great - everything that we asked for and wanted. The reception was a great time, and Matt was central to that with his music choices and coordination.
Vendor response 01/27/2024
Thank you so much, Jacquelyn! It was a joy and an honor. I wish you and your loved ones ...
the very best in your future together!
Kayla M
5.0
11/09/2020
From day 1, we were impressed with Beats and Focus. They went out of their way to accommodate our requests. Team members met with us more than once prior to the event and communicated regularly to ensure we were getting the experience we wanted. Matt and his team are a group of down-to-earth people who demonstrate professionalism and a genuine desire to give you your best day. We will be using them for events in the future....if they'll have us!
Vendor response 01/27/2024
Thank you so much, Kayla! What a joy to work with you and Gideon. We treasure the time w...
e spent with you, and it was an honor to be part of your wedding. Thank you again, and I wish you the very best in your future together!
Nathaniel T
5.0
5/22/2020
They did an amazing job at our wedding! They certainly made it a party at the reception and were ready to meet all of our requests and then some. Would definitely recommend them! Thank you!
Vendor response 05/22/2020
Nate, we really appreciate it! We had an awesome time serving Stephani and you on your we...
dding day!
Jon N
5.0
5/22/2020
If you are looking for affordable entertainment and a great time then look no further. These guys were amazing and Matt was an awesome dj. 10/10 would hire again
Vendor response 05/22/2020
Thank you, Jon! We were privileged to serve Kat and you on your amazing day. All the be...
st to both of you!
Laura M
5.0
5/18/2020
I was the *ultimate* DIY Bride on a budget. I had a working relationship previously with Matthew Shenk of Beats and Focus and asked him if he would DJ my wedding reception. Matt graciously accepted despite having no equipment and very little experience being a DJ.
I couldn’t have been happier with the turnout. Not only did Matt DJ a 5 hour reception he also provided the music for my ceremony in a difficult, 300 year old Chapel with no sound system. Matt has a very smooth voice and is well rounded and a great host. I would recommend him in this life and every one after. In fact, a friend who married 2 years after I did also had Matt DJ their wedding.
Vendor response 05/19/2020
Thank you Laura! It was an honor to serve you and your family, and thanks for being one o...
f my first ever DJ gigs!
Ella M
5.0
5/12/2020
Matt DJed our wedding in 2019, I really couldn't be happier with how great everything sounded and the experience he provided. He was so easy to work with and the lighting was on point! Loved it.
Vendor response 05/12/2020
Thanks so much, Ella! We were honored to be a part of your day! You guys were a lot of fun...
and it was so nice to work with you! Thanks again. <3
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