$1,900 starting price
About this vendor
Legacy Union Photo Co is a wedding and lifestyle photography company operating out of Los Angeles, CA. Owner and operator Matthew Smith is a talented photographer with a passion for storytelling. Honored to be a part of his clients’ special day, he works diligently to produce captivating keepsakes couples will cherish for years to come.
For over nine years, Matthew has been documenting love stories as a wedding photographer. By capturing both carefully designed scenes and candid moments of sincere emotion, he strives to encapsulate the essence of every event he attends throughout his work. With attention to detail and great care, Matthew reviews each image, coloring and toning every shot by hand.
To ensure a fully tailored experience for every client, the team at Legacy Union Photo Co offers a wide range of services. Along with providing coverage on the day of your wedding, the team offers engagement and trash-the-dress photo shoots. Your finished images can be made available to you in the form of high-resolution digital files, prints, proofs, canvas art, and albums, as well as save-the-date and thank-you cards.
Details
Destination Weddings
- Destination Wedding Packages
Photo Shoot Types
- Bridal Portraits
- Day After Session
- Engagement
- Trash The Dress
Photo & Video
- Digital Files
- Drone
- Film Photography
- Online Proofing
- Photo
- Printed Enlargements
Photo & Video Styles
- Artistic
- Classic
- Documentary
- Dramatic
- Lifestyle
- Modern
Wedding Activities
- Getting Engaged
- Rehearsals & Parties
- After Party
- Wedding
- After Party
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The perfect team! My fiancé organised a surprise proposal, I didn’t see the team until after THE moment! They were discreet, friendly and helped us be comfortable for the shooting after! The pictures were so good, created happy tears for our families! I asked for some retouch (I scratched my hand right before the proposal of course) and they made everything work to the tea. The video looks like a film trailer! Matt was so professional and sent us the results very quickly! So from a very picky French lady, if you want your Pinterest inspiration to come to life they are the way to go!
This review is long overdue, but after watching our wedding video (for what feels like the 30th time) just now, I felt compelled to finally write it. We were married on June 10th, 2023, and like many couples, we debated whether to invest in a wedding videographer. With so many expenses piling up, it felt like a potential place to cut costs. Looking back, I am so glad we didn’t.
Over a year and a half later, I still can’t get enough of our wedding videos. They don’t just capture moments—they bring back the emotions, the joy, and the energy of that day in a way that makes everything feel so vivid and alive again.
Our videos hold a special place in my heart. It beautifully highlights the unforgettable moments of our wedding, like my best friend’s (and maid of honor’s) speech. At the time, I remember thinking it was sweet, but hearing it again, perfectly edited into the video, I realized just how moving and meaningful her words were.
Matthew, our videographer, also seamlessly wove our friend’s musical performances into the video, making our ceremony feel even more personal and unique. His work didn’t just document the day—it made me look at our friends and family and reflect on how lucky we truly are to have these incredible people in our lives.
The video is more than a keepsake—it’s a gift that keeps reminding us of the joy, love, and connection we felt that day. Matthew didn’t just deliver a video; he delivered a way for us to relive the best day of our lives over and over again. If you’re debating whether to hire a videographer, take it from me: don’t hesitate. Matthew is the best decision we made.
WOW! Just, WOW! Matthew exceeded all of our expectations and more. From the moment he arrived, he and his team made us feel completely at ease, allowing us to be ourselves and enjoy every moment. We couldn't stop smiling and laughing the entire time! Matthew has an incredible and unique eye for capturing those candid, beautiful moments, and his creativity shines through in every shot. We feel beyond fortunate to have had him document our most special day—he truly brought it to life in a way we'll treasure forever. HIRE MATTHEW FOR YOUR WEDDING AND DON'T THINK TWICE ABOUT IT!!!!
We're so happy we chose Matthew to photograph our wedding and engagement photos. He was so responsive and easy to work with from start to finish. He showed up early to both events, and went above and beyond. We got SO many compliments on both sets of photos, with so many people saying "wow you had a great photographer!" Matthew caught amazing pictures of us, all of our guests, and all the details of our wedding! His turnaround time for engagement photos, wedding sneak peak, and wedding album was also super impressive. Such an easy and great choice choosing legacy union for our wedding!
We had such a blast working with Matthew! My husband and I felt every photo that was taken, from our engagement to our wedding was authentically us! Matthew captured it effortlessly and made the process feel like magic! Our wedding was captured beautifully and couldn’t have pictured it any other way!! If you're looking for a photographer? Let this be your sign! He’s it!
Full disclosure: we could not book Matthew due to our own logistics, but we had such a good experience that we wanted to leave him a review anyway. His photography looks fantastic, but personally we can really speak to his professionalism, the clear intent and time he puts into his work, and the meeting we had with him getting to know him and consider his work for our wedding. He was at the top of our list and we would recommend anyone check him out and meet with him. We really hope to work with him in the future! 5/5
Matthew and his second shooter Ariel were incredible. My husband and I are speechless at our photos. Matthew was able to capture our love in a way that felt so natural and easy. He was organized, timely, and professional. The cocktail hour was shot by his second shooter and our guests RAVED about her!
I wish I had more words to describe the experience we had working with Matthew!
He is open to adjusting your package if needed (which we did) as well as so helpful with consulting on the wedding timeline, shot lists, etc. We did not go with videography but we’re nearly kicking purselves over it because we can tell it would have been perfection!
Our experience was nothing short of amazing. The level of professionalism is astounding and the care they take into making sure we are comfortable is nice as well. Our friends and family absolutely loved our photos as did we.
Matthew and Kaleb were simply the best! The wedding photos came out perfectly and we could not have imagined a better team. Thank you so much for everything!
Me and my wife had a great experience with Legacy Union. We were referred to them from a friend that got married a year before. The videography team was professional, captured every special moment, and created a beautiful, emotional, and cinematic wedding video that we will cherish forever. Their attention to detail and editing skills were outstanding. Thank you, Legacy Union for preserving our memories so beautifully!
Matt is the best! He's experienced, very responsive, flexible and organized, answered our many questions and gave us recommendations that really help us calm our pre-wedding jitters. The day of our wedding was 90F+, but that did not deter Matt one bit, he is extremely hardworking and efficient, we were amazed at what he was able to cover as a solo photographer for our wedding of 150. As for the photos, WOW!! they were beaaauuutiful! We are noramlly not good photo posers, but somehow we look relaxed and great in every shot ;) We are going to have so much trouble choosing which ones to print. Thank you Matt for giving us photos to cherish for life! Highly recommend.
Matthew was wonderful to work with! He was quick and responsive with emails, and he worked with us to find a time for our engagement shoot that worked for our schedule. The day of the shoot, he was so efficient in getting us many shots (including ones that I had requested) and he returned the photos to us in less than a week. My friends and family loved the photos and we would definitely recommend having him for wedding/engagement shoots!
Our engagement shoot with Matthew was a blast! We felt at ease and clearly guided. Highly professional, communicative, and beautiful results. Thank you so much!
It's not every day that you come across someone as exceptional as Matthew who made our destination wedding in Maui an absolute dream come true. His thoughtfulness, talent, & incredible attention to detail ensured that our wedding day was not only beautifully documented but an extraordinary visual masterpiece that we will cherish forever.
He took the time to understand our vision for the wedding. He went above and beyond to get to know us as a couple, taking the time to understand our story, our personalities, and our unique connection.
If you are planning a wedding and want to ensure that every cherished moment is captured flawlessly, Matthew is the videographer you need. We can’t thank him enough for his incredible work, turning our wedding day into an everlasting work of art. Matthew, you truly are a master of your craft, and we are forever grateful for the memories you've preserved so beautifully. Highly recommend and definitely one of the best decisions we’ve made was to have legacy union capture our special day!
Can’t say enough good things about Matthew and Legacy Union Photo Co for our engagement photos! Matthew was prompt and responsive via email, very accessible, and prepared us well for the day of our shoot. He gives you a few location options for your session, we chose ours to be Pasadena City Hall. Day of, he was on time and ready. Friendly and professional all the way, he took us to prime picturesque spots and had us try a variety of poses and moments. Many were his suggestion but he was open to our ideas too. He did not waste a moment of time and was always ready with his gear and suggestions. We got a lot of photos and it went by quicker than we thought. When Matthew sent us the link with the select photos that he expertly touched up, we were very happy with the results. We sent many to friends and family and also posted a few on our wedding website.
I cannot recommend Legacy Union Photo Co and Matthew enough for your engagement photos. We felt we were in good hands and the pictures proved it to be true.
I recently had my engagement photoshoot with Matt on 05/18/2022. Our photoshoot was held in the Malibu mountains, I am so happy to have had the amazing experience Matt provided. He made our photoshoot experience so memorable and fun. I couldn't have asked for a better photographer. The photos were ready earlier than expected and they are amazing! I highly recommend Matt, he is such a nice guy and makes you feel comfortable and was great at giving my partner direction on posing. This was my Fiancés and I's first time doing any photoshoot together and I just can't stop raving about how our experience was so great! I wish I could put 100 STARS!!
Highly highly recommend! Made it so much fun and natural! We absolutely love our photos and could not be happier! Matt made is so easy to be comfortable in front of the camera and have fun with it!
Hiring Legacy Union was one of the best choices we could’ve made for our wedding day. Kaleb had a very relaxed approach which put us immediately at ease. They were quick to recommend going to a nearby park which created a beautiful setting for our session. Mathew delivered the pictures to us surprisingly quickly and photograph after photograph, surpassed our expectations. Everyone we have shared them with, comments on how beautiful and aesthetic it all looks, like taken out of a fairy tale. Most of all, to us, they captured the love and emotion felt that day. Could not recommend them enough!
My husband Steven and I had the absolute best time working with Matthew and his team at Legacy Union. The day of the wedding can be stressful and chaotic at times, but Matthew made sure to make us feel prioritized, taken care of and special throughout the entire day/night. I don’t know if we would have even thought of asking to take extra pictures of just the two of us during the reception. Luckily, Matthew kindly asked if we wanted to go back outside and shoot some more photos, where he and the videographer captured some incredible moments, during golden hour and then again during blue hour. We were beyond blown away and happy with our photos and videos.
Beautiful photos. It never felt once during the wedding like Matthew was being invasive or interrupting anything with the camera. I hardly noticed him the whole time, but the pictures are as though he was right there the whole time.
Honestly- don’t look further! That were the best pictures! We had a bohemian wedding and the pictures were on point!
The photographer was on time and was quick in getting the shots .
Would definitely recommend! And if I have another occasion I will definitely book again too as the price is really fair!
Highly recommend! Matthew is a hard-working photographer, super reliable, easygoing, talented and reasonably priced. We hired him for both our engagement and wedding photos.
We used Matthew for our wedding day photography because we liked his photography and editing style. We interviewed him and felt immediately at ease with his professionalism and personality. On the wedding day he was punctual and really delivered on what we wanted, which was rich colors and lots of photos of our guests. I wholeheartedly recommend!
We had a great experience working with Matthew and his team on our wedding day. Our sunset photos turned out to be STUNNING! All of the photographers and videographers were kind and helpful. We highly recommend Legacy Union to anyone who is planning a wedding.
We couldn’t have gotten a better photographer! Matthew was the best! I can’t say enough great things. He went above and beyond and made us so comfortable. And our pictures are beyond my wildest dreams. We will treasure our wedding photos forever!!
We could not more highly recommend Legacy Union as your photographer for any event. We are OVER THE MOON with the final results. We cannot stop looking through our photos and reminiscing over our wedding, we keep saying how on EARTH did he get this pic? Matthew was so kind and flexible and understanding of all of our needs, wants and requests. The day our wedding finally came, Matthew’s professionalism and energy came through and helped everyone feel comfortable in front of the camera. But honestly, he’s a ninja who also completely disappears into the background, getting pictures from angles and vantage points that were tasteful, creative, candid, endearing, we just can’t believe it.
We would truly recommend Matthew. His use of lighting and his overall, command over the camera resulted in the most gorgeous photos. We are already finding ourselves planning baby showers, vow renewals, elaborate birthday parties, anything where we could have an excuse to hire him again.
We will always treasure this day and our photos. Thank you Matthew for being a huge part of that!
Matthew’s work is amazing! We loved our wedding pictures. He’s very professional, and knew exactly how to get the best shot by making us confortable. We could not have asked for a better experience, or better pictures!
In addition to that, prior to the wedding he was very kind and flexible: our wedding was happening during Covid and we had to reschedule twice. He made it very easy for us to pick another date, and even gave us a list of alternative suggestions since our wedding venue went bankrupt. All in all, we would recommend Matthew 150%!
Matthew and his team were absolutely wonderful to work with. We would give more than 5 stars if possible. They were professional, punctual, communicative, and especially accommodating! Matthew and his team definitely provided a very stress-free, high-quality experience. I will admit that I was a bit nervous since we chose his company based on his amazing work and others' reviews , but my new husband and I have no regrets at all. The photos he captured and video created exceeded our expectations. We are so happy with Legacy Union Photo Co, and will definitely be inquiring about a family portrait session in the near future!
Legacy did an amazing job, we couldn't ask for a better photographer and video, it made everyone cry. These memories will be forever and we pick the best of the best. ❤🥰
Ive worked with Matt on several shoots now, and he really makes me comfortable. He knows how to direct to get great shots of his clients, and knows ALL the best spots!
Matthew did an amazing job during our engagement video shoot and our wedding!! He is so creative, patient, and collaborative. Videos were delivered on time and were so beautiful! I continuously receive compliments on our engagement and wedding videos. Even though there were many changes regarding our wedding due to the pandemic, Matthew coordinated with Leo and I and truly helped me make my backyard wedding a successful one. We had met several times discussing the details and those were super helpful. Honestly, the wedding was eventually becoming stressful as it got closer but knowing I have a great videographer by my side definitely provided sense of comfort and peace. If you’re looking for someone reliable, professional, relatable, and artistic, I highly recommend Legacy Union!!!! I will recommend him to my friends & families any day with no hesitation. In fact, my husband and I love his work so much that we are currently working with him on another project. Thank you Matthew for your hard-work and dedication!
Matthew was quick to respond after reaching out about pricing and options for an engagement shoot. He was super flexible with dates/times after life made us postpone our first date and we really appreciated that! Matthew was friendly and made us both feel super comfortable in front of the camera - we'd never had any "real" photos taken together and I wasn't sure if we'd look or feel uncomfortable, but Matthew made it super easy and made us feel like models! We had a more casual outfit for the engagement photos and then fancier clothes that we were going to wear for our Zoom wedding a couple weeks later (thanks COVID!) and he treated the photos we took in the fancy clothes like the wedding photos we weren't going to be able to have for that day - I couldn't have been happier! When we got the link to our photos, we were completely blown away! For a session that was less than 2 hours, he provided us with great variety and edits on over 300 (!!) photos.. I couldn't believe it - and delivered only 2 weeks after our shoot. The only negative is that I don't know how to choose from all the amazing shots... I guess my walls will just be covered in all of them :-) His gallery portal was super user friendly and easy to share and download. I highly recommend Matthew and so appreciate him helping us turn a weird situation with our engagement/wedding and the potential for it not feeling very special, into a day that was amazing and photos that I am excited to share with family and friends and will truly be family heirlooms. Thank you again Matthew!!
We immediately knew we hired the right company when we signed on with Matthew. He was flexible, thoughtful and clearly loved his work. Best of all, he wanted us to be happy. My wife and I immediately felt comfortable with him during our engagement shoot—Matthew had a way of making us smile and laugh whenever we got too serious or in our heads.
Obviously, the wedding to come would not turn out the way either party expected. COVID changed everything, but Matthew not only understood, he made it even more special by partnering with a videographer to make up for the lost hours and time of our original ceremony. The incredible result helped us show ourselves off to the friends and family that couldn’t be there. It made me cry, made my wife cry, and our parents cry, and I’m tempted to submit it for the Oscars.
My wife and I got married with Matthew, his videographer Kaleb, and only four other people in attendance, two of whom were vendors. That we don’t have any regrets about it, and that it felt like we had the wedding of our dreams anyway is in part due to the work Legacy Union put into the photos and video of the event.
Matthew did not treat us like clients, but as friends, and that’s exactly what we needed in 2020. We’re so grateful to have found him.
By far the most talented photographer my husband and I have ever worked with!
Matthew has an amazing eye at scouting out places and capturing the most intimate and precious moments during our destination wedding. He went above and beyond on our wedding day to capture incredible images. Matt made sure he was in every single place before people arrived, during and after even when we didn't request him to!
Our wedding day included a tea ceremony as well as a western style ceremony, a reception, traditional games and a party not to mention I had 4 outfit changes! He was on time, dressed the part and at every single place. It was so much more than what we ever asked and expected him to do!
Going through his pictures allowed us to relive that special day and look back at all the amazing memories we made. It was incredible to see how so many emotions were captured in his images; as if he connected with us and guided us allowing us to be comfortable being ourselves and all the emotions we went through during our special day.
There were also so many candid moments he captured we weren't even aware of and it was so nice to be able to look through them! He literally made us and our guests smile from ear to ear.
One can tell Matt is highly experienced with photography because we had no idea how to even organize family and friends to make sure we got pictures with everyone. THANK GOODNESS for his guidance and planning for our photo session, he helped calm my stress level and facilitated so many things. Not only is he kind, he is wonderful and patient with kids and great at making kids, toddlers, babies smile and look at the camera.
His services after the wedding such as touching up on images and making sure my husband and I were 110% satisfied with his work were beyond what we had expected. Matt always had a positive attitude and was constantly communicating with us.
Needless to say, Matthew is an incredible professional and has a gift with what he dedicates himself to! We are so lucky he agreed to photograph us at our destination wedding. We would highly recommend his services any day!
We love Matthew and his couple photography, we love him so much we flew him out to Mexico to do the photography for our wedding.
Matthew is professional, very good at directing you to get the most flattering photograph and very smart when it comes to capturing moments. He responds quickly when you have any questions or concerns, and he did a wonderful job with the editing and I received the photos in a timely fashion.
I would highly recommend. By luck I came across him online for our engagement shoot and we will be turning to Matthew for all of our future photography.
Matthew and his team did AMAZING! He and his team made all of us feel so comfortable and made sure to capture every moment. I loved how not everything was so posed, they captured a lot of candid moments. I really appreciated that Matthew scouted spots near where I was getting married for photos and he ended up finding a spot that was EXACTLY was I was thinking! They got us out photos super quick and even sent us a great amount of sneak peaks! I 100% highly recommend Matthew and his team!
Matthew is a PRO! He made us feel comfortable from the start. It allowed us to be ourselves during the shoot. He captured some amazing candid moments! The final products looked like magazine covers! We will always treasure the photos and the fun we had during the process!
Matthew was a really nice guy and VERY talented photographer. He is punctual, which is seriously a big deal because many photographers are not and this causes undue stress on your important day. Well-oiled system with photos delivered via a web folder promptly! Would recommend Matthew in a heartbeat for any type of photography. Food shots, business interiors, wedding, engagement, lifestyle- you name it. He is good at giving direction, too. He is level-headed which is great for all you crazy bridezillas out there lol! Most importantly though, he takes great pictures.
Matthew Smith captured our wedding beautifully. Not only did he travel half way across the country to document our day, but he worked tirelessly from the moment the day began to the end of the reception with patience and poise.
I was honestly a little overwhelmed by the responsibilities of the day and worrying if people were having a good time, I'm glad that one thing I didn't have to worry about was the photography. From walking through the day in Skype calls and email correspondence, everything was thought out and well organized.
Matt knew how to bring out our best and was efficient about directing us as a couple and with our wedding party! Getting the photos was super quick and seamless with the online gallery and flash drive in the mail.
There are so many good moments from throughout the entire day!
We're really happy with how our photos turned out and we're already a little sad that we'll probably never look as good as we do in those photos! We highly recommend Matthew to anyone getting married!
We absolutely loved our engagement photos with Matthew! My favorite photo from our session became our invitation 😊. Right from the start, Matthew was very professional. He arrived early to the site and came prepared to the shoot with many ideas and already several locations in mind. We’re not use to taking professional photos but he was very patient with us and made us feel comfortable by providing specific directions when we didn’t know how to pose. Matthew also made the follow-ups very easy. He always responded within 1 business day, and he posted our pictures with a quick turnaround which included great edits! Additionally, the site he used for viewing the photos loaded pretty fast (which is important when you’re choosing from a lot of shots) and was very user friendly.
From start to finish, he was such a pleasure to work with and we wholeheartedly recommend him.
I cannot say enough good things about Legacy Union! This photographer arrived extra early on my wedding day and was already taking beautiful candid photos of everyone as they arrived, started mingling, and getting ready before I said anything to him at all. It was SO nice because your wedding day can feel kind of stressful and chaotic, but this photographer was there capturing every moment without me having to ask or direct him at all. After we received our pictures, It was like opening a whole new wedding gift to see all of the precious moments he had captured during the wedding that I didn't even know about!! - Like my little flower girl receiving a backstage "cheek kiss" from the ring bearer, and members of my family laughing and enjoying each other's company before the service started. There were several funny, memorable moments during both the service and the reception that he captured in detail and I will always treasure those amazing candid photographs!
In fact, all of his photographs were gorgeous and the editing was superb (the photos of my in my dress on our college campus looked so dramatic and beautiful), but one of my favorite parts of his photography is the way he captured the candid moments at our wedding. He never stopped shooting throughout the entire reception, and the precious moments that he captured of my parents and grandparents dancing, my friends, my husband and I doing goofy dance moves, and all of my family and friends enjoying a rare time of being in the same place on the same day is something I'll never be able to thank him enough for.
My girlfriends who got married around the same time as me were all jealous of the amazing photographer that I had, and wished that they had asked him to take their photos as well! Thank you, Legacy Union!
We booked our wedding and engagement photos with Matthew based on the sheer beauty of his work. We have continued using him for maternity and family photos because of his ability to capture both gorgeous, thoughtful posed shots and authentic, joyful, unplanned moments.
Matthew has always been encouraging of my off-the-wall ideas. We’ve done sessions with him on mountain hikes, at the local zoo, at home, and at the beach in the water. He’s always up for an adventure.
During the shoot, Matthew is efficient and directive, making sure that all of the details are perfect. He captures not only the romantic portraits, but also the intimate personal elements and sweeping panoramic settings.
My favorite photos, though, are always of moments in which I didn’t realize I was being photographed. Matthew can you comfortable enough to forget he’s working and simply let you be present. We’re so grateful to have Matthew to chronicle our changing family.
When planning our wedding we knew that finding an accomplished photographer was a priority for capturing our day of love, family, and friends. After countless weeks spent scrolling through portfolios we began to understand there were a lot of photographers to choose from. Once we found Legacy Union and Matthew’s talent for photography we found ourselves continually coming back to his photos. The consistent quality of his work and how he presented it instilled in us his ability to capture our wedding.
From our first meeting we began to understand his experience, professionalism, and down-to-earth nature. Through our continued interactions we really felt that he got to know us as a couple and the style of pictures we were wanting.
Matthew’s experience was essential in navigating the photography portion of our wedding day. Throughout the entire day, Matthew made us feel comfortable and relaxed. He was great at organizing our large group and keeping to our time sensitive schedule. We also appreciated Mathew’s thoughtfulness by allowing us to enjoy the special moments together.
We could not have been happier with the quality of our wedding photos. Every photo shows his natural creativity and passion for photography. The care Matthew put in to every detail will help us share the moments and emotions for years to come. If we were to do it all over again, we would 100% hire Legacy Union and Matthew again. We look forward to using Legacy Union for our future photography needs.
If there was any decision we were happy with regarding our wedding, it was hiring Matthew to be our photographer. He was incredibly accommodating and wonderful to work with. He is kind, meticulous, creative, and makes taking pictures feel natural. So many of the wedding photos I’d seen when searching for a photographer looked rigid and staged, but Matthew’s photos are the exact opposite. I was drawn to his pictures for the candid, genuine expressions he captures. His photos are so natural and they seem to be a direct extension of his personality—he is a great person both personally and professionally. He genuinely connects with people and it clearly reflects through his work. He went above and beyond to make sure things went smoothly the day of our wedding and ensured that we got all of the photos we wanted from every stage of the wedding process.
Our family and friends are beyond impressed by our wedding photos. We were all astounded by the number of pictures Matthew returned to us and the quality of each and every one of them. We have the most beautiful photos from the rehearsal, to the ceremony, and even late into the night. He captured everything that was special to us and he is so thoughtful. I know that over the years my nostalgia will grow as I am able to look back and remember things like my parents home, and all of our guests, just as they were that day. Matthew’s attention to detail and ability to capture the most beautiful moments are unmatched.
My husband and I absolutely love our wedding photos. Thanks to Matthew, we will forever be able to relive one of the greatest days of our life because of his amazing photos. They are classic, timeless, and exactly the kind of photos we hoped to have to remember our wedding day. Matthew’s travel fee is very reasonable and you will not find a kinder, more talented photographer! We wish him nothing but the best and would without a doubt recommend him to everyone! Best decision we made for our wedding planning—Matthew is an exceptional talent.
Matt is extremely talented and has a strong artistic sense. My bridal photos were of high quality with great lighting. He knows what looks good and what doesn't and
puts in a lot of work into every photograph- and it shows. Bridal/wedding photos are something that will be kept forever for me and so out of all the wedding decisions, I am happy that I got the best of the best in the photography arena. If you are looking for top notch photos from a stand up guy, this is it
I can't say enough about Matthew Smith's photography skills. Matthew is a thoughtful observer of the events and culture unfolding before him. He flew out to our wedding in Vietnam, and the photos were stunning. Having been comfortably behind the lens myself, I wasn't looking forward to being the center of attention or posing for any super awkward or fake photos. But with Matthew Smith around, my husband and I fully enjoyed the whole day and can relive those precious moments thanks to Matt's talent. Matt was flexible, ready for everything that came our way (it's Asia, hardly anything goes as planned!), and incredibly professional and respectful. I, of course, felt nervous on my big day, but Matt's calming and gracious presence capturing each stage as the day unfolded was a gift that helped me fully relax on a day that gets many women stressed. The quality of his photos in the end was priceless, and I highly recommend this photographer who is committed to genuinely capturing your special day.
Matthew did an amazing job of photographing our wedding. He took such beautiful pictures and captured the entire day for us! His work is beyond what we expected and are grateful for the lifetime memories we have now through his photography. We would recommend him to anyone who wants amazing pictures and someone who is very easy to work with and lets the work do the talking.
I'm IN LOVE with not only my wedding and engagement photos but also the PROCESS of taking them. For our engagement photos, my husband and I wanted them to capture who we are. Seven years since those photos and they're still hanging in our house (we've since moved four times!). One of Matthew's photos is always the FIRST one that gets put up when we move. We just wish we lived closer so he could take new ones for us!
Matthew is professional, flexible, easy to get ahold of, and dang good. Book him and you'll be SO glad!
We absolutely loved using Legacy Union Photo Co for our wedding. Matthew was so great to work with and his photos truly captured the moments of the night through his candid photos of everything going, we love reliving the night through his photography. He is also very playful with lighting which makes for some amazing creative photographs as well. We cherish all of them!
Recommended by a friend, Matt came to photograph our honeymoon in Ecuador. We spent two unforgettable weeks together and are able to relive many special moments thanks to Matt's photos. Having had photo sessions with other companies, Matt's great character, enthusiasm and determination clearly stands out from the rest. It was a joy to be with him, it made the whole experience much more special than just a 'job'. We shot in several locations and Matt was not afraid to get dirty or squeeze into those awkward holes to capture the perfect shot. His talent of using the environment and natural lighting gives every photo a story and completeness.
Where to begin. We loved the whole process of getting engagement photos done by Matthew. From the beginning stages of booking to receiving the photos, Matthew was excellent to work with! He has an eye for the coolest shots and his work is AMAZING! We had some crazy ideas (like jumping into a pool) and he had his own and the final product was outstanding. There was not one photo I didn't like! We appreciated his professionalism and his fun personality!
We have also used him for family photos and will continue booking him for future life events!
We were extremely pleased with Matthew for our photo shoot. He was very friendly and professional and directed us very well in all the best poses and angles. It made it effortless for us. Our photographs couldn’t have turned out better! He went out of his way to meet us way outside the city where we wanted our shoot to be done. He has a great eye. I have recommended him to other friends already.
We were very, very happy with Matthew and his photography. I booked him for a last minute photo shoot on a weekend. He responded right away, and he was very professional with a beautiful website. The day of the shoot, he met us at a location 2 hours away from the city, he even showed up early to scout out the location.
He was very easy going with what we wanted, but also knew how to direct us to get the perfect shot.
It didn’t take too long to receive the photographs. I really liked the way they were presented - through his website for easy access with the option to download any or all of them in a selection of high resolution for printing or regular format.
I highly recommend him!! If I need any more photos in the future I plan to use him again.
Matthew did an astounding job photographing our wedding. He was very thorough answering a lot of questions in the weeks leading up to our wedding and kept in touch afterwards through his editing and delivery.
He is a skilled photographer, expert at both the technical aspect of his craft and - just as important! - he is amazing at at being warm and personable while working with a huge number of people. He can keep things moving along without making anyone feel rushed which is a rare skill.
We had such an incredible experience with Legacy Union! Matt had a lot of creative and fun ideas for our engagement pictures, and he totally put us at ease in front of the camera. We are so thankful that we get to keep these stunning pictures forever!
Matt was seriously the wedding photographer of our dreams! We couldn't have asked for more beautiful images that captured our personalities and day perfectly. He gets the shots you dream about. We absolutely loved having Matt photograph our wedding and would choose him again every time.
Matt made the day absolutely perfect for my wife and I. He is incredibly easy to work with, and delivered our photos quickly. The photo gallery he provided was beyond even our wildest expectations. I’m biased, but he’s probably the best photographer in Los Angeles. 10/10 stars
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