In the midst of planning a wedding, hiring Mateen for our engagement photo shoot was one of the first decisions we made, and one of the best! He brings the most impeccable energy to your photoshoot, along with a creative eye that is second to none. He took two people who feel awkward in front of a camera and found a way to perfectly capture our relationship in a natural, authentic way that truly felt like us. The only disappointment in booking him for our engagement photos was finding out later that he wasn't available for our wedding day! We're endlessly grateful for the incredible pictures that we'll have for a lifetime.
Danika L.
5.0
Mateen is amazing! We found him through Symboll Photography. He brought such positive energy to our wedding. He gave us ideas on posing when we felt a bit awkward and didn't know what to do. He was proactive in finding great locations for taking photos at the venue. He was very well prepared with several different types of cameras and lenses. He even brought a prop box to help take photos of our wedding rings because he knew that I'm a jeweler and would want nice photos of the rings I made.
He was also flexible about time and worked well with our other vendors. Honestly, could not recommend him enough!
Alex P.
5.0
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Mateen Taba
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I'm Mateen, your friend behind the camera. I capture real moments and create iconic portraits that feel authentically you.
My style bridges pure documentary storytelling with editorial artistry. I'm eagle-eyed for candid moments—your young niece being adorable, grandparents holding hands during your ceremony, spontaneous laughter during cocktail hour. But I'll also creatively use lighting and deliberate posing to create editorial portraits that truly stand out.
I prioritize not being a distracting presence during your ceremony. During moments like the first look, I step back to let you experience those feelings authentically—then I'll step back in with gentle prompts to tell the story of your beautiful connection.
I truly love photographing weddings. My photography has always been about capturing joy, connection, motion, and memories. Your day is a celebration of beauty and love, family and friends. When I capture your gallery, you'll relive the full story—wide-angle scenes, intimate close-ups, and everything in between.
You'll catch me blending in on the dance floor, grooving to everything from EDM to ABBA, and firing shots from the hip to capture the true energy of your night.
I edit with a few signature styles ranging from cinematic and refined to warm and vintage—each customized for your vision and tweaked for every image. I love warmth in my images and want your pictures to feel like timeless memories that won't go out of trend. I think love is bright and happy, and soft and tender, and deep and serious—and I aspire for my galleries to capture that range.
I've photographed everything from 2-person City Hall elopements to 300-person traditional Indian weddings. Based in Newton, Mateen Taba Photography serves greater Boston, Cape Cod, and beyond.
Hey, it's Mateen, I'm 26, born in Boston, and my photography is about capturing beauty, telling stories, and making static images feel alive with energy and feeling. In my free time I love shooting film in new places, dancing to live music, editing at a cafe, and studying new photography techniques.
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The photographer brought energetic, creative direction and technical skill, using multiple cameras, lenses, and props to capture stunning images. They made couples feel comfortable, flexible with timing and vendors, and delivered photos that exceeded expectations. Reviewers praised their professionalism, attention to detail, and ability to capture the day’s emotion and keep the celebration lively.
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Maximilian S
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5.0
We had the absolute best experience with Mateen. Our engagement shoot couldn’t have gone better—he captured every single moment so beautifully that looking through the pictures fee...
ls like reliving the day all over again. His eye for detail is incredible, and he always knew exactly how to position us or suggest ideas that turned out perfect. He really listened to our wishes and made them all come true. Beyond being professional, he made us feel comfortable and excited during the whole shoot. Truly an amazing photographer, and I would 100% recommend him to anyone looking to capture special memories. If you’re thinking about booking him—do it, you won’t regret it.
Danika L
5.0
In the midst of planning a wedding, hiring Mateen for our engagement photo shoot was one of the first decisions we made, and one of the best! He brings the most impeccable energy t...
o your photoshoot, along with a creative eye that is second to none. He took two people who feel awkward in front of a camera and found a way to perfectly capture our relationship in a natural, authentic way that truly felt like us. The only disappointment in booking him for our engagement photos was finding out later that he wasn't available for our wedding day! We're endlessly grateful for the incredible pictures that we'll have for a lifetime.
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Alex P
5.0
Mateen is amazing! We found him through Symboll Photography. He brought such positive energy to our wedding. He gave us ideas on posing when we felt a bit awkward and didn't know w...
hat to do. He was proactive in finding great locations for taking photos at the venue. He was very well prepared with several different types of cameras and lenses. He even brought a prop box to help take photos of our wedding rings because he knew that I'm a jeweler and would want nice photos of the rings I made.
He was also flexible about time and worked well with our other vendors. Honestly, could not recommend him enough!
Amy A
5.0
Working with Mateen was an absolute dream, thanks to a bit of luck, fate, and a surprise NYC snowstorm. He brought our vision for an iconic cross-country ski photoshoot in Central ...
Park to life on the spot, exceeding all expectations.
He took the time to understand exactly what we wanted, and made it happen! We knew we were in good hands - he made us feel comfortable and natural, yet his creative eye and attention to detail stood out. He really made the whole experience so fun and memorable.
Mateen beautifully captured our connection as a couple and the magic of the setting. I can’t recommend him enough, it was an incredible experience with exceptional results.
Paula O
5.0
Mateen was truly exceptional! From the very beginning, he was caring, attentive, and incredibly communicative, making the entire planning process feel easy and stress-free. He took...
the time to understand my vision and made sure every detail was captured exactly as I had imagined. On our wedding day, he went above and beyond—not only did he capture every special moment beautifully, but he also kept the energy high, engaged with our guests, and helped keep the party going all night. His presence felt like having a trusted friend who genuinely cared about making our day perfect. The photos he delivered exceeded our expectations and perfectly reflect the love, joy, and excitement of the day. We are so grateful for Mateen and can’t recommend him enough!