As an events professional, I know from experience that a photographer can make or break your big day--they'll be spending all day with your closest friends and family, capturing your most intimate moments, balancing family dynamics, and making ...sure you don't run behind, all while being tasked with actually photographing the wedding! As such, it was important to my husband and I that we chose a photography team that we loved and trusted wholeheartedly. Matt and Ashley were (and are!) everything we were seeking and more.
While we initially fell in love with their photography and editing styles (isn't their portfolio is to die for?!), once we got to know them, we were sold. From their first email, they were communicative, professional, and extremely organized. We had a Zoom consultation and immediately felt at-ease and connected to them both--they're extremely warm, kind, and knowledgable people. Even throughout the wedding planning process, they were always available to answer any questions we had or even help create timelines.
On our wedding day, Matt and Ashley arrived early and got to work right away. They struck a perfect balance of keeping us on schedule while allowing us to enjoy priceless moments with our friends and family. As such, we got all of the shots we wanted and SO many more--my husband remarked that while a special moment or conversation was taking place, he'd think to himself, "Wow, this would be a cool photo." Then, out of the corner of his eye, he'd see Matt or Ashley taking a snap. It was like they read our minds--they were everywhere!
In terms of portraits with each other, our families, and our wedding party, I was a bit nervous about posing and feeling awkward. Matt and Ashley helped all of us feel natural and relaxed in front of the camera. Our guests fell in love with the two of them and couldn't stop raving. Many members of our wedding party (including one who is a wedding photographer) want to hire them to shoot their own weddings someday, and we can't say we blame them!
Our gallery was delivered early--despite it being busy season--and was jaw-dropping. Matt and Ashley captured every little in-between moment that we can now cherish forever and ever: my bridesmaids giggling and dancing as we got ready, a kiss I placed on my grandfather's cheek, my father-in-law jumping in the lake right before donning his tux, our friends and family meeting and mingling over spritzes at cocktail hour, my mom looking misty and proud during my dad's speech--the list goes on and on and on.
My advice? Stop looking for your wedding photographer; you've found them! You won't regret handing over the reins to these two.