Matt Stallone Wedding Photography

m!They were both very professional, organized, flexible and attentive to any requests my husband and I had. They both really went above and beyond. On my wedding day Nicole helped me in aspects that weren’t even photography related which I will always deeply appreciate. One of the many things I love about their photography is how they capture natural moments in real time and also the humor in some of their non traditional photos, it definitely adds an edge that my husband and I fell in love with immediately when we first came across their work. After having my engagement shoot with them using both Matt and Nicole to capture our special day was a no brainer. I would 100% highly recommend!

o get our group photos done even though we had a big wedding party. This was especially appreciated since we opted for outdoor photos and it was cold! They were also very communicative throughout the process, including leading up to the wedding and during the wedding day. Despite our large wedding (185+), they captured almost everyone in attendance in at least one picture. We know we’ll really appreciate that in the years to come as we continue to look back at the photos in our album.

, given the numerous options available, but we knew we wanted someone friendly, professional, and able to capture stunning photos while being virtually invisible. Matt and Nicole delivered on all three fronts! The process was seamless, and Matt and Nicole were always available to answer our questions and provide guidance. My spouse is a paraplegic, and we were amazed at the stunning photo angles that Matt and Nicole captured throughout the day. We were even given digital copies of the photos that we used to create a digital slideshow for our parents, which they loved! We were so impressed by Matt and Nicole's kindness, professionalism, and exceptional work that we commissioned them to create a custom photo album for us. Nicole spent hours on a call with us, helping us design the perfect photo album, and we were blown away by the final product. It is truly a work of art, and we couldn't be happier with it. I highly recommend Matt Stallone Photography if you're looking for the best photographers in the area. Their expertise and attention to detail are unmatched, and they truly went above and beyond to make our wedding day special. We will definitely recommend them to our friends and family for any and all upcoming events. Thank you, Matt and Nicole, for your exceptional work!

we wanted them on our team. They were so responsive, professional, and organized. They scheduled a call early into our planning to assess what we wanted to capture with our photos. My husband and I shared how important capturing authentic photos was to us especially since I am camera-shy and don’t know how to pose for a camera. Matt and Nicole calmed our nerves and made us feel comfortable on our very first call. This ability to ease nerves carried onto both our engagement shoot and wedding day photos. Struggling to feel comfortable in my skin, I was on edge during our engagement shoot. However, you would never be able to tell from the beautiful images Matt delivered. It was clear that he could sense my hesitation and anxiety and did his absolute best to make us comfortable and relaxed. We couldn’t believe how stunning the engagement photos turned out. The lighting, vivid colors, and authenticity were just palpable. Matt and Nicole are such a great team and so in tune with each other and their clients. They truly understand that each couple is unique and can capture that well. Fast forward to our wedding day, Matt and Nicole scoped out our first look location, even though it was an additional 45 minutes from our getting ready location. Matt and Nicole are easygoing, willing to try anything, and listen to the client. Even though the first-look location was out of the way and had the potential of delaying the wedding, they were on board. They were well prepared after having done several walk-throughs to find us the best shots at the location. They were prompt and ready to rock and roll when they arrived at the hotel. However, on our wedding day, my dad ended up in the hospital. I was extremely heartbroken and a mess, but they were supportive and empathetic while ensuring we captured beautiful images that could be shared with my dad proudly. There were several changes to our original game plan and they rolled with the punches. They were so good about keeping my husband and I on track and reminding us of our shot list request. They were determined to capture all of the photos we had requested. It was such a pleasure working with them and we can't wait to work with them again soon when we do our family portraits with Dad. We plan to work with Matt and Nicole for years to come!!!

vividly. Every part of the experience with Matt and Nicole was so easy – Nicole is super responsive and quick, and they sent us a survey before our wedding to make sure we captured every shot/special moment. It was helpful to prioritize what mattered to us most. And looking at our wedding album, it’s amazing to see just how much Matt and Nicole listened to everything we said – we really wanted candid shots capturing genuine moments of emotion on people’s faces, as well as fun dance floor pics, and Matt and Nicole delivered! One of my favorite moments from the wedding: I was determined to get natural, happy pics of my sister, who is autistic and doesn’t really know how to pose for photos. During our family portraits, she was feeling anxious and wasn’t smiling. But Matt pulled me aside and said, ‘you’re going to love the pics we got of her when you guys were getting ready – she had the most natural smile.’ It made me feel so relieved, reassured and deeply understood by someone who had just met my sister for the first time that day. And sure enough, during our photo reveal with Matt and Nicole, I was blown away by all the beautiful, natural looking pics of my sister. I still tear up looking at them! Finding the right photographer meant more to me than any other wedding partner, and I feel so lucky that we found Matt and Nicole. I highly recommend them for your wedding, engagement shoot, and any other photo needs!

created out of all the photos from our wedding day is absolutely stunning and we are always receiving compliment’s on it . Overall their service was fantastic, easy to talk to and work out any questions and concerns regarding the event to make us feel comfortable and confident with the big day. I would absolutely recommend Matt Stallone photography to any family and friends.

s captured our big days in such a magical way that looking through them takes us right back into those special moments. Matt and Nicole are true professionals - very communicative leading up to wedding day, prompt in their responses and always paying close attention to detail. They worked with us to design an overall package that worked with our vision and budget, and they had great ideas when it came to scheduling photos around our main events. They were very patient and flexible as we changed our plans, and their ability to go-with-the-flow on each day-of avoided a lot of potential stress and ensured we had more than enough spectacular photos, even when things didn't go according to plan. Matt has a great eye for capturing joy, and we appreciated his ability to set up spectacular portraits while blending into the background for the more candid shots. He is open to new ideas and isn't fazed by goofy poses, chaotic families, energetic puppies, or accidental projectiles. We loved working with him and cannot recommend him highly enough!

that we hired once we saw a “sample” album at our venue - it was amazing! We started working with them shortly after our engagement in 2019 and they immediately made us feel comfortable despite my husband and I being totally awkward in front of the camera. But with Matt, it just felt natural and his vision is like no other! He makes suggestions, he takes suggestions but he also keeps it fun. So much so, that we have now worked with him on 3 separate occasions - our engagement shoot, the ceremony day and the reception day! That being said, they have been so flexible and accommodating throughout the many changes we had to make to our wedding day due to the pandemic. And as if that’s not enough, they made sure to check in with me to see how I was doing as I worked throughout the entire duration in my position as a night RN. So if that’s not a testament to their character, I don’t know what is. I truly couldn’t imagine working with anyone else, and would highly recommend! As a matter of fact, my family hired them again for my brothers recent wedding which took place in a completely different season, and it was equally as beautiful. Two different seasonal vibes, but undoubtedly the same amount of love and happiness captured. Our beautiful album will be cherished for years to come! And we are forever grateful.

ne felt comfortable and relaxed throughout our entire wedding day. Additionally, the pictures and moments they captured are stunning, and we could not be more pleased with them. They are an absolute pleasure to work with, and I would recommend them to anyone looking to capture those special and intimate moments.

tions. When we had to postpone from December to June they were so responsive and helpful. On the day of the wedding, Matt had amazing ideas for photographs and he was so nice with coaching us on how to look. We got our photos back and multiple friends and family want to use their services for upcoming events! You would be making the best decision of your life if you book with them.

with. They were very helpful with problem solving and keeping things running smoothly. We were already so impressed by them but after we saw the photos we were blown away. They managed to capture all the moments we were looking for in a way that felt true to us. Matt's photos are sophisticated and timeless and we're so grateful to have our wedding memories captured so accurately. Couldn't recommend them more!

istic photos. Throughout the day Matt asked us to trust him as we took pictures all along the grounds of Rock Island Lake Club, through his intensely creative eye we got the most magical portraits of our big day. Matt was able to chronicle the evening seamlessly. When the evening came and our gallery was revealed Matt and Nicole made the entire night so special. There were too many to choose from because all of them were spectacular. Matt managed to grab all the special moments, large and small from that evening and because of him we’re going to have a tremendous album and incredible family heirloom that will preserve these beautiful memories for years to come.

O comfortable and we are in love with all of our photos! They were also so patient and accommodating with all of our COVID-related planning and replanning. We can't wait to have them again for our big reception in December! We cannot recommend them enough!

We originally found Matt online and then realized he was a preferred vendor at your venue and were thrilled he was available for our date. Even though our original wedding venue didn’t work out (covid) Matt and Nicole were still able to accommodate us and picked the perfect spot for our wedding day pictures. Day of Matt was an absolute dream and rolled with the punches, rain and all! We finally got our wedding photos back and I am in complete awe of them. It was so hard picking the photos for the album because we loved every single one we saw. I cannot thank him enough for making the process so easy and effortless. Totally recommend for anyone looking for the perfect photographer.

ion of ourselves. After meeting with them and hearing their advice, we agreed to bring on Nicole, and it was totally worth it. Matt and Nicole are a great team; Nicole went far beyond our expectations, helping out where needed to make our day so smooth. That's not to say Nicole didn't take pictures, she did take awesome shots and gave great photo advice. Matt is a ninja, silent, efficient, everywhere and deadly with the camera. He was never in the way of anything, but always there for the important moments. Matt and Nicole take super efficient photos - don't be alarmed by how quickly things move, they are just that good. They take their time to plan out and understand the schedule of the wedding so that there is as little downtime as possible during shots. I'm shy in front of the camera, but Matt and Nicole made me comfortable and helped me look my best. I was very surprised! We took our photos at the park and it was very cold that day, but Matt and Nicole champed it through, even comforting us. Our friends and family were complementing us on how amazing our photos turned out. They also edited the photos in the time they promised which was about a 5 week time frame, but there was Christmas and New Years in between. I wouldn't say this is cheap, but you get what you pay for here, really excellent value. Matt and Nicole are super friendly, down to earth and great listeners. I highly recommend Matt and Nicole.

the fact that it rained the whole time. And our wedding photos...oh man, I don't even have words for how amazing our wedding photos are! It's safe to say it's the best we've looked in our entire lives, and the physical album we got afterward is such high quality, I've never seen such a beautiful album! I want to make up more fancy life events to have an excuse to hire Matt and Nicole again, they're the greatest!

ey truly brought our wedding to life... Derek and I can’t say enough about them!!! Thank you guys - we love you! Britt & Derek

photos speak for themselves! Not only were they super responsive and helpful in making important photo decisions leading up to the big day, but we just received our photos and we are so in love!! They are beautiful and exactly what we were looking for - I honestly can't stop looking at them! We are so happy. Thank you Matt and Nicole!!

uld not have been happier with his work. From the moment we contacted him, it was smooth sailing. Nicole, his wife and assistant, was so timely and detailed in her communication and truly put us at ease during the planning process. On our wedding day, Matt and Nicole (who we only met THAT day since we did not have an engagement shoot), were just amazing. They were so fun and easy to work with and made taking photos a breeze. It felt like we were just taking photos with friends! Our photos came out just beautiful and our album was excellent. Nicole and Matt made whatever edits we wanted (although there weren't many since the photos were gorgeous to begin with) without hesitation. I cannot say enough good things about these two and would recommend them time and time again!

d. I can't help but look back at our day with immense gratitude of how thoughtful and attentive our team was and how creative and natural every single shot looked. Our candid shots on the dance floor were by far the best and captured the party just as it was. Thank you so very much!!

found these locations for photos that we wouldn’t even have considered. We just received our photos today and we could not be happier. They captured moments that I don’t even remember. The photos are artistic and simply beautiful. We even did a night shoot, which I wouldn’t even have considered and those photos are just WOW. Matt and Nicole are genuinely nice and down to earth. My husband was a nervous mess on our wedding day and Matt and Nicole really put him at ease. Taking photos with them was easy. If you are looking for someone to take beautiful wedding photos, who don’t add stress or annoy you – go with Matt and Nicole.

tt's. Matt actually interviewed my husband and myself before he would work with us as he really prefers to photograph couples that are truly in love. When the big day came, Matt & his wife Nicole were incredibly attentive during the entire day. My husband and I were so eager to get back our pictures because we knew Matt & Nicole did a great job. THE PICTURES WERE BETTER THEN I COULD HAVE EVER WANTED! Matt really took his time to edit each image just so that all the details really came through. He really has an artistic eye. Our families really loved all the photos. So many incredible moments were captured. Matt & Nicole even took time to check out the location and keep an eye open for potential photo opportunities. I would recommend to anyone! You won't regret it!

and such a pleasure to work with especially during this hectic time of planning. They are quick to respond to any questions or concerns you may have and pricing is extremely fair for the amazing work that they do. My husband and I were blown away by the finished product for both our engagement shoot and wedding day. The photographs were breathtaking and they both did an amazing job capturing all the special moments on our big day, we can't stop scrolling through the images and reliving each moment! I cannot wait to continue to look back on this images for years to come. Matt is a very talented artist and is great at finding different shots and views that one may not originally think of that in the end come out as amazing photos. Again, I cannot say enough great things about Matt and his wife! They are the perfect people to choose to join the wedding journey with you.

ity was so calm and kind, I knew he’d be perfect for my day. His pictures were amazing, exactly what I was looking for. When the wedding day came he was so fun to work with. Him and his wife Nicole made our day so special. Nicole even stepped in to help me because my bridal attendant wasn’t there!! When we got the pictures, we were blown away. I almost cried. They were truly a work of art. I wanted pictures I would remember for years and years. The pictures of my husband and I are beautiful. Every picture for that matter is beautiful, we loved every single one. It was beyond what I could have asked for. Everyone who has seen them is blown away. No doubt in my mind Matt and Nicole were the perfect choice. Trust me on this, you’ll want them on your wedding day!!! I really could go on and on about Matt and and Nicole, they did amazing!!!!

ime I emailed them I had a response almost right away which we really appreciated. As far as the actual shoot itself, we were really nervous going into it. We had never met Matt in person and we’d never done a photo shoot of any kind together. Matt made it so easy for us. He was so down to earth and easy to talk to. He really encouraged us to relax and to be natural with each other and he did the rest. The pictures came out amazing and we are so thrilled with his work. His editing skills are quite impressive as well! We would 100% recommend Matt as a photographer not only for your wedding/engagement photo shoot, but other occasions too! We will definitely be reaching out to him in the future to work with him again!

ld be. They exceeded our expectations. They have been so incredible and easy to work with since day one. One of our first conversations consisted of what we wanted (and didn’t want) for our wedding day. We definitely did not want over filtered photos, over staged or anything cheesy. What we were left with were absolutely gorgeous photos that captured all the love and emotions from our guests, families and ourselves. The photos were genuine, action shots that just show our love for one another. We look forward to looking through our pictures throughout the years to remember the most amazing day of our lives. I would recommend Matt Stallone Photography to anyone, they are truly talented. We can’t thank them enough for delivering perfection on such an important day for us.

truly captured all the love and emotion from our wedding day. We discussed what we were looking for prior to the wedding, we knew we didn’t want over filtered pictures, no silly or uncomfortable poses. What we were left with were absolutely gorgeous action shots and natural poses and pictures that we can look at for the rest of our lives that will bring us back to the most beautiful day of our lives. They are so talented and amazing at what they do, and I would recommend them To anyone! We are so in love with our photos and can’t even begin to thank them from the bottoms of our hearts.

le, and was able to capture truly memorable and empathetic pictures reflecting how we felt in that moment. We wouldn’t dream of using anyone else for our wedding after we were so happy with our engagement pictures. Matt and his wife Nicole provided us with peace of mind on our wedding day. We knew that our pictures would be dramatic, loving and artistic. Nicole helped to keep my schedule and bridal party organized and on time (even when my makeup timeline ran late!) I didn’t feel stressed or pressured by them at all.. and they helped to gently lead me away from the “typical photos” that other photographers do. I know they had shot our venue before, and they made a special point to take photos where no other couples had already been. They made sure to get all of the photos we asked for in advance, and even reminded me that I wanted one with my baby niece when I was wrapped up in the mix of other things! I can’t reccomend more, and I was very happy with the overall service, and product. The rates were fair, and reasonable for such a highly skilled photographer.

y were incredibly professional. They were super nice to everyone and made everyone feel really comfortable. They were not intrusive of our guests at all (I personally hate when photographers pull guests aside and say to pose for a picture). We can’t wait to get our photos!!

f photographs. His techniques are unique and I find the style of his photos to be deep with a touch of fantasy. I was beyond impressed with the professionalism and the end result. I highly reccomend Matt Stallone Photography for both engagement and wedding photos!

inning part of the day was great, but we were running 1 hour late for the ceremony! This shortened the time for photos afterwards and my friend, the bride, was very worried they would not have time for any photos with the bridal party or her and her new husband. However, Matt and his wife Nicole were amazing! As soon as they got to the venue, they walked around the property and planned out all the photos. When our bus arrived, we took the bridal party pictures in like 10 minutes, and then the bride and groom got all their photos finished in like 30 minutes! Talk about working efficiently! I have been in wedding parties before, my own wedding included, and I noticed a huge difference between those photographers compared to Matt and Nicole. Matt and Nicole were extremely helpful all day and made everyone calm and collected, and the really made the whole stressful process of being 1 hour late the entire day, seem like it was planned from the beginning! This really shows you that the phrase "you get what you pay for" is really true because any other photographer would have said "f* it!" where as Matt made sure we got all the shots the bride wanted, and still managed to get us all into the ballroom on time for our entrances! If I wasn't already married, I would book with Matt in a second!

an speak on the experience itself. From the very beginning Matt and his wife Nicole offered quick and efficient communication. Before deciding to work together, he took the time to get to know us and understand who we are as a couple. This was reflected in his process of preparing for our wedding and the quality of his photography the day of. We were super comfortable and relaxed while he photographed and felt that he captured our love with a very natural yet creative approach. It should also be noted that it was a hot, sunny day but his calm demeanor and seamless transitions between photos helped us and our families/bridal parties keep their cool! I've had multiple guests comment on how fantastic he was and that when my husband and I shared fun or special moments, they noticed Matt was smiling too. If it isn't obvious, we would highly recommend using Matt for your special day. We are so very happy we did.

dn't miss a beat. Matt Stallone photography is 100% the way to go.

ey are both extremely talented and work off each other to put us at ease. The pictures we have seen so far (raw) were already amazing. The photographer is the most important part and we definitely lucked out with booking the best available. They were so responsive to our needs and questions and so incredibly creative and organized. They really helped the day run smooth. No one even noticed them during candid shots making the pictures very special. We are both so happy with their work and would recommend anyone getting married to consider them. They really helped make our night special and one we will not forget.

when I had an issue with my dress during cocktail hour! Matt is incredibly creative and will give you the most unique and beautiful pictures which is what we were looking for! Even after the wedding for our photo album Nicole was super accommodating (and patient!) to make sure we had everything we wanted in our album within our price range. Highly recommend hiring Matt and Nicole for your events!

eated. He let us be very natural, and made the whole experience very fun. He's super easy to talk to and every photo looked incredible. He's also some sort of wild ninja. When we recieved the photos I realized he took so many shots from so many different angles and I have NO idea how he got to the different spots to take them in the short amounts of time we were in each location. Truly an incredible talented guy.

are so talented. They work so well together and are constantly reassuring you the day of your wedding about everything. Nicole is great and knows all the tricks and hints to help you move things along (ladies if you have a lot of buttons bring a crochet hook!). We also did an engagement session several months before the wedding, our pictures were amazing and all of our family and friends loved them. Matt and Nicole are great and a must to capture your special day!

ing! Within about two days, I booked Matt for my wedding. We had our engagement photos done 10/16. We had to change the time and I was running late, and Matt did everything he could to make sure we got our shoot in! Our photos came out AMAZING! I was so impressed! My husband and I are not the type of people who can really stand and be serious and lovey dovey with photos. We prefer to be silly and laugh all the time! Matt figured that our really quickly! He rolled with it, and he was able to capture really amazing photos! When we got closer to our wedding this year, Matt and his wife Nicole were constantly in contact! They wanted to make sure that all of our needs/wants were going to be met during the wedding! I had no doubt in my mind that they were going to capture everything I needed! Come my wedding day, Matt and Nicole (we had a package that had two photographers) showed up early. We toured the venue and spoke about the timeline. They made sure to verify everything to make sure it all went smooth! Let me tell you, it went perfectly! Not only were Matt and Nicole super attentive to all the photos I needed to get in, making sure to get the photos I wasn't even thinking about, they both went ABOVE and beyond for anything we needed! Nicole helped me with my dress, helped the men with their flowers, and many many others things as well! Way too many to even list! Our guests were ranting and raving about how wonderful and helpful our photographers were! We received our preview photos and we are SO happy and over the moon with them! Matt and Nicole did a FANTASTIC job! They are worth every penny to have them capture your wedding! I will recommend them to anyone who is looking for a wedding photographer! We both hope to work with them in the future for other photos! Hire Matt!

were taking photos. Even my mom was impressed with how well he handled our crazy family and how amazing our photos came out! His wife Nicole was also such a big help in the planning process. She answered my emails quickly and helped create a timeline for the day of! If you are getting married and care about an amazing experience you definitely have to book Matt as your photographer!

and customized a package just for what we needed. His talent speaks for itself and the moments he captures are the world to us. Matt is worth every cent (which by the way, is super reasonable) and I would hire him again in a heartbeat. If you want your memories captured in the most beautiful way possible and pictures that will make you cry, laugh, and relieve your day over and over then Matt is the photographer for you!

Matt's work we knew it was what we were looking for. He is an absolutely amazing artist, and we are in love with all of our photos. We received our gallery yesterday, and looking through all the photos together we both felt the same emotions that we experienced on that day. It's incredible how he managed to capture both our emotions and personalities so well. There were so many shots that we didn't even know had been taken, and those candid moments are some of the most special. On top of creating beautiful photos, Matt and Nicole are both kind, funny, professional, and extremely easy to work with. They made us feel comfortable with their attention to detail for the wedding day, so we really felt they knew what we wanted. They also helped us relax and be ourselves while we were nervous. I cannot recommend them more highly! Book Matt if you want wedding photos that will make you part of a wonderful work of art and that will move you each time you look at them.

n't recommended to us by anyone, his photographs speak for themselves. They are absolutely stunning, and our engagement and wedding photos came out so perfect, my family and I will treasure them forever. Matt is extremely nice, professional, and our families loved him. He is one person, and it amazed me, and everyone that was at my wedding, how many candid shots he got. He's quick and quiet, and you barely even know he is there taking pictures during the ceremony and reception. We will have flawless, timeless, perfect photos of our wedding for the rest of our lives, and we have Matt to thank for that. He is an amazing artist, and everyone should book him for their wedding. I recommend him immediately to everyone I know once I hear they are getting married, and will continue to always do so. Thank you, Matt, for being apart of our big day!

hrough the few displayed here on The Knot. This (the knot) is where I first found him, and when I saw how his work stood out compared to the other photographers I had been looking at, I knew we had to book him! When my (now) husband and I look through the photos from our wedding day, we see and feel all the emotions all over again from that wonderful day thanks to Matt's ability to capture everything so artfully. Not only that, but he was so calm and casual, putting us at such ease during both our engagement shoot (which I was initially so nervous for, never having had my photo taken professionally) and wedding day! He made sure to make the whole experience fun for us and our loved ones. I and many of my family members cried when we got the unbelievably beautiful pictures back from Matt, and they are now hanging all over our home. And I must add, although we chose the shortest of the packages (8 hours) which didn't include his wife, Nicole, as an additional shooter, I got to correspond with her lots via email and I can tell she is just as wonderful as Matt! I HIGHLY recommend Matt Stallone Photography.

oment that it was empty. The quality of the photos are excellent and I love the scrapbook and the online gallery with all the pictures from the day. The backdrop was stunning and looked beautiful in the photos. The props were so fun! I am so happy I went with Team Photo Booth and included them on my wedding day.

to work with, and they did so much more than just handle our photography. They helped us work out a detailed timeline of the wedding day, and were excellent with us the day of the wedding. They were super professional, respectful, and knew so many amazing shots to do with us. We loved that taking pictures didn't feel posed and awkward, but so natural (which is surprising because neither of us like pictures!) Thank you! We couldn't have been happier!!