About this vendor
I'm Matthew Rigby, a Hudson Valley wedding photographer based in Garrison, NY, documenting weddings across Westchester, the Hudson Valley, and New York City.
With a decade of wedding photography experience and 15 years as an educator, I bring two complementary skill sets to every wedding day. I prepare thoroughly, communicate clearly, and stay calm when the day doesn't go according to plan.
On a wedding day, I document events as they unfold rather than directing them. About 90% of the day is candid, documentary-style coverage. For a small, planned part of the day, we create portraits together, but the rest of the time I'm working to be present without being in the way. Couples consistently tell me they didn't know I was there, but that I documented all the feeling of the moments that mattered.
I've photographed at venues throughout the Hudson Valley including Boscobel House and Gardens, The Garrison, The Ruins at Sassafras, and The Barn at Villa Venezia. I work with a small, trusted team and bring a second photographer to every full-day wedding.
Collections for full wedding day coverage start at $4,000 and are built to fit each couple's day. I customize every collection, because no two weddings are the same and the coverage shouldn't be either.
If what you're looking for is someone who will document your wedding honestly and be there without making it feel like a photo session, I'd love to hear from you.
Details
Destination Weddings
- Destination Wedding Packages
Photo Shoot Types
- Bridal Portraits
- Engagement
Photo & Video
- Digital Files
- Photo
- Second Shooter Available
- Social Media Sharing
- Wedding Albums
Photo & Video Styles
- Documentary
- Dramatic
- Modern
Wedding Activities
- Getting Engaged
- Rehearsals & Parties
- Wedding
Awards and Affiliations
Reviews
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Matthew is phenomenal! From the moment we booked him to getting our wedding photos, Matthew has been enthusiastic and professional! He provided many resources leading up to the wed...
ding as well as scheduled phone calls to discuss our vision. His photography/videography team was fun to work with, open to ideas, patient yet effective with families, and in all the right places at all the right times! As the couple, we didn't get to see everything that happened throughout the day, however many of our guests commented on how much they enjoyed watching Matthew and his team capture all the magic without being overly "present." Matthew listened when I mentioned my "good side," making deliberate efforts to capture more shots on that side. He routinely offered to give me a break or bring me water when I had been standing in poses for a long time, and his team helped me with my dress countless times. Also I can tell from my husband's photos that Matthew's team was doing a great job of getting natural smiles out of a man who insists on smiling awkwardly for photos. đź¤
We now recommend Matthew any time we hear of someone needing a photographer. Thank you! ❤️
Matthew was our photographer for both the engagement shoot and our wedding. We cannot express enough how wonderful he was and how easy it was to work with him through this whole pr...
ocess. He kept us informed every step of the way and provided a lot of material that was helpful during all the planning. The day of the wedding, he kept my bridal party and my family on track with a smile on his face. I don't think we could have done it without him. I would recommend Matthew 10 out of 10 times.
We are so grateful we booked Matthew for our wedding photography. His thoughtfulness, professionalism, and organization were exactly what we were looking for. His eye for scenery a...
nd lighting also really set him apart.Â
Throughout our wedding journey, his thoughtful planning helped set a timeline for our big day. He listened to what we wanted, and his personalized schedule allowed for plenty of time with our guests while also composing beautiful shots.Â
On the day of the wedding, he made us feel comfortable just being ourselves and blended seamlessly into the background when needed. He also did not hesitate to suggest the small adjustments we needed to make a beautiful shot. We truly meant it when we told him we were most excited to work with him out of all of the vendors, and we would book him again and again in a heartbeat. Thank you, Matthew!
Matt was an absolute pleasure to work with for our wedding day. From our very first interaction, their communication was clear, knowledgeable, professional, and fun, making the ent...
ire process seamless and enjoyable. The quality of his work was nothing short of beautiful - they truly captured the magic of our special day. Matt and his team were incredibly responsive, listened intently to our requests, and stayed flexible even when the weather tried to throw a curveball, braving the elements to ensure they captured every moment. We are overjoyed with the stunning photos that will allow us to relive our wedding day for years to come. We cannot recommend Matthew Rigby Photography highly enough!
Book this man.  He’s personable, professional and managed to get the most incredible shots on our big day.  Everyone at my wedding even said how much they liked him, I can’t stress...
how important a great photographer is, and I’m so glad we hired him.  I’ll say it again, Book This Man.Â
We loved working with Matthew Rigby Photography. They made everything feel so easy and fun, and it really shows in the photos. Nothing felt posed or forced; it was just real moment...
s that perfectly captured our day. We’re so happy to have these memories to look back on forever.
Matthew Rigby Photography is the best of the best and is unmatched in professionalism and true passion for capturing the perfect moments. Over the last few months, I had begun my p...
rocess of looking for the right photographer to help me perfect my dream proposal for my girlfriend of 7 years. Having no experience in looking for photographers, I sent out inquiries to many local ones. Within an hour of sending these out, I received an email from Matthew who asked to set up a zoom meeting the next day. After jumping on the call, it was evidently clear that Matthew shared my vision of creating a great proposal and was willing to help in any way possible not just as a photographer but also as a proposal planner.
Over the next few weeks, we talked almost daily about different plans and eventually settled on one that seemed best. Being unfamiliar with the venue I planned to propose at; he even met me there a week prior to do a walk through of the entire property, so I was prepared for the big day. With weather jeopardizing the proposal, Matthew had come up with plan A, B and C to ensure the day was still special, despite the rain.
The weather ended up holding out and the proposal went even better than planned, thanks to Matthew. Less than 24 hours after the proposal and our photo shoot, Matthew sent us our photo album so we could share with friends and family. The photos came out unbelievable, and Matthew helped us capture a moment we will never forget!
I HIGHLY recommend hiring Matt to be your wedding photographer! My husband and I are both graphic designers, so we had high expectations — and Matt absolutely delivered. He documen...
ted our elopement so beautifully; every photo feels like a piece of art and a true reflection of the day. He was incredibly easy to work with, made us feel totally comfortable in front of the camera, and brought such a positive, calm energy to the experience. Matt is both enthusiastic and hardworking, with a sharp eye for detail and a real gift for framing moments in a way that feels natural and cinematic. We’re so grateful, and frankly honored, to have had him capture our day.
My Husband & I had the pleasure of working with Matt from our Engagement Shoot to our Wedding day 10/12/24! He is so organized, creative, and fun to shoot with! Our wedding photos ...
are above and beyond anything we hoped for. Matt truly captured our vision start to finish. I can’t say enough about how professional Matt is and the quality of work that he provides. He worked with us step by step creating and altering our wedding day timeline making sure everything fell into place perfectly. Matt captured the most special day of our lives, We are forever grateful for the beautiful pictures he took. So glad that we chose him! Highly recommend Matthew Rigby Photography!
We are so happy with how all our photos turned out with Matthew! He was great from the beginning, having a call to better understand his style and how the day would go even before ...
booking. Prior to the event he had a detailed questionnaire to complete to make sure all the photos we wanted were accounted for. Matthew was familiar with our venue and even went ahead of time to figure out the best spots to take photos. The day of was great as well! He gave great instruction and was very organized so we never had to worry about getting any photos. To top it all off the photos are amazing!! We were beyond impressed with the initial teasers and when we saw the whole album, it really is a work of art! We couldn’t be happier with how the photos turned out. Highly recommend!!
Matthew was absolutely incredible from the day we met on the phone to receiving our wedding photos after the day! He was so kind and beyond helpful in every stage of our planning p...
rocess, even helping us with a wedding timeline when we had no idea what we were doing! He made the whole process so seamless and so much easier! Starting at our engagement shoot he made us feel so comfortable and confident! To our wedding day which was so beautiful and he captured it better than I could have ever imagined! We absolutely loved working with him and look forward to recommending him to everyone and hopefully booking with him for future occasions:)
Matthew was absolutely amazing from start to finish. I knew from our first phone call that he would be able to capture our photos exactly how I envisioned - and he exceeded my expe...
ctations!
Our engagement shoot in Coldspring was a great way to get to know each other and “break the ice” before the big day. We were comfortable being ourselves around him, and spent a majority of the time laughing.
Our wedding day at Kent Falls State Park was nothing short of magical. Matthew captured all of the details, emotions and more! We are extremely happy with the final photos and can not wait to display them and share them with our friends and family!
In between both photo shoots Matthew was always very responsive and quickly answered all of my questions and concerns leading up to the big day.
Working with Matt was an incredible experience. From the moment we found his website, we were immediately drawn to his style. About a month before the wedding, he took the time to ...
go over every family and bridal party photo combination we wanted, creating a detailed, organized list. He also asked about any special moments or details we wanted captured, ensuring nothing was missed.
On the wedding day, Matt was exceptionally organized and efficient. The whole process felt seamless, which meant we spent less time posing for group photos and more time enjoying our day. He captured everything we asked for—and more.
When we received the photos, we were absolutely blown away by the quality and quantity. Every special moment we could have imagined was captured beautifully. Matt’s eye for composition, his artistic style, and the way he brings out colors in his photos really showcase his talent. If you're looking for an incredible photographer, we highly recommend booking him as soon as possible!
We recently had the pleasure of working with Matthew for our wedding, and we couldn't be happier with our experience. From the initial call, every step of the process was seamless,...
organized, and professional.
Matthew made us feel comfortable and at ease throughout the day. Even during our first look, we truly felt like it was just the two of us and that we could be ourselves without cameras in our faces. During your wedding, you are with your photographer all day long, and to have someone as calm and patient as Matthew is a must.
One of the things we appreciated most was Matthew's ability to blend in with our guests while still managing to capture all the key moments. He were unobtrusive yet always in the right place at the right time.
The photos that we have already seen capture so much emotion and joy that take us back to moments we shared.
In addition to the amazing photos, Matthew went above and beyond printing two photos for us and placing the photos in frames the very night of our wedding. This extra step and attention to detail is a testament to his passion for the work and care for his clients.
We highly recommend Matthew to anyone looking for a wedding photographer who will go above and beyond to ensure your day is captured perfectly. Thank you, Matthew, for giving us such beautiful memories of our special day!
I 100% recommend booking Matthew Rigby as your wedding photographer! He was in the truest sense the definition of a professional. He has all of the qualities that make a wedding ph...
otographer amazing. My wife and I were instantly impressed by his organization and communication. He took the time to get to know us over the phone by asking questions about our lives, our story, and what photo theme we were interested in. He had examples on his website for different styles that made our decisions easier. Prior to the wedding, he had an organized and detailed questionnaire that would ensure the wedding day goes smoothly. He made one of the most essential parts of a wedding (photography) so much less stressful on us. On wedding day, he continued to impress us. His organization, positive attitude, ability to stay structured, but also be flexible to our last minute requests was remarkable. We were able to enjoy part of our cocktail hour thanks to his quick work after the ceremony. One of my favorite qualities about Matthew was his ability to capture special moments and allow the bride and groom private and intimate moments to share on the wedding day during the reception. He pulled us aside to capture the most stunning sunset picture that is one of my favorite pictures and moments together! Later in the night, he reminded us again to have a moment outside of the venue to cherish each other as newlyweds, and yet again, captured incredible moments that I will always remember. The quality and artistic nature of Matthew's photos are exactly what you want on your wedding day. We will have these incredible pictures for years! We can tell that Matthew does wedding photography for the right reasons. He spent so much time with the bride and bridesmaids for the getting ready pictures prior to the event. He captured every important moment during the ceremony. He continued to spend hours at our reception capturing the party atmosphere during dancing, cake cutting, and all of the moments I will be able to remember and relive thanks to his attention to detail and experience as a wedding photographer. One unique feature at the end of the night was he printed and framed a few of the best photos from the night and gave them as gifts to the bride and groom, and parents of the bride and groom. Seeing the photos in person so quickly the night of the wedding and having something to take back with us was remarkable. We cannot recommend Matthew more highly. He is a true professional, and the photographs that he took, edited, and delivered to us for download are flawless! You will not regret for one moment booking Matthew Rigby as your wedding photographer!
Working with Matthew was incredible because he listened carefully to the ideas we had and asked all the right questions to be on the same wavelength with us. He always scouted phot...
oshoot areas in advance and offered amazing suggestions for photo ideas. He took a great deal of stress out of the process by being a great listener, a gifted photographer, and an extremely pleasant person to be around! We would recommend him to anyone looking for amazing wedding photos and a wonderful time getting them taken!
My Fiancé and I booked with Matthew Rigby Photography back in Aug. 2023 for our Oct. 2024 wedding. We had our engagement session with him and from the second we met we knew we made...
the right decision. He has been amazing to work with, flexible & accommodating and made us feel comfortable in front of the camera. We are truly in awe the way the pictures came out. We couldn't be happier! Cannot wait for him to shoot our big day! If you are still considering a photographer, I would highly recommend Matt!
Matthew was such a special part of our day! From the moment we hired him we knew what a great person he is. He is very talented and professional and makes sure you have exactly wha...
t you want. His communication is impressive and it was such a nice surprise to receive a thank you in the mail. If we ever need another photographer I would hire Matthew 1000 times more!! Thank you so much Matthew!!!
Matthew - You are amazing!! Thank you so much for capturing these special moments for us, we love them all so much!
Matthew has done photos for us multiple times and every time has been wonderful. He’s patient, fun to work with, knows where to go for the best photos, and grabs great shots! He ha...
s done family photos for us and had our toddler actually participating and smiling! If we would’ve gotten married here (moved to New England just a few years ago) I definitely would’ve had him do our wedding. Recommend 10/10!
Mat Rigby is a total professional. Mat's skill behind the camera, his ability to work the room without being noticed and the quality of the pictures that capture every special mome...
nt of the evening are just a few reasons why you should look no further for a photographer. Highly recommended!
Such a great photographer, such great photos that are easy to access. Captures all of the great moments
Matthew Rigby is an amazing photographer and I highly recommend him. We had him as the second shooter for our wedding, and we were so impressed with all the pictures and moments he...
was able to capture. His attention to detail is what makes him an excellent photographer. We chose Matthew Rigby Photography as our family photographer as well. He takes pictures of our family every holiday. He captures all the memories of our little family. You cannot go wrong Matt!
We hired Matthew as our wedding day photographer after seeing his work with other couples. Matthew took our engagement pictures and did an excellent job capturing our vision. He ev...
en travelled quite a long way to shoot our photos in a location that we had our hearts set on. He is very professional and responsive and we’re looking forward to having him photograph our wedding later this year.
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