Authentic
and timeless
Modern Hudson Valley Wedding Photography
You want your wedding day memories documented honestly and will treasure and share them for decades to come. My art intentionally, creatively, and lovingly tells your wedding story through landscape, detail, and the genuine interactions between you and your partner.
The Process
My process is built on listening and empathy; understanding who you are and your wedding day vision is paramount to creating an album that is a true reflection of who you are. From day one we get to know each other to build a genuine relationship.
Education resources help you plan your wedding YOUR way.
During your wedding day my primary approach is to take a step back and document your natural moments, but during formal portraits I subtly employ posing prompts and off camera flash to highlight emotion, landscape, and natural interactions.
Matthew does wedding photography for the right reasons
I 100% recommend booking Matthew...He has all of the qualities that make a wedding photographer amazing. We were instantly impressed by his organization and communication. He took the time to get to know us by asking questions about our lives, our story, and what photo theme we were interested in...He made one of the most essential parts of a wedding so much less stressful on us. Matthew was able to capture special moments and later he pulled us aside to capture the most stunning sunset picture that is one of my favorite pictures and moments together!
Katelyn and Nate
Amazing to work with, made us feel comfortable in front of the camera
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!
Darien and Nick
Helped us feel comfortable, we had a blast!
Matthew was fantastic to work with for our engagement photos! Both of us are nervous in front of the camera but he helped us feel very comfortable and we had a blast. The photos turned out gorgeous and we have a great amount to choose from for save the dates. I can't wait to work with him on our wedding day!
Jackie and Kris
You definitely captured the look and vibe
They're even better than I imagined! You definitely captured the look and vibe I was going for. I can't wait to see what you do with the wedding photos 😍
Chelsea and dan
He captured our joy and love so authentically
My fiancé and I have nothing but wonderful things to say about working with Matthew. Not only is he professional, creative and artistic but he also made us feel so at ease during our engagement shoot. We literally had so much fun! He took the time to get to know us before the shoot to make sure our visions aligned and to also give us a personalized experience. We truly felt like he captured our joy and love so authentically. Couldn’t be happier! Thank you Matthew!
Bryanna and James
Your Investment
Ready to see how your special day will be documented with intention and empathy?
My Work & Portfolio
The beauty that surrounds you, in nature and in unscripted moments with loved ones, is the setting around which your story unfolds.
“ Art evokes the mystery without which the world would not exist. ”
(René Magritte)
Matthew Rigby, based in scenic Garrison, NY, photographs weddings in the Hudson Valley and tristate area. Documentary style wedding galleries with an emphasis on creating art that highlights place and important details of your day are his specialty!
mrigby788@gmail.com