weddings
an editorial + cinematic visual aesthetic
“We rise and fall and light from dying embers, remembrances that hope and love last longer…
And love is love is love is love is love is love is love is love cannot be killed or swept aside.”
— Lin-Manuel Miranda
"We were so grateful for you every step of the way. You were such an integral part of our Sedona wedding from the start. Thank you for talking about timing, lighting, and being honest with us about what was important the day of right from the get go. You were truly a part of our festivities and friends in the best way possible! Every moment you captured is magical. Every detail, every flower, every rock and shoe. Each image tells a story and side by side, they create the best book of our lives. I could go on and on, but the pictures say it all.”
— Daryl + Kyle (Sedona, Arizona)
"Matt is the perfect photographer for a destination wedding. He is organized, well-traveled, knowledgable, flexible, and such a joy to be around. Every moment he captured transports us back to our unforgettable experience in Scotland. Matt is kind, collaborative, creative, and has an incredible eye for the little moments that make up the memories that we will cherish for the rest of our lives. We had so much fun shooting with him on the day, and we’ve never felt so comfortable in front of a camera. We will be forever grateful to him for his gorgeous photos!”
— Maya + Nick (Edinburgh, Scotland)
international + destination
"Matt is an incredibly creative and professional photographer. We have worked together on dozens of residential interior and exterior shoots where his inspired input has worked to elevate the perception of all spaces captured. From initial staging to post production, Matt’s work is meticulous and is completed with a high level of thoughtfulness and respect for each intended use. Matt is simply a pleasure to work with… I am happy to refer him to anyone I know for a personal or professional project."
— Alison + Rich (Gramercy Park, New York City)
"My wife and I cannot say enough wonderful things about Matt Simpkins Photography. His eye for detail is exquisite. His photos integrate his amazing skill while showcasing our personal style. Our wedding was truly one of the best days of our lives and that love, romance, and happiness is now forever captured in our beautiful photos. Thank you Matt!"
— Melanie + Marla (Long Island City, New York City)
New York city
"I could not recommend Matt Simpkins Photography more!!! He came highly recommended for engagement and wedding pictures from a friend. We truly could not have asked for a more calming, enjoyable presence on such a hectic, crazy, and exciting day. Everyone commented on how great he was to have around, and again he just made everyone feel so comfortable and have a blast while getting his job done. He is so professional and knows exactly what he is doing, while treating you like a friend, and that’s the perfect combo! Highly recommend Matt for all your photography needs."
— Chelsea + Evan (Long Island City, NY)
engagement
What our couples Are Saying
"After a great experience with our engagement photos, there was no doubt that we wanted Matt to photograph our wedding. He made capturing our wedding so much fun and put even the most camera-shy members of our wedding party at ease. We couldn't be happier with our photos. They are creative and beautiful, true works of art. He has a great eye and really captured the natural setting of our destination wedding. We received so many compliments on our photos (including one friend who wishes he had known Matt before HIS wedding). Matt is knowledgeable about all aspects of a wedding, not just the photography, and he was a huge help throughout the day. He had our entire wedding album edited and posted on his site for us and our parents even before we were back from our honeymoon. He surprised us with so many amazing shots we didn't even know he was taking. Working with Matt is the best decision we could have made. I highly recommend him to any couple."
— Heather + Ian (Cocoa Beach, Florida)
"I highly recommend hiring Matt Simpkins as your photographer for your wedding day. Matt was extremely professional and receptive during the pre-wedding planning phase all the way through to the delivery of the final product. Matt responded to all emails/phone calls promptly. On our wedding day, he made me (and the rest of the bridal party) feel comfortable and at ease as he took photos. He went about his work in a seamless and unobtrusive way. During more formal photos, Matt provided great direction in a quick manner that allowed us to maximize our photo session time in between wedding day events. The finished photos were delivered to us in less than two weeks time as promised. I cannot begin to choose my favorite pictures, as they are all amazing. Matt truly captured the energy and essence of our wedding day. Once again, I highly recommend Matt Simpkins as your photographer on your wedding day."
— Chrissy + Garrett (Mystic, Connecticut)
"Working with Matt was a breeze. He did a wonderful job of capturing the natural beauty of our venue. On the day of our wedding, he was always available, but unobtrusive. Easy to communicate with, friendly and professional. Matt gave us beautiful shots to help us remember our special day!"
— Trish + Sean (Connecticut)
"Matt was such an incredible help and did fantastic work on our photos for the wedding. Having him around made my husband, JP, so comfortable and helped capture some of the moments from the single best week of our lives."
— JP + Bobby (Michigan)
"Matt was incredible to work with from day 1. We all live in NYC and he did our engagement photos, which gave us a sneak peak into his style, clever wit and eye for those perfect shots. I didn't think it was possible but our wedding photos were even better than our engagement shots. He captured the day in such a personal, creative, beautiful, and intuitive way. He is a true artist and has a wonderful gift. He had a second shooter and somehow you barely knew they were there but still managed to get incredible photos of the entire day. He was more reasonably priced, including transportation, than all of the photographers we researched in CT that were close to his caliber. He's gets back to you with answers to questions very quickly and we had our wedding photos 2 weeks after the wedding. If I could give him 10 stars I would!"
— Marissa + Michael (NYC)
"We booked Matt for our engagement photos because we loved his portfolio of work. My husband is a photographer himself so he had specifically high standards which Matt exceeded in all areas. He made us feel so comfortable and produced such wonderful engagement shots that we immediately booked Matt for our wedding ceremony. I can't imagine having anyone else doing our wedding photos. He not only gave us a wide variety of shots but captured all the treasured moments that we'd want memorialized forever. We cannot recommend him highly enough. He's an exceedingly kind and generous person who will only add to your special day and give you photos you'll cherish for a lifetime!"
— Billy + Peyton (NYC)