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Matt Kathy = Mathy. We're a husband and wife photography team and, more importantly, best friends. We want to tell your story. We want to document your day exactly as it happens from start to finish. No “wait, do that again!” and no “everyone look over here and smile!” We blend in and fade back and let your day unfold. We’re going to be beside you from start to finish, cracking jokes along the way. From time to time we end up being human GPS, flower holders, family coordinators, hair toucher uppers, dress bustlers, bow tiers, “The Wobble” demonstrators and so much more... and we love every single second of it. We’re here for you.

We like to keep it straightforward and simple in every aspect of our business from the first meet up over drinks or coffee to the final delivery of your images. We don’t force print or album sales, just friendship. We’re cool like that.

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Frequently asked questions

Which of the following are included in the starting price?

2nd Shooter
Add'l Hours
Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
Digital Files

Which of the following are included in the price of your most popular wedding package?

2nd Shooter
Add'l Hours
Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
Digital Files

What primary photographic style do you identify with?

Contemporary
Photojournalism

What photography services do you offer?

Additional Hours
Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
Second Shooter

What photography items do you offer?

Albums
Canvas
Digital Files
Prints
Thank You Cards

Reviews of Mathy Shoots People

Laura
Laura Sent on 12/01/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing and fun photographers

I actually have already recommended Matt and Kathy to a friend who hired them for a wedding 1 month after ours! The pictures speak for themselves, but Matt and Kathy are also incredibly fun and easygoing people. We were typical in not really being into pictures being taken, but we did the engagement shoot to get comfortable at their suggestion and it ended up being great. They were super flexible to what we didn't want (no getting ready shots for the dudes) and generally were able to capture an amazing party. They were definitely a highlight of the wedding experience! Plus best value by far!
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Ari B. Sent on 08/23/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Easy and fun to work with! Captured amazing moments.

Mathy, from initial interaction, was a great team to work with. Easy going and not snobby like others we interviewed. Engagement session was a great ice breaker... and we took them to new places in DC. Enough coaching to get a great, natural shot, but not at all overly "pose-y."
At the ceremony they blended into the crowd, and their personalities are such that our guests wanted to be in their shot. They were experienced with Josephine Butler Parks Center and Meridian Hill Park, and knew exactly how to capture it well. Our first look pics were at the park and they directed a rather nervous moment of the day so well.
Our teaser set of pics, delivered a few weeks later, was a great first batch. The final batch was delivered 8ish weeks later, after discarding and correcting pics before sending. Very pleased with the result. We had a lot of bright colors from bouquets and flower arrangements, as well as centerpieces, and they popped quite nicely in their work.
Bonus points for spotting us a few bucks mid-session to get a freshly cracked coconut in the park.
We highly recommend them... fun, professional, and what better team to shoot a wedding than a husband and wife team?!?!
THANK YOU MATHY!
Mary
Mary Sent on 06/26/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Great, personable couple for wedding photo experience!

Loved working with Mathy! From the beginning, they really worked with us to understand our personalities and the energy we wanted captured in our engagement photos. They even braved the DC Cherry Blossom crazy weekend at peak blossom to make sure we got some gorgeous photos. I wish we could have taken photos all day long with them as the engagement session was phenomenal. From there, it was wonderful to have them as part of our wedding day. They were so attentive and captured wonderful images of our best moments. We were so happy to work with Mathy - and they even got our teaser photos back to us in less than 2 weeks :)
Ryan
Ryan Sent on 01/15/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Mathy helped make our day truly special.

Mathy Shoots People was a pleasure to work with! They made the planning and logistics of the photography at our wedding very simple and straightforward. We especially appreciated their flexibility when not everything at our wedding went according to plan. They offered great suggestions for locations and poses for the photos, and captured some really nice candid photos as well. We had a very small wedding of 7 people, and having Mathy there felt like having two old friends. We sincerely appreciate their working with us and making our day one we'll remember forever! We highly recommend them :)
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Lauren Sent on 01/02/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Fun/easy to work with and beautiful photos!

An awesome husband and wife team! Mathy shot two of our friends' weddings so we knew how wonderful/fun they were to work with and how great their photos are! They shot our engagement photos in Silver Spring, MD and our wedding day on the Eastern Shore of MD, and everything turned out so beautiful. I was worried about feeling/looking awkward for all the kissy shots during our engagement shoot and that only lasted about 2 minutes because Mathy made us feel so comfortable just being ourselves. Our photos turned out perfect. They even agreed to a chilly mid-December outdoor shoot at the ice skating rink where I taught skating lessons before the rink opened in the morning, and then at the last minute we decided we wanted to grab our dog for a few photos at the end and they were totally fine with that and just went with the flow. Our wedding photos turned out perfect and we treasure them all! They edited quickly and did a wonderful job. It was nice to have Kathy with the bridesmaids while Matt hung out with the groomsmen while we were getting ready and also keeping everyone on time. They worked well with our videographer as well who they just met that day. We are very happy to have picked Mathy for our wedding and highly recommend!
Lacey
Lacey Sent on 12/16/2018
5 out of 5 rating

They immediately understood the style of wedding photography we were looking for and helped to make our day memorable for years to come.

Matt and Kathy were super friendly and easy to work with. They captured all aspects of the ceremony and reception, and our couples portraits are gorgeous! It was hard to pick our favorites to hang on our wall because every photograph was beautiful.
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Courtney Sent on 12/05/2018
5 out of 5 rating

Mathy for the Win!

Mathy were flexible, funny and all around a great couple to work with all across the board! We had a storm roll through right before and after our (outdoor) ceremony - they were able to adjust to the circumstances and capture fun and timeless photos in the rain. They have a great sense of humor and fit right in with family and friends!
Amanda
Amanda Sent on 11/28/2018
5 out of 5 rating

Awesome to work with

Mathy made shooting photos fun and really brought out the best in us on our special day and you can see that in the photos.
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Jess Sent on 08/06/2018
5 out of 5 rating
We couldn't be happier with Mathy as our photographers! Not only were they phenomenal in their easy-going approach and sense of humor throughout the process - their technical skill and creativity were outstanding!!! Our photos made everyone look their best and they really captured the essence of our big day, without making things too planned or awkwardly posed.

What made our experience even better was the fact that Mathy went out of their way to truly get to know us prior to our wedding day. Even prior to the complimentary Engagement Shoot, we had a meet-and-greet to know exactly what we were looking for in our wedding photos. Mathy wants to know your personality and preferences first, so they can tailor the shoot accordingly.

Rarely do you meet a couple of photographers that you would consider inviting to your wedding even if they weren't your photographers - Matt and Kathy were exactly that! Great to work with and worth every penny!!! We cannot possibly over-hype these guys!!!
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Christina Sent on 01/06/2018
5 out of 5 rating
If I could give Mathy 20 Million Stars- I would! Where do I begin with these two? Simply put, they are the best at what they do and I know my wedding day would not have been as amazing as it was without them. They capture the most beautiful and authentic moments of your big day because they really bring out the best from those around them. We worked with Mathy for our engagement session and seeing how comfortable they made my fiance in front of the camera (not an easy task), I knew we had to book them for our wedding day. Our wedding took place in NE Connecticut and they were extremely flexible and understanding during the chaos of planning from Northern VA. They were there for us every step of the way, and I know it's because of them that I was able to be fully present on my wedding day and not worry about whether or not everything was going to plan. Not only did everything go perfectly, but we received our photos so quickly, we were able to relive it all over again! At the end of the day, not only will you have the most breathtaking photos, but you'll have two new, amazing friends!
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2020 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2019 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2018 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2017 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2016 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2015 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2014 Winner

Professional Network & Endorsements

1 Endorsement
Voss Weddings Voss Weddings Wedding DJs

Matt and Kathy of Mathy Shoots People are a great photography duo. I've worked with them on several weddings and have noticed their style - they are hands on and make it seem that they are long lost friends with the brides and grooms, which make the newly wedded couples at total ease on their most special day. Mathy love what they do and it shows, not only in their personalities but in their product as well. They do high quality work and their pictures are unforgettable. I would highly recommend this couple to anyone!! Norman Voss - Voss DJ Service

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Mathy Shoots People frequently asked questions

Mathy Shoots People includes the following photography services in the starting price:
  • 2nd Shooter
  • Add'l Hours
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • Digital Files
Mathy Shoots People includes the following photography services in their most popular wedding package:
  • 2nd Shooter
  • Add'l Hours
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • Digital Files
Mathy Shoots People offers the following photography styles:
  • Contemporary
  • Photojournalism
Mathy Shoots People offers the following photography services for weddings:
  • Additional Hours
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • Second Shooter
Mathy Shoots People offers the following photography materials for weddings:
  • Albums
  • Canvas
  • Digital Files
  • Prints
  • Thank You Cards
Mathy Shoots People is recommended by 100% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 5.0, with the same score awarded for quality of service, flexibility, value, professionalism and average response time.
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