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My name is Matoli Keely and I am a fine art film photographer, specializing in weddings and lifestyle portraits! My home base is San Diego, California, but I am available for travel worldwide!

I am extremely passionate about all things photography, especially film photography! I think there is immense value in preserving memories, not just of weddings, but of every day life. The opportunity to tell your love story is a great honor! My storytelling allows you relive each moment through the imagery of your photographs, go back in time and experience the love that existed and continues to exist in the present day. Film photography is the best medium for me to use to achieve my style, which is authentic, timeless and romantic imagery!

I look forward to meeting, and building a relationship that last generations!!

Matoli

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Frequently asked questions

Which of the following are included in the starting price?

Digital Files

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

Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
Digital Files
Prints

What primary photographic style do you identify with?

Photojournalism

What photography services do you offer?

High-Res Images

What photography items do you offer?

Albums
Canvas
Digital Files
Matted Prints
Prints

Reviews of Matoli Keely Photography

Linda
Linda Sent on 01/28/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Stunning Captures

We were on a budget, so Matoli was a bit of a stretch for us but I assure you she was worth every penny. Her professionalism, attention to detail, and high-quality work exceeded our expectations. We would definitely hire her again!
Morgan
Morgan Sent on 07/03/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Above and Beyond!

I cannot recommend Matoli enough. Her passion for her work is palpable, her presence is positive and calming, and as a result she gets beautiful shots and creates priceless heirlooms that you and your partner will cherish forever! She truly takes the time to listen to what you want, studies your reference photos, and adds her own artistic eye, and the results are the photos of your dreams.
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Diana Sent on 06/10/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Total + Utter Perfection

Matoli was absolutely incredible. The experience of working with her was warm and wonderful, and the images captured everything from the love that surrounded us that day to the beauty of the wedding. I cannot say enough lovely things about Matoli, her work, and her personality. She is absolute perfection in every way.
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Rachel Sent on 10/05/2018
5 out of 5 rating
I don't even know where to begin to explain how amazing Matoli is in every single way. Leading up to the wedding , Matoli was super organized and asked very clear and comprehensive questions to make sure that she knew everything she needed to know before the big day (from decoration DIYs to make sure to capture to any family situations she should know about for group pics). She didn't even flinch when I asked her if she would be okay with photographing the bridal party with puppies instead of flowers!

On the day of, Matoli showed up on time and immediately started capturing me and my bridesmaids getting ready (second photog was with the groomsmen doing the same). She did SUCH a great job corralling the wedding party (there were 9 on my side and 11 on my husbands!) and keeping us on timeline (I didn't even need that wedding coordinator in the end!).

And most importantly, our photos are just STUNNING. Absolutely stunning. I feel like she captured exactly who we were as a couple and as a group of friends and family. I had several of the photos framed and sent them to my family as thank you gifts. I reserved a "healthy" part of my wedding budget for the photographer because I knew I wanted pictures that I would love to look at again and again throughout the years, not just because they remind me of one of the most fun days of my life, but because of the quality and skill the photographer. I regret nothing. Matoli was everything I ever could have hoped for and more.
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Andrea Sent on 11/17/2017
5 out of 5 rating
Matoli shot our wedding in March of 2017, and we enjoyed working with her every step of the way. We can hardly say enough about the experience that she gave us and how happy we are with our photos. There wasn’t a moment or a pose missed. The prints included in our package were of fine art quality, and we get compliments from everyone that sees them. Of all of the vendors involved in our wedding day, Matoli was the only one who always recognized the importance of the day. When she caught us looking nervous or stiff, she was the first to remind us of the things that really mattered. Amongst all of the noise around schedules, seating charts, guest lists, meal choices, and every other detail, Matoli was our voice of reason and our calming influence.

We would recommend Matoli to anyone and everyone looking for a photographer. From our first Skype call to our parting hugs after the wedding, she was the perfect partner. She was friendly, over-prepared, patient, responsive, highly-dependable, respectful, natural, accommodating, and an absolute pleasure to work with. It is clear that photography is her passion, and her photos show it. Today, 8 months later, we still get compliments from our guests who met Matoli and from everyone who sees the pictures.
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Jennessa Sent on 03/27/2017
5 out of 5 rating
We were thrilled with Matoli and the stunning photos she took of our wedding. From the first phone call, she was enthusiastic, comprehensive, and made us feel confident that she could make our vision a reality. We fell in love with her timeless style and knew it was exactly what we wanted for our big day.

Both on our engagement shoot and wedding day Matoli went above and beyond our expectations. Before we started shooting, she brought her team to our venue to scout locations. Her hard work and preparation made the day flow effortlessly and her bubbly personality made it enjoyable for everyone involved.

We would highly recommend Matoli, and hope to work with her in the future to capture other important memories.
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Frances Sent on 12/14/2015
5 out of 5 rating
Matoli was just perfect! A friend of mine recommended me to her and I am so glad that she did! I had worked with Matoli with my engagement session as well as the wedding. From the very beginning, she was always available, from our Skype sessions when we couldn't meet face to face all the way to the day I walked down the aisle! She has a great eye and can easily envision an idea to come up with the perfect shot. I would gladly recommend her to anyone. Her work is absolutely beautiful!
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Sammy Sent on 12/09/2015
5 out of 5 rating
Matoli is so wonderful! From our first time speaking about our wedding day, I knew we not only could trust her with our wedding photos, but we could trust her with having one of the most intimate view points of the day.

Professionally, Matoli is extremely responsive and timely. We had more than a handful of wedding photos to gush over before we even left for our honeymoon. She spent ample time with me before the wedding making sure that I received the photos I was hoping for. She is also extremely generous and made me feel like she was just as excited for our wedding day as we were. Her ability to run a successful business matches her creative talent as a photographer.

We now have engagement, wedding, and maternity photos from Matoli and they are so special to us! I feel like she has become a friend and part of our story and would recommend her to anyone.
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Leanne Sent on 12/09/2015
5 out of 5 rating
I found Matoli through a mutual friend and I am so glad I did. Her absolutely sweet and calm personality made the process of working with her a dream. My husband and I decided to run off to Winchester and elope (it was a planned elopement). Though we wanted the ceremony to be just the two of us, we also wanted to have our day documented. It ended up being us, Matoli, the officiant and the officiant's random friend. It was a perfect day and was exactly what we wanted and the photos will be treasured forever.
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Heather Sent on 12/07/2015
5 out of 5 rating
Hiring Matoli was the BEST choice I made in regards to my wedding. She made every single thing fun, exciting, and easy. From our very first email exchange, she made me feel absolutely at ease and as if I was talking to a long lost friend. Her enthusiasm and professionalism never wavered. And best of all, our photos are incredible!

I actually hate having my photo taken, but Matoli made me feel very comfortable. The photos are so genuine and don't look "staged" because she is great with direction. My friends and family still cannot stop talking about how beautiful the photos came out (seriously.... they are crazy amazing). The emotion, joy, and happiness that we felt on our day is captured perfectly in our pictures.

I could not have picked a better person to shoot our wedding and Matoli was the absolute best to work with. I miss her already!
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Matoli Keely Photography frequently asked questions

Matoli Keely Photography includes the following photography services in the starting price:
  • Digital Files
Matoli Keely Photography includes the following photography services in their most popular wedding package:
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • Digital Files
  • Prints
Matoli Keely Photography offers the following photography styles:
  • Photojournalism
Matoli Keely Photography offers the following photography services for weddings:
  • High-Res Images
Matoli Keely Photography offers the following photography materials for weddings:
  • Albums
  • Canvas
  • Digital Files
  • Matted Prints
  • Prints
Matoli Keely Photography 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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