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About

Matt DeBackere Photography is a wedding and portrait photographer based in Springfield, Illinois. Matt’s style is a combination of relaxed portraiture and photojournalism. He is fond of shooting bright, vivid colors, while still occasionally capturing stark black-and-white imagery.

Services Offered
Matt DeBackere Photography manages the wedding timeline wisely, allotting ample time for photoshoots and the rest for the couples to enjoy their special day while he shoots from the sides. Matt provides high-resolution images in the form of albums and digital files, prints, save the dates, canvases, and much more. He is available for travel and can add a second photographer, his wife. Matt’s wedding photography services include:

  • Additional hours
  • Engagement shoot
  • Liability insurance
  • Multiple locations
  • One event per day
  • Slideshows
  • Toning
  • Wedding portraits


Areas Covered
Matt has shot weddings in many different locations. For more tha nine years, he has been photographing weddings mostly in central Illinois, including Jacksonville and Decatur, Illinois; and St Louis, Missouri. He also accepts appointments all over the country and even in Mexico.

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Frequently asked questions

Which of the following are included in the starting price?

2nd Shooter
Multi. Locations
One Event / Day

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

2nd Shooter
Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
Multi. Locations
One Event / Day
Toning
Digital Files
Prints
Proofs

What primary photographic style do you identify with?

Contemporary
Photojournalism
Vintage

What photography services do you offer?

Additional Hours
Destination / Travel
Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
One Event / Day
Second Shooter
Wedding Portraits

What photography items do you offer?

Albums
Canvas
Digital Files
Flush Mount
Prints
Proofs
Save the Date
Thank You Cards

Reviews of Matt DeBackere Photography

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Caitlin Sent on 04/24/2018
5 out of 5 rating
I strongly believe that the most important aspect of wedding planning is picking the perfect photographer. I would absolutely, no questions ask, pick Matt DeBackere again as our wedding photographer. He did an amazing job and I have so many cherished photos from my wedding as well as our engagement shoot. He was worth every penny and then some
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Brooke Sent on 01/25/2013
5 out of 5 rating
Matt went out of his way to make this day perfect and got the best pictures!! He is so prompt and easy to work with! Plus he's a really nice guy!
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Laura Sent on 05/24/2018
5 out of 5 rating
Awesome job! So professional and wonderful to work with. Also very impressive to get all of our photos back so quickly! Would recocomend to anyone! Best photographer in central Illinois!
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Becky Sent on 04/16/2018
5 out of 5 rating
Matt was a pleasure to work with! We first used him for our engagement session, which was seemless, and then for our big day! With 300+people attending I wanted to be able to relax knowing our photography was under control. Grateful for Matt, to say the least! The quality of our photos are A+ and the canvas’ and personalized photo album bring tears to my eyes every time I look at it:)
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User2069203 Sent on 03/17/2015
5 out of 5 rating
Matt is a great photographer. I couldnt have been happier. If you want the best, Matt is it!
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User1976908 Sent on 12/02/2014
5 out of 5 rating
Best photographer in the Central Illinois area. Great to work with and flexible with scheduling.
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User2152719 Sent on 05/29/2015
5 out of 5 rating
Matt is a wonderful photographer! He and his wife make a great team. They are so nice and really try to get to know the bride and groom. They made us feel so comfortable during our engagement pictures and had the edits and jump drive to us is less than a week. I can't wait for him to capture our wedding day!
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Michelle Sent on 04/16/2018
5 out of 5 rating
Matt is a fabulous photographer. If not sure what you are wanting he has plenty of ideas or if you know exactly what you want he will accommodate you. I couldn’t be any happier with our photos, best day ever!
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Britanie Sent on 04/28/2018
5 out of 5 rating
Matt’s photography is incredible! I am 100% happy with all of my pictures and album.
Matt made the wedding party feel comfortable. He learned their games, kept us laughing, and guided us through the day.
His photography packages are worth every dime! He is a 10!
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Nancy Sent on 10/26/2017
5 out of 5 rating
Matt was absolutely perfect in every way. He is creative and took pictures that I never would have thought of as the mom of the bride. We are thrilled with his photos. He took the time to get just the right shot. We have so many special memories from a beautiful day captured artistically! We are so pleased with his work.
Nancy Pickett
Chatham, IL
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Awards

18
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2019 Winner

Professional Network & Endorsements

4 Endorsements
Wyndham Springfield City Centre Wyndham Springfield City Centre Hotel Weddings

We love working with Matt Debackere Photography and so do our brides. Friendly and professional, they make every Bridal experience a special one.

JC3 Events JC3 Events Wedding DJs

Matt was the photographer for my wife and my wedding in June 2014. From consultation through delivery, Matt was the consummate professional. His attention to detail and willingness to work with us on the various challenges of our wedding was fantastic. Highly recommended.

True Colors Floral True Colors Floral Wedding Florists

Matt's beautiful photography captures the best moments of your life beautifully! We are always thrilled to hear our brides are using Matt!

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