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50 weddings since 2009 while working for other photographers, and now offering wedding coverage uniquely tailored to each couple.

My philosophy on event photography:

A live orchestra manipulates sound waves to create just the right ambiance for joining two families. My job as a photographer is to manipulate light to preserve memories of this moment in time.

Photography serves its best purpose when light is used in just the right places to capture each couple’s unique personality- for example, a sunset behind two bright, sunny countenances, or a dark background with a well-lit face(s) to capture a serious, contemplative mood.

Short bio:

Served nine years on active-duty in the Navy.
Lived on three different continents.
Purchased my first SLR in 1989.
Love how all weddings share similarities, and yet are uniquely different to reflect each couple’s personalities and preferences.

Enjoy learning about other cultures almost as much as I love America.

Used to work as a Spanish interpreter, know about ~100 words of Mandarin Chinese and Tagalog and a few phrases in Korean to build rapport with wedding guests.

Contact me at either

(703) three-two-eight 6817

or

Info AT mattHildebrandtPhotography d-0-t COM.

(The cryptic phone # and e-mail address are to cut down on spam).

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User1394277 Sent on 10/22/2013
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The photographs of our engagement session came out great. Matt has been incredibly professional and easy to work with throughout this process. Not only has he proven a great resource, but he is incredibly flexible (our first location for the engagement shot was closed due to the triathlon, but Matt was able to change to a new location that morning and already had ideas for pictures). We are looking forward to seeing the photographs from the wedding!
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Rachel Sent on 10/03/2013
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Matt takes great shots and is very flexible and easy to work with. He also has a great eye. I will definitely recommend him to my friends.
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Natalie Sent on 01/10/2014
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While Matt was capturing photos on our wedding day, we both couldn’t help but think, “He’s great to work with, and seems like he really knows what he’s doing- but how will the photos look?”

Now that we have them, all we can say is, “THANK YOU!!!!”

Professional Network & Endorsements

1 Endorsement
Reston Studio Reston Studio Wedding Hair & Makeup

Matt, of Hildebrandt Photography is truly a gifted lens person and imagery artist of considerable merit… We have collaborated on several charismatic wedding narrative sessions… He brings a wonderfully positive attitude to each event that puts an entire team at ease… Carefully planning and orchestrating event/session particulars with diligence and precision always being certain everyone is comfy and in consensus with concepts and story board… Best of all he dynamically allocates effortlessly as a complex situations predicate… A stellar professional who maintains a polished presence on location… As for Matt’s expertise? Masterful and flawless technique, using the very best, state of the art, digital capture equipment… with a keen eye for crafting an endearing contemporary, photojournalism reportage style Matt thoughtfully compliments each bridal party member’s finest features and persona with imaginative use of elegant accessories and amazing attention to detail… He constantly exceeds expectations… Genuinely looking forward to a lasting collaborative with this wonderfully gifted wedding photographer. It is an honor to provide make-up artistry for bridal party members gracing an event that Matt will capture for antiquity… As a master of the craft, Matt’s imagery will indeed showcase an endearing essence of your very special wedding day… Thomas Van Dyke, Creative Director, Reston Studio, www.RestonStudio.com

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