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Matt Lusk Photography

Additional Hours
Second Shooter
One Event / Day
Destination / Travel

Why couples loved this vendor

  • Seasoned with weddings
  • Pristine quality
  • Photographer
Shellie
Sarah
Logan
Shannon
Molly

Recommended by 100% of couples

About this vendor

Matt Lusk is a wedding and portrait photographer based on the Outer Banks of North Carolina. He realized his passion for photography on a solo backpacking trip through Australia and Indonesia. He is a self-taught photographer with a tireless work ethic and is known for braving extreme conditions to get the shot. His work is regularly featured in local, regional, and international publications, including Surfer, Surfing, Surfers Journal, Sport Fishing, Marlin, Eastern Surf, Our State, Outer Banks Wedding Guide, and Outer Banks Bride Magazine. He was awarded ''Photographer of the Year'' by Eastern Surf Magazine in 2014. Matt spends his free time outdoors surfing, fishing, and diving.

''My approach to documenting weddings is simple: have fun and tell your wedding story in a unique, creative, and unobtrusive way. I’ll make you laugh and bring out the best in you. Often times you won't even know I'm there. I work very hard behind the scenes to capture the emotion and feels of your day. Your final collection images will include a blend of artistic details, intimate candid moments, dramatic pulled back scenics, and timeless portraiture highlighting your love and connection. Not only do I want you to be extremely happy with your wedding photographs, I want you to have fun taking them. Can't tell you how many times I've heard, ''Wow Matt, I'm not a picture person, but you made that really fun, quick, and easy! Thank you!'' I believe every wedding gallery should not look the same!! You only get married once. Wedding photography is an investment. How do you want your story to be told? Look forward to hearing from you!''

Services Offered:

  1. Engagement
  2. Wedding Photography
  3. Bridal
  4. Boudoir

Features

Just me

Experience

  • 18 years in business

  • We speak English

Links

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FAQ

Which of the following are included in the starting price?

High-Res Images
One Event / Day
Digital Files

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

Add'l Hours
High-Res Images
One Event / Day
Digital Files

What primary photographic style do you identify with?

Contemporary
Natural
Photojournalism

What photography services do you offer?

Additional Hours
Boudoir Shoot
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
Matted Prints
Prints
Proofs

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Reviews of Matt Lusk Photography

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The photographer is professional, easygoing, and puts couples and families at ease, capturing stunning, natural, and candid images. He’s responsive, punctual, adaptable (drone, extra time, second shooter) and delivers galleries very quickly. Highly recommended.

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The photographer is professional, easygoing, and puts couples and families at ease, capturing stunning, natural, and candid images. He’s responsive, punctual, adaptable (drone, extra time, second shooter) and delivers galleries very quickly. Highly recommended.

J
Janine Sent on 11/27/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Phenomenal, Editorial-Quality Photos from a Genuine Gem of a Human

In a saturated market of wedding photographers, Matt stands head and shoulders above the rest. Hiring him was easily one of the best decisions we made. He is not only a phenomenal talent with an unparalleled eye for "magazine-quality" shots, but he is also an absolute joy to work with.
His creative, laid-back, and humorous personality made us feel completely at ease during both our engagement shoot and our wedding day. Matt is the perfect mix of artist and professional; he captured our most stunning moments with ease and delivered the final gallery impressively fast! We will treasure these beautifully captured memories for the rest of our lives.
Shellie
Shellie Sent on 07/27/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Corolla Wedding

Matt was absolutely amazing and his pictures were beautiful. He captured lovely moments between the wedding party and guest. He was professional, kind and always had a smile on his face.
Sarah
Sarah Sent on 06/15/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Fantastic Experience With Matt!

We hired Matt to photograph our wedding last week and when I say he did an amazing job I really mean it! He was very responsive, kind, and did an AMAZING job. Everyone at our 19-person wedding loved him and he turned around all his amazing photos the same week. I would absolutely recommend him to anyone looking for a wedding photographer in the Outer Banks!
Logan
Logan Sent on 06/02/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Such a wonderful experience working with Matt on our wedding day!

Matt made both my husband and I, along with our families, feel at ease the entire day. He was on time, professional, polite, laid back, etc. He sent our pictures back very quickly & they are better than I could have imagined. If we are ever in the NC area in the future & in need of a photographer, we will definitely be reaching out to Matt again.
Shannon
Shannon Sent on 05/17/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Wedding photos

We have worked with Matt many times and would highly recommend for any event! He is very laid back and easy to work with. He puts you at ease and even if you don’t feel photogenic the photos come out incredible every time. He truly knows how to capture the love and happiness we felt with our family on our special day. We will treasure these photos for many years to come
A
Ashleigh Sent on 05/13/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Capturing Memories

Matt made us feel super comfortable, he gave clear feedback to get the best photos! He does exactly what you ask for and goes above and beyond to make sure he gets every moment captured. He is professional and delivers photos quickly with 2 size options for posting and printing. He answered all emails and was easy to communicate and work with! I highly recommend Matt as your photographer, his photography is amazing and even with the rainy day, captured the most beautiful photos. My husband doesn’t take photos often but after our engagement shoot my husband wasnt nervous to take photos for the wedding all thanks to Matt! Very satisfied and Matt will be our family photographer for all the special moments and occasions!
Molly
Molly Sent on 01/20/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Matt was phenomenal!

Matt was super easy to work with and made the experience so fun. He came out on a holiday in the freezing cold to photograph our wedding and had nothing but a smile. He was even willing to use our Instapix camera to snap a couple of shots! Our entire family loved him, he had great photo ideas and the turn around time was fast. He even snapped a few shots of pelicans flying by after we mentioned how much they mean to us! Not to mention our pictures are gorgeous! We will definitely be using Matt when we need any pictures done in the future.
Samantha
Samantha Sent on 11/13/2025
5 out of 5 rating

THE photographer to book!

We cannot say enough good things about our experience with Matt as our wedding photographer. From the start, he was incredibly easy to communicate with. He was clear, concise, and always making us feel comfortable leading up to the wedding. The booking process was seamless, and he came highly recommended for good reason!

Coming from out of state, it was especially important for us to work with someone who truly knew the area and had strong relationships with other vendors. Matt exceeded every expectation. He and our second photographer, John, arrived right on time and brought such a calming, reassuring presence to our day.

The photos never felt staged or forced. They captured the love, joy, and real moments of our wedding perfectly. Matt was go with the flow which made me feel completely at ease. Photography was one of the most important decisions we made, since it’s what you have to look back on forever, and we have absolutely zero regrets. Matt is exceptional at what he does, and we couldn’t be happier with the memories he preserved for us.
Taylor
Taylor Sent on 10/20/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Matt is amazing!


We can't say enough amazing things about Matt! From start to finish, he was an absolute dream to work with. Not only did he take breathtaking photos that perfectly captured every special moment of our night, but his energy and dedication went above and beyond what we ever expected.
One of our favorite things about Matt was how attentive and proactive he was. Whenever someone pulled out their phone to snap a picture, Matt would run over and offer to take it for them, making sure everyone had beautiful, high-quality memories to take home. He made our guests feel included, and it really showed in the candid, joyful photos he captured throughout the night.
And to top it all off, we had our full gallery back in just ONE week! The turnaround was unbelievably fast, and the quality was absolutely incredible.
Thanks to Matt, we now have a stunning collection of memories that we'll cherish forever.

Emily
Emily Sent on 10/03/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Love our wedding photos!

We are so pleased with our wedding photos. They were everything we could have asked for and more. Not only were the photos great, but we received our photos back so quickly. We love that Matt did drone photos with us as well. Highly recommend to anyone needing a wedding photographer!
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2026 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2025 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2024 Winner
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Matt Lusk Photography frequently asked questions

Matt Lusk Photography includes the following photography services in the starting price:
  • High-Res Images
  • One Event / Day
  • Digital Files
Matt Lusk Photography includes the following photography services in their most popular wedding package:
  • Add'l Hours
  • High-Res Images
  • One Event / Day
  • Digital Files
Matt Lusk Photography offers the following photography styles:
  • Contemporary
  • Natural
  • Photojournalism
Matt Lusk Photography offers the following photography services for weddings:
  • Additional Hours
  • Boudoir Shoot
  • Destination / Travel
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • One Event / Day
  • Second Shooter
  • Wedding Portraits
Matt Lusk Photography offers the following photography materials for weddings:
  • Albums
  • Canvas
  • Digital Files
  • Flush Mount
  • Matted Prints
  • Prints
  • Proofs
Matt Lusk 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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