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Hey, you!
Yes, you.


Stop stressing about planning, it shouldn't and won't be this tough when you find your perfect photographer who knows a thing or two about a thing or two.


(This is where I come in ;D)


My name is Blake (Matthew if you're the Government....) - I'm a wedding and portrait photographer based out of Northeast Alabama whose focus on photography is centered around one concept. "Create with Intention"
I've been doing Wedding Photography since 2020, and I've become a master at rolling with the punches and making sure you, The Bride & Groom/Groom & Groom/Bride & Bride, get what you want and not necessarily what tradition or social media tells you you need.


Example, if you don't care about a photo of your rings on top of the invitations with your shoes placed to one side... then I'm not going to take that photo. BUT if you want me to make sure I get a picture of Grandma's Face as she sees you for the first time, then I AM ON IT. What's important to you is what's important to me.


What do I bring to wedding days? A positive attitude with a knack for making sure everything happens on time. I've been known to remind a wedding coordinator a time or two what time it is and what's next on the agenda. I love a schedule, but I also love making magic happen even when things might go awry.


My style of photography is adaptive to the situation. I love more documentary-style coverage with a few dramatic portraits thrown in for some spice. I don't ask too much of my clients, just come ready to have some fun. I love to have more natural colors in my work, and depending on the mood, I may throw in moody edits or even brighter and more airy stylized options if it seems appropriate to the situation. I don't limit myself to a certain style, and if my clients want something particular, I've got you. (Yes, I've done long exposure sparkler photos at a wedding, and YES I don't mind photographing your dog, the ring bearer lol)


I really love what I do, and better yet, I love meeting new people and just having a good time. Though I may be a paid vendor, I don't want to walk away from your wedding without you knowing that I got you and your partner's backs. (Seriously, I don't mind photoshopping a mustache on that weird, dramatic aunt if she gets on your nerves too badly. I'll add 40lbs to your brother if he doesn't act right.)


So let's get this party started. Let me help make your wedding day magical.
Thanks,
Blake w/
Matthew Blake Photography

Matthew Blake Photography, based out of Gadsden, Alabama, offers exceptional photography services for weddings.

Features

LGBTQ+-owned

Just me

Experience

  • 6 years in business

  • Lingue: English

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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?

High-Res Images
Multi. Locations
One Event / Day

What primary photographic style do you identify with?

Natural
Photojournalism

What photography services do you offer?

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

What photography items do you offer?

Albums
Canvas
Digital Files
Matted Prints
Prints
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Reviews of Matthew Blake Photography

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Consistently praised as a talented, communicative, and adaptable photographer who captures natural, timeless images. Reviewers highlight his professionalism, calming presence, and ability to handle crises (like weather) to keep events on track. Clients feel comfortable, get quick turnaround, and often rebook.

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Consistently praised as a talented, communicative, and adaptable photographer who captures natural, timeless images. Reviewers highlight his professionalism, calming presence, and ability to handle crises (like weather) to keep events on track. Clients feel comfortable, get quick turnaround, and often rebook.

Patricia
Patricia Sent on 08/09/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Thankful for Mathew Blake Photography

Super easy to work with! So willing to accommodate pricing to make pictures happen so you don’t miss out on the memories! 
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Angela Sent on 08/08/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Perfect photographer for the perfect day

He goes up and beyond to turn a special day into special memories, Blake captures every moment as if he is telling your story through pictures and as if it’s his own, He pays attention to the details and yes it’s the big deal for Blake to have it perfect for you
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Tommy Sent on 08/08/2026
5 out of 5 rating

The photographer who saved my wedding.

The Photographer Who Saved Our Wedding

I hired Matthew to photograph our wedding, expecting him to do what any good wedding photographer should: take beautiful pictures, stay organized, and help us remember the day.

What I didn’t expect was for him to help keep the entire wedding from falling apart.

About an hour before the ceremony, the weather took a turn. Rain started coming down harder than expected, and our outdoor ceremony setup became unusable. At the same time, the bridal party was running behind, several family members were unsure where they needed to be, and the timeline was quickly falling apart.

Matthew stayed calm.

Instead of adding to the stress, he started helping us work through what could realistically be changed. He suggested moving the ceremony inside, coordinated with the venue about where to position everyone, and adjusted the photography schedule so we could still get the important family and wedding-party photos without making the bride and groom feel rushed.

He didn’t pretend he could control the weather or magically fix every problem. He simply looked at what was happening and figured out what could actually be done.

Once the ceremony started, you’d never have known there had been a problem. Matthew worked around the limited space, captured the important moments, and kept us moving without making the photography feel like another chore.

The photos were excellent, but honestly, that’s only part of why I’d recommend him.

A wedding photographer spends the entire day around you when you’re stressed, distracted, and dealing with things you didn’t plan for. Matthew proved that he wasn’t just someone holding a camera. He was professional, prepared, adaptable, and calm when things went wrong.

Our wedding wasn’t perfect—and no wedding probably is. But because Matthew knew how to handle the unexpected, the problems didn’t become the story of our day.

The pictures are what we hired him for.

His professionalism is what we’ll remember.
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Tisha Sent on 08/08/2026
5 out of 5 rating

We love Blake, He's the best!!!

This man has captured our family several times, and every single time he somehow manages to catch the moments that actually feel like us.
Not just posed smiles. Not just pretty pictures.
The laughs, the personalities, the chaos, the love, the little looks between us, and all those moments you don’t realize you’ll treasure until years later.
Our family has changed, grown, and been through some things over the years, and Blake has been there to freeze pieces of it in time for us. That means more to me than a good picture ever could.
And let me tell you, getting our crew to cooperate long enough for a photo deserves a damn trophy. 😂 But Blake makes it happen.
If you want someone who is talented, patient, creative, and genuinely cares about the people standing in front of his camera, Blake is your guy.
Go check out his work, give him some love, and if you’ve been putting off getting those family pictures done...
STOP WAITING. Book the damn session. 📸❤️
Because one day, those pictures won't just be pictures. They'll be pieces of your family you'll be grateful you had.
Chasidy
Chasidy Sent on 08/08/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Maturity Shoot

Matthew Blake did an absolutely incredible job with my maternity photos! I am completely in love with how they turned out. He captured such a special season of life so beautifully, and every photo feels natural, timeless, and genuinely me. He has an amazing eye for lighting, scenery, and all of the little details that make a photo stand out.

He made me feel comfortable and confident throughout the entire session, and the final photos exceeded anything I could have imagined. These are memories I’ll be able to look back on and cherish forever, and I’m so thankful he captured them so perfectly. If you’re looking for someone who is talented, creative, professional, and truly knows how to capture a moment, I cannot recommend Matthew Blake enough. 10/10 experience and easily 5 stars! 📸🤍
Casey
Casey Sent on 08/07/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Picture this: you want to do a photoshoot for a special moment in your life✨️

Picture it: you want a photo shoot for whatever reason. You want someone who is able to bring your vision to life. You want punctual, honest, affordable, and someone who can make you feel comfortable. Mostly, you want someone who is going to deliver stunning photos.

Well Blake is your guy! He is all those things and then some.

You also get:
Adventure
Laughter
Memories
And
Amazing turn around times.

But let's go back to the finished product again, because seriously his photos are stunning.

You will never want to book photoshoots with anyone else, I promise!

Don't believe me? Book with him and find out!
Andi
Andi Sent on 08/07/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Would hire over and over again

Blake was everything I wanted for a photographer and more! He was very communicative about my expectations and the invoices etc. During the photoshoot you could tell he was completely in his element. He came prepared with amazing ideas and I was BLOWN away by his work when I saw the finished product of our engagement shoot. I'm so glad I found him and my nerves are definitely eased about how my wedding pictures will turn out. Honestly, I went into the photoshoot self conscious but our pictures by Blake and the poses he came up with along with his editing made my jaw drop when I saw our pictures. He truly has an eye for this profession and I plan on going back to him exclusively as our photographer in the future.
Tracy
Tracy Sent on 08/07/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Creative photographer!

Such a talented photographer who creates the most beautiful images catching life's most precious events! Easy and fun to work with as well! Thank you for all you have done!!
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Matthew Blake Photography frequently asked questions

Matthew Blake Photography includes the following photography services in the starting price:
  • High-Res Images
  • One Event / Day
  • Digital Files
Matthew Blake Photography includes the following photography services in their most popular wedding package:
  • High-Res Images
  • Multi. Locations
  • One Event / Day
Matthew Blake Photography offers the following photography styles:
  • Natural
  • Photojournalism
Matthew Blake Photography offers the following photography services for weddings:
  • Additional Hours
  • Destination / Travel
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • One Event / Day
  • Second Shooter
  • Video
  • Wedding Portraits
Matthew Blake Photography offers the following photography materials for weddings:
  • Albums
  • Canvas
  • Digital Files
  • Matted Prints
  • Prints
Matthew Blake 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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