I truly do not have enough compliments for Matthew. It's rare to work with someone who is so talented and on-the-ball while being so unassuming and approachable. I wouldn't say that I love being photographed, but Matthew is really talented at setting people at ease. He really captured the feel of our wedding day without imposing or forcing anything, so when I look at the pictures I remember the wedding, not the photographer. I would 12/10 hire him again, and would recommend really trusting his suggestions.

We knew we wanted a photojournalist style photographer for our wedding so we could minimize time spent on posed photos, enjoy being with loved ones, and document real candid moments that occurred. After our engagement shoot, we had no doubt that Matthew would capture everything we needed and more on the day of. What we didn't realize then was that on such a high-pressure day, Matthew's approach would solidify our chances of enjoying the experience. He checked on how we were doing, was patient when we got pulled away, thought of creative shots on the fly, and always knew when a special moment was coming. He was everywhere at once and we were able to relax knowing we would cherish his photos for the rest of our lives. It was such an important decision and I truly cannot recommend him enough!

Matthew did an amazing job and we couldn’t be happier to have had him be the one to photograph our wedding and engagement! He is professional, calm, and warm. As a couple who isn’t a fan of being in the spotlight he immediately put us at ease, was unobtrusive, and incredibly kind. We are so happy with his photography style, the quality and quantity of photographs we received, and the timeliness in which we received them all back was honestly incredible! We would highly recommend him.

Matthew is such an exceptional photographer and wonderful person. We were blown away by his photography – every single one of his photos was so beautiful and he captured so many wonderful candid moments from our wedding day. We've looked through the gallery again and again, reliving those memories. All of our friends and family have commented about how much they loved Matthew's presence on the day, and we couldn't agree more – his friendly, calm demeanor was exactly what we needed. Photography was one of the most important vendors for us and we feel so lucky that we picked Matthew.

We were lucky enough to have Matthew capture our wedding in June of 2025. Matthew is so pleasant and professional to work with. He was communicative along the way, responded quickly and returned our photos so fast! He has such an eye to make every scene, or every background beautiful. One of the biggest reasons we chose to work with Matthew was because he captures the emotions in photos so well, and he absolutely delivered! While our posed photos are stunning; he was able to capture the candids, and feelings of the day perfectly - all the while being so calm and un-intrusive. There are so many photos where we didn’t even realize he was close by. It allowed us to enjoy our day and have each moment authentically captured. We cannot recommend Matthew enough and hope to have an excuse to work with him again in the future!

We are beyond thrilled with our experience with Matthew Cavanaugh Photography and his second shooter, Stephen Hyde. From start to finish, Matthew was everything we could have hoped for in a wedding photographer and more.

One of the things we appreciated most was how seamlessly he balanced being present without being intrusive. He was practically invisible when capturing the real, candid moments of our day — the ones that don’t feel staged or forced — yet somehow, whenever we looked around wanting a photo with friends or family, he was right there. That balance gave us the freedom to enjoy our night while still knowing every important moment was being documented.

Matthew and Stephen brought such kindness and professionalism to the day; it felt like we had friends alongside us rather than just photographers. Stephen even shot film, which gave us such unique, timeless images that we love. Leading up to the ceremony, the weather was rainy, but Matthew immediately adapted, finding natural, comfortable spots around our venue that worked beautifully for photos.

The creativity in their work was amazing — they found cool moments, angles, and perspectives that we never would have thought of, and the result is a gallery full of energy and authenticity. On top of that, Matthew turned around a preview set of photos the very next day so we could enjoy highlights before heading off on our honeymoon. That thoughtfulness meant so much to us.

Most importantly, Matthew helped us feel comfortable during every step — from the quiet, intimate pre-ceremony moments to the biggest celebrations of the night. We wouldn’t have done it any differently, and we are so grateful for the memories he and Stephen captured.

If you’re looking for a photographer who is kind, professional, creative, and will give you photos that truly feel like your day, Matthew is the one to choose.

My husband, Stephen and I hired Matthew to photograph our wedding this past November at the Grafton Inn. Matthew was fantastic and exceeded our expectations. He was able to make us comfortable through all the pictures and we had a great time working with him. We had so much fun taking our pictures. He listened to all our ideas and perfectly captured our wedding day and we are so pleased with the outcome. We could not have found a better photographer. We recommend him for any wedding. 10/10! He was the best!

Matthew was very professional and amazingly talented - we were so impressed with how great and vibrant out wedding and engagement photos turned out! We had an outdoor wedding and even with the rain and changing lighting everything turned out looking great in the photos! Matthew was very easy to work with - catching lots of candid moments throughout the day, as well as getting our posed shots taken in a timely manner. His payment system online was also very easy to navigate and spread cost over several payments which was helpful. He also got us the photos back much quicker than we were expecting which was great! We were able to share the photos with guests right away and everyone was very happy with the photos! I would definitely recommend him if you are looking for high-quality photos.

Matthew has an incredible eye and calm energy. Matthew made us feel relaxed throughout our engagement photos and our wedding. Every time we talked to him we could breathe a sigh of relief due to his organization and reassurance. During the wedding day he magically seemed to be in multiple places at once and was able to capture many special moments in a natural and authentic way. We can not recommend Matthew enough for both his amazing photos and his energy!

We had a great experience with Matthew. He was very pleasant and professional to work with, and the quality of the photos was excellent. He also shared the full set of photos within a few weeks, which we appreciated.