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Matthew Monarca Photography is a lifestyle and event photographer in Cary, North Carolina. Specializing in wedding portraiture and capturing the beauty of the natural world, Matthew has an affinity for candid moments, flourishing moments of emotion, and details that often pass the eye. Approaching each event with an easy-going attitude, his priority is to ensure each client is completely at ease during the photoshoots, and with ten years of experience, he knows how to capture the day in a spontaneous yet intentional way.

Services Offered

Working only one event per day, you, your spouse, your wedding party and loved ones will have Matthew's guaranteed attention for the entire time as he snaps high-resolution images of your magical occasion. Matthew's preferred style is contemporary and photojournalistic, so you can be sure he will harmonize your photos with the surrounding scenery in a refreshingly modern light. He is available for various photoshoots, including portraits, wedding day coverage, engagement shoots, sports, and pet photos. Whatever you have in mind, Matthew Monarca Photography is sure to create a tailored approach to creating your wedding album.

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Frequently asked questions

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?

2nd Shooter
Engagement Shoot
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?

Digital Files
Matted Prints
Prints
Save the Date

Reviews of Matthew Monarca Photography

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Multiple reviewers highly recommend Matt as a wedding photographer, praising his professionalism, friendly demeanor, and ability to capture beautiful moments. They appreciate his attention to detail, flexibility, and promptness in delivering the final photos. Reviewers particularly mention feeling comfortable and at ease during the shoots, and they love the quality and creativity of the pictures. Overall, Matt is highly recommended for his exceptional services as a wedding photographer.

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Multiple reviewers highly recommend Matt as a wedding photographer, praising his professionalism, friendly demeanor, and ability to capture beautiful moments. They appreciate his attention to detail, flexibility, and promptness in delivering the final photos. Reviewers particularly mention feeling comfortable and at ease during the shoots, and they love the quality and creativity of the pictures. Overall, Matt is highly recommended for his exceptional services as a wedding photographer.

Megan
Megan Sent on 08/22/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Wonderful Experience

I am usually very uncomfortable with having my pictures taken, or being the center of attention - so I was nervous about the photography aspect of my wedding.

I was pleasantly surprised by the whole experience. Once we discussed the vision me& my husband had, I barely noticed Matt was there. He catered the pictures towards what I said I valued, and blended in seamlessly with the background during the wedding event.

He advised on lighting and timing of the pictures when it was appropriate, since it was an outdoor wedding. Both him and his assistant were professional and warm, which put me at ease. I actually ended up having fun through the process!

Quick turnaround for receiving the pictures, and Matt did a great job editing everything to the level that I requested. I enjoy looking back at my pictures and the memories that were captured, and plan to book Matt for future family pictures.
Megan
Megan Sent on 12/10/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Absolutely Brilliant, Couldn't be Happier

Absolutely a joy to work with, could not have been happier. Matt and his assistant did our wedding April of this year. We had already talked to a couple of people and when we had a chance to chat what he was all about and how he liked to handle photos and what all everything would entail, I felt comfortable leaving it with him and not stressing leading up to the wedding or the day of. We were able to talk through what little bits we might want to add or not include like bridal portraits, types of group photos, key people or points we wanted to capture, how much time we wanted him on site and whether or not we wanted to bring in an assistant. With that he was able to pull up a really well priced contract/quote for everything. Day of, Matt and the assistant were on time, checked in with me to see if there was any updates to anything we'd already chatted about, he went over a few bits about what they were going to be doing and their timing so we were able to make the best use of time. Throughout the event they got some absolutely gorgeous shots that made picking my favorites very very difficult. From the group shots to the ceremony to the reception to the exit, they caught all of the little moments that I'll treasure for a lifetime. 10/10 would recommend to anybody that was looking for a wedding photographer.
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Sara Sent on 09/23/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Wedding Boudoir Shoot

Best. experience. ever. I hired Matt for a boudoir surprise shoot for my husband during our wedding weekend. He was incredibly respectful and I felt very comfortable during the shoot. The turn around was the fastest I have ever experienced. I reached out to him about 1 week prior to the wedding and within that time frame, he fit in a shoot AND turned around the photos in 2-3 days. Overall, I would 12/10 recommend him if you're looking for a photographer to respect you and your wishes, allow you to be creative, and ultimately express yourself in the way YOU want!
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F5E6877Eeabccd04C33E4Cdf47E4Bbb023D133D6 Sent on 09/07/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Quality, flexibility, and quite possibly the NICEST guy we've ever met.

We had the pleasure of working with Matt during our vow renewal ceremony in March 2023. What struck us most about Matt was that he is such a kind and respectful person, and we could tell that he was just as invested as we were in making our wedding memorable. Matt is incredibly easy to work with and very personable. It felt more like a good friend was taking our pictures instead of a vendor! We secretly thought that he must have the ability to clone himself because he captured quality pictures from literally every conceivable angle during our 4-hour event! We highly recommend Matt!!
Josh
Josh Sent on 08/29/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Simply The Best

Matt is an incredible photographer to work with. His personality shines brightly, and makes you feel comfortable in the moment. His passion can be seen through his photos, and through the way he captures moments. I would highly recommend Matt to anyone seeking the highest quality in photography.
Lauren
Lauren Sent on 08/22/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Friendship and Artist

Matt is an amazing photographer and excellent listener. I met him through mutual friends and have followed him through his career. I can say without a doubt the best decision I made when it came to hiring him for my wedding photos. He was honest, kind, and flexible. We had some changes to the size of the wedding a couple of times and he just rolled with the changes. They say if he captured over 700+ photos (mind you this was 16 person wedding so the fact we had so many made for a wonderful selection). He gave clear expectations, met with us before the wedding to discuss the details, and got the full 700+ back in two months. He provided 30 ish edited ones in the interim. He really took our vision and made it shine. I think key takeaways are: he’s reliable, flexible, and easygoing— and you cannot beat the quality. Choosing your photographer is so important, and I never regret the money I spent on him.
K
Karly Sent on 08/22/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Wedding/Engagement Photos

We had a great experience with Matt as our photographer for our engagement and wedding photos! Even though he lives out of town, he never expressed any issues with traveling to capture our special moments which was really appreciated. He always got our photos back promptly, even sending us a sample of them on our honeymoon! And the photos of course, turned out amazing and we have them displayed throughout our home now. I'd definitely recommend Matt as a photographer. He's personable and professional, so I'm not sure what else you could ask for!
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Ariana Sent on 08/21/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Excellent, Professional, Wonderful

Matt was such a gem to work with. He was super professional and made the whole experience comfortable! 10 out 10!
Barbara
Barbara Sent on 08/21/2023
5 out of 5 rating

The perfect photographer

Matt was on point with every single thing we asked of him! No pun intended!

His attention to detail and listening to us was 10/10!

The day of he made sure to make myself and the wedding party super comfortable; the shots were all gorgeous and not once did we feel awkward!

I was also gifted a boudoir shoot with Matt and every second of it was just pure comfort! He made sure to make me feel right at home and super confident!
Kathleen
Kathleen Sent on 08/21/2023
5 out of 5 rating

My New Favorite Photos

Matt is the best photographer I have ever worked with. My husband is not normally comfortable being photographed and I didn't really have any photos of us together I liked until this photoshoot. For the first time, I have a collection of pictures of us together that I genuinely adore. Our experience has left me absolutely thrilled, and I couldn't be more delighted with the outcome.
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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2024 Winner

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Matthew Monarca Photography frequently asked questions

Matthew Monarca Photography includes the following photography services in the starting price:
  • High-Res Images
  • One Event / Day
  • Digital Files
Matthew Monarca Photography includes the following photography services in their most popular wedding package:
  • 2nd Shooter
  • Engagement Shoot
  • One Event / Day
  • Digital Files
Matthew Monarca Photography offers the following photography styles:
  • Contemporary
  • Natural
  • Photojournalism
Matthew Monarca 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
Matthew Monarca Photography offers the following photography materials for weddings:
  • Digital Files
  • Matted Prints
  • Prints
  • Save the Date
Matthew Monarca 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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