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I'm Matthew Rigby, a Hudson Valley wedding photographer based in Garrison, NY, documenting weddings across Westchester, the Hudson Valley, and New York City.

With a decade of wedding photography experience and 15 years as an educator, I bring two complementary skill sets to every wedding day. I prepare thoroughly, communicate clearly, and stay calm when the day doesn't go according to plan.

On a wedding day, I document events as they unfold rather than directing them. About 90% of the day is candid, documentary-style coverage. For a small, planned part of the day, we create portraits together, but the rest of the time I'm working to be present without being in the way. Couples consistently tell me they didn't know I was there, but that I documented all the feeling of the moments that mattered.

I've photographed at venues throughout the Hudson Valley including Boscobel House and Gardens, The Garrison, The Ruins at Sassafras, and The Barn at Villa Venezia. I work with a small, trusted team and bring a second photographer to every full-day wedding.

Collections for full wedding day coverage start at $4,000 and are built to fit each couple's day. I customize every collection, because no two weddings are the same and the coverage shouldn't be either.

If what you're looking for is someone who will document your wedding honestly and be there without making it feel like a photo session, I'd love to hear from you.

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Frequently asked questions

Which of the following are included in the starting price?

High-Res Images
One Event / Day
Toning
Digital Files

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

2nd Shooter
Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
One Event / Day
Toning
Albums
Digital Files

What primary photographic style do you identify with?

Contemporary
Natural

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
Thank You Cards

Reviews of Matthew Rigby Photography

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Reviewers rave about the photographer’s professionalism, organization, and planning support before and during the day. He makes couples comfortable, blends into the background, and captures natural, cinematic, and emotional photos with great attention to detail. Clients praise quick turnaround, thoughtful extras like prints/frames, and strongly recommend him.

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This AI-generated summary gives you a snapshot of the overall ratings and feedback from the reviews this vendor has received.

Reviewers rave about the photographer’s professionalism, organization, and planning support before and during the day. He makes couples comfortable, blends into the background, and captures natural, cinematic, and emotional photos with great attention to detail. Clients praise quick turnaround, thoughtful extras like prints/frames, and strongly recommend him.

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Brittany Sent on 03/31/2026
5 out of 5 rating

You Found Your Wedding Photographer.

We are so grateful we booked Matthew for our wedding photography. His thoughtfulness, professionalism, and organization were exactly what we were looking for. His eye for scenery and lighting also really set him apart.

Throughout our wedding journey, his thoughtful planning helped set a timeline for our big day. He listened to what we wanted, and his personalized schedule allowed for plenty of time with our guests while also composing beautiful shots.

On the day of the wedding, he made us feel comfortable just being ourselves and blended seamlessly into the background when needed. He also did not hesitate to suggest the small adjustments we needed to make a beautiful shot. We truly meant it when we told him we were most excited to work with him out of all of the vendors, and we would book him again and again in a heartbeat. Thank you, Matthew!
Danielle
Danielle Sent on 10/28/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Steve & Danielle Wedding

Couldn’t have asked for a better experience with Matthew Rigby Photography. They totally understood our vibe and made us feel so comfortable in front of the camera. The photos are everything we hoped for — natural, joyful, and so us. We’re beyond happy with how everything turned out.
Griffin
Griffin Sent on 10/23/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Matthew Rigby Photography Review

Matthew Rigby Photography is the best of the best and is unmatched in professionalism and true passion for capturing the perfect moments. Over the last few months, I had begun my process of looking for the right photographer to help me perfect my dream proposal for my girlfriend of 7 years. Having no experience in looking for photographers, I sent out inquiries to many local ones. Within an hour of sending these out, I received an email from Matthew who asked to set up a zoom meeting the next day. After jumping on the call, it was evidently clear that Matthew shared my vision of creating a great proposal and was willing to help in any way possible not just as a photographer but also as a proposal planner.

Over the next few weeks, we talked almost daily about different plans and eventually settled on one that seemed best. Being unfamiliar with the venue I planned to propose at; he even met me there a week prior to do a walk through of the entire property, so I was prepared for the big day. With weather jeopardizing the proposal, Matthew had come up with plan A, B and C to ensure the day was still special, despite the rain.

The weather ended up holding out and the proposal went even better than planned, thanks to Matthew. Less than 24 hours after the proposal and our photo shoot, Matthew sent us our photo album so we could share with friends and family. The photos came out unbelievable, and Matthew helped us capture a moment we will never forget!
Molly
Molly Sent on 09/14/2025
5 out of 5 rating

10/10 Would Recommend

We LOVED working with Matthew for our wedding photography! He was so professional, skillful, and caring and was an absolute pleasure to work with. He was incredibly organized leading up to the wedding, making a schedule together with us and answering any questions we had. He helped the day of the wedding run very smoothly and made sure we got all the pictures we wanted. Him and his team were amazing at blending into the crowd to capture every moment without being in the way. Matthew even got some preview photos back to us right after the wedding which we already LOVE! We highly recommend working with him!
Sara
Sara Sent on 06/02/2025
5 out of 5 rating

I HIGHLY recommend hiring Matt!

My husband and I are both graphic designers, so we had high expectations — and Matt absolutely delivered. He documented our elopement so beautifully; every photo feels like a piece of art and a true reflection of the day. He was incredibly easy to work with, made us feel totally comfortable in front of the camera, and brought such a positive, calm energy to the experience. Matt is both enthusiastic and hardworking, with a sharp eye for detail and a real gift for framing moments in a way that feels natural and cinematic. We’re so grateful, and frankly honored, to have had him capture our day.
Darien
Darien Sent on 11/25/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Matthew Rigby Photography

My Husband & I had the pleasure of working with Matt from our Engagement Shoot to our Wedding day 10/12/24! He is so organized, creative, and fun to shoot with! Our wedding photos are above and beyond anything we hoped for. Matt truly captured our vision start to finish. I can’t say enough about how professional Matt is and the quality of work that he provides. He worked with us step by step creating and altering our wedding day timeline making sure everything fell into place perfectly. Matt captured the most special day of our lives, We are forever grateful for the beautiful pictures he took. So glad that we chose him! Highly recommend Matthew Rigby Photography!
Cooper
Cooper Sent on 11/18/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Phenomenal photos!

Matthew was phenomenal. From our first meeting through the end of our wedding, Matthew was calm, friendly, organized, and professional, and he worked well with everyone from our grandparents to our 3-year-old ringbearer . We felt at ease with him in control of our wedding photos and could not be happier with the results--absolutely beautiful photos that tell the complete story of our wedding. Highly recommend!
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Chelsea Sent on 10/09/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Magical Kent Falls Wedding

Matthew was absolutely amazing from start to finish. I knew from our first phone call that he would be able to capture our photos exactly how I envisioned - and he exceeded my expectations!
Our engagement shoot in Coldspring was a great way to get to know each other and “break the ice” before the big day. We were comfortable being ourselves around him, and spent a majority of the time laughing.
Our wedding day at Kent Falls State Park was nothing short of magical. Matthew captured all of the details, emotions and more! We are extremely happy with the final photos and can not wait to display them and share them with our friends and family!
In between both photo shoots Matthew was always very responsive and quickly answered all of my questions and concerns leading up to the big day.
Sean
Sean Sent on 09/19/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing Photos

Working with Matt was an incredible experience. From the moment we found his website, we were immediately drawn to his style. About a month before the wedding, he took the time to go over every family and bridal party photo combination we wanted, creating a detailed, organized list. He also asked about any special moments or details we wanted captured, ensuring nothing was missed.

On the wedding day, Matt was exceptionally organized and efficient. The whole process felt seamless, which meant we spent less time posing for group photos and more time enjoying our day. He captured everything we asked for—and more.

When we received the photos, we were absolutely blown away by the quality and quantity. Every special moment we could have imagined was captured beautifully. Matt’s eye for composition, his artistic style, and the way he brings out colors in his photos really showcase his talent. If you're looking for an incredible photographer, we highly recommend booking him as soon as possible!
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Naomi Sent on 08/28/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Hire Matthew!

We recently had the pleasure of working with Matthew for our wedding, and we couldn't be happier with our experience. From the initial call, every step of the process was seamless, organized, and professional.

Matthew made us feel comfortable and at ease throughout the day. Even during our first look, we truly felt like it was just the two of us and that we could be ourselves without cameras in our faces. During your wedding, you are with your photographer all day long, and to have someone as calm and patient as Matthew is a must.

One of the things we appreciated most was Matthew's ability to blend in with our guests while still managing to capture all the key moments. He were unobtrusive yet always in the right place at the right time.

The photos that we have already seen capture so much emotion and joy that take us back to moments we shared.

In addition to the amazing photos, Matthew went above and beyond printing two photos for us and placing the photos in frames the very night of our wedding. This extra step and attention to detail is a testament to his passion for the work and care for his clients.

We highly recommend Matthew to anyone looking for a wedding photographer who will go above and beyond to ensure your day is captured perfectly. Thank you, Matthew, for giving us such beautiful memories of our special day!
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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2025 Winner

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Matthew Rigby Photography frequently asked questions

Matthew Rigby Photography includes the following photography services in the starting price:
  • High-Res Images
  • One Event / Day
  • Toning
  • Digital Files
Matthew Rigby Photography includes the following photography services in their most popular wedding package:
  • 2nd Shooter
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • One Event / Day
  • Toning
  • Albums
  • Digital Files
Matthew Rigby Photography offers the following photography styles:
  • Contemporary
  • Natural
Matthew Rigby 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 Rigby Photography offers the following photography materials for weddings:
  • Albums
  • Canvas
  • Digital Files
  • Matted Prints
  • Prints
  • Thank You Cards
Matthew Rigby 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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