Mdeacreative | Photography by Matt Dea

I'm Matt, a San Francisco photographer focused on intimate weddings, City Hall ceremonies, elopements, and engagement sessions. My focus is on couples who want something small, intentional, and real, where the day is about the people in the room rather than the production around it.

When you work with me, it's just me, from our first call to your final gallery. The person photographing your vows already knows your plan, your light, and the people you love. I guide when it helps and step back when the moment is already happening, so your photos feel cinematic and natural, never stiff.

I started Mdeacreative in 2021, and my background in civil engineering still shapes how I see: structure, light, and the quiet details that hold a frame together. San Francisco City Hall is one of my favorite places to work, along with the Legion of Honor, Fort Point, Lands End, and Golden Gate Park. I also travel throughout the Bay Area, the Peninsula, and wine country, with travel built into every quote.

Every wedding and City Hall collection includes a planning call to map your timeline and light, sneak peeks within 48 hours, a carefully edited online gallery, and an 11x14 framed print. For City Hall ceremonies, I can also sign as your witness.

I take a limited number of weddings each year so every couple gets my full attention. If you're planning something intimate and want it to feel like you, I'd love to hear about it.