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Hi, I’m Matt, the photographer behind Rewind Photography.

I believe the best wedding photos happen when you forget there’s a camera anywhere near you.

I’m based in Santa Barbara and specialize in candid, story-driven wedding photography for couples who want their photos to feel real, emotional, and alive. My focus is always on how your day feels, not on forcing it to look a certain way.

My style lives somewhere between documentary and intentional. I call it composed candid, more of an emphasis on the candid. I find some couples like a little bit of direction. I’ll guide you into great light or a beautiful space, then step back and let things unfold naturally. I love playing fun games to help bring out the authentic connection and expressions between you both. The laughter that sneaks out, the quiet moments, the wild energy, the subtle connections. Those are the moments that matter, and they’re the ones I’m watching for.

Connection is everything to me. My goal is for you to feel comfortable enough to be fully yourselves, whether that looks like laughter, stillness, chaos, or something in between. My editing style is clean, true to life, and focused on natural skin tones and timeless color. For couples who love a nostalgic feel, I also offer an analog-inspired look influenced by film, without sacrificing emotional depth or authenticity upon request.

If you’re looking for a Santa Barbara wedding photographer who values honesty over perfection and emotion over poses, I’d love to help tell your story the way it actually happened.

I'm looking forward to meeting you both!

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Frequently asked questions

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

2nd Shooter
Add'l Hours
High-Res Images
Digital Files

What primary photographic style do you identify with?

Contemporary
Natural
Photojournalism
Traditional

What photography services do you offer?

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

What photography items do you offer?

Albums
Canvas
Digital Files
Flush Mount
Prints
Proofs
Save the Date

Reviews of Rewind Photography

Kam
Kam T. Sent on 03/30/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing engagement and wedding photographer!

We are so happy we chose Matt to capture our engagement and wedding photos. He takes the time to get to know you as a couple and remembers anecdotes you’ve shared with him that makes it feel like you’re working with a friend. He made us feel comfortable throughout the whole process and he captured everything we wanted (and so much more) from our day. You can tell Matt loves his work as our guests raved about the fun they had while taking photos.

Matt truly captures emotions! We’re blown away looking back at our wedding pictures, not just because they are breathtaking, but also because we can relive all those beautiful memories. It means so much to us that our future children will be able to look back at our wedding pictures and also feel the joy, love and magic we felt too. We highly recommend Rewind Photography!
Giselle
G. Bice Sent on 03/20/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Exceptional Wedding Photography Experience!

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Our experience with Matt and his team was absolutely incredible! From the very beginning, Matt went above and beyond to ensure that our wedding photography experience was perfect.

Before the big day, Matt took the time to schedule a zoom call with us, where he asked thoughtful questions to get to know us better. This not only helped him understand our vision but also reminded us that our wedding was about us and our love story.

One of the most valuable aspects of working with Matt was his suggested timeline. It was incredibly helpful in planning out our day and ensuring that everything ran smoothly. Thanks to his guidance, we were even able to sneak in a cocktail hour with our family and friends!

On the day of the wedding, Matt and his team were prompt, creative, and genuine. They seamlessly captured every special moment without being intrusive. Our guests were particularly impressed by how professional Matt was in giving direction and how well he and his team communicated with each other.

We have no doubt that the pictures will be flawless. With Matt's talent and attention to detail, we know that every shot will be stunning.

Thank you, Matt, and your amazing team, for capturing our special day so beautifully. We couldn't be happier with our decision to choose you as our wedding photographer!
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Hailey Sent on 03/19/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Absolutely phenomenal

WOW! We absolutely loved working with Matt, Bex and Coral for our wedding. They had such a positive energy and vibe that channeled everywhere throughout the whole day.
We chose to work with Matt and his team mainly because we wanted a photographer that could really capture the whole day, candidly with edits that were bright/light, and airy. It was a bonus that Matt had already worked at our venue many times so he knew where to be and what backdrops were best. We booked Matt pretty early on during our planning as we wanted to be sure to secure a spot and we are so happy we did. From start to finish Matt was responsive, knowledgeable, and organized. On the day of our wedding, he went as far as surprising us with an extra shooter which gave us so many more photos than what we originally thought we were getting. We wanted him to capture the raw and emotional moments and interactions of our day and that's exactly what he delivered. We received so many compliments not only on him and his team and how they were everywhere so discretely but also on how incredible the actual photos were. We are still looking back at the pictures months later and find ourselves smiling because it takes us back to the wedding day. The whole process of working with Matt and his team was a great pleasure, from meet-and-greet to receipt of the pictures. He is VERY responsive, organized, accommodating, and eager to learn about the couple.
I couldn't recommend enough. Thank you!

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Salma Sent on 03/31/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Magnificent Matt!

BEYOND AMAZING, caring and so invested from the minute we had our consultation till now and it has been 2 months since my wedding. Thank you for capturing the most breathtaking photos, caring about Adam and my love story and bringing all your energy to our lives. I hope to work with you in the near future!
Zoë
Zoë W. Sent on 12/19/2019
5 out of 5 rating

No Words - Best Photographer Ever

Matt is an incredible photographer. Our wedding was the most important day of our life and he went above and beyond to make sure our photos turned out perfect! He also captured EVERYTHING and did not miss one detail. Best photographer ever - thank you for making our day so special.
Laura
Laura Sent on 11/20/2018
5 out of 5 rating

Say cheese!

Matt with Rewind Photography was absolutely phenomenal and one of the favorite parts of our wedding experience. From the getting ready photos with my bridesmaids and the little posing tips he gave to the photos throughout the event...he had a way of making everyone feel comfortable and having a good time. If you can book him for your wedding, I highly recommend you do that! It’s rare to find someone who is as excited about your photos as you are on your special day. And the photos we have seen so far are nothing short of amazing....we couldn’t be happier!
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Jeff Sent on 08/02/2017
5 out of 5 rating
Matt was our absolute, hands down, bar none, favorite wedding person of the day. Words cannot express how much we enjoyed meeting Matt and having his positive spirit and energy with us on our wedding day. Matt’s persona is very familiar from the moment we met. We immediately felt at ease and like we were with an old friend. Matt is super talented and also has that universal certain je ne sais quoi when it comes to connecting with people. We were so impressed with all the details Matt remembered from our past conversations. He was on the spot and understood those moments that were most special to us. (Otherwise I’m sure these details would have been lost on the Bride and Groom during the hectic hustle and bustle of the day!) We’re thrilled beyond words with the memories Matt captured in time that will last forever. Thank you Matt!!!!!!!
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Jon Sent on 04/08/2017
5 out of 5 rating
Matt is an amazing guy and a phenomenal photographer to boot! Such a pleasure to be around and the ease with which he captured our special day was on point. Highy recommended!!
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Nicole Sent on 01/12/2017
5 out of 5 rating
It has been nearly 6 months since our wedding day and Matt's name is still frequent in our house. We get to relive our favorite moments of the wedding every day through the collection of photos Matt and Annie gave us, and we regularly get compliments from our family and friends on our talented photographers. I met Matt at a wedding expo in San Luis Obispo where his enthusiasm for capturing memories and his love of detail caught my attention. Because we were having a destination wedding, Matt took the time to videochat to get to know us before we made our decision. He explained his philosophy behind his work--to provide photos that help his clients "rewind" to those moments and to document the details of the day like a story. Hiring Matt was an instant priority and one of the best decisions we made that day. Another review described him as a photo ninja and I couldn't agree more. Matt found incredible backdrops throughout the venue that make us feel we were married in so many different and beautiful settings. We warned him that we had large parties and large families and he expertly handled every situation making everyone comfortable and at ease. Not only did he take fantastic shots, he also gave everyone mini-modeling lessons to help our poses look magazine worthy. I would have given him five stars on just his presence at the wedding alone. But our final product was better than we imagined. We have about three times the photos we were promised and they all live up to his philosophy. Every day, we get to rewind back to those moments and see our story unfold. They will be cherished forever. I highly recommend Rewind Photography. Thank you, Matt & Annie!
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Boris Sent on 10/19/2016
5 out of 5 rating
They did our wedding and throughout the entire day I think I remember seeing them a few times. But the quantity and quality of pictures that they produced floored me. They were there capturing every moment exactly the way I wanted and more. I highly recommend them.
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Rewind Photography frequently asked questions

Rewind Photography includes the following photography services in their most popular wedding package:
  • 2nd Shooter
  • Add'l Hours
  • High-Res Images
  • Digital Files
Rewind Photography offers the following photography styles:
  • Contemporary
  • Natural
  • Photojournalism
  • Traditional
Rewind Photography offers the following photography services for weddings:
  • Additional Hours
  • Destination / Travel
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • One Event / Day
  • Second Shooter
Rewind Photography offers the following photography materials for weddings:
  • Albums
  • Canvas
  • Digital Files
  • Flush Mount
  • Prints
  • Proofs
  • Save the Date
Rewind Photography is recommended by 98% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.9 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 5 in value, 4.9 in quality of service, 4.8 in average response time, 4.8 in flexibility and 4.8 in professionalism.

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