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Matthew Cavanaugh Photography

Matthew Cavanaugh Photography

Greenfield, MA
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    Lindsey S. Sent on 12/04/2023
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    Amazing Photographer!

    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!
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    Mike Sent on 10/08/2023
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    Great photos, great to work with

    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.
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    Kelsey S. Sent on 03/02/2024
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    Could not be happier with our Wedding Photos!

    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.
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    Billy L. Sent on 12/14/2022
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    Perfect Photographer

    The perfect photographer. Prior to hiring Matthew my husband and I expressed wanting a warm, loving, and home-y vibe to all of our photos because we knew that's the atmosphere we were curating for our day. Matthew delivered to the fullest. He was so helpful the entire day and every moment leading up to it. He got so many incredible photos and my husband and I cannot stop looking at them. We cannot wait to decorate our home with them. Our family and friends cannot stop saying how beautiful the photos are and how jealous they are that they didn't hire him for their weddings!
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    Carmen V. Sent on 11/21/2021
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    World-Class Engagement Photography!

    Wow, we absolutely LOVED the photos from our engagement session with Matthew!!! Matthew expertly captured the gorgeous setting and mountain vistas of the Berkshires and the photos came out exactly as I envisioned! My fiancé and I are so grateful to have beautiful timeless portraits that we’ll treasure for the rest of our lives. Matthew captured us so well and I cannot thank him enough for such world-class photography and an amazing experience.

    Additionally, he got our photos over to us SO QUICKLY! It was completely unexpected, but sooo appreciated!

    If you're looking for the best of the best in the Berkshires, look no further than Matthew!
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    Fiona W. Sent on 07/05/2022
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    Best Photographer in the valley

    Matthew is wonderful. On our first phone conversation we immediately knew that Matthew was the perfect photographer for us. My partner and I wanted to have a wedding that captured our love and connection to our community and that had the vibe of a relaxed good time. Matthew beyond delivered on our vision. He captured the essence of our day, the beauty of The Boylston Rooms (our Venue) and the overwhelming love in the space. We can't thank him enough.
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    Susan W. Sent on 01/09/2022
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    Amazing, warm, professional photographer

    We worked with Matthew for a country wedding in central MA, and he was absolutely phenomenal! Matthew was so pleasant to worth with, flexible, and worked easily with everyone, even though some of our guests are not the most easy to photograph. Would recommend him to all my friends, and it's also nice to support local :)
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    Bo Young C. Sent on 11/07/2021
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    dependable, professional, perfect pictures

    Matthew's keen attention, stamina, and accommodating personality helped make our day perfect. We've haven't had such quality photos before (my sister took our engagement photos on my iPhone), and I am so glad we could book someone of his caliber.
    I especially appreciated the conversation we had a few days before the ceremony, where we discussed our itinerary in detail. We were getting ready in different locations and he drove to both locations before meeting us in the main venue. Of all the stressful details of the wedding, Matthew was someone we never had to worry about.
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    Meghan M. Sent on 06/30/2021
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    Absolutely wonderful experience!

    My husband and I had an amazing experience working with Matthew! Not only does he take absolutely incredible photos but he is kind, thoughtful and professional. Matthew ensured every detail was discussed leading up to the wedding so that we were confident the meaningful moments we experienced were captured. My husband is a bit camera shy and Matthew eased his worries with patience and sensitivity, and for this we can not thank him enough. Matthew's creative vision elevated our wedding photos to more than we could have ever dreamed of. He captured our wedding day beautifully and we will treasure these photos forever. We would recommend Matthew a thousand times over and look forward to more opportunities to work with him! Do yourself a favor and book him now! You will be SO glad you did.
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    Lauren Sent on 08/16/2020
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    Amazing to work with, incredibly kind

    Matthew Cavanaugh is not only an incredible photographer, but a genuinely great person. Several family members asked us after the wedding if he was a friend. He captured some truly special moments. A little while into our reception, Matthew grabbed us for a quick series of photos in the setting sun. These turned out to be some of the most loved photos from the night!
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    Mila Sent on 08/13/2021
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    Amazing experience

    Matthew the best photographer we could have dreamed to have captured our wedding. He was easy to communicate with and took the time to understand exactly what our expectations were. On the day of the wedding, he took all our photos as discussed. He was able to capture every moment of our wedding, seamlessly, without us even noticing he was there for our candid shots. Thank you Matthew!!!
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    Maya L. Sent on 01/19/2019
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    Stellar photos

    My husband and I could not have been more pleased to have Matthew photograph our wedding. He was with us throughout the process, helped us figure out exactly what we wanted, and worked in the background the day of to make sure the everything went smoothly. His pedigree as a photojournalist showed - he melted in to the background during private moments, and took absolutely stellar photos. There is, quite literally, nothing we'd have changed. Thanks again Matthew!
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    Erin Sent on 10/25/2017
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    Matthew was such a pleasure to work with. We had an army of people in our wedding, and so many cooks in the kitchen when it came to photos, and he handled everything with kindness and a sense of humor. He made Pat and I feel extremely comfortable and guided us through the entire process. You can contract with Matthew for an additional photographer, which worked well for our healthy-sized guest list, and him and Kate captured the most magical, intimate, unforgettable moments of the day. So much love and gratitude to Matthew. I wish we could do it all again so we can hang some more!
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    Emily Sent on 11/07/2017
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    Matthew was all we could have asked for and more. He was always available to answer questions or give instructions leading up to our big day and worked nonstop for us the day of. We received our highlights just a few weeks after the wedding and all the rest a couple weeks later. I heard many stories from friends and family who had wished they made more of an investment in their wedding photographer. We will cherish our photos forever and are so glad we spent the extra money to get the quality we wanted. Thanks again Matthew!
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    Anjana Sent on 11/26/2017
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    Matt is the best. I would not think twice before hiring him again for any event. He is such a pleasant and calming presence on your wedding day and helps you enjoy your day. Most times though, you can barely even tell he's there and yet he manages to capture some beautiful moments that I would not have even expected to have been captured. His pictures are gorgeous and Chris and I had so many wonderful shots of us to choose from to frame in our home. I cannot recommend him enough.
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    Sarah Sent on 02/11/2018
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    We couldn't have been happier to have Matthew as our wedding photographer. Not only did he produce beautiful work, but he was very accommodating in listening to our ideas to make our photos feel intimate and personal. On wedding day, he helped us to feel calm and grounded, and provided the perfect amount of direction—enough to help us look our best while not taking away from the emotion and importance of the moment. In both our engagement photos and wedding day photos, he captured the natural beauty of the setting, the spirit of the day, and our excitement toward one another in a way beyond our expectations. We feel so lucky to have had our incredible day documented so beautifully!
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    Colleen Sent on 09/07/2016
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    Matthew was AMAZING to work with. He was very professional during the entire process and wasn't obtrusive at all! I loved that he was offered suggestions through out, and while we were getting ready at one of the bridesmaid's cabin he even found the fan switch to keep us all cool! Seems like a little thing, but when you are a stressed out starting to sweat bride, it's the little things that matter! I would highly recommend him!
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    Steve Sent on 10/06/2016
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    Matthew was an absolute pleasure to work with from beginning to end during our process of planning our wedding. He took the time to meet us face-to-face when we were evaluating vendors, and we ended up booking him on the spot. He started by giving us his background and normal approach to weddings, and was genuinely interested in hearing the details of our vision and how he could add to that with amazing photos.

    Leading up to our wedding Matthew was always quick to respond whenever we had questions. In addition to that, he knew we wanted to limit the time we were away from cocktail hour and provided guidance on the number shots we should aim for for portraits with the bridal party and family.. This helped the operation run smoothly and got our wedding parties back to the cocktail hour as soon as possible.

    During the wedding, Matthew was casual, calm, and never intrusive. He had an unbelievable knack to blend in and never make anyone feel uncomfortable by blinding them with a flash or sticking a camera in their face.

    When the finished product came through after the wedding, we couldn't have been happier. Not only were the pictures beautiful, diverse, and extensive, but they were organized intuitively on his website and were easy to access. We were not interested in many of the typical posed wedding photos that feel forced. Matthew's journalistic style of photography was exactly what we were looking for. He captures the emotion of the day through special, candid moments in a beautiful way, while also taking great classic portrait shots.

    Overall we couldn't be happier that we hired Matthew. He made the day much easier because we never had to worry for a minute about our photos. After the fact, he has made many days and nights better as we relive the day through his photos. We couldn't recommend him enough.
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    Lauren Sent on 08/17/2016
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    From our first conversation with Matthew, we knew he was "the one". There are no words to describe the beauty of the moments he captured and his skill at doing so without intruding on our night. He excels at working quietly behind the scenes without failing to miss anything. When we received our photos, we were shocked to see he had captured so many special private exchanges without us even realizing he was there. Every photo is packed with the mood of a scene or the emotion of a moment. They are evocative, beautiful and emotionally charged. We are thrilled we worked with Matthew not only because our photos are more beautiful than we could have imagined, but also because he could not possibly be kinder or easier to work with. There are so many vendors you choose for your wedding, but only one whose work will be with you for a lifetime. We feel so lucky with our choice and our photos and can't recommend Matthew strongly enough.
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    Rachel Sent on 07/05/2016
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    Matthew was wonderful to work with. He's great at being inconspicuous and takes beautiful posed and candid pictures. We highly recommend him!
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    I am writing this review after receiving some "highlights"of our wedding day only a week or two after, just in time for Christmas. I knew the most important choice we were going to make besides the venue and the dress :), would be the photographer. For those who might be cost conscious wondering if his services are worth the money, they absolutely are.
    After meeting with Matt, my husband and i knew instantly that he was our guy (actually we had picked Matt before we had picked the venue!). He is a soft spoken, professional, photo ninja with broad experience and creativity required to shoot any event ! He truly captured our wedding day with all of the care and attention to detail that I had hoped. Many of our guests noted they barely noticed him or his assistant, most didnt know there were two !
    Although I have only seen the amazing "highlight" photos so far I felt compelled to review Matt ASAP so that some other lucky couples can find him!
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    Alexa Sent on 08/28/2015
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    To be honest, 5 stars really doesn't seem like enough to really communicate how wonderful Matthew is! Not only are the pictures amazing, but Matthew himself is truly a joy to work with. His calm, friendly demeanor made even the most photo-phobic members of our wedding party feel relaxed and comfortable in front of the camera during the posed photos, and he was so incredibly patient and lovely even when we kept losing focus and being kind of scatterbrained. At one point, a thread came loose on my dress, and Matthew came to the rescue with a tiny pair of scissors! As for the candid photos, it's almost like he has powers of invisibility. Multiple people who attended out wedding commented that they actually thought we hadn't hired a photographer at all, and I completely forgot he was there during the ceremony itself.
    In short, I cannot recommend Matthew highly enough as a wedding photographer. He is remarkably talented, genuinely nice, and everyone who is considering hiring him should 100% go for it!
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    Matthew came as a recommended vendor by the Grafton Inn when we planned our small wedding out of state. It seemed a little risky choosing a photographer we could never meet in person, but based off of his amazing photography and great reviews we decided to go ahead and have him photograph our wedding. We are so glad we did! Matthew was kind, professional, and so talented. My husband and I are not very comfortable getting our picture taken, but he put us at total ease. My mother still talks about how much she loved him, and everyone has been amazed by the photographs. We can't recommend him highly enough!
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    Matthew is such a talented wonderful photographer. He is so passionate about his photography and so easy to talk to and just so sweet. Matt settled into the background of our event flawlessly but caught every shot I wanted perfectly. I highly recommend Matthew for any event he was amazing to work with
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