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Recent Work

White bell tent glamping setup with boho rugs and plants in a desert landscape.
Tropical wedding bouquet with king protea, monstera leaf, and coral flowers on tan leather pouf.
Lace wedding dress hanging in boho bell tent with floral decor and cozy furnishings.
Elegant white wedding dress hanging on rustic wooden cabin exterior in desert setting.
Bride in lace gown and groom in burgundy suit share intimate moment inside boho tent.
Close-up of bride's diamond ring on groom's arm in dark suit at boho wedding.
Bride and groom in romantic pose on bed surrounded by lush plants inside a glamping tent.
Bride in lace dress and boots exits boho bell tent with groom in black suit.
Bride and groom walk joyfully in front of white bell tent in desert landscape.
Bride and groom pose holding hands before large white bell tent in desert setting.
Groom lifting bride in white lace dress outside a white bell tent at desert wedding.
Groom lifts bride in lace wedding dress outside white bell tent in desert location.
Bride and groom share passionate kiss outside white bell tent at desert wedding.
Bride and groom sit together in back of vintage van at desert boho wedding.
Bride and groom sitting in back of vintage white van at desert wedding, bride in lace gown with cowboy boots.
Bride and groom running hand-in-hand past boho arch with dried palms at Joshua Tree desert wedding.
Bride and groom holding hands at boho desert altar with dried palm leaves and pampas grass.
Couple embracing under rustic wooden arch with dried palm fronds at desert elopement in Joshua Tree.
Bride and groom sharing first kiss under boho wooden arch decorated with dried palms in desert setting.
Groom dipping bride in romantic kiss at desert wedding with pampas grass and dried palm arch decor.
Bride in lace wedding gown holding disco ball beside boho dried palm arch at Joshua Tree desert wedding.
Groom in burgundy blazer posing playfully with disco ball at boho desert wedding ceremony arch.
Smiling groom in burgundy suit tossing disco ball beside dried palm frond arch at desert wedding.
Close-up of bride and groom holding disco ball revealing diamond engagement ring at desert wedding.
Handsome groom in burgundy blazer and black tie standing before boho palm arch at Joshua Tree wedding.
Man in burgundy tuxedo jacket adjusting cufflinks outdoors among dried palms.
Groom in red velvet blazer opening jacket in desert landscape at dusk.
Bride and groom standing back-to-back in desert, red velvet suit and lace wedding gown.
Bride in lace gown and groom in red velvet blazer posing back-to-back in desert landscape.
Bride and groom embracing near rocky desert boulders, red velvet suit and lace bridal gown.
Bride and groom smiling face-to-face in desert, red velvet jacket and lace wedding dress.
Bride and groom sharing intimate moment with white floral bouquet in rocky desert setting.
Bride kissing groom on cheek in desert setting, holding white floral bouquet.
Bride and groom walking hand-in-hand near dark van in arid desert landscape.
Newlyweds holding hands beside dark adventure van on rocky desert terrain at sunset.
Groom helping bride climb onto dark van in desert, red velvet blazer and lace gown.
Bride and groom standing on rooftop rack of dark van with rocky desert backdrop.
Bride and groom standing on top of a vintage green van in a desert landscape during golden hour.
Black and white photo of bride in lace gown and groom in suit walking on desert road.
Bride in lace gown and groom in black suit running playfully across sandy desert terrain.
Elegant desert wedding reception table with pampas grass, coral flowers, and French chairs.
Boho desert wedding tablescape with pampas grass, coral roses, and colorful textile runner.
Elegant desert wedding table with pampas grass, white orchids, coral roses, and red napkins.
Boho wedding place setting with blue plate, rose gold cutlery, and wooden name card.
Desert wedding reception table with pampas grass centerpiece, coral roses, and disco ball decor.
Groom in red velvet blazer and bride in floral lace gown standing by desert wedding table.
Groom in red velvet blazer and bride in lace gown toast champagne at desert wedding reception.
Couple in red velvet and lace wedding attire walk together near decorated desert reception table.
Groom in red velvet jacket embracing bride in lace gown on rustic wooden cabin porch.
Bride and groom posing under Heart Break Hotel sign at rustic desert wedding venue.
Bride and groom celebrating outside rustic Heart Break Hotel building in desert setting.
Bride and groom pose on rustic wooden hotel porch, groom in red velvet blazer holding her hand.
Bride in burgundy velvet top and black pants waves while holding bouquet on rustic wooden porch.
Newlyweds sit together by a campfire in front of a glowing bell tent under the night sky.
Groom in red velvet blazer dips and kisses bride under string lights by a glamping tent at night.
Bride and groom share romantic moment by glowing lanterns and bell tent on sandy desert night.
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Hi! I'm Matt

Fine Art Wedding Photographer in Southern California

With over a decade of experience as a wedding photographer, I’ve had the privilege of capturing hundreds of couples’ special moments. Throughout my photography career I have also honed my skills in print, commercial photography and high-end events. When it comes to weddings, I seamlessly blend these diverse experiences to create breathtaking galleries from start to finish.

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FAQ

What can we expect from the process?

I love being part of your planning process. I can send you a guide to help you organize your day, suggest the best places to capture your portraits, talk venues and more! It’s really exciting to receive progress photos when you find your venue, pick your cake, say yes to the outfits and everything in between!

Where are you based and do you travel?

I'm based in Long Beach, California and I love to travel. I have experience in locations such as Hawaii, Mexico, Aruba, Bahamas, Paris, Iceland and beyond! I enjoy exploring the local areas to create a unique gallery. I love an adventure so if you want me to photograph your story, travel fees vary depending on location.

How many pictures will we receive?

For 8 and 10 hour day coverage weddings, you will receive 500-700 fully edited images. For elopements, you will receive 200+ fully edited images. Engagements receive 80+ fully edited images. All include unlimited downloads; royalty free. No nickel and diming!

What else should we know about you?

I was classically trained at Brooks Institute of Photography in Santa Barbara. I was born in Illinois and raised in San Diego, California. I’m a huge audio-file, have a giant record collection, have a crazy dog named Cowboy and recently married my true love, Aurora!

Have other questions? Contact me!
info@lovebirds.photos