Modern documentary style photographer
$3,800 starting price
Hudson Valley, Westchester, Bergen, CT
Travels up to 100 miles See details
Matthew Rigby
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AWARD WINNER (2X)
Thanks to recommendations from couples on The Knot
Matthew Rigby Photography based in Garrison, NY is a wedding photographer who puts the couple’s love story first. Matt, the company’s owner, sees each couple’s tale as different from the next and works to create images that narrate their connection in a natural way. From the small details to the large ones, the photographer devotes himself to making sure that your memories can be treasured for a lifetime.
Matt, who is also a biologist, is passionate about the beauty present in nature, which greatly influences his photographic work. His wife, Adriana, would be able to tell you how often they have to stop for Matt to take a photo of the otherwise overlooked. It’s this appreciation for the world as it unfolds around him that allows Matt to work with an eye for detail when capturing weddings.
The photography process at Matthew Rigby Photography, from initial consultation to the final edits of the images, focuses on intentionality. Both engagement sessions and wedding photography options are available and the photographer collaborates with the couple from start to finish. This includes discussing timelines and creating a list of desired snaps from the big day. The professional also operates quietly in the background of your celebrations, letting you and your loved ones focus on the moment. The final images are delivered in an online gallery and showcase a true to life editing style.
Prices & packages
Engagement Session
$600 starting price
Engagement Session
$600 starting price
Contact for hours
Contact for hours
Tailored and planned to your location and vibe
Tailored and planned to your location and vibe
Unlimited digital downloads
Unlimited digital downloads
Surprise proposal
$600 starting price
Surprise proposal
$600 starting price
Contact for hours
Contact for hours
Tips and resources, collaborative planning
Tips and resources, collaborative planning
Proposal + 45 minute engagement session afterwards
Proposal + 45 minute engagement session afterwards
The Berkshires Package
$3,800 starting price
The Berkshires Package
$3,800 starting price
10 hours
10 hours
Travel within 1 hour
Travel within 1 hour
Planning help and educational guides
Planning help and educational guides
Unlimited photo downloads
Unlimited photo downloads
Bespoke online wedding album
Bespoke online wedding album
Collaborative timeline building
Collaborative timeline building
Matthew as your photographer
Matthew as your photographer
Most popular
.The Catskills Package
$4,600 starting price
The Catskills Package
$4,600 starting price
10 hours
10 hours
Two photographers
Two photographers
Planning help and guides
Planning help and guides
Travel within 1.5 hours
Travel within 1.5 hours
Bespoke online photo gallery
Bespoke online photo gallery
Collaborative timeline building
Collaborative timeline building
Unlimited digital downloads
Unlimited digital downloads
The Highlands Package
$5,800 starting price
The Highlands Package
$5,800 starting price
Contact for hours
Contact for hours
Collaborative timeline building
Collaborative timeline building
Travel within 1.5 hours
Travel within 1.5 hours
10x10 printed album with collaborative design
10x10 printed album with collaborative design
Bespoke online photo gallery
Bespoke online photo gallery
Two 8x8 parent albums
Two 8x8 parent albums
Two photographers
Two photographers
Engagement session
Engagement session
Planning help and educational guides
Planning help and educational guides
The Adirondacks Package
$7,200 starting price
The Adirondacks Package
$7,200 starting price
10 hours
10 hours
Travel within the Northeast
Travel within the Northeast
Two photographers
Two photographers
Two night accommodations
Two night accommodations
10x10 printed album with collaborative design
10x10 printed album with collaborative design
Two 8x8 parent albums
Two 8x8 parent albums
Engagement session
Engagement session
Bespoke online photo gallery
Bespoke online photo gallery
Day before event coverage (two hours)
Day before event coverage (two hours)
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- Engagement Session$600 starting priceEngagement Session$600 starting priceContact for hoursContact for hoursTailored and planned to your location and vibeTailored and planned to your location and vibeUnlimited digital downloadsUnlimited digital downloads
- Surprise proposal$600 starting priceSurprise proposal$600 starting priceContact for hoursContact for hoursTips and resources, collaborative planningTips and resources, collaborative planningProposal + 45 minute engagement session afterwardsProposal + 45 minute engagement session afterwards
- The Berkshires Package$3,800 starting priceThe Berkshires Package$3,800 starting price10 hours10 hoursTravel within 1 hourTravel within 1 hourPlanning help and educational guidesPlanning help and educational guidesUnlimited photo downloadsUnlimited photo downloadsBespoke online wedding albumBespoke online wedding albumCollaborative timeline buildingCollaborative timeline buildingMatthew as your photographerMatthew as your photographer
- Most popular.The Catskills Package$4,600 starting priceThe Catskills Package$4,600 starting price10 hours10 hoursTwo photographersTwo photographersPlanning help and guidesPlanning help and guidesTravel within 1.5 hoursTravel within 1.5 hoursBespoke online photo galleryBespoke online photo galleryCollaborative timeline buildingCollaborative timeline buildingUnlimited digital downloadsUnlimited digital downloads
- The Highlands Package$5,800 starting priceThe Highlands Package$5,800 starting priceContact for hoursContact for hoursCollaborative timeline buildingCollaborative timeline buildingTravel within 1.5 hoursTravel within 1.5 hours10x10 printed album with collaborative design10x10 printed album with collaborative designBespoke online photo galleryBespoke online photo galleryTwo 8x8 parent albumsTwo 8x8 parent albumsTwo photographersTwo photographersEngagement sessionEngagement sessionPlanning help and educational guidesPlanning help and educational guides
- The Adirondacks Package$7,200 starting priceThe Adirondacks Package$7,200 starting price10 hours10 hoursTravel within the NortheastTravel within the NortheastTwo photographersTwo photographersTwo night accommodationsTwo night accommodations10x10 printed album with collaborative design10x10 printed album with collaborative designTwo 8x8 parent albumsTwo 8x8 parent albumsEngagement sessionEngagement sessionBespoke online photo galleryBespoke online photo galleryDay before event coverage (two hours)Day before event coverage (two hours)
- Starting prices may not include all fees a vendor may charge.
- Couples usually spend $4,700
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Bridal Portraits
Engagement
Photo & Video
Digital Files
Photo
Second Shooter Available
Social Media Sharing
Wedding Albums
Photo & Video Styles
Documentary
Dramatic
Modern
Wedding Activities
Getting Engaged
Rehearsals & Parties
Wedding
Awards and Affiliations
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Matthew Rigby
Owner
I am a wedding photographer with 9+ years experience in the business although my photographic journey began years before that. For as long as I can remember, I have had a passion for landscape photography and hiking. I still honor my "roots" by traveling and creating photos in beautiful natural places! During the week I am a science and math teacher, and I have a background in Marine Biology. I think one reason I am a good wedding photographer is my keen sense of observation and attention to detail! Whenever I have free time I love to cook and travel with my wife, brew beer, and run.
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Matthew Rigby Photography receives extensive praise for its exceptional service and outstanding photography quality, capturing weddings beautifully. Reviewers highlight Matt's professionalism, organization, and ability to grasp their vision seamlessly. Matt's innovative ideas and attention to detail resonate well with couples, making the entire photography experience enjoyable and stress-free. The photos are described as stunning, a fusion of artistry and sentiment that truly capture the essence of each couple's special day. Highly recommended for impeccable wedding photography.Review photos
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Darien R
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5.0
11/25/2024
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!
response 11/26/2024
Thank you for the kind words Darien and Nick! It was truly a pleasure to get to know the t...
wo of you and to work together on documenting your wedding day and bringing your vision to life. It will be a wedding that I always remember very fondly :) Best wishes to you both!
Marguerite B
5.0
10/30/2024
We are so happy with how all our photos turned out with Matthew! He was great from the beginning, having a call to better understand his style and how the day would go even before booking. Prior to the event he had a detailed questionnaire to complete to make sure all the photos we wanted were accounted for. Matthew was familiar with our venue and even went ahead of time to figure out the best spots to take photos. The day of was great as well! He gave great instruction and was very organized so we never had to worry about getting any photos. To top it all off the photos are amazing!! We were beyond impressed with the initial teasers and when we saw the whole album, it really is a work of art! We couldn’t be happier with how the photos turned out. Highly recommend!!
response 10/30/2024
Thank you so much Marguerite! You were both such a pleasure to work with and document your...
wedding at Drowned Lands Brewery! It was a beautiful day. I’m so happy to hear that you found the process beforehand helpful, and that I was able to help you stay organized on the day of. Above all, I’m glad you have your beautiful photos to remember your day forever! Best wishes in your marriage!
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Meagan B
5.0
10/18/2024
Matthew was absolutely incredible from the day we met on the phone to receiving our wedding photos after the day! He was so kind and beyond helpful in every stage of our planning process, even helping us with a wedding timeline when we had no idea what we were doing! He made the whole process so seamless and so much easier! Starting at our engagement shoot he made us feel so comfortable and confident! To our wedding day which was so beautiful and he captured it better than I could have ever imagined! We absolutely loved working with him and look forward to recommending him to everyone and hopefully booking with him for future occasions:)
response 10/23/2024
Thank you for the awesome feedback Meagan! You and Tom were such a joy to work with on bot...
h your wedding day and engagement session. I truly had a blast working with your wonderful families and documenting these memories with you. It's great to hear that the process of working with me leading up to your wedding day helped alleviate some of the planning stress, and that you are so happy with your photos! I wish you both the best, and also look forward to that future occasion when we can work together again!
Chelsea D
5.0
10/09/2024
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.
response 10/09/2024
Thank you so much Chelsea! You and Dan were a joy to work with. I really loved hanging out...
with you two on your engagement session, and your intimate and intentional wedding day at Kent Falls was just perfect. I am honored to have been your photographer, best wishes to you two in your married life!
Sean B
5.0
9/20/2024
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!
response 09/20/2024
Thank you so much Sean! You and Kathleen were such a pleasure to work with, and your weddi...
ng was a magical day that I felt honored to document with you. I'm so glad that you appreciated the process in the months leading up to your wedding, your day of experience, and the quality of your photos. I wish you two all the best in your married life :)
Naomi S
5.0
8/28/2024
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!
response 08/28/2024
Thank you Max and Naomi!! Your wedding was such a beautiful day and I felt honored and pri...
vileged to document it for you. I am very glad that you felt the organization leading up to the wedding was helpful, and that my process on the day of was unobtrusive while documenting special moments. I wish you two all the best in your newly married life and look forward to sharing the rest of the photos :)
Nathan C
5.0
7/07/2024
I 100% recommend booking Matthew Rigby as your wedding photographer! He was in the truest sense the definition of a professional. He has all of the qualities that make a wedding photographer amazing. My wife and I were instantly impressed by his organization and communication. He took the time to get to know us over the phone by asking questions about our lives, our story, and what photo theme we were interested in. He had examples on his website for different styles that made our decisions easier. Prior to the wedding, he had an organized and detailed questionnaire that would ensure the wedding day goes smoothly. He made one of the most essential parts of a wedding (photography) so much less stressful on us. On wedding day, he continued to impress us. His organization, positive attitude, ability to stay structured, but also be flexible to our last minute requests was remarkable. We were able to enjoy part of our cocktail hour thanks to his quick work after the ceremony. One of my favorite qualities about Matthew was his ability to capture special moments and allow the bride and groom private and intimate moments to share on the wedding day during the reception. He pulled us aside to capture the most stunning sunset picture that is one of my favorite pictures and moments together! Later in the night, he reminded us again to have a moment outside of the venue to cherish each other as newlyweds, and yet again, captured incredible moments that I will always remember. The quality and artistic nature of Matthew's photos are exactly what you want on your wedding day. We will have these incredible pictures for years! We can tell that Matthew does wedding photography for the right reasons. He spent so much time with the bride and bridesmaids for the getting ready pictures prior to the event. He captured every important moment during the ceremony. He continued to spend hours at our reception capturing the party atmosphere during dancing, cake cutting, and all of the moments I will be able to remember and relive thanks to his attention to detail and experience as a wedding photographer. One unique feature at the end of the night was he printed and framed a few of the best photos from the night and gave them as gifts to the bride and groom, and parents of the bride and groom. Seeing the photos in person so quickly the night of the wedding and having something to take back with us was remarkable. We cannot recommend Matthew more highly. He is a true professional, and the photographs that he took, edited, and delivered to us for download are flawless! You will not regret for one moment booking Matthew Rigby as your wedding photographer!
response 07/07/2024
Thank you so much for your detailed review Nate! I am so glad that I was able to document ...
the special moments from your wedding day--one so full of love and happiness, I will always remember it! I absolutely loved the energy at your reception, as well as the quiet moments in between those big events. Thank you for taking the time to step outside and soak it all in with Katelyn at sunset and at the end of the night, and I'm glad you have the photos to forever remind you of those times together. Best wishes for your marriage!
Timothy M
5.0
3/27/2024
Working with Matthew was incredible because he listened carefully to the ideas we had and asked all the right questions to be on the same wavelength with us. He always scouted photoshoot areas in advance and offered amazing suggestions for photo ideas. He took a great deal of stress out of the process by being a great listener, a gifted photographer, and an extremely pleasant person to be around! We would recommend him to anyone looking for amazing wedding photos and a wonderful time getting them taken!
response 03/27/2024
Thank you so much Tim! I'm happy that you appreciated the communication before and during ...
your engagement session and wedding day in NYC. You and Brenda were such a joy to work with, all the best in your married life together!
Darien O
5.0
1/04/2024
My Fiancé and I booked with Matthew Rigby Photography back in Aug. 2023 for our Oct. 2024 wedding. We had our engagement session with him and from the second we met we knew we made the right decision. He has been amazing to work with, flexible & accommodating and made us feel comfortable in front of the camera. We are truly in awe the way the pictures came out. We couldn't be happier! Cannot wait for him to shoot our big day! If you are still considering a photographer, I would highly recommend Matt!
response 01/04/2024
Thanks Darien! You and Nick were such a pleasure to work with in the engagement session an...
d absolutely killed it in front of the camera! I cannot wait until your wedding later this year :)
JulieAnn D
5.0
10/27/2023
Matthew was such a special part of our day! From the moment we hired him we knew what a great person he is. He is very talented and professional and makes sure you have exactly what you want. His communication is impressive and it was such a nice surprise to receive a thank you in the mail. If we ever need another photographer I would hire Matthew 1000 times more!! Thank you so much Matthew!!!
response 10/28/2023
Thank you! It was such a pleasure to work with you for your wedding celebration. All the b...
est to you both :)
Fabiana C
5.0
5/05/2023
Matthew - You are amazing!! Thank you so much for capturing these special moments for us, we love them all so much!
response 05/05/2023
Thank you Fabiana! It was a ton of fun to work with you on your wedding day! Best wishes t...
o you both in your marriage!
Gillian S
5.0
3/06/2023
Matthew has done photos for us multiple times and every time has been wonderful. He’s patient, fun to work with, knows where to go for the best photos, and grabs great shots! He has done family photos for us and had our toddler actually participating and smiling! If we would’ve gotten married here (moved to New England just a few years ago) I definitely would’ve had him do our wedding. Recommend 10/10!
response 03/07/2023
Thank you Gillian! We love exploring and taking photos with your family, we can't wait unt...
il next year!
Stella S
5.0
3/04/2023
Mat Rigby is a total professional. Mat's skill behind the camera, his ability to work the room without being noticed and the quality of the pictures that capture every special moment of the evening are just a few reasons why you should look no further for a photographer. Highly recommended!
response 03/04/2023
Thank you for the wonderful feedback Stella! It was so much fun, and an honor, to work wit...
h you and your family!
Lauren B
5.0
2/01/2023
Such a great photographer, such great photos that are easy to access. Captures all of the great moments
response 02/01/2023
Thank you Lauren! Your wedding day was a special one, we were honored to work with the CT ...
crew!
Joela R
5.0
1/04/2023
Matthew Rigby is an amazing photographer and I highly recommend him. We had him as the second shooter for our wedding, and we were so impressed with all the pictures and moments he was able to capture. His attention to detail is what makes him an excellent photographer. We chose Matthew Rigby Photography as our family photographer as well. He takes pictures of our family every holiday. He captures all the memories of our little family. You cannot go wrong Matt!
response 01/04/2023
Thanks so much Joela! Such a memorable day! I’m lucky to be able to continue to take your ...
family’s photos each year and I’m already looking forward to next year!
Brenda R
5.0
1/04/2023
We hired Matthew as our wedding day photographer after seeing his work with other couples. Matthew took our engagement pictures and did an excellent job capturing our vision. He even travelled quite a long way to shoot our photos in a location that we had our hearts set on. He is very professional and responsive and we’re looking forward to having him photograph our wedding later this year.
response 01/04/2023
Thank you Brenda! That was such a cool location, and I had a blast exploring with the two ...
of you. I can’t wait for your wedding, I know it will be even more beautiful!
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