Bride in white wedding gown standing in archway of rustic stone chapel surrounded by tropical greenery.
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Recent Work

Luxury glamping bell tent with boho decor, rugs, and plants set in a desert landscape.
Tropical wedding bouquet with monstera leaf, protea, carnations, and white blooms on leather pouf.
Wedding dress hanging in a boho bell tent with lush greenery and cozy furnishings.
White wedding dress hanging on rustic weathered wooden cabin exterior in desert setting.
Bride in lace gown and groom in burgundy blazer sit intimately on a yellow sofa inside a boho tent.
Close-up of a bride's hand with a gold diamond engagement ring, resting on groom's dark suit sleeve.
Bride and groom sharing an intimate moment on a bed surrounded by tropical plants in a white tent.
Bride in ruffled white dress and boots exits a glamping bell tent with groom in black suit and bridesmaid.
Bride and groom walking hand in hand outside a white bell tent on sandy terrain.
Bride in lace gown and groom in burgundy tuxedo hold hands before a white bell tent on a sandy beach.
Bride and groom embrace and dance in front of a white bell tent at an outdoor boho wedding celebration.
Bride and groom share a romantic kiss outside a white bell tent at their boho desert wedding.
Bride and groom sharing romantic kiss in front of white boho bell tent at outdoor wedding.
Bride and groom sitting in the back of a white van in the desert, sharing a romantic moment in wedding attire.
Bride and groom sit laughing in the back of a vintage van at their rustic desert wedding.
Bride in lace gown and groom in burgundy suit walking hand-in-hand in a rocky desert landscape.
Couple shares a romantic moment at a boho desert wedding altar with pampas grass and dried palm leaves, rocky landscape behind.
Couple exchanges vows under rustic wooden arch adorned with dried palms and pampas grass in Joshua Tree desert.
Couple shares first kiss under rustic wooden arch adorned with pampas grass and palm leaves in desert wedding.
Bride in floral lace wedding gown holding a disco ball near palm fronds in a desert setting.
Groom in burgundy blazer poses playfully with disco ball near boho desert wedding arch with dried palm decor.
Groom in burgundy velvet blazer poses with disco ball amid dried palm leaf wedding arch in desert.
Couple holds a disco ball while kissing, showcasing a gold diamond engagement ring and tattoo on her hand.
Handsome groom in burgundy velvet blazer adjusts cufflinks before boho desert wedding ceremony backdrop.
Stylish groom in burgundy blazer standing near desert floral arch with palm leaves.
Groom reveals star-patterned lining of burgundy velvet blazer outdoors in rocky desert landscape.
Bride in lace wedding gown and groom in burgundy velvet tuxedo pose back-to-back among desert cacti.
Bride and groom pose back-to-back in desert landscape, she in lace gown with bouquet, he in burgundy velvet blazer.
Bride and groom embrace in desert landscape, she in lace gown, he in burgundy velvet suit with floral bouquet.
Couple embracing tenderly, groom in red velvet blazer holding white bouquet with rocky backdrop.
A couple shares an intimate moment in a desert setting, the groom in burgundy velvet holding white orchids.
Couple embracing in desert landscape, groom in burgundy velvet suit, bride with tattoo holding white flowers.
Bride and groom walk hand in hand through sandy desert landscape with vintage green van in background.
Bride in white gown and groom hold hands beside a green off-road van in a desert landscape.
Groom helps bride down from a green vintage van during their adventurous desert elopement.
Wedding couple stands atop vintage green Ford van roof rack amid rocky desert landscape at dusk.
Bride and groom stand atop a green van in a desert landscape, sharing a romantic moment with rocky formations behind them.
Black and white photo of bride in lace gown with train and groom walking on sandy desert path.
A bride and groom hold hands running through sandy desert landscape, bride holding bouquet, black and white wedding photo.
Elegant outdoor desert wedding reception table with pampas grass and floral centerpieces.
Boho outdoor tablescape with pampas grass, pink florals, dark wood table, and colorful runner in a desert setting.
Elegant wedding table setting with pink roses, pampas grass, dark glassware, and colorful floral runner on a rustic wood table.
Elegant wedding place setting with white plate, rose gold cutlery, black glassware, and colorful floral table runner.
Elegant boho wedding tablescape with pampas grass, colorful florals, and jewel-toned glassware.
Elegant couple poses beside decorated desert wedding reception table with pampas grass and boulder backdrop.
Smiling bride and groom toast with glasses beside elegant desert reception table at golden hour in Joshua Tree.
Bride and groom walking in desert landscape, she holds floral bouquet in lace gown, he wears burgundy velvet blazer.
Bride and groom embracing on rustic wooden cabin porch, bride in lace gown, groom in burgundy velvet suit.
Couple poses at rustic wooden venue entrance, bride in lace gown, groom in burgundy suit, boho wedding style.
Bride and groom posing on rustic wooden porch of Heartbreak Hotel in desert wedding photo.
Bride and groom holding hands on rustic wooden porch of vintage hotel during desert wedding.
Smiling bride in burgundy velvet dress holding white bouquet, waving on rustic wooden cabin porch.
Couple sitting together by a glowing campfire in front of a bell tent at night, black and white wedding photo.
Black and white photo of a couple sharing a romantic dip kiss in wedding attire under string lights at night.
Black and white photo of a bride and groom sitting together outside a glowing tent at night with bokeh lights.
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Hi! I'm Matt

Fine Art Wedding Photographer in Southern California

With over two decades 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