Business Details
12 Years
experience
Your Ojai Wedding & Elopement Storytellers
We are Matt + Jess, a husband-and-wife photography and videography team based in Ojai, California, serving couples worldwide. With Jesss 15+ years of experience and Matts 9 years of collaboration, we specialize in capturing authentic, emotionally resonant moments during weddings, elopements, and intimate celebrations. Our artistic approach prioritizes natural light, candid storytelling, and personalized direction to create timeless visuals.We offer both photography and videography services, including destination weddings, engagement sessions, and brand storytelling. Our clients consistently praise our ability to make them feel at ease, our quick turnaround times, and our dedication to exceeding expectations. We believe in building genuine connections with couples, ensuring their unique stories are told with creativity and care.
Services
Wedding Photography
Elopement Photography
Videography
Engagement Sessions
Destination Weddings
Brand Storytelling
Portrait Sessions
Ceremony Coverage
Photo Editing
Video Production
Details
- Year established: 2014
Highlights and features
- We offer 15+ years of combined experience in capturing weddings and elopements.
- Our team specializes in candid, emotionally resonant storytelling with a natural aesthetic.
- We provide both photography and videography services for comprehensive coverage.
- Clients praise our quick turnaround times and personalized, stress-free approach.
- We travel globally to document destination weddings and intimate celebrations.
What people say
Absolutely in love with our video
Extraordinarily talented
Captured the magic
Killer taste in music
Worth every penny
Services
Wedding Photography
Our wedding photography captures the essence of your special day with a focus on candid moments, emotional details, and timeless compositions. Using natural light and artistic direction, we document ceremonies, portraits, and celebrations to create a visual narrative that reflects your unique love story. Clients appreciate our ability to blend into events while delivering high-quality, editorial-style imagery.
Elopement Photography
We specialize in documenting elopements with a documentary-style approach, preserving the authenticity and intimacy of smaller celebrations. Our coverage includes pre-ceremony preparations, vows, and post-ceremony adventures, ensuring every heartfelt moment is immortalized. Couples value our flexibility in remote locations and our skill in capturing spontaneous, unposed interactions.
Videography
Our videography services transform your wedding day into a cinematic experience, combining cinematic techniques with storytelling expertise. We capture ceremonies, speeches, and celebrations in high-resolution video, edited into a cohesive narrative with curated music. Clients highlight our ability to create dynamic, emotionally charged films that surpass traditional wedding videos in artistry and depth.
Engagement Sessions
Engagement sessions offer couples a relaxed environment to build rapport with us while creating beautiful imagery for invitations or albums. We guide you through natural poses and settings, resulting in authentic, romantic portraits that reflect your relationships unique energy and connection.
Destination Weddings
We travel worldwide to document destination weddings, adapting to diverse cultures and environments while maintaining our signature style. From beach ceremonies to mountain venues, we ensure consistent quality and storytelling regardless of location. Clients trust our experience in coordinating logistics and capturing local aesthetics.
People
Jess
Lead Photographer/Videographer
Jess has been shooting professionally for over 15 years, specializing in weddings, elopements, and brand storytelling. Her expertise in natural light and emotional composition creates timeless visuals. Clients praise her calm demeanor, creative vision, and ability to make subjects feel confident in front of the camera.
Matt
Photographer/Videographer
Matt has collaborated with Jess for 9 years, focusing on candid moments and secondary coverage. His background in storytelling complements Jesss style, ensuring comprehensive documentation of events. Clients highlight his approachable nature and skill in capturing unscripted interactions during weddings and shoots.
Questions
What services do Matt + Jess offer?
We provide wedding photography, elopement photography, videography, engagement sessions, and brand storytelling services for clients worldwide.
Are Matt + Jess available for destination weddings?
Yes, we travel globally to document weddings and elopements, adapting to diverse locations while maintaining our signature artistic style.
How long have Matt + Jess been working together?
We've collaborated as a photography and videography team for 9 years, combining Jess’s 15+ years of experience with Matt’s 9 years of expertise.
What is your turnaround time for delivered photos?
Wedding galleries are typically delivered within 5-6 weeks, with sneak peeks often shared sooner for our clients.
Do you offer both photography and videography?
Yes, we offer both services separately or as a combined package to comprehensively document your special moments.
How would you describe your photography style?
Our style blends natural light, candid storytelling, and artistic direction to create timeless, emotionally resonant imagery.
