Rachel & Sean
01.03.26 | Covington, kentucky
Hello Bride-to-be and welcome! This is such an exciting time for you! We’re Laura and Matthew and we’re a husband and wife photography team! We’re so excited that you found us and because we believe that getting to know our clients is the #1 way to ensure an awesome experience, we’d love to tell you a little about us! Here are a few things you should know! We believe in capturing real moments that tell the story of your love. We believe in images that are itching to be printed, placed in beautiful frames and hung on walls for years to come.
Here's a few fun facts about us:
- We have been married for 10 years.
- Laura loves chai tea lattes while Matthew prefers cold brew coffee.
- Matthew owns over 50 bowties (never pre-tied).
- We enjoy expanding our wine and whiskey collection.
- Love collecting points for travel and we used points for our honeymoon in Europe!
-We are passionate about serving Christ and our clients and loving well.
WELCOME
get to know the photographers
love,
LAURA & MATTHEW
Sela & Jim
"BOOKING LAURA AND MATTHEW AS OUR PHOTOGRAPHERS FOR OUR WEDDING WAS HONESTLY THE BEST DECISION THAT WE MADE FOR OUR WEDDING.”
WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING
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One way we ensure that our brides and grooms enjoy the BEST photographic experience possible is through forming a relationship with our couples. We try our best to make sure that all of our couples are the PERFECT fit for us before officially booking.
A bride and groom should connect with their photographer, trust their photographer and be EXCITED about the whole process with them!
LET'S CONNECT
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I’m sure your mind is racing with all that needs to be planned. It’s all very exciting but it can also be somewhat overwhelming. By the time you get the hang of it, the planning is over! Our goal as wedding photographers is to make this one aspect of the planning process simple. Photography is more than just images, it’s a real part of your day. Not only do you deserve beautiful images, you also deserve an amazing photographic experience. When our couples feel comfortable and relaxed in front of the camera, that results in genuine, joyful images! Our goal is to not only capture memories for our clients, it’s to create an experience that they will never forget.
OUR GOAL
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Getting to know our couples during the engagement shoot is JUST the BEST! We laugh a lot. We talk a lot. We know that spending that time with our during the engagement session is crucial for the wedding day. We want our couples to feel like a trusted friend is showing up on their wedding day, not just the photographers that they hired. Matthew and I cherish our time during our engagement sessions because that’s when we truly get to interact with our couples and form real friendships with them!!
ENGAGEMENT SESSION
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We check-in about two months before the wedding to start chatting about timeline specifics, special details, family formal shot lists, special traditions and anything else we should know about your big day.
While we normally don't send this questionnaire until closer to the wedding, please don't hesitate to let us know if you have questions during the planning process!
WEDDING DAY PREP
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The day we’ve all been waiting for! We journey with you through the day, capturing special moments and offering whatever moral support you need. Our job is to capture all the moments, your job is to just soak it all in!
Just know we’re excited for you, and it’s going to be awesome.
THE BIG DAY
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You can expect a sneak peak blog post a few days after your big day, with the final images delivered to you via an online gallery a few weeks later. Take time to sit down with your spouse and relive every moment of that day. After receiving your gallery, we’ll go over the details about preserving your images through prints and albums.
PHOTO DELIVERY
what to expect
custom Proposal
for Rachel & Sean
Collections Tailored to the Details of Your Wedding
Continuous Wedding Coverage with 1 photographer & edited digital files with rights to print - 1 hour = 1 credit
Sessions (engagement, bridal or post wedding) - 1 credit per hour per session
Welcome Party/Rehearsal Coverage - 1 credit per hour
Fine Art Linen Albums (30 pages- 15 spreads)
10x10 - 2 credits
12x12 - 3 credits
Matching 8x8 parent album -1 credit
Investment: Total Credits _____ x $450 = $_______
Add on: Second Photographer for
Full Wedding Day $500
(Does not count towards credit minimum)
WEDDING
OFFERINGS
One credit is $450. We require a 10 credit minimum. Use the menu below to customize your wedding package.
*9-10 hours recommended for Catholic Weddings
A retainer fee of $2000 is required to book and will be applied to your final balance. Second payment of $2000 is due 6 months prior to your wedding. The remaining balance is due 30 days prior to your wedding date.
Every wedding will receive an online gallery with the full resolution files that you can print and share wherever.
PLEASE NOTE travel is not included for weddings more than 60 miles away from Cincinnati, OH. Inquire with us for a custom quote, we love to travel!
WEDDING
THE JOYFULLY IN LOVE
PHOTOGRAPHY
catholic
for
more deatils
After the big day is over, you will leave your reception with a spouse & your pictures.... that’s it! All of that planning and preparation is over in a matter of hours! So if you’re choosing to invest in high quality photography, those images deserve a classy, elegant home after the wedding. We offer high end, linen, leather and suede bound heirloom albums for our wedding clients. The images are developed straight into the pages and the covers are wrapped with top quality materials. This is the perfect ending to your wedding experience and it’s a keepsake that you will be showing your children and grandchildren one day! Your first family heirloom! Albums may be ordered anytime before or after the wedding day. They also make for a great Christmas gift for your parents!
ALBUMS
After you book, we will schedule your engagement session if you've chosen one in your package. And don’t worry: we teach you all you need to know about getting comfortable in front of the camera! This session is lots of fun. We work with you and get to know who you are, what you need, and what works best for you and your partner. You’ll be pros by the end of your session and have lots of gorgeous images to share with friends and family!
Sessions also allow you to showcase your personalities in a more casual
setting that is of significant to the two of you (and even include
pets!) While they’re great for save-the-dates, we’ve taken
engagement photos anywhere from 18 months in advance to a
few days before the wedding.
THE ENGAGEMENT SESSION
We are often asked: Do you travel for weddings? Our answer: YES!! Our bags are packed and passports are ready! We welcome travel for weddings! Here's a bit of info regarding travel:
Weddings and engagements outside of 60 miles from Cincinnati:
- $.62 per mile
Weddings and engagements outside of 120 miles from Cincinnati:
- $.62 per mile
(or cost of flights) + two nights hotel stay ($200 per night)
TRAVEL
National Shrine of St. Alphonsus Liguori - Baltimore
Our Lady of Victory Basilica - Buffalo
St. Mary of the Angels- Chicago
St. John Cantius - Chicago
Christ the King Chapel- Christendom College
St. Joseph Shrine - Detroit
Cathedral of St. Paul- Minnesota
St. Stanislaus Oratory- Milwaukee
St. Francis de Sales Oratory - St. Louis
Basilica of the Sacred Heart- Notre Dame
Bucket
Locations
list
Inquire about a special travel discount if you are getting married in one of our "bucket list locations"
DREAM CHURCHES
Italy
Spain
France
Austria
Ireland
England
DREAM COUNTRIES
National Shrine of St. Alphonsus Liguori - Baltimore
Our Lady of Victory Basilica - Buffalo
St. Mary of the Angels- Chicago
St. John Cantius - Chicago
Christ the King Chapel- Christendom College
St. Joseph Shrine - Detroit
Cathedral of St. Paul- Minnesota
St. Stanislaus Oratory- Milwaukee
St. Francis de Sales Oratory - St. Louis
Basilica of the Sacred Heart- Notre Dame
Bucket
Locations
list
Inquire about a special travel discount if you are getting married in one of our "bucket list locations"
DREAM CHURCHES
Italy
Spain
France
Austria
Ireland
England
DREAM COUNTRIES
100+
weddings photographed
30,000+
miles traveled for weddings
10
years married
FAQ
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Fantastic! Once we have answered any questions you may have and you have decided that our Wedding Experience is exactly what you’re looking for on your wedding day, the next step is a booking proposal. Laura will create a booking proposal and when you’re ready you can save your date by signing your contract and paying your deposit.
We love your work and we’re ready to book! What’s the next step?
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Our couples have raved about the fact that we are a husband and wife team! It really adds to the overall experience. The girls can relate to Laura while the guys love connecting with Matthew. We know what it's like to plan a wedding. We also know that the wedding is one day and marriage is for a lifetime. It is such a joy to pray for our couples and journey with them throughout their engagement, their wedding day and beyond!
What are the benefits of a husband and wife photography team?
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We understand the Mass and pray along with your family and friends while we are photographing your day. We have found the the priests and church coordinators are put at ease know that we will respect the Mass and capture it beautifully without being distracting. We can anticipate many of the special moments during your Mass since we are familiar with the schedule and flow of a nuptial Mass. This helps us tell a complete story of your day.
WHY HIRE A CATHOLIC PHOTOGRAPHER?
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No one likes being just a number, a face in a crowd and we think it’s absolutely essential that we building a friendship with our couples. So that’s why only take on a limited number of weddings a year so that we can better serve our clients. We want to form intentional and lasting friendships with our couples......it's quality over quantity.
Why do you take on a limited number of weddings each year?
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We average 75 images per hour that we’re shooting. The exact amount varies from wedding to wedding. Your online gallery will come loaded with fully edited high resolution images. You will have the ability to print, share and download your images as much as you want. We believe in freely sharing our work because that is what we would want if we were in your shoes!
How many photos are typically included and can we print the photos ourselves?
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We actually love it when our couples ask us to photograph them in a location that means something special to them! We book engagement sessions at least two months in advance and 60 miles of travel are included.
Do you travel for engagement sessions?
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We love capturing the love between people and creating beauty through our images that tell your story. I would say our approach is a mixture of both portraits and capturing the day as it happens. It’s a happy combo of posed and candid! We love creating images that are romantic, light, bright and colorful. Joy, laughter and genuine smiles are the goal!
How would you describe your shooting style?
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- Lindsey and Mark
The only thing you get to keep after your wedding day that's tangible are your photos, so I knew that I wanted a photographer that would deliver exceptional, beautiful photos. It was hands down such a great experience working with Laura and Matthew! They're professional, fun, extremely talented, and know what they're doing, especially if you're getting married in the Catholic Church. There's nothing worse than a vendor that poorly communicates and fails to follow through and is sloppy; you will NOT get that with Laura and Matthew. They made me forget they were even there, which is a great thing, especially during mass! Worth every penny!
“THEY KNOW WHAT THEY'RE DOING, ESPECIALLY IF YOU'RE GETTING MARRIED IN THE CATHOLIC CHURCH”
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- Alison & Eric
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Choosing Laura and Matthew to photograph our wedding day was the best decision we could have made. The quality of their work alone already speaks volumes, but our experience with them on a personal level is what truly sets them apart. Working with as many Catholic vendors as possible was super important to us, and the gorgeous photos of our wedding Mass show why. The emphasis Laura and Matthew put on the Mass as the focal point of the day and the way they support and advocate for Christ centered marriages through their work is inspiring. It is truly a blessing to have found photographers who understand the reverent and sacred nature of the Mass and marriage. I know we will treasure all of our photos for many years to come!
“IT IS TRULY A BLESSING TO HAVE FOUND PHOTOGRAPHERS WHO UNDERSTAND THE SACRED NATURE OF THE MASS”
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- Catie & Brennan
Laura and Matthew are seriously THE BEST! Not only was our engagement session the most fun and comfortable photo shoot, the pictures were ABSOLUTELY GORGEOUS! I was so excited to have them shoot our wedding day. They knew exactly where to take pictures, what angles, and how to get things done. On the day of they came and fit right in with everyone, honestly just felt like an extension of our bridal party! I will forever be grateful to everything they did on our wedding day. Super prepared, professional, and so much fun. I would recommend them to anyone any day!
“I WILL FOREVER BE GRATEFUL TO EVERYTHING THEY DID ON OUR WEDDING DAY."
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- Maria and John
Laura and Matthew were such a joy to have with us on our wedding day! They are so sweet and helpful, they made it easy to relax and focus on enjoying our wedding Mass, our friends, and our family. I can't recommend them enough to other couples looking for a wedding photographer, especially if you're looking for photographers who respect and understand a Catholic Nuptial Mass.
“THEY MADE IT EASY TO RELAX AND FOCUS ON ENJOYING OUR WEDDING”
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- Sarah & Jacob
What set Laura and Matthew apart was their presence both on our wedding day and the months leading up to our wedding. They walked with us throughout our engagement. Encouraging and supporting us each step of the way. Our wedding photos turned out so beautiful and are the perfect way to remember our wedding day!
"THEY EXCEEDED OUR EXPECTATIONS, CAPTURING EACH MOMENT OF OUR WEDDING BEAUTIFULLY"
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- Mimi & Brennan
We had the pleasure of working with Laura and Matthew for our wedding, and we couldn't be happier with the results. From the initial consultation to the final delivery of the photos, every step of the process was seamless. The photos show genuine happiness and real moments. Choosing Laura and Matthew to be our wedding photographers was one of the best decisions we made. We highly recommend their services to anyone looking for a talented, reliable, and personable wedding photographer.
"WE LOVED HOW THEY MADE US FEEL SO COMFORTABLE IN FRONT OF THE CAMERA"
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CONTACT LAURA AND MATTHEW
Thank you so much for considering us to be a part of your wedding day! If you’re interested in working with us, the next step is to chat and Laura will create a booking proposal! You can reach us directly at hello@lauraandmatthewphoto.com
we can't wait to work together!
READY TO BEGIN?
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FOR THOSE SEEKING
TO CREATE A LASTING
LEGACY
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FROM OUR FAMILY TO YOURS
