Business Details
17 Years
experience
Philadelphia's Premier Wedding & Portrait Photography Team
Founded in 2009, McMasters Photography is a husband-and-wife team specializing in wedding and portrait photography. With over 500 weddings documented, we prioritize authentic storytelling and artistic expression while ensuring clients feel relaxed and engaged throughout the process. Our approach combines technical expertise with a personalized touch, capturing candid moments and structured shots that reflect each couple's unique story. We emphasize collaboration, offering creative guidance while preserving the spontaneity of your special day.Our commitment to quality is evident in our fast turnaround times and high-resolution deliverables, including albums and digital files. Based in the Philadelphia area, we serve clients locally and beyond, adapting to diverse wedding formats from intimate ceremonies to large celebrations. Our reputation for professionalism, flexibility, and affordability has been built through consistent delivery of emotionally resonant imagery that exceeds client expectations.
Services
Wedding Photography
Engagement Sessions
Portrait Photography
Video Coverage
Album Design
Details
- Year established: 2009
Highlights and features
- We offer non-invasive photography that lets you enjoy your event naturally
- Our artistic approach combines technical excellence with creative storytelling
- Flexible scheduling accommodates micro-weddings, anniversaries, and special events
- Fast turnaround delivers high-quality images within weeks, not months
- Affordable pricing with packages half the cost of traditional videographers
What people say
Authentic artistic quality
Non-invasive presence
Fast turnaround times
Affordable pricing
Stellar candid captures
Services
Wedding Photography
Our wedding photography service captures every moment from pre-ceremony preparations to final celebrations. Using advanced equipment and artistic composition techniques, we document both candid interactions and formal portraits. With experience in diverse venuesfrom arboretums to historic innswe adapt to lighting challenges and event timelines while maintaining a discreet presence. Clients receive high-resolution digital files and curated albums showcasing their day's narrative.
Engagement Sessions
Engagement photography sessions create lasting memories while building comfort with our team before your wedding day. Conducted at locations meaningful to couplesfrom gardens to urban settingswe focus on natural interactions and creative backdrops. These sessions help establish your photographic style while providing shareable content for announcements and social media, with delivery of edited images within weeks.
Portrait Photography
Beyond weddings, we offer portrait sessions for families, couples, and individuals. Whether capturing milestone events or everyday moments, our approach emphasizes genuine expressions over rigid posing. Sessions can be conducted at clients' homes, favorite locations, or studio settings, with options for black-and-white and artistic color treatments to match personal preferences.
Video Coverage
Our video service documents ceremonies and receptions with unobtrusive multi-camera setups and professional audio capture. We blend documentary-style footage with cinematic editing techniques to create dynamic narratives. This service includes ceremony highlights, speech preservation, and dance sequences, delivered as digital files for easy sharing while maintaining visual consistency with our photographic work.
Album Design
Custom album design transforms your favorite images into heirloom-quality keepsakes. We curate selections based on narrative flow and visual balance, offering layout options from classic to contemporary. Albums feature premium materials and archival-grade printing, with client review cycles to ensure personalization matches your vision for preserving wedding memories.
People
Matt McMasters
Photographer
Philadelphia-based photographer with 15+ years of experience capturing 500+ weddings. Specializes in artistic composition and candid moment documentation while maintaining technical precision in diverse lighting conditions.
Mo McMasters
Photographer
Award-winning photographer known for client rapport and creative problem-solving during events. Combines technical expertise with artistic vision to deliver emotionally resonant images that exceed client expectations across various wedding formats.
Questions
What photography styles do you specialize in?
We blend documentary-style candid capture with artistic composition, focusing on authentic moments while incorporating creative lighting techniques for both wedding and portrait sessions.
Do you offer video services?
Yes, we provide cinematic video coverage as an affordable upgrade, using multi-camera setups and professional audio equipment while maintaining our discreet photographic approach.
How long does post-processing take?
Clients typically receive edited images within 4-6 weeks, with preview galleries available sooner for sharing immediate favorites from your event.
Can you accommodate unique wedding formats?
Absolutely—we've documented micro-weddings, anniversary celebrations, and traditional ceremonies across diverse venues, adapting our approach to match each event's specific needs.
What's included in your packages?
Packages include full-day coverage, high-resolution digital files, curated albums, and print rights, with optional add-ons like engagement sessions and video documentation.
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