A dedicated fan of all wild-hearted adventurous lovers, Matt Schmachtenberg is a Charlottesville wedding photographer inviting couples to be their weirdest, most authentic selves. His bold and artistic style of wedding documentation is based on candidness, motion and using natural light to capture raw moments with a sense of adventure.
 
Matt focuses on making sure his couples feel comfortable and free to be themselves. No stiff or overly posed photos allowed. He gets to know couples and forms trustful friendships, dubbing himself as a professional third wheel. He wants to know your story, how you found your other half, how you got engaged and all the rough edges in between.
 
Matt has been known to scale mountains, wade into rivers and go deep into the forest for the right shot. Follow his lead and forget you’re being photographed, allowing the magic to happen naturally. Matt’s couples are too busy laughing to think about where their hands or feet should be. Work with Matt to document your love, quirks and all.