BETTER TOGETHER
About Matthew Douglas Photography
The yin to your yang.
The bacon to your eggs.
Your person. The one…
Whatever you want to call ’em, you’ve found someone who:
-Loves you for you
-Encourages you and calms you
-Believes in your dreams
-Strengthens your weaknesses
-Cherishes time with you…
…and, if you’re lucky, maybe even laughs at all your jokes.
Simply put, you’ve found someone who makes your life better. As your photographer, we’ll do everything in our power to make things better for you, too.
“Absolutely
the best!”
“They were everything they promised and more. We had a blast working with them. Professional, accommodating, experienced, and so much fun! And our pictures came out absolutely stunning.”
-Eliza, Bride
Hey!
We're Matt
and Carrie
A husband and wife photography team. (And suckers for a good love story!)
We believe you should aim high when it comes to photos of your wedding day. After all, those photographs are the one thing you’ll have left to remember it by.
Which is the very reason we take the job of telling your love story so seriously. And lucky for you, we’ve worked together on more than 300 weddings over the last 15 years. So, it’s a job we’re pretty great at.
We know that documenting your love story requires more than an appearance from us on your wedding day. It requires that we develop a great relationship from day one.
That’s why we’ll start by connecting, listening, and paying close attention to what’s important to you! So, come wedding day, we can naturally capture those perfect shots and candid moments that matter to you. And we won’t have to intrude or disrupt a memory to pose or create something inauthentic in the process.
Your wedding is all about adding even more incredible moments to that already beautiful love story. And we want to create GREAT images to go along with them.
HIS LEGACY
Lives On
Matt Here
I learned firsthand the importance of forever images from my grandfather, who ran Douglas Meaney Studios in Plainfield, New Jersey for over 60 years.
I had the privilege of helping him in his studio while growing up, where I not only learned the ins and outs of photography, but must have inherited his entrepreneurial spirit too. I eventually followed in his footsteps, pursuing a career in photography. And from there, Matthew Douglas Photography was born.
This business is his namesake, and it makes me so proud to say that his legacy lives on.
TWO LOVES
Collide
Hi, I’m Carrie
While I guess you could say I married into this business, I have always had my own love for photography—so it definitely makes sense that I married a handsome photographer.
Shortly after we began dating, I started to help Matt whenever he needed an extra set of hands on a shoot. My job was to change film backs and haul gear. Then, when he opened his own studio, we began regularly photographing together. It was then that I became his permanent second shooter.
“A perfect working couple together!”
“I wanted to make sure I was super comfortable with whoever was going to be following us around all day snapping pictures of us, and Matt and Carrie were the best.”
-Amanda, Bride
We’re Better Together, Too
We photograph every single wedding together, every single time. Rather than wondering and worrying about who will be the second photographer on your wedding day, you already know:
With us, what you see is what you get.
We photograph every single wedding together, every single time. Rather than wondering and worrying about who will be the second photographer on your wedding day, you already know:
You’ll spend most of your wedding day with us—so connection matters.
Believe it or not, you may spend more time with your photographer than with each other! That’s why it’s not just about loving the photos—it’s about trusting and enjoying the people behind the camera.
We help you plan with clarity and intention.
We want you to see photography as a fun part of your wedding, not just another item to check off or something to “get through.” From planning to portraits, we're here to bring ease and joy to the experience.
We make photography a fun part of your day.
Want a first look? Love detail shots? Prefer fewer posed family photos? Share your must-haves and we’ll guide you through building a thoughtful timeline so nothing gets missed.
We prioritize what matters to you.
With open, consistent communication and a flexible approach, we’ll help take the stress off your shoulders so you can be fully present. Need a drink of water? A quick dress fix? Someone to hold your purse or rally your sorority sisters for a photo? We’re already on it. Whatever helps your day go more smoothly—we’re there to make it happen, no questions asked.
We work quickly and efficiently.
Come wedding day, you won’t have to wonder what’s next—we’ll take the lead and capture everything you’ve dreamed of without pulling you away from the party. Promise.
And They Lived (and Worked) Happily Ever After…
OUR LOVE STORY.
Two Ways
Like we mentioned, we’re all-ears for a good love story…so as a finale, here’s a quick retelling of ours!
HIS
Not quite high school sweethearts, but pretty close! I had been lifeguarding for a few weeks when Carrie showed up one day.
My first thought was “I have to find a way to meet this girl.” It took me about a week of flirting back and forth at work before I worked up the nerve to ask her on a date.
HERS
I wasn’t looking to meet anyone. Working as a lifeguard, single, and headed off to college, I was ready to enjoy my summer living at the beach. One afternoon, as I was walking across a bridge to rotate guard stations I saw this super cute lifeguard. Enter Matt.
It didn’t take me long to realize that he wasn’t just cute. He was nice, funny, driven, and honest too. And as fate would have it, I met my future husband that afternoon and I’ve been by his side ever since.