My husband and I hired Matt for our desitnation wedding in Las Vegas in August '14 and Matt TOTALLY KILLED IT!! (in a good way of course!). When we decided on a destination wedding we knew only a handful of our closest family and freinds would be able to make it out out to Vegas for our wedding so in efforts to share as much of the day as possiable with all the people remaining at home we knew good photography was KEY! Trust me when I say I scowered Yelp! and did coutless google seaches to find the perfect person to shoot our wedding and spoke to photographers who seemed way over priced to others who seemed far to un-reliable to trust with capturing one of the most important days of our life. Then when I was just about to give up we found Matt Cali Photographary. Not only was his website perfessional and impressive and but his customer reviews were awesome and after our first over the phone conversation my mind was totally at ease. I never once doubted him! His communication through e-mail, text. and phone call was on point leading up to and after our wedding which always made Ken and I feel like our satisfaction was his #1 priority. He was very prompt, timley, and professonal on the day of our wedding and our friends and family absolutly adored him! I was so impressed with his "crowed control" skills to make sure we got some killer photo opps. in front of the Beligio fountains. He took every oppertunity to get some AMAZING photos and the finish product was absoultly stunning!! Ken and I are so happy with how all of our photos turned out by more importantly we are so greatful to Matt that he truly captured moments of our day to share with all of those who could not be there! Super quick photo turn around too! Before I intially spoke to Matt I was reading his Yelp! reviews and came upon a review that was written by a mother who hired Matt to shoot her son's Vegas wedding. Of course she had nothing but positive things to say about him in her post but she also left her phone number to contact for any of those true sceptics. Me being the nevous bride I was, I called her up. We chatted for about 15 mins. about how great Matt did on shooting her son's wedding and how I would not regret hiring him and at the end of our conversation she said "Oh, and please tell Matt I said hello!". For some reason that really struck me; and it was not until our wedding day I realized myself that in the process of shooting your wedding he totally becomes part of the experience, like another friend their to enjoy your special day! TRUST ME; I have been there and have been totally terrified to book a photographer I have never ment in a city I have never been to get married! It is a lot of trust to put into someone but let me tell you, you will not regret booking him and your photos will turn out amazing! read more

I found Matt on Craigslist and from our very first correspondence by email and phone I knew he was the photographer for us. He came across as very cool, easy and enthusiastic. Then he had some great ideas for our pictures, too. He suggested photos at night since Vegas is all about the neon and we immediately loved the idea. I paid half the the total fee as a deposit first via email transfer and the rest in cash after the shoot. And it was a great shoot. We wanted something a little different and off the strip. We shot, beginning just before sunset in the Fremont, "old school" area of Vegas. We shot in a few different locations as the sun went down and got lots of amazing shots into the night. Our favourite ones turned out to the be the ones of us running through the crowd, Matting running backwards to get the shot. In them we look like movie stars fleeing the paparazzi. Very fun, and original and not your typical wedding pictures -- which is exactly what we wanted. Matt was very easy and fun to work with. He was on time (we were not). He had a simple, very mobile but effective set up of camera (of, course) and a light. From this we got great, very professional pictures. He gave us a copy of all the pictures he took on CD two days after the shoot and also a second CD with touched-up, black and white and other fancy-affect photos. The whole thing went off without a hitch, the shoot was fun and we wouldn't mind taking Matt out for a drink if ever he is in Montreal. read more

My husband and I were visiting family in the Las Vegas area and wanted to take advantage of the nice weather with a baby bump photo session (I'm 6 months along). I researched photographers online and choose Matt because I loved the work on his website and found his wording and presentation to be very professional yet fun. Because my husband and I are not familiar with the area Matt suggested a location based on my specification. When we met him for the first time he went over what we would be doing that day (which my husband and I appreciated), he shared the spots we would be shooting and even specifics on exact shots he wanted to get. I also brought a few pinterest pics for inspiraion and he combined my inspiration pics and his knowledge for a fabulous afternoon of photography. From our first conversation via email to our good bye's he was extremely easy to work, professional, engaging and very organized. Honestly both my husband and I felt like we could of known him our whole lives he was that easy to be with.His nature is warm and inviting and makes you feel totally comfortable. He was prompt with his follow up pictures (he adhered to his follow up timeline). We are extremely pleased to of found him and worked with him. We only wish he lived closer to us in Portland for future baby pictures!!!! read more

Matt did the headshots for my modeling/acting portfolio and I was impressed with his artistic viewpoint. I would have never thought that shooting against an abandoned carwash would provide such striking contrast. It worked and hilarity ensued! He knew what was needed environmentally to bring out the most genuine and candid shots. From this experience my fiancee at the time and I trusted Matt to shoot our wedding. Now granted, there are a lot of gratuitous moments of cliche during any wedding and only a few shots are normally "frame-worthy". Matt was able to get more than a dozen perfectly timed shots that captured the one-time-only moments we trusted him with (I can only imagine how many hundreds of photos he took to get them!) Furthermore, not everyone is photogenic. Let's be honest. Some people don't want their picture taken for a reason. That being said, Matt chose wisely when capturing the emotions of others and knew how to photograph them to look their best. It's interesting that while writing this review I see how technical photography is. As with any skilled profession, one must pay their dues and make some mistakes to learn from. Luckily I met Matt after he'd been a photographer for some time. Thank you Matt! read more

I recently had a destination wedding in Las Vegas. I was looking for a reasonably priced photographer to take amazing photos of our special day at our wedding and in our wedding attire on the Las Vegas Strip. Matt responded immediately. His fee was very fair. I was very particular about what I wanted and Matt made sure he understood how I wanted the photos in advance of the photo shoot. He took photos one evening of me and the groom on the Las Vegas strip and then a couple days later at our wedding. All the photos came out beautiful and beyond what I expected. He is a perfectionist. Matt is always on time and extremely reliable. All my family and friends were blown away by the quality of the photos. The photos he took of us on the Las Vegas strip in our wedding attire were of high fashion magazine quality. And the photos at our wedding were more personal and equally as breath taking. If you hire him for a photo shoot on the Las Vegas strip or for a wedding or special occasion. You will not be disappointed. The best photos ever taken. Five stars for this fabulous photographer. Thank you Matt! read more

If you're looking for an amazing photography, stop searching because Matt Cali is the one! We had sent out many quote requests during my search for a Photographer and Matt was the first to respond. We chatted on the phone and right away I sensed a great positive energy about him. We went through his portfolio online and after a few more conversations, we hired him. Matt made me and my husband so relaxed and comfortable during our shoot. This was especially important because we did our photos before the ceremony. He had creative ideas on how I could surprise my groom when we saw each other for the first time. We were looking for some "non-traditional" wedding photos as well as black and white ones and Matt was able to capture everything we wanted. He captured photos from different angles and lighting and those candid photos of our all family and friends. For my job, I coordinate lots of events and vendors and Matt Cali is truly the best I have worked with. He is professional, flexible, reliable, very reasonably priced and just an awesome guy! I highly recommend him! read more

I am very impressed with Matt Cali Photography! It wasn't hard to get a hold of him, he was very prompt with replying to my emails and kept in touch often with updates. he was able to work around my busy schedule, (which was much appreciated) and we were working together in no time! The photo session itself was great. It was very relaxed and fun. I'm always a little nervous getting my picture taken, but Matt made it easy for me to enjoy myself and loosen up. He was very easily able to capture the vision I had for my head shots and then some! I had proofs in a few days and the final product in another. Which was great, since I've sometimes had to wait almost a month in the past with others. These are easily the best pictures of myself that I've ever seen, and I don't say that lightly. I had actor's head shots done this time, but I'm definitely coming to him for whatever photography needs I have in the future! For sure! P.S.- my profile picture up there ^^^ is his work! read more

Matt Cali is extremely professional and an awesome photographer! From the first inquiry to the final photo shoot, Matt was nothing but professional and timely in returning our e-mails, phone calls, and even text messages. As out of state clients, for my company, that was an important detail. He is unique, as in, he really wanted to understand what concept /type of shoot we were looking for. He even took the time to listen to the musician's music he would be working with. Matt came up with plenty of location suggestions. What was even more exciting were the amazing shots with such a variety of different vibes for us to use in multiple types of promotion. If you are looking for a photographer who is professional, takes the time to get involved, understands your needs, has a great personality, wants you to feel like he is already part of your team, and captures the most unbelievable pictures, then I would highly recommend Matt Cali. I can't wait to work with him again. read more

I spent quite some time researching for a photographer for my wedding in Las Vegas, NV. Matt Cali's ad on Craigslist caught my eye for many reasons. I sent out several requests to photographers in the area, including Matt. Not only did Matt reply to my e-mail within minutes, but he also called me a couple of days after to follow up. This immediately separated him from the rest of the photographers, as it was like pulling teeth to get the information I needed from anyone else. Matt did a fantastic job at my wedding. He went above and beyond what he needed to do and provided us with fantastic pictures of our memories. His professionalism is top-notch and his skill is equally impressive. My photographs were both classic and unique, and made many of my friends jealous that I was able to find such an amazing photographer. You can tell that he loves what he does, and that love is reflected in the results of his work. I highly recommend him for any occasion. read more

A picture can say a 1000 words but only if you can feel the emotion in the picture. Matt was able to capture the emotion of my sons wedding day. We live outside of Chicago so i did not know who to contact. i told my son, i was going to go on Craig's list to search. My son comment, "good luck searching but don't get anybody on Craig's list. I'm so glad I didn't listen to Marty because i found Matt Cali. I enjoyed looking at his work and after talking to him, i knew he was the photographer to go with. His level of service was outstanding, but his pictures capture the emotions and he made us just pop out in the pictures. He truly is an artist and a professional that made you feel comfortable. on a scale of 1-10 I give him a 10. Considering i don't write reviews I would like everybody to know they found a great photographer to capture their moments. please feel free to contact me at 773-224-3000 and ask for Laverne. read more

Being a professional artist myself, I realize the value of a truly good photographer. I searched awhile before deciding on Matt to do my wedding photos after viewing his website and talking to him. He is definitely what all the reviews say about him--professional, friendly, hard working, and incredibly talented! He did everything we asked, made suggestions, and was always making sure we got exactly what we wanted. He did an amazing job working the crowd the entire wedding and reception! Everyone commented on how friendly he was and on his professionalism. He made sure there were great couple shots, family shots, but also lots of candid shots with friends. It made everyone feel like they were an integral part of the wedding! We were thrilled with the images which he promptly got to us! I highly recommend Matt if you are considering a photographer. I would definitely use him again! read more

Search no further! Matt is your photographer!! Whether you love being in front of the camera or rather run away from it - Matt Cali has the skill, the warmth, the knowledge, the experience, and just a special way of bringing out the best of you and your moments with his expert eye. He guided and directed me which helped me feel more confident, comfortable, and able to have some fun, and the photoshoot produced amazing shoots (that I didn't think were possible) - both for my professional work and fly options for reeling in some online dating (iffff I ever get around to that)! Whatever your photography needs, he's incredible to work with, so down to earth, and great with everyone from professionals (I saw him work with models), to children (I saw that too!), to goofballs like me! You will not regret it! Amazing skills, great person! Have a great time! read more

my first Yelp review... here goes... I was put in charge of finding the photographer for our "Forty Something" family reunion in Vegas this past Memorial Day weekend. I searched Google, Bing and yes, Craiglist. Interviewed three photographers. Met Matt on Craigslist and let me tell you, I and all of my family were totally happy and surprised. We just got our pics today and we cracked up! We got candids, portraits, and everything. He's awesome, and we LOVE the photos. Matt rocks and he's so got it. He will not be available to the general public for long. If you can book him, do it. His pricing was not the bottom, nor the top. Worth every penny! But Matt, where's the butt?! You really do have talent... with all my thanks... Karen read more

Matt Cali is AMAZING at what he does! I was recommended him by a former model friend of mine to try and squeeze in a photo-shoot before he went back to Las Vegas (he was in Los Angeles for a few days), and not only did we fit one into his busy schedule, but in the small time we had I was shocked at how fantastic the shots looked! At no point did I feel insecure about how I looked, my poses or if my hair/make-up/clothes were right for the photos. He collaborated with me perfectly and I was at complete ease to work with his directions! I cannot wait to work with him again and again!!! I recommend him thoroughly!! He's a pro!!!! :D read more

I found Matt on Craigslist, I spoke with him and he was able to work with my budget he sounded really good.. When it was time to put a deposit to reserve date I was a little weary because again I found him on Craigslist and in reality i knew nothing about him, besides what he was telling me.. I could've just been sending money to someone that was phony.. Well I'm happy to say that he was the real thing. Everyone really enjoyed his bright spirit and happy personality .. He did a real beautiful job.! I Would recommend matt..!!! he also worked well with chapel photographer and my videographer.. Thanks Matt for beautiful wedding pics.!! read more

Amazing Amazing Amazing. Matt is not just a skilled photographer but a great person. We did "souvenir" Seattle Pikes Market family photos as well as head shots (since we are moving soon). He was SO professional, true to his word, on time, with constant communication. Considering we have 2 very small children I was so amazed with the pictures he was able to get! He was so nice with the kids and a true natural (my 2 year old even asks about him). I think anyone who wants a creative amazing photographer will NOT be let down. I actually signed up for Yelp just for this review! THANKS MATT!!!! You deserve great success!! read more

Matt Cali is absolutely brilliant! His eye for capturing the beauty, essence, and magnitude during a photo session is incredible. I'm a recording artist who has worked with several photographers in the past, but this one was hands down my favorite. The professionalism, the ideas, the dedication, and the final product is just jaw dropping. Matt made me feel comfortable and his personality was amazing. He brought out the best in me and really captured my essence. So easy to work with. If you want top notch quality, Matt Cali Photography is the way to go. I will be doing more work with him in the future. read more

Matt Cali Photography took some great headshots for me. What makes the experience so special is that he takes the time to get to know who you are, bringing out your true personality instead of just a generic smile. His approachable personality assured that my photo shoot was a blast, I had fun and felt comfortable, forgetting that I was actually working. His professionalism assured that i had quality photographs to choose from at the end of my session. I highly recommend using Matt Cali Photography for your next shoot, I know you love it. Thanks Matt! read more

I had a wonderful experience with Matt Cali Photography! He was early to every location for my wedding on 2/24/12. He was very helpful about giving ideas about our poses for the pictures. I would recommend him to anyone. He is also reasonably price and a whole lot of fun. Also he was quick to get our pictures back to us. As any bride knows that the waiting game to be able to get them (so you can post them on Facebook) is not very fun.Plus he very personable, memorized everyone's name as if he had been with the family for a long time. He is great!! read more