Matt and his team were a joy to work with! They're really excellent at their craft and even more so as human beings. We found our engagement and wedding photoshoots to move along super efficiently while as participants we felt at ease and having fun. Matt was very gracious to work with us within our budget and we were very happy with the editing he did all our photos & video. Overall would highly recommend Matt & his team!! read more

Legacy Union was amazing to work with! We used Legacy as our videographer and could not have been happier. When planning our wedding, it was very important to have constant communication with our videographer; Matthew was very communicative and always fast to respond. Matthew came for our final walkthrough before the event at the venue which was much appreciated and helped make us feel comfortable going into our big day. We were so happy with our final videos. We received a 1 minute social media clip and a 1 hour edited video of the ceremony, speeches, etc.. But we cannot say enough about our main edited video that Matthew did. WE WERE SO HAPPY! We had very specific requests for our video; Matthew took all our points and made the perfect video for us. We were very specific about our music and Matthew helped walk us through steps to get the music licensed so we can post it to social media. We also had a few edits after he sent us the video of certain clips we wanted put it, and he made all the edits so fast. We are so happy with the final edit and video. We have shown a few of our friends and family and they have said, "Your wedding was so amazing, but this video makes it look even better than it was." Props to Matthew and his team for capturing our special day. They were so easy to work with, so professional, and their work was fantastic. Would definitely recommend Legacy Union! read more

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We're so happy we chose Matthew to photograph our wedding and engagement photos. He was so responsive and easy to work with from start to finish. He showed up early to both events, and went above and beyond. We got SO many compliments on both sets of photos, with so many people saying "wow you had a great photographer!" Matthew caught amazing pictures of us, all of our guests, and all the details of our wedding! His turnaround time for engagement photos, wedding sneak peak, and wedding album was also super impressive. Such an easy and great choice choosing legacy union for our wedding! read more

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I highly recommend Matthew and his crew. We used his team for photoshoots at our Engagement and Wedding Events. For our Engagement, we worked with Kelly, and at our Wedding, Matthew and his staff member were available. The whole process was easy and smooth for the both events. We loved working with them. The product outcomes were also phenomenal. No one likes taking photos, but this team brought out the Ease and Grace and Playfulness in each of us and in our guests. I got quotes from various persons prior to hiring and Matthew was the most affordable. Highly recommended. read more

Legacy Union did an amazing job with photography and videography for my engagement. Matthew was super responsive and detail oriented during the planning process, and his colleagues Kaleb and Adam were professional and fun to work with on the big day. Turnaround was quick even during the holidays, and the photos and video turned out absolutely incredible. Planning a surprise engagement can be stressful, so it really helps to work with people who take pride in their work and professionalism. Definitely recommend these guys! read more

Matt captured our day more perfectly than I could have imagined! We're so happy with our experience as a whole from our engagement shoot to our wedding day. I can't wait to get our photos printed and framed for our home. read more

Matthew was hired for our proposal and he was amazing. He made sure to let us know what to do and made us feel right at home. The pictures that he took are amazing. He made the whole experience so wonderful and was also very quick to upload the pictures!!! Overall the service was 5 stars, we definitely recommend him. read more

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Matt is the best! He's experienced, very responsive, flexible and organized, answered our many questions and gave us recommendations that really help us calm our pre-wedding jitters. The day of our wedding was 90F+, but that did not deter Matt one bit, he is extremely hardworking and efficient, we were amazed at what he was able to cover as a solo photographer for our wedding of 150. As for the photos, WOW!! they were beaaauuutiful! We are noramlly not good photo posers, but somehow we look relaxed and great in every shot ;) We are going to have so much trouble choosing which ones to print. Thank you Matt for giving us photos to cherish for life! Highly recommend. read more

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Can't say enough good things about Matthew and Legacy Union Photo Co for our engagement photos! Matthew was prompt and responsive via email, very accessible, and prepared us well for the day of our shoot. He gives you a few location options for your session, we chose ours to be Pasadena City Hall. Day of, he was on time and ready. Friendly and professional all the way, he took us to prime picturesque spots and had us try a variety of poses and moments. Many were his suggestion but he was open to our ideas too. He did not waste a moment of time and was always ready with his gear and suggestions. We got a lot of photos and it went by quicker than we thought. When Matthew sent us the link with the select photos that he expertly touched up, we were very happy with the results. We sent many to friends and family and also posted a few on our wedding website. I cannot recommend Legacy Union Photo Co and Matthew enough for your engagement photos. We felt we were in good hands and the pictures proved it to be true. read more

I had the opportunity to work with one of the very talented photographers from Legacy Union Photo. Matthew was on time, very professional, & had great attention to detail. I love that I he was able to catch every detail with out any help. Regardless of the weather conditions of that day (103°F) he pushed through, poured his heart into his work, and delivered some amazing photos! I highly recommend, Legacy Union photographers! I will definitely be using them again for future clients! Sincerely, Yazandra M read more

Our experience was nothing short of amazing. The level of professionalism is astounding and the care they take into making sure we are comfortable is nice as well. Our friends and family absolutely loved our photos as did we. read more

Full disclosure: we could not book Matthew due to our own logistics, but we had such a good experience that we wanted to leave him a review anyway. His photography looks fantastic, but personally we can really speak to his professionalism, the clear intent and time he puts into his work, and the meeting we had with him getting to know him and consider his work for our wedding. He was at the top of our list and we would recommend anyone check him out and meet with him. We really hope to work with him in the future! read more

Immediately, YES. A million times, absolutely, YES. This will be a long one, but it's impossible not to rave about the experience we had with Matt and his team for our wedding! From the very first response from Matt, it was the most seamless experience. We had a five-day Indian-Mexican fusion wedding to plan and regardless of how many questions we asked or how chaotic the days seemed, Matt never took longer than a few minutes to respond and was beyond flexible and accommodating when working out schedules, he also always made himself available for phone or video calls to talk through things. Matt also heard us out on what type of photography styles we wanted (mostly candid with some portrait). When it came time to finally shoot with him and see the results, we were completely blown away. During our engagement shoot, Matt proved to be such a seasoned professional by directing us so well and even had fun ways to make us laugh throughout. He immediately helped to break the ice, calm the nerves, and made us feel extremely comfortable! Not only was he mindful and knowledgeable of the space for the best shots, but he intentionally made sure to get shots of poses I had originally sent him for inspiration - he pulled them up during the shoot and made sure he got each one without me having to ask which I didn't expect but deeply appreciated! Even though he had travel plans (the very next day) he still managed to edit and send our gallery over within a week. We were so impressed, thankful, and completely in love with his work! Finally, for our wedding, we had the pleasure of working with him, Kelly, Arielle and Caleb (for video). No one ever tells you how important it is to have a good team with you on these big days, and Legacy Union was exactly that and so much more. This team was incredibly kind, friendly, fun, and (arguably) most importantly, ALWAYS on time and well-prepared each day. Matt is so knowledgeable about off-site locations, not only did he find us the perfect spot for our Indian wedding shoot, but he and Caleb also thought outside the box for ways to get unique, iconic shots for us. They also took our suggestions throughout, never said no to trying something new and did everything to make sure we got the shots we wanted. Some of the only time you get alone with your partner in between ceremonies is during these photo sessions, and these were the most memorable and intimate moments we still think about thanks to this team! Whether it's your wedding, engagement shoot, or family portraits, PLEASE BOOK LEGACY UNION. If not for the unmatched skill, results, and customer service, for the chance to meet and work with genuine human beings who truly love what they do. I promise you are in the best hands. Thank you Matt and team for everything - best decision we ever made!!! read more

We used Matthew for our wedding day photography because we liked his photography and editing style. We interviewed him and felt immediately at ease with his professionalism and personality. On the wedding day he was punctual and really delivered on what we wanted, which was rich colors and lots of photos of our guests. I wholeheartedly recommend! read more

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We immediately knew we hired the right company when we signed on with Matthew. He was flexible, thoughtful and clearly loved his work. Best of all, he wanted us to be happy. My wife and I immediately felt comfortable with him during our engagement shoot--Matthew had a way of making us smile and laugh whenever we got too serious or in our heads. Obviously, the wedding to come would not turn out the way either party expected. COVID changed everything, but Matthew not only understood, he made it even more special by partnering with a videographer to make up for the lost hours and time of our original ceremony. The incredible result helped us show ourselves off to the friends and family that couldn't be there. It made me cry, made my wife cry, and our parents cry, and I'm tempted to submit it for the Oscars. My wife and I got married with Matthew, his videographer Kaleb, and only four other people in attendance, two of whom were vendors. That we don't have any regrets about it, and that it felt like we had the wedding of our dreams anyway is in part due to the work Legacy Union put into the photos and video of the event. Matthew did not treat us like clients, but as friends, and that's exactly what we needed in 2020. We're so grateful to have found him. read more

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Matthew did a free engagement photoshoot for us and did such an awesome job! My fiancé and I are not used to doing photo shoots but he gave us a lot of tips and tricks to make us laugh and feel a little more comfortable! Such a nice guy and communicates great! Responds in a timely manner! Thank you for your kindness and your professionalism!! read more

Absolutely beautiful photos that we'll cherish forever of our wedding day. And never once did Matthew interrupt or invade any group or activity with his camera. It was like he wasn't even there, but the photos are so intimate and gorgeous. Highly recommend! read more

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It's not every day that you come across someone as exceptional as Matthew who made our destination wedding in Maui an absolute dream come true. His thoughtfulness, talent, & incredible attention to detail ensured that our wedding day was not only beautifully documented but an extraordinary visual masterpiece that we will cherish forever. He took the time to understand our vision for the wedding. He went above and beyond to get to know us as a couple, taking the time to understand our story, our personalities, and our unique connection. If you are planning a wedding and want to ensure that every cherished moment is captured flawlessly, Matthew is the videographer you need. We can't thank him enough for his incredible work, turning our wedding day into an everlasting work of art. Matthew, you truly are a master of your craft, and we are forever grateful for the memories you've preserved so beautifully. Highly recommend and definitely one of the best decisions we've made was to have legacy union capture our special day! read more

WOW! Just, WOW! Matthew exceeded all of our expectations and more. From the moment he arrived, he and his team made us feel completely at ease, allowing us to be ourselves and enjoy every moment. We couldn't stop smiling and laughing the entire time! Matthew has an incredible and unique eye for capturing those candid, beautiful moments, and his creativity shines through in every shot. We feel beyond fortunate to have had him document our most special day--he truly brought it to life in a way we'll treasure forever. HIRE MATTHEW FOR YOUR WEDDING AND DON'T THINK TWICE ABOUT IT!!!! read more

By far the most talented photographer my husband and I have ever worked with! Matthew has an amazing eye at scouting out places and capturing the most intimate and precious moments during our destination wedding. He went above and beyond on our wedding day to capture incredible images. Matt made sure he was in every single place before people arrived, during and after even when we didn't request him to! Our wedding day included a tea ceremony as well as a western style ceremony, a reception, traditional games and a party not to mention I had 4 outfit changes! He was on time, dressed the part and at every single place. It was so much more than what we ever asked and expected him to do! Going through his pictures allowed us to relive that special day and look back at all the amazing memories we made. It was incredible to see how so many emotions were captured in his images; as if he connected with us and guided us allowing us to be comfortable being ourselves and all the emotions we went through during our special day. There were also so many candid moments he captured we weren't even aware of and it was so nice to be able to look through them! He literally made us and our guests smile from ear to ear. One can tell Matt is highly experienced with photography because we had no idea how to even organize family and friends to make sure we got pictures with everyone. THANK GOODNESS for his guidance and planning for our photo session, he helped calm my stress level and facilitated so many things. Not only is he kind, he is wonderful and patient with kids and great at making kids, toddlers, babies smile and look at the camera. His services after the wedding such as touching up on images and making sure my husband and I were 110% satisfied with his work were beyond what we had expected. Matt always had a positive attitude and was constantly communicating with us. Needless to say, Matthew is an incredible professional and has a gift with what he dedicates himself to! We are so lucky he agreed to photograph us at our destination wedding. We would highly recommend his services any day! read more

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Matthew was a really nice guy and VERY talented photographer. He is punctual, which is seriously a big deal because many photographers are not and this causes undue stress on your important day. Well-oiled system with photos delivered via a web folder promptly! Would recommend Matthew in a heartbeat for any type of photography. Food shots, business interiors, wedding, engagement, lifestyle- you name it. He is good at giving direction, too. He's not originally from California and is a super hard-working guy. He worked with us on our budget, too. Check out his photos and hire him! We loved that he was able to create sophisticated photos, not just your run-of-the-mill posey smiley pics. We wanted that Harpers Bazaar magazine vibe lol! read more

We couldn't have gotten a better photographer! Matthew was the best! I can't say enough great things. He went above and beyond and made us so comfortable. And our pictures are beyond my wildest dreams. We will treasure our wedding photos forever!! read more

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I recently had my engagement photoshoot with Matt on 05/18/2022. Our photoshoot was held in the Malibu mountains, I am so happy to have had the amazing experience Matt provided. He made our photoshoot experience so memorable and fun. I couldn't have asked for a better photographer. The photos were ready earlier than expected and they are amazing! I highly recommend Matt, he is such a nice guy and makes you feel comfortable and was great at giving my partner direction on posing. This was my Fiancés and I's first time doing any photoshoot together and I just can't stop raving about how our experience was so great! I wish I could put 100 STARS!! read more

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We could not more highly recommend Legacy Union as your photographer for any event. We are OVER THE MOON with the final results. We cannot stop looking through our photos and reminiscing over our wedding, we keep saying how on EARTH did he get this pic? Matthew was so kind and flexible and understanding of all of our needs, wants and requests. The day our wedding finally came, Matthew's professionalism and energy came through and helped everyone feel comfortable in front of the camera. But honestly, he's a ninja who also completely disappears into the background, getting pictures from angles and vantage points that were tasteful, creative, candid, endearing, we just can't believe it. We would truly recommend Matthew. His use of lighting and his overall, command over the camera resulted in the most gorgeous photos. We are already finding ourselves planning baby showers, vow renewals, elaborate birthday parties, anything where we could have an excuse to hire him again. We will always treasure this day and our photos. Thank you Matthew for being a huge part of that! read more

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Matthew was so great! We hired him to do our engagement and wedding photos. My husband and I are not naturally very comfortable taking photos, and Matthew made us feel so comfortable and made the engagement photo shoot so fun. The photos were fantastic! We had no concerns going into the wedding and we got really amazing and special photos. Matthew knows what he is doing, and he is friendly, kind and a great communicator. We had a wonderful time working with him and are so grateful for the beautiful memories of such a beautiful day! read more

My husband Steven and I had the absolute best time working with Matthew and his team at Legacy Union. The day of the wedding can be stressful and chaotic at times, but Matthew made sure to make us feel prioritized, taken care of and special throughout the entire day/night. I don't know if we would have even thought of asking to take extra pictures of just the two of us during the reception. Luckily, Matthew kindly asked if we wanted to go back outside and shoot some more photos, where he and the videographer captured some incredible moments, during golden hour and then again during blue hour. We were beyond blown away and happy with our photos and videos. read more

Matthew was wonderful to work with! He was quick and responsive with emails, and he worked with us to find a time for our engagement shoot that worked for our schedule. The day of the shoot, he was so efficient in getting us many shots (including ones that I had requested) and he returned the photos to us in less than a week. My friends and family loved the photos and we would definitely recommend having him for wedding/engagement shoots! read more

Matthew filmed a Pregnancy Announcement video for my husband and I a few months back and it was AMAZING! He understood my vision perfectly, was punctual, and professional.....the end result was magical! I would recommend Matthew & Legacy Union for ANY of your videography or photography needs! I am still SO incredibly happy with the finished product!!!! Thank you Matthew for creating this incredible piece that we will be able to show our son when he's older! read more

Matthew was amazing!! He shot a family photo for our large family (babies to great grandma)! He was friendly and great to work with! Highly recommended! read more

Matthew smith captured our wedding beautifully. Not only did he travel half way across the country to document our day, but he worked tirelessly from the moment the day began to the end of the reception with patience and poise. I was honestly a little overwhelmed by the responsibilities of the day and worrying if people were having a good time, I'm glad that one thing I didn't have to worry about was the photography. From walking through the day in Skype calls and email correspondence, everything was thought out and well organized. Matt knew how to bring out our best and was efficient about directing us as a couple and with our wedding party! Getting the photos was super quick and seamless with the online gallery and flash drive in the mail. There are so many good moments from throughout the entire day! We're really happy with how our photos turned out and we're already a little sad that we'll probably never look as good as we do in those photos! We highly recommend Matthew to anyone getting married! read more

We had a great experience working with Matthew and his team on our wedding day. Our sunset photos turned out to be STUNNING! All of the photographers and videographers were kind and helpful. I highly recommend Legacy Union to anyone who is planning a wedding. read more

We love Matthew and his couple photography, we love him so much we flew him out to Mexico to do the photography for our wedding. Matthew is professional, very good at directing you to get the most flattering photograph and very smart when it comes to capturing moments. He responds quickly when you have any questions or concerns, and he did a wonderful job with the editing and I received the photos in a timely fashion. I would highly recommend. By luck I came across him online 2 years ago for our engagement shoot and we will be turning to Matthew for all of our future photography. read more

Our experience was effortless and fun and our photos turned out A-MAZING! We were extremely pleased with Matthew for our photo shoot. He was very friendly and professional and directed us very well in all the best poses and angles. It made it effortless for us. Our photographs couldn't have turned out better! He went out of his way to meet us way outside the city where we wanted our shoot to be done. He has a great eye. I have recommended him to other friends already. read more

Amazing!! Matt did my Headshots and my agency LOVED them! Every time I need headshot I will absolutely be going to Matt!

I have the pleasure of working with Matthew at a wedding at the Newland barn in Huntington Beach. He was an excellent addition to our vendor team as we executed the wedding. Even with the brutal sun blaring down on to the venue location, Matthew was still able to produce amazing photos and find spots at the venue to make a perfect background. He followed the wedding day timeline as instructed and captured all the important events of the evening. Thank you Matthew. read more

We needed first set of headshots for our daughter and could not have asked for any better results. Matthew is the real deal- professional, friendly, timely, easy to work with and goes over the top to get it right. read more

Absolutely loved working with Matt. The photos that he has taken for us have all been top notch. He's creative and skilled - a true artist. That would be enough for me, but the bonus is that he's also the kindest of human beings and easy to work with. I would have ZERO hesitations about working with him again, and I have ZERO hesitations about recommending his work. read more

By far my favorite photographer in LA! Captures the whole essence of lifestyle photography and is such a kind person to work with. Talent sticks out like a sore thumb and Matt has all the talent in the world! read more

Matthew was quick to respond after reaching out about pricing and options for an engagement shoot. He was super flexible with dates/times after life made us postpone our first date and we really appreciated that! Matthew was friendly and made us both feel super comfortable in front of the camera - we'd never had any "real" photos taken together and I wasn't sure if we'd look or feel uncomfortable, but Matthew made it super easy and made us feel like models! We had a more casual outfit for the engagement photos and then fancier clothes that we were going to wear for our Zoom wedding a couple weeks later (thanks COVID!) and he treated the photos we took in the fancy clothes like the wedding photos we weren't going to be able to have for that day - I couldn't have been happier! When we got the link to our photos, we were completely blown away! For a session that was less than 2 hours, he provided us with great variety and edits on over 300 (!!) photos.. I couldn't believe it - and delivered only 2 weeks after our shoot. The only negative is that I don't know how to choose from all the amazing shots... I guess my walls will just be covered in all of them :-) His gallery portal was super user friendly and easy to share and download. I highly recommend Matthew and so appreciate him helping us turn a weird situation with our engagement/wedding and the potential for it not feeling very special, into a day that was amazing and photos that I am excited to share with family and friends and will truly be family heirlooms. Thank you again Matthew!! read more

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I highly recommend Matthew as a photographer! He is very personable, and has a really nice vibe about him. He was prompt with communication. His prices are reasonable and we got great quality photos. He worked with our schedule and was on time. He managed to get great photos of us and candids of all of our guests during our event. We are thrilled with our photos. read more