Matthew Blassey Weddings
About
When getting to know the wedding couples I'm working with, It's an essential first step to take time to listen & understand the vision of their wedding day. Throughout our planning process together, I encourage open collaboration with logistics, event locations & schedule timelines so that my photography can seamlessly fit into your perfect wedding day. Time management throughout a busy wedding day is one of my specialties, and I am happy to assist with keeping you on-point to ensure that all aspects of the wedding day photography process successful.
What continues to inspire me is capturing people’s stories in a creative & honest way, while getting to know them throughout the process. Capturing honest emotions and expressions are what feeds my creative soul. I take the utmost pride in crafting photographs that couples can connect with. My wedding photography is a blend of photojournalism & creative portraiture. My focus has always been creating images that have an elegant, genuine and editorial style while paying meticulous attention to lighting and decisive moments. Over the years I've crafted a casual & calm approach in helping a wedding couple to open up and relax In front of my camera; avoiding anything that feels awkward while assisting them through the wedding photography process to look their absolute best.
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Frequently asked questions
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
I always like to enter into the process of meeting a new couple with the sense of it being an open collaboration. I first like to hear about a couple's vision about their upcoming wedding day and then I can offer my input as to how best my photography can integrate into their special day.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I earned a BFA in Photography from West Virginia University and assisted along side some of the best photographers in the Pittsburgh area for several years, honing my craft before starting my own professional photography business.
Do you have a standard pricing system for your services? If so, please share the details here.
I'm happy to provide my pricing and package information upon request. In addition to my current packages I can also customize a package to fit your specific needs.
How did you get started in this business?
My passion for photography began in college and through the years I've turned that passion into a successful business.
What types of customers have you worked with?
I've worked with customers with a wide range of expectations, visions and needs. I'm always excited to meet new clients as well as maintain working relationships with previous ones.
Describe a recent event you are fond of.
I recently photographed a couples wedding and without even seeing the images yet that bride emailed me the next day thanking me for such a fun & wonderful experience. I never get tired of moments like that :-)
What advice would you give a customer looking to hire a pro in your area of expertise?
Take the time to research photographers in your area so that it can help you to craft a stylistic vision of what you truely want (photography-wise) out of your wedding day. Then search out a photographer that you trust in bringing that vision to life.
What questions should customers think through before talking to pros about their needs?
What is it like to work with you? What is your experience as a professional photographer? have you ever photographed my church or venue before? can I see a gallery of a full wedding day? can I see your past client testimonials?