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About
The images we create together will communicate an emotion, a feeling, a message. My work stands out because my images communicate.
In 20 plus years of being a professional photographer I've learned how to make my subjects glow and look amazing with lighting, posing and timing. I will make you feel at ease while we're having fun, and getting amazing photos. Balancing the technical with the artistic is what gets results that my clients are thrilled with.
You can see my reviews on yelp.com just type in Matt Cali Photography at the top left where it says "find" and Los Angeles. All 60 of my reviews are 5 stars.
Overview
Hired 20 times
Serves Los Angeles, CA
Background checked
5 employees
31 years in business
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2025
Services offered
Headshot type
Photoshoot location
Photo studio
Outdoors
Office
Home
Physical copies
Projects and media
Projects and media
Reviews
Customers rated this pro highly for professionalism, work quality, and responsiveness.
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Julia G.
Mar 2, 2026
We’ve used Matt for my headshots, our team photos, and our engagement and wedding photos, and I honestly can’t say enough good things about him. Matt and his amazing wife Laura are so so great at what they do!!
You can truly feel how much they love what they do. It’s not just a job to them — they’re passionate about it, and that shows in every photo. Matt has such a calm, easy energy that makes you feel comfortable right away, even if you’re not used to being in front of the camera.
For our wedding especially, Matt and his wife helped guide us through the day, kept everything organized, and made the whole process feel effortless. Him and his wife are just the best to work with — professional, kind, and genuinely care about getting it right.
I would recommend Matt and Laura to anyone, whether it’s for business or a huge life moment like a wedding. You won’t regret booking with them.
Larry W.
Dec 1, 2025
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Hired on Thumbtack
Matt was great. His energy made the shoot so much fun and he has great ideas to make the most of the experience. Will be hiring him again!
Details: I'm flexible • Website • Print or catalog advertising • Corporate / business • Food • At the pro’s location • My home, venue, etc.
Commercial Photography
Maryam F.
Jun 2, 2025
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Hired on Thumbtack
We had such a great experience working with Matt! It was just me and my husband doing a casual shoot around the streets of LA, and Matt made the whole process super easy and fun. He gave us helpful guidance on poses without making anything feel forced, and the photos turned out beautifully—natural, romantic, and full of life. He was also really easy to communicate with and made us feel completely comfortable from the start. Highly recommend him if you’re looking for someone who knows how to capture genuine moments!
Details: Couples portrait • Natural / environmental (photographed in an outdoor setting) • Outdoors • Digital or online download • My home, venue, etc.
Portrait Photography
Anne S.
Sep 2, 2025
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Hired on Thumbtack
Matt and his wife Laura were absolutely great. Matt photographed our products but also did some fabulous photos of our model in different dress and different arenas. I have not seen the photos yet, but I know they will be fabulous! The entire shoot was flawless. I can't wait to see the photos and higly recommend Matt. He is a talented photographer who is enthusiastic about his work.
Details: I'm flexible • Website • Food • Corporate / business • Digital or online download • At the pro’s location • My home, venue, etc.
Commercial Photography
Thumbtack U.
Dec 12, 2014
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Matt was on time and a true delight to have at my sisters wedding, especially considering he was there for 10hrs! He and his assistant went above and beyond to make sure they got every picture and some great candids, down to the flower girl playing in the aisle during the ceremony. The bride and groom were able to see some of his pictures before the reception and they were exactly what they wanted. Matt has a very unique and exceptional talent for what he does. He has such great energy that contributed to the day, even when we were running behind for the ceremony and going a little crazy. I don't think anything could have went better, picture-wise. He was on time and seemed to have got some great shots. Can't wait to see all of the pictures!
Wedding Photography
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Matt Cali
FAQs
What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
My prices are up front and transparent. There are no hidden fees.
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
First I find out what they are looking for. Then I work with them to get laser focused on what the vision is. Then we work together to capture those exact images.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I have a BA in Fine Arts with a focus in photography from Central Washington University. I've taken extensive classes at The Pacific Photographic Center Northwest. Learned through trial and error over decades of being a professional photographer and countless online classes and YouTube videos. I had 5 solo exhibitions of my work in Seattle. I shoot fashion, weddings, headshots, commercial, fine art, portraits and doggies.
My specious studio is in Los Angeles. I work in the industry shooting actors and models along with brand building, portraits, commercial, family portraits and weddings. I shoot mostly in Los Angeles, Seattle and Vegas but I've traveled to Haiti, Bora Bora, Bangkok, London, Nicaragua, Dominican Republic and many other places for photoshoots.
