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Matthew Duncan Adventure Photography

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I shoot exclusively outdoors — no studios, no stiff poses, no artificial light. My sessions are built around real movement and natural moments: a family hiking through coastal trails, a couple at golden hour in the garden, a personal portrait session in peak wildflower bloom. The Bay Area has extraordinary locations — from Point Reyes in wildflower season to Filoli in spring — and I know exactly where and when the light is right. Sessions start at $450 for one hour and 20+ edited photos.
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Hired 1 time

Serves Mountain View, CA

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1 year in business

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Traditional

Candid

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Natural

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Outdoors

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Mar M.

1 month ago

From Google

I really enjoyed the shoot with Matthew and very happy with the output. He was open to answering any questions about photography in general and really took the time to make sure the photos were the highest quality. He encouraged me to be creative with posing and guided me through the process. I really enjoyed this experience and highly recommend to anyone looking for someone knowledgeable and creative!
Matthew Duncan Adventure Photography's reply
Thank you so much — really happy you enjoyed the shoot and felt good about the results! I love when a session becomes a genuine back-and-forth — you brought a lot of great energy and ideas, which always makes the work better. Glad I could answer some of your photography questions along the way too. Appreciate you taking the time to leave a review!
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Andrea H.

3 weeks ago

From Google

I cant recommend this photographer enough. Matthew took some great photos of me while we were traveling in Chile together, and it is clear photography is a true passion for him and not simply a business. His sense of humor comes through in his photography, but is not mutually exclusive from his serious attention to every last detail.His family and personal photo shoots are equally as wonderful as his outdoor photo shoots he captures the true spirit of the occasion, whatever the occasion may be!Book a session with Matthew- time flies, and your best moments deserve to be captured in the best quality by a professional to look at often and treasure- subpar photos languishing on an iphone wont suffice!I look forward to gifting an adventure photo session with Matthew to some friends as well!
Matthew Duncan Adventure Photography's reply
Thank you, Andrea — this is generous of you. You're right that there's a real difference between treating photography as a business and treating it as the thing you'd be doing anyway. Patagonia was a reminder of that. Looking forward to the session you have in mind.
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Johanna V.

3 weeks ago

From Google

Matthew Duncan Photography has been an incredible part of capturing some of the most important milestones in my familys life. His professionalism stands out immediatelyhes organized, communicative, and makes the entire process feel seamless.What really sets him apart is his attention to detail. He takes the time to get everything just right, from lighting to composition, and it truly shows in the final images. Every photo feels thoughtful, polished, and meaningful.Weve worked with him multiple times, and each experience has been just as great as the last. If youre looking for someone who genuinely cares about his craft and consistently delivers beautiful, high-quality work, I highly recommend Matthew Duncan Adventure Photography.
Matthew Duncan Adventure Photography's reply
Thank you, Johanna. Photographing your family across multiple sessions has been one of the genuine highlights of running this business — getting to know the rhythm of how your family is in front of the camera, and the trust that builds session to session. Looking forward to the next one.
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Marilyn S.

4 weeks ago

From Google

Matthew photographed our family holiday gathering, the photos were wonderful. He captured natural moments - family laughing, kids being kids, the little inbetween moments you'd never think to stage, but always wished you had. Nobody really noticed they were being photographed, just relaxed and enjoyed our special occasion together. The final images really captured the feeling of the night.If you're looking for someone to document a family event in a way that feels genuine rather than posed, i would highly recommend MatthewMarilyn Scotts
Matthew Duncan Adventure Photography's reply
Marilyn, thank you so much — this genuinely made my day to read. The in-between moments are exactly what I'm always looking for: the laugh that catches someone off guard, the kids doing their own thing in the corner, the glance across the table. Those are the frames that hold up twenty years from now. So glad the family enjoyed the evening without feeling like they were being photographed — that's the whole goal. Really appreciate you taking the time to share this.
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Regina T.

4 weeks ago

From Google

We had the most wonderful experience with Matthewwhat started as an impromptu photo shoot with our kids turned into something truly special. He has such a natural way of working with children, making them feel at ease and just letting them be themselves. Nothing felt forced or overly posed.The photos are absolutely beautifulgenuine, full of personality, and perfectly capturing those little in-between moments that mean the most. You can really feel the joy and authenticity in every shot.Were so grateful for these memories and would wholeheartedly recommend Matthew to anyone looking for photos that feel real, effortless, and timeless.
Matthew Duncan Adventure Photography's reply
Regina, thank you so much — this genuinely made my morning. Your kids were a joy to photograph, and you're right that the best frames came from just letting them do their thing. Those in-between moments are exactly what I'm always chasing. I'm so glad the photos captured what the day actually felt like. Hope to photograph your family again sometime!
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