Matt Parker Photography
Matt Parker Photography

Matt Parker Photography

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$250
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Introduction: My name is Matt Parker and I am a professional photographer based in Charleston, South Carolina. I was born and raised in England. I have a passion for photography, and growing up on the Cornish coastline, it was impossible not to pursue my hobby in such a beautiful environment. ​ I studied for further training at college, followed by an honors degree in photojournalism and art photography at university. ​ Post university, I started my own business as a professional wedding photographer in England. I became a member of the Society of Wedding and Portrait Photographers, and the British Professional Photographers Association. ​ I moved to South Carolina in 2019 and am happy to call Charleston home. It is the perfect city to get married, offering so many beautiful locations and venues. ​ I approach wedding photography like photojournalism; Capturing the moments and memories as they happen as discreetly as possible. I like to use natural light whenever available and produce timeless images that you will cherish forever. I can shoot fine art, modern, traditional and any other style you request. With over 8 years experience as a professional photographer, I am confident you have come to the right place. Through establishing and maintaining excellent relationships with clients, I am committed to providing an outstanding service and providing images I know you will love. I also do surprise proposal photography, engagement shoots, bridal shoots, portraits, headshots, commercial and event photography and am a licensed drone operator so can shoot aerials commercially.
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Hired 217 times

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13 years in business

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  • Engagement Photography - 2023

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Customers rated this pro highly for work quality, professionalism, and responsiveness.

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Gregory J.
Mar 17, 2024
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I would highly recommend Matt for any photography needs. He was very organized, responsive, accommodating, and talented. We had a surprise engagement planned for Folly beach though we had never visited the area before. He was well informed of the area and helped us shape a plan. He kept hidden and was discrete and then was extremely aware of his surroundings and accommodating after the moment happened. He even helped wrangle our energetic golden retriever while capturing our photos. Thanks Matt!

Details: Proposal photoshoot • Candid • Natural or environmental • Outdoors • One location • Online or digital proofs and prints • Ability to purchase prints online • My home, venue, etc.

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Caleb W.
Dec 18, 2023
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Hired on Thumbtack

Matt shot our Engagement at Kiawah Island!! He did an amazing job getting both candid and poses photos and was highly responsive and timely! Would highly recommend!!

Details: Proposal photoshoot • Candid • Natural or environmental • Outdoors • One location • Online or digital proofs and prints • Physical proofs and prints • Album • Ability to purchase prints online • I'm flexible • My home, venue, etc.

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David P.
Jul 3, 2023
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Hired on Thumbtack

Simply amazing. Reached out without a lot of time to work with and Matt really delivered. He made a plan with me for my surprise engagement and was incognito as I popped the question. We were at Cypress Gardens and the spot where I was going to ask the question in the water got crowded so he secretly communicated with me to keep going and he’d meet me further down. Little did I know he was in a swing after speed walking the entire span of the water and had even hid the camera so my fiancé wouldn’t see and get suspicious. My fiancé was going to point out that there was a cool wooden swing but noticed someone sitting there so she didn’t say anything. He gave me a nod when we were in the perfect spot and I popped the question. After her being completely surprised he shot tons of photos capturing every moment and then I pointed him out to her. She said she has absolutely no idea and never even saw him the entire time we were out there. After he said his congratulations he took us through several scenic areas and took absolutely stunning photos. To say we are happy with the result would be an understatement. I was not familiar with Cypress Gardens and the water/boat tour and he made everything so easy. Took away all of the guesswork and fear about not finding a good spot, adapted to several challenges very fast, and made this important moment possible. Me and my fiancé will cherish these photos for life and I could not have asked for anything more than what we got.

Details: I'm flexible • Candid • Outdoors • One location • Online or digital proofs and prints • My home, venue, etc.

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Tristan A.
Jun 29, 2023
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If you are looking to do engagement photos, both candid and actual poses. This is your guy. Amazing in helping me select a location as we came from out of state and into these venues a little bit blind. Was very professional, and was very knowledgeable in where to take photos and what poses we should do. If i were to do it all over again, I would 100% choose Matt again!

Details: Proposal photoshoot • Natural or environmental • Candid • Artful composition and lighting • Outdoors • One location • Online or digital proofs and prints • Ability to purchase prints online • At the pro’s location • My home, venue, etc.

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Nicole b.
May 13, 2023
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Hired on Thumbtack

Needed a short notice engagement shoot! Matt was great and got photos to us the same day! Would highly recommend booking him. We loved our photos :)

Details: Posed engagement photoshoot • Natural or environmental • Outdoors • One location • Online or digital proofs and prints • Ability to purchase prints online • At the pro’s location • My home, venue, etc.

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