Building Legacy, Preserving Moments

Documentary Photography & Cinematography

Every wedding I document carries a real responsibility. Big or small, what matters is the story—the couple, their people, and a day that will never happen the same way again.

My approach blends documentary and editorial. I observe, I wait, and I let moments unfold naturally, stepping in only when it feels right. I’m drawn to what’s real—honest emotions, quiet details, and the energy that can’t be staged.

I care about people and the truth of what they feel. My role is to translate that into something timeless—so you can return to it and feel it, again and again.

A bride and groom celebrating their wedding outdoors at sunset, surrounded by guests and rose petals in the air.

A bride and groom holding hands and walking in a vineyard at sunset, with mountains in the background.

A bride and groom hugging during their wedding ceremony in a decorated church with religious statues and floral arrangements, while a priest and guests are present.

A couple embracing at a table with floral arrangements and candles, set against a window backdrop.

A bride in a white strapless wedding dress walking down the aisle with a man in a dark suit in an outdoor wedding ceremony. The aisle has a red carpet, and the background shows greenery and a horse-drawn carriage. Guests are taking photos on either s

A couple standing on the beach during sunset, holding hands and facing each other, with an ornate umbrella in the foreground that has a heart-shaped hanging ornament.

A bride in a white dress and a groom in a black suit dance at their wedding reception, surrounded by clapping guests in formal attire.

Group of people in formal attire celebrating and tossing playing cards into the air on a city rooftop at night.

A bride and groom in wedding attire sharing a moment on a small, arched stone bridge covered in greenery over a pond in a lush, wooded area.

Couple kissing in a convertible car with "Just Married" sign, surrounded by flowers and greenery.

Black and white photo of a bride and groom smiling outdoors, surrounded by a crowd of people, with confetti in the air.

A black and white photo of a wedding ceremony, captured through a decorative wrought iron gate. The bride and groom stand facing each other with an officiant between them, while bridesmaids stand in a line behind the bride.

Black and white photograph of a smiling woman with tattoos, wearing earrings, with her hands clasped together, and holding a strap over her shoulder.

Silhouettes of two women, one sitting on a bench smoking and one standing, with a dog in an indoor space illuminated by bright light from a door, creating a backlit scene.

Silhouettes of a man and a woman facing each other, with the woman holding a small object, possibly a key, in her hand. The scene is illuminated by warm candlelight and a nearby lit lamp, creating a romantic atmosphere.

Silhouettes of two people, a man and a woman, seen through a window with reflections of two wine glasses filled with red wine, with the sunset in the background.

A man in a suit and a woman in a wedding dress standing apart on a deserted street with small houses and power lines under a colorful purple and pink sunset sky.

Meet Mati Gonzs

A documentary wedding photographer and filmmaker drawn to real moments, honest connections, and everything that lives in between.

For over a decade, I’ve been telling stories through images. Not the perfect ones, but the true ones — the quiet glances, the chaos, the laughter, the unexpected. The kind of moments that, with time, become everything.

I was born in Chile, shaped by different cultures, and deeply influenced by the people I’ve met along the way. Photography has taken me across countries and into lives I would have never imagined being part of. That’s what still moves me — the privilege of witnessing something real.

My approach is simple: I don’t direct your story, I observe it. I move with intention, blending into the day so things can unfold naturally. What matters to me is not how it looks, but how it feels — and how that feeling lives on over time.

Today, I’m based between New Jersey and New York, and available to travel worldwide.

If you feel connected to this way of seeing, I’d love to hear your story.

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Cinematic & Honest Documentary Wedding Film’s

Handcrafted films that use video as a narrative tool to tell authentic love stories—where raw moments and genuine emotions are given the space to unfold and become the true protagonists of each piece.