Cinematic Wedding Storytelling for Modern Couples

Designed for couples who value emotion, aesthetics, and intentional storytelling.

The day when everyone you love gathers around you and gives you their energy at the beginning of your journey is one of the most special moments in life.

Three men outdoors near a black wooden building, one man is sitting in a wheelchair and smiling, another standing beside him wearing a brown blazer and tie, and the third man leaning over the wheelchair with his head bowed.
Two women hugging and smiling, with an older woman in a sleeveless burgundy dress standing in the background.
A bride and groom embrace by a river with autumn foliage and trees reflected in the water.
A happy bride and groom holding a small dog dressed in a tuxedo during their outdoor wedding, with autumn trees in the background.
A romantic scene of a man and woman facing each other by a pool at night, with city lights blurred in the background.
  • Your story, preserved beyond the screen.

    Wedding Album

    A handcrafted, fine art album designed to hold your memories with permanence and intention.

    • Custom layout designed by the studio

    • Archival-quality printing

    • Linen or leather cover options

    • Review and revision process

    Investment: from $1000 USD

    Heirloom Album

    A refined, editorial interpretation of your story.

    Designed as a legacy object — where narrative, design, and material come together to elevate your wedding into a collectible piece.

    • Elevated design direction

    • Premium materials and finishes

    • Expanded storytelling layout

    Investment: from $1,500 USD

  • Engagement Session

    A relaxed space to connect before the wedding.

    • Natural, unposed approach

    • Guidance to feel comfortable on camera

    • Ideal for save-the-dates and invitations

    Investment: $850 USD

    Post-Wedding Session

    No timeline. No pressure.

    A creative session after the wedding day, allowing for more artistic, editorial imagery in a new setting.

    • More flexibility in location and light

    • Editorial and cinematic approach

    Investment: $1000 USD

    Family Session

    Honest moments, authentically captured.

    A documentary approach focused on connection, interaction, and real life — creating meaningful images that evolve with your family.

    Investment: $600 USD

  • The beginning of your story.

    An intimate, documentary approach to your pre-wedding gathering — capturing connection, anticipation, and the people who matter most before the wedding day unfolds.

    Photography

    2 Hours Coverage

    • Documentary-style coverage

    • Candid moments, details, and interactions

    • Edited high-resolution gallery
      Investment: $1000 USD

    3 Hours Coverage

    • Extended storytelling coverage

    • Full dinner flow, toasts, and atmosphere

    • Edited gallery delivery
      Investment: $1,500 USD

    Video

    2 Hours Coverage

    • Cinematic, unobtrusive filming

    • 2–3 min highlight film

    • Audio integration (toasts & ambient sound)
      Investment: $1,500 USD

    3 Hours Coverage

    • Deeper narrative coverage

    • 3–4 min cinematic film

    • Enhanced audio storytelling
      Investment: $1,800 USD

The following starting rates are designed to give you a clear understanding of the investment, while allowing flexibility to tailor the experience to your story.

The Experience

Investment & Details

  • 10 Hours of Coverage
    Documentary / Editorial

    Private Gallery Online

    1 Photographer + 1 Asistant

    1 Engagement Session

    $4500usd

  • 8 Hours of Coverage

    Documentary / Editorial

    Private Gallery Online

    1 Photographer

    $3500usd

  • 6 Hours of Coverage
    Documentary / Editorial

    Private Gallery Online

    1 Photographer

    $2500usd

  • Full day Coverage

    What’s included:

    – Documentary Wedding Film (approx. 10 minutes)
    – Full Ceremony Film
    – Personalized Creative Direction & Co-Production
    – 1 Lead Cinematographer + Assistant
    – Hard Drive with Full Raw Footage

    Investment: $6,000 USD

  • 08 Hours of Coverage

    What’s included:

    – Documentary Wedding Film (approx. 10 minutes)
    – Personalized Creative Direction & Co-Production
    – 1 Lead Cinematographer

    Investment: $4,500 USD

  • 06 Hours of Coverage

    What’s included:

    – Documentary Wedding Film (approx. 10 minutes)
    – Personalized Creative Direction & Co-Production
    – 1 Lead Cinematographer

    Investment: $3,500usd

  • Full Day Coverage


    What’s included:

    – Documentary Wedding Film (approx. 10 minutes)
    – Full Ceremony Film
    – Full Photography Coverage (curated gallery of high-resolution images)
    – Unified Creative Direction & Co-Production
    – 1 Lead Photographer + 2nd Photographer + 1 Lead Cinematographer + Assistant
    – Hard Drive with Full Raw Footage (Video)
    – Online Private Gallery (Photography)

    Investment: $9,500 USD

  • 08 Hours Coverage


    What’s included:

    – Documentary Wedding Film (approx. 10 minutes)
    – Full Photography Coverage (curated gallery of high-resolution images)
    – Unified Creative Direction & Co-Production
    – 1 Lead Photographer + 1 Lead Cinematographer + Assistant
    – Online Private Gallery (Photography)

    Investment: $7,500 USD

  • 06 Hours Coverage


    What’s included:

    – Documentary Wedding Film (approx. 10 minutes)
    – Full Photography Coverage (curated gallery of high-resolution images)
    – Unified Creative Direction & Co-Production
    – 1 Lead Photographer + 1 Lead Cinematographer + Asistant
    – Online Private Gallery (Photography)

    Investment: $6,500 USD

For destination weddings, travel and accommodation costs are not included in the base rates.
These are calculated separately depending on the location, logistics, and duration of the stay.

“He truly found the soul of our wedding”

A wedding couple standing in a park with fall foliage, surrounded by yellow leaves in the foreground

Hey Mati! Muchísimas gracias, we just went through them and love them so much! We can’t wait to print and share them with our loved ones 💛 thank you for capturing our very special day, thanks to you we can always relieve this day.

Francia & Jaylin,
Manhattan, New York.
Black and white photo of a bride and groom embracing outdoors by a lake, with trees in the background.

There just aren’t enough words to describe how wonderful Mati Gonzs is as both a person and an artist. We didn’t know what we wanted or what to expect but Mati came in with such kindness and calmess despite the chaos of a wedding day. I instantly knew we were in good hands. He effortlessly blended into our day and documented it all with such ease.

If you want someone who you can just trust on your big day to deliver something unique and personal, there’s no one better than Mati. I’ve been watching my video every day since we got it and I find something new and beautiful every time I see it.

He truly found the soul of our wedding.

Elena & Paul
Leeds, New York.
A couple in wedding attire standing on a grassy hilltop under a partly cloudy sky, with the man holding the woman's hand.

A day straight out of a storybook, captured magnificently stay #golden , Matias!
If you're getting married this or next year and still looking for a videographer, @matiasgonzalez.ph is 200% your guy No one has the eye for magic that he does!

Kim & Daniel,
Denver, Colorado.

“Thank you for capturing our very special day, thanks to you we can always relieve this day.

FAQ’s

  • My approach is rooted in documentary storytelling with a cinematic sensibility. I don’t direct moments—I observe them. I’m drawn to what unfolds naturally: gestures, silences, connections, and the subtle in-between. Every frame is composed with intention, balancing emotion and aesthetics to create imagery that feels both honest and timeless.

  • Human connection is at the center of everything. I’m inspired by real relationships, family dynamics, light, movement, and the unpredictability of a wedding day. Cinema, photography, and everyday life constantly shape how I see. Rather than imposing ideas, I let each story reveal its own rhythm and visual language.

  • This is a shared process built on trust. I take the time to understand who you are, what matters to you, and how you experience your relationships. From there, I create space for you to simply be present. The collaboration isn’t about performance—it’s about connection. My role is to guide when needed, but mostly to witness and translate your story with sensitivity.

  • Because memory is fragile. Photographs and films become the way we return to what we felt, not just what happened. This work is about preserving meaning—about creating something that gains value over time, for you and for the people who come after you. It’s not just documentation; it’s legacy.

  • To maintain a high level of attention and creative integrity, I take on a limited number of weddings each year. This allows me to fully invest in every story and deliver a thoughtful, personalized experience from beginning to end.

  • Mati Gonzs operates as an international wedding photographer, working between the United States, Europe, and Latin America.

    The focus is on destination weddings, with consistent availability for travel across locations such as New York, New Jersey, California, Italy, Spain, France, and beyond.

  • Yes. Destination wedding photography is a central part of the work. Mati Gonzs is available worldwide, providing a consistent documentary and cinematic approach regardless of location.

    Whether in urban environments like New York City or natural landscapes across Europe or Latin America, each story is approached with the same level of intention and care.

  • A limited number of weddings are accepted annually.

    This allows for a high level of creative focus, personalized attention, and a more intentional approach to each story. The limitation is essential to maintaining the quality and depth of the work.

  • Depending on the scale and needs of the wedding, projects are approached either independently or with a curated team of photographers and filmmakers.

    All collaborators are aligned with the same documentary philosophy and visual standards, ensuring consistency across the final work.

  • Yes. Both documentary wedding photography and cinematic wedding films are offered.

    These services can be experienced separately or combined into a cohesive visual narrative, maintaining consistency in tone, storytelling, and artistic direction.

  • The style is best described as documentary, cinematic, and emotionally driven.

    It blends elements of fine art photography with a strong narrative focus, prioritizing authenticity over trends. The result is timeless imagery that remains relevant beyond the moment it was captured.

  • The approach avoids traditional posing or staged scenarios.

    Instead, minimal and intentional guidance is offered when necessary, creating space for natural interaction. The emphasis remains on real emotion rather than constructed imagery.

  • Most couples book between 6 to 12 months in advance, particularly for destination weddings or high-demand dates.

    Due to limited availability, early inquiries are strongly recommended.

  • Yes. Engagement and pre-wedding sessions are available and can take place in meaningful or iconic locations worldwide.

  • Each wedding collection is tailored, typically including full-day coverage, a carefully edited gallery, and optional additions such as albums, engagement sessions, and cinematography.

    The focus is on creating a seamless and elevated experience from beginning to end.

If this resonates with you,
the next step is simple.

Let’s talk.

We’ll understand your story, your expectations,
and build something that truly represents you.

Silhouette of a couple holding hands and facing each other at sunset, viewed through a decorative umbrella with a. heart-shaped ornament hanging from it, on a beach.
A black and white photo of a wedding celebration. The bride and groom are smiling, surrounded by friends and family. Confetti is falling in the air.
Couple in wedding attire walking on rocky beach at sunset, ocean waves crashing around them.
A couple dancing at a lively party, with a woman lifted in the air by a man, surrounded by smiling guests and festive lighting.

Every wedding is approached differently.
But the intention is always the same:
to create something honest, lasting, and deeply personal.

Bride and groom face close, wrapped in a bride's veil during sunset, outdoors.