Cinematography & Documentary Photography

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

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  • 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: $1000 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: $1500 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: $850 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

  • Starting at $3,500

    Documentary wedding photography created by a member of the Mati Gonzs team.

    Our photographers work quietly and intuitively, allowing the day to unfold without interruption while preserving genuine emotion, atmosphere, and the unexpected moments in between.

    The photographs are edited with an editorial eye and designed to become a lasting visual record of your celebration.

  • Starting at $5,000

    Matías personally documents your wedding with an instinctive, observational approach developed through years of documentary photography.

    Rather than directing every moment, he looks for what happens naturally — the relationships, gestures, expressions, movement, light, and imperfections that give your celebration its character.

    The result is a collection of photographs that feels personal, sophisticated, and deeply connected to the experience itself.

  • Starting at $7,500

    A complete photographic narrative of your wedding weekend, including the rehearsal dinner and wedding day.

    With more time to observe, the story becomes richer — documenting the anticipation before the wedding, the people who traveled to be there, the intimate encounters, and the celebration itself.

    A collection created not simply to remember how the weekend looked, but how it felt.

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  • ASSOCIATE FILMS

    Starting at $4,500

    A cinematic record of your wedding day, created by a member of the Mati Gonzs team and guided by our documentary approach.

    From the quiet anticipation of getting ready to the energy of the dance floor, we preserve the atmosphere, gestures, voices, and fleeting moments that made the day entirely yours.

    Every film is carefully crafted through thoughtful cinematography and considered editing, creating a piece that feels intimate, honest, and timeless.

  • Starting at $6,000

    For couples who want Matías personally behind the camera.

    With a deeply observational approach, Matías looks beyond the obvious moments — anticipating gestures, connections, movement, and the small details that often become the most meaningful memories.

    The result is a cinematic wedding film with a strong documentary sensibility, shaped around your story rather than a predetermined formula.

A woman in a strapless white wedding dress with a thigh-high slit is standing in an ornate hotel lobby, smiling confidently. A man in a white tuxedo jacket, black bow tie, and glasses is in the background near elevator doors, smiling and looking towards the woman. The lobby features marble walls, gold accents, decorative lighting, and elevator doors with intricate designs.

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.

INQUIRE

FAQ’s

  • The approach of Mati Gonzs is rooted in documentary storytelling with a cinematic sensibility. We 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.

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Visual Story Telling Trought love & Emotions

Every story holds a deeper layer of emotions and feelings that deserves to be treated with care, dedication, and the highest level of effort—so that it becomes a timeless piece of life, preserved forever.