MATT DEA

Mdeacreative

Serving San Francisco, Bay Area & Beyond

Intimate wedding and engagement photography — thoughtfully guided, calmly paced, and true to you.

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Welcome

San Francisco Wedding &
Engagement Photographer

Emotionally rich photography for weddings and engagements in San Francisco and the Bay Area. I'll guide when needed and step back when the moment is already unfolding.

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My Services →

From intimate elopements to full wedding days, every package is built around unhurried time together. See what's included and find the right fit for your day.

My Portfolio →

A curated look at the work I'm most proud of — real couples, real light, real moments. Browse engagements, weddings, and elopements across the Bay Area and beyond.

About Me →

I'm Matt — a San Francisco photographer who believes the best images are the ones that feel effortless. Learn more about how I work and what drives me to show up for every session.

The Work

Every image begins with light and connection — shot across San Francisco, the coast, and the Bay Area with a calm, unhurried approach.

I photograph in the spaces between posed moments, where the real story lives. These are images meant to age well — as honest in thirty years as they are today.

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Matt Dea, San Francisco Wedding Photographer

The Photographer

Matt Dea — SF Wedding Photographer drawn to connection, quiet moments, and imagery that feels as honest as it is beautiful.

I'm Matt — a San Francisco-based photographer creating emotionally rich imagery for weddings and engagements. With a calm, intentional approach rooted in light and connection, I photograph moments that feel honest, timeless, and deeply personal. I'll guide when needed and step back when the moment is already unfolding.

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In Their Words

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Matt has a calm presence that helped us feel comfortable in front of the camera, which made all the difference. The photos are more than just beautiful, they feel like us. Every time we look through them, we are transported back to how the day felt.

Megan & Mason

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This was our first time taking professional photos as a couple and we were worried about looking awkward, but Matt guided us through every moment. He had locations scouted, poses ready, and somehow captured moments that look completely natural and genuine. The photos exceeded every expectation.

Monica & Neeloy

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Matt made the whole thing feel easy and comfortable from the start. He gave us just enough guidance while still letting us be ourselves, and the photos turned out to be some of the best we have ever had taken. They feel natural and actually capture us as we are.

Nancy & Nolan

Now booking weddings and engagements in San Francisco and the Bay Area.

Let’s document the moments you’ll want to remember, just as they are.