Matlai Photography

Full wedding (ceremony and reception) pricing

Prices start at $6,500

Elopement pricing

Prices start at $5,500

About Matlai Photography

Rose Groves

Owner/Photographer

I love to be outside, and combined with my passion for emotive imagery and getting to know your story, I adore what I get to do for my work. I focus on capturing the intimate, authentic moments of your story and weave them into a series that is casually joyfully you. With a background in travel and documentary photography, previously working in international non profit storytelling, my style speaks to those looking for the organic story with the greatest value being in experiences over things.

With a background in documentary photography and a rich history of travel and adventures, I live for the experiences and creating memories. What sets me apart is that I have spent half my life overseas, know Colorado like the back of my hand, and want to surround myself with likeminded people pursuing the same dreams. I was born in Kenya, love my hot cup of coffee first thing in the morning, and get really excited to tell stories of love.

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Services

Services

  • Engagement session
  • Extra hours
  • Image editing
  • Online proofing
  • Printing rights
  • Same-day edits
  • Second photographer

Photo formats

  • Digital

Deliverables

  • Digital files
  • Digital rights
  • Online gallery
  • Same/next-day sneak-peek images
  • Wedding album

Reviews

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Rating: 5.0

5.0 out of 5

4 reviews

  • ZM

    Zach M.

    Rating: 5
    •Zola
    •Oct 24

    Rose was AMAZING

    Rose was absolutely incredible—we can’t recommend her highly enough. Wedding photography was something we were not willing to compromise on, and we’re so grateful we found Rose. From our initial meeting, where we aligned on expectations and the unique details of our day, to the pre-wedding walkthrough and the hundreds of stunning photos she captured on our wedding day, working with her was a wonderful experience from start to finish. We will absolutely be using Rose again for any future photography needs.

  • MB

    Mary B.

    Rating: 5
    •Zola
    •Sep 11, 2025

    Book Rose ASAP!

    Rose is the most incredible photographer I have ever worked with! She has such an eye for capturing the beautiful little details that mean so much on your wedding day. We got married in a standard ceremony with reception afterwards, which she shot just perfectly. She also did our engagement photo shoot which we loved! There were so many times looking through our wedding gallery where I was pleasantly surprised she had captured a specific moment during our wedding and reception, as I hadn't even noticed she was there taking a picture! She has such an eye for the little interactions between family members. She is also so skilled at incorporating movement into your photos so they aren't just standard posed pictures (which she can also do beautifully) but instead photos of my husband and I running through a field/walking around/him twirling me, etc. Truly cannot get over how beautiful our wedding photos are - all thanks to Rose! She is also a breath of fresh air to have nearby throughout the day - there was a lot of stress and activity going on and she was such a calming presence. 10/10 recommend Rose as your wedding or elopement photographer! Well worth the money to have these photos you will look at and remember the day for the rest of your life.

  • KN

    Kathleen + N.

    Rating: 5
    •Zola
    •Nov 22, 2021

    Amazing!

    Rose is not only such a great photographer, but also person! My (now) husband and I could not have imagined an easier day as Rose got along great with us and our families. Our photographs turned out beautifully and we cannot stop looking at them. Rose also was incredibly helpful when it came to planning for our day as well. Highly recommend!

  • JW

    Jennifer Ward

    Rating: 5
    •Zola
    •Nov 1, 2021

    Beautiful photos from a beautiful photographer

    Rose is an amazing photographer with a beautiful style. Her story telling is wonderful and allows you to share the whole day with all those not at your elopement and they don't miss a single thing. Highly recommend speaking with her at the very least to see if she's your person. You won't be disappointed.

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Real wedding inspiration featuring Matlai Photography

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You can expect about 50 to 80 final images per hour of photographing. But keep in mind this estimate varies depending on your wedding package, number of guests, venue type, and other factors.
I do! Just let me know if your venue requires a certificate of liability, and I’ll send that over!
Typically, couples book me about 6-8 months before their intimate wedding date. I encourage you to reach out as soon as possible about my availability, even if you’re planning on a shorter time frame.
If you're planning on having more than about 75 guests, I like to recommend looking into hiring a second shooter. This just ensures that all moments are captured purposefully, without a rush! If you are considering a larger wedding, just let me know! I have a select list of second shooters I like to hire for events like this.
Definitely. All final images will be edited for color, saturation, exposure, and sharpness to ensure they look wonderful and are in accordance with my style. I am not a heavy photoshop user, so high levels of contouring/adjustment are not my thing!

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