Mdeacreative

•Ratings include Zola and Google reviews

Full wedding (ceremony and reception) pricing

Prices start at $3,000

Elopement pricing

Prices start at $1,500

Packages

Prices start at $950


About Mdeacreative

Matt Dea

Intimate Wedding & City Hall Photographer

Mdeacreative | Photography by Matt Dea. I'm Matt, a San Francisco photographer focused on intimate weddings, City Hall ceremonies, elopements, and engagement sessions. My focus is on couples who want something small, intentional, and real. When you work with me, it's just me, from our first call to your final gallery. I guide when it helps and step back when the moment is already happening, so your photos feel cinematic and natural, never stiff. I started Mdeacreative in 2021 and work throughout San Francisco, the Bay Area, the Peninsula, and wine country.

My background in civil engineering shapes how I see: structure, light, and the quiet details that hold a frame together. I take a limited number of weddings each year, so the person photographing your vows already knows your plan, your light, and the people you love. Every wedding and City Hall collection includes a planning call, sneak peeks within 48 hours, a carefully edited online gallery, and an 11x14 framed print. For City Hall ceremonies, I can also sign as your witness.


Services

Services

  • Bride-only session
  • Drone photography
  • Engagement session
  • Extra hours
  • Image editing
  • Online proofing
  • Printing rights

Photo formats

  • Digital

Deliverables

  • Digital files
  • Online gallery
  • Printed enlargements

Mdeacreative packages

Weddings

4 hours

Peak pricing $3,000

Description

Intimate weddings with coverage shaped around your day and planned around the light.

What’s included
  • Coverage from four hours, shaped around your day
  • Timeline and light planning with your planner and venue
  • Sneak peeks within 48 hours, full gallery within eight weeks
  • A framed 11x14 print of your favorite photo from your day

City Hall Weddings

2 hours

Peak pricing $1,500

Description

Coverage of your San Francisco City Hall ceremony and portraits.

What’s included
  • Two hours of coverage, ceremony and portraits
  • A planning call before the day, and I'll sign as your witness
  • Sneak peeks within 48 hours, full gallery within two weeks

Engagement Sessions

Peak pricing $950

Description

Guided time together before the wedding, at a location chosen together.

What’s included
  • 90 minutes of guided time together
  • A location we choose together
  • Sneak peeks within 48 hours
  • Full gallery within four weeks

Reviews

Write a review
Rating: 5.0

5.0 out of 5

35 reviews

  • A

    Armando

    Rating: 5
    •Zola
    •Nov 14

    The Best Photographer for Wedding & Bridal Details

    Working with this photographer was an incredible experience from start to finish! He was so responsive, deeply involved in the project, and coordinated everything seamlessly. His eye for detail truly elevated the entire aesthetic of the shoot, and the photos of the bridal bouquet turned out breathtaking. He captured every little element so thoughtfully. I couldn't be happier with the final images and would recommend him to anyone!

  • BD

    Basak D.

    Rating: 5
    •Zola
    •Nov 13

    Bridal Portrait Session with Matt

    Had the pleasure of working with Matt on a bridal portrait session in Shakespeare Garden in SF. Outdoor photoshoots are not as easy in general, and when you are in a heavy wedding gown it is even harder... But Matt was really accommodating and made sure the experience went smooth for me. He was very organized and easy to communicate with, and he did a great job coordinating with multiple vendors. I really appreciated all the prep work he put into the project, how he managed everything during the shoot, and how he kept me updated on deliverables afterward. He’s also very open to creative ideas and really cares about making everyone feel safe and comfortable so he can capture the best moments!

  • SK

    Simran K.

    Rating: 5
    •Zola
    •Nov 9

    A Pleasure to Work With Matt!

    I’ve had the pleasure of working with Matt twice now, and both experiences have been wonderful! From start to finish, he’s been amazing with communication, coordination, and making sure everything runs smoothly on set. He’s incredibly easygoing, flexible, and collaborative, which makes such a difference when working on creative projects. He gives clear direction and guidance throughout the shoot, so everyone feels comfortable, knows what they’re doing, and never feels like they’re left guessing. He does a great job keeping things moving while still allowing room for creativity. I also absolutely love his photography style. His work has such a beautiful, soft, and dreamy quality to it, and the final images have been incredible. He really knows how to capture the overall vision while showcasing everyone’s work in the best possible light. It’s always a pleasure working alongside creatives who are not only talented but also genuinely great to work with. I’d happily recommend Matt!

  • JT

    Jean Chen Takazawa

    Rating: 5
    •Google
    •Oct 3, 2026

    Five stars all around!!! Working with Matt was a pleasure from start to end. This is our 3rd time working with Matt- twice he took our family photos with young, squirmy boys and most recently, he took head shots for me. Matt was responsive, professional, and attentive. He truly listened to what I wanted and delivered beautifully. I felt extremely comfortable during the photo shoot and it was such a pleasant experience all around. I highly recommend for all of your photography needs!

    Mdeacreative•Oct 5, 2026

    Jean, thank you so much — for the third time! It's been such a joy working with you over the years, and I'm really grateful for your trust each time around.

  • GS

    Georgette Simonian

    Rating: 5
    •Google
    •Jul 20, 2026

    YALL!!!! Matt was absolutely incredible to work with! From the very beginning, he was professional, organized, and made the entire experience feel effortless. Before our session, he had already put together a gallery of pose ideas that perfectly matched the vision I had in mind, which made us feel prepared and confident! We are not models so this was a HUGE plus! During the shoot, he guided us through every pose, made us feel comfortable, and captured every important moment without making anything feel forced. Even though we only had him for a short amount of time, he worked efficiently and somehow managed to get every shot we wanted and then some! The turnaround time was amazing, and the editing was beautiful. Every photo exceeded our expectations. Matt didn’t just take pictures; he truly understood the vision we had and brought it to life. His attention to detail, creativity, and professionalism really set him apart. I was able to print the photos in high quality, too! If you’re looking for a photographer who is talented, organized, easy to work with, and genuinely cares about delivering incredible results, I can’t recommend Matt enough. We couldn’t be happier with our photos! Side note: he also drove us to another tourist spot, he was so kind !


Not at all. Almost every couple tells me this before we start. I give you simple prompts and movement instead of stiff poses, and I step back when real moments start happening on their own. Most couples forget about the camera within the first few minutes, and that's when the best photos happen.
I’m there to document what’s actually happening, not to stage it. You’ll get calm, light direction when it helps, like finding the right light or the right spot, and space to be present the rest of the time. The goal is a gallery that feels like your day, not a photoshoot that interrupted it.
Yes, and it’s one of my favorite places in the city. City Hall coverage begins at $1,500. We’ll plan around your ceremony time and whether you want the ceremony itself, portraits around the building, or both. City Hall limits how many guests can join the ceremony spot, so we’ll build a plan that fits your group.
You’ll get a sneak peek of 5 to 10 favorites within 48 hours, while the day is still fresh. Your full gallery arrives within 6 to 8 weeks for weddings and 3 to 4 weeks for engagement sessions.