Matt + Jess Photo + Video

Welcome to Matt + Jess, your Ojai-based wedding and elopement photographers and videographers. We're a husband and wife team who are passionate about capturing life's most precious moments through the art of photography and film. With over 15 years of experience in the industry, we've had the privilege of documenting countless love stories, and we consider it an absolute honor to be a part of each one.

At Matt + Jess, we believe that love is love, and we're committed to capturing the raw and honest connection between souls, no matter what bodies, forms, colors, shapes, or sizes they come in. We're drawn to capturing the magic of the moment, whether it's the joining of two souls, the creation of new life, or the unions, ceremonies, and celebrations that are happening all around us.

Jess is the lead photographer and videographer, and she has a gift for capturing the most flattering shots of her subjects. She directs and poses during portrait sessions and handles the day-of directing. Matt, on the other hand, focuses on capturing those candid, in-between moments that you don't want to miss. Together, we're a dynamic duo who are passionate about telling your love story through our lens.

Our Services

At Matt + Jess, we offer a range of services to capture your special day. From photography to videography, we've got you covered.

*Photography*: We offer photography services for weddings, elopements, engagement sessions, and portrait sessions. Our photography style is a blend of fine art and photojournalism, and we strive to capture the essence of your love story through our lens. We use natural light and strive to create images that are both timeless and artistic.

*Videography*: We offer videography services for weddings, elopements, and engagement sessions. Our videography style is a blend of cinematic and documentary, and we strive to create a film that tells the story of your love. We use high-quality equipment and editing techniques to create a film that is both visually stunning and emotionally moving.

*Albums and Prints*: We offer albums and prints of your photos and films. Our albums are handcrafted and designed to showcase your love story in a beautiful and timeless way. Our prints are of the highest quality and are perfect for displaying in your home.

Our Style

At Matt + Jess, we believe that every love story is unique, and we strive to capture the essence of your love through our lens. Our style is a blend of fine art and photojournalism, and we use natural light to create images that are both timeless and artistic. We believe that the best photos are those that are candid and unposed, and we strive to capture the raw and honest connection between souls.

Our videography style is a blend of cinematic and documentary, and we strive to create a film that tells the story of your love. We use high-quality equipment and editing techniques to create a film that is both visually stunning and emotionally moving. We believe that the best films are those that capture the essence of the moment and the emotion of the day.

Testimonials

"If I could give Matt + Jess 100 stars, I would. We are absolutely in love with our video. It's far more artistic than any other wedding video we've ever seen with zero cheesy wedding cliches. They captured the most flattering shots of us, edited them together magically into a story and have killer taste in music. They are extraordinarily talented and hiring them was the best decision we made for our day. Worth every single penny and then some. I'll be over here dreaming up ways to hire them again soon." -Corrine + Will

"Matt and Jess went beyond expectations at every opportunity to help capture our wedding in Big Sur. They were both incredibly easy to work with, made time to get to know us, and ensured we had fun throughout the entire process. The images they captured were remarkable. With no hesitation, I am confident that either my wife or I would strongly recommend working with Matt and Jess at