Matthew Cavanaugh Photography

Matthew Cavanaugh Photography brings over 20 years of experience documenting love stories throughout Western Massachusetts. Matthew Cavanaugh is a photojournalist who spent six years as a member of the White House press corps, where he covered historic events including the election and inauguration of President Obama. His work has appeared in The New York Times, The Washington Post, and The Boston Globe. Matthew applies his photojournalism expertise to wedding photography, focusing on capturing spontaneous and natural moments as they unfold between couples and their guests. His approach minimizes posed shots to allow wedding parties to relax and enjoy their celebration without feeling directed by their photographer. The business has earned recognition through multiple WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards in 2012, 2016, and 2017. Matthew works unobtrusively and quietly to create authentic photographs that document the day's genuine emotions and interactions. Clients frequently share that they love photos they didn't even realize were being captured, which reflects his skill at blending into the celebration while preserving meaningful moments.