Real Moments, Honestly Photographed

Burkhartt Photography - Documentary Wedding Photography in Rochester, NY

Two women in wedding dresses dancing in a cactus and succulent greenhouse.
A wedding celebration outside with the bride and groom holding hands while guests toss flower petals. The bride is laughing, wearing a white lace wedding dress and pearl necklace. The groom is smiling, dressed in a dark blue suit with a cream tie and
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A man and woman sitting on a stone ledge near the water, holding hands, smiling, and looking at each other with the Long Island sign and city buildings in the background.
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A bride and groom standing on a rock by the water during their wedding photoshoot. The bride is leaning her head on the groom's shoulder, and they are holding hands. The bride wears a white wedding gown with lace details, and the groom wears a dark s
Two men in suits with boutonnières laughing and drinking wine at a wedding reception.
Three women in a bright kitchen opening a champagne bottle and celebrating, with smiles on their faces.
A bride and groom gazing at each other during their wedding, with a body of water and landscape in the background.
Two women kissing in a garden, one in a wedding dress and the other in a lace dress with tattoos on her arm, surrounded by wooden chairs, plants, and a stone statue of a woman.
A group of people celebrating a traditional Indian wedding, including the bride and groom sitting together, surrounded by family and friends, with decorations and offerings in the foreground.
A man and woman sit on a park bench, smiling and laughing together. The woman has dark hair and is wearing a pink sweater, jeans, and brown boots. The man has dark hair and is wearing a green jacket, a white sweater, and dark pants. They are surround

What couples say

  • "His background in photojournalism shines through in his work and he has a remarkable talent for quietly capturing intimate moments and genuine emotions."

    — Aviva and Chris, Prudence Island RI

  • "Matt turned a special day into a memorable one when he photographed my engagement. Matt first listened to my engagement plans, seeking to understand the purpose behind each element of it."

    — Josh and Sam, New York City

  • "We could not have asked for a more incredible wedding photographer Matt is easy to talk to, it felt like having another friend at the wedding. He did a wonderful job capturing all the big moments and little details without ever feeling intrusive."

    — Max and Jack, Irondequoit Bay

  • "You did an incredible job capturing all the little moments and memories from the day, and the way you edited and compiled everything was just beautiful. We truly appreciate all the effort and care you put into this!"

    — Janitri and Praveen, Rochester NY

  • "Matt was the perfect photographer to capture our engagement. I've long admired his photography and knew his style matched with what I was looking for."

    — Noah Fox, Sunken Gardens, Rochester

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Ten Years Behind a Camera

My name’s Matt and I’m based in Rochester, NY. I’ve spent years photographing for newspapers and for publications like The New York Times, The Washington Post and ProPublica.

I bring the same approach to weddings — watching for the moments rather than staging them, whatever the size of the day.

More about me

A man with tattoos on his arms wearing a white polka-dot shirt, smiling, holding a camera, at a formal event or dinner gathering with people seated at tables in a room with ceiling lights.

Based in Rochester, NY — and I travel. New York, Pennsylvania, New England and further afield.

Every size of wedding, every faith, every couple.