About matt
Hey there! I’m Matt, and I’ve had the honor of capturing love stories for over 8 years, blending my passion for photography and videography with a love for adventure and storytelling. Based in Chicagoland, I’ve had the privilege of documenting over 300 weddings, traveling across the U.S. and internationally to help couples preserve their most meaningful moments.
My journey into photography began at the age of 19 in the most beautiful place I ever stumbled upon; The Pacific Northwest. I had this urge to share the beauty around me. And so, in 2015, I picked up a camera for the first time. I was immediately hooked.
So, why weddings? Honestly, I am a big extrovert and love the energy of weddings! Being trusted to capture the biggest moments in someone's life is something I am still humbled by even after capturing over 300 weddings. My background as a Licensed Professional Counselor also helps me to manage the stress that wedding days can bring.
Life is full of incredible adventures, and your story deserves to be told and told well.
Life’s an adventure—let’s go capture it.
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Where my work has taken me
My work has taken me to some incredible places all over the world: Iceland, El Salvador, Washington, Montana, Colorado, Texas, DC, and elsewhere.
What if matt is booked for my date?
Still want the same quality and approach as Matt in your wedding photographer? Luckily Matt Warren Photography has film makers and photographers that have been working with him for years. Check out their bios below:
Nellie
Senior Associate photographer
Nellie has recently joined the MWP crew and has been shooting weddings for a few years now! When I asked her why she wanted to associate shoot, she said she loves people and loves photography!! What more could you want for your wedding?! She’s a person who simply loves her job and wants to spend more time with people than doing all of the tasks associated with running a business.
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Nellie will absolutely be your hype-girl on your wedding day and has an incredible gift of making her couples feel comfortable in front the camera.
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If Matt is booked, Nellie will be a great fit for your big day!
Nellie's prices start at $3,700 for 6 hours.
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Dustin
Senior associate photographer
Matt first met Dustin in 2018 when they were working a wedding with a mutual friend. Matt discovered that Dustin was entering into the same Masters program for counseling. Through both shared passions, Matt figured that Dustin's heart would be perfect for the team! Dustin's approach to weddings is intimate and close. I chose Dustin to assist alongside another friend to capture my own wedding and throughout our day he had a soft demeanor yet assertive direction, which was perfect because there was no stress added to our day.
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When he is not working for MWP, he is working for Illinois State's college ministry.
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If Matt is booked, Dustin will be a great fit for your big day!
Dustin's prices start at $3,700 for 6 hours.
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GET IN TOUCH
Tel: 815-814-8871 | Email: mattwarren@mattwarrenphotography.com