Matt Parker Photography

Serves Mount Pleasant, SC

35244

Hired 285 times

1 employee

14 years in business

$275

5.0

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Hours

Sun 8:00 am - 8:00 pm

Mon 8:00 am - 8:00 pm

Tues 8:00 am - 8:00 pm

Wed 8:00 am - 8:00 pm

Thurs 8:00 am - 8:00 pm

Fri 8:00 am - 8:00 pm

Sat 8:00 am - 8:00 pm

Credentials

Background Check

Matt Parker
Completed on 6/18/2021

Introduction

My name is Matt Parker and I am a professional photographer based in Charleston, South Carolina. I was born and raised in England. I have a passion for photography, and growing up on the Cornish coastline, it was impossible not to pursue my hobby in such a beautiful environment. I studied for further training at college, followed by an honors degree in photojournalism and art photography at university. Post university, I started my own business as a professional wedding photographer in England. I became a member of the Society of Wedding and Portrait Photographers, and the British Professional Photographers Association. I moved to South Carolina in 2019 and am happy to call Charleston home. It is the perfect city to get married, offering so many beautiful locations and venues. I approach wedding photography like photojournalism; Capturing the moments and memories as they happen as discreetly as possible. I like to use natural light whenever available and produce timeless images that you will cherish forever. I can shoot fine art, modern, traditional and any other style you request. With over 8 years experience as a professional photographer, I am confident you have come to the right place. Through establishing and maintaining excellent relationships with clients, I am committed to providing an outstanding service and providing images I know you will love. I also do surprise proposal photography, engagement shoots, bridal shoots, portraits, headshots, commercial and event photography and am a licensed drone operator so can shoot aerials commercially.

Q&A

What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?

Custom pricing will be given for each job. Starting at $200 for simple assignments that take little time and all the way up to $6000 for large all day weddings with multiple shooters and 3 albums.

What is your typical process for working with a new customer?

I like to reach out and get a feel for the project and timeline. Offer my insight based on previous jobs and come up with a solution and price that works for us both.

What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?

B.A Degree in Photography

How did you get started doing this type of work?

After getting a degree in photography I began shooting commercial and event photography full time.

What types of customers have you worked with?

Almost everyone you could think of. From students on a budget wanting a band photo shoot to celebrities and the elite shooting brochures for their multi million dollar yachts.

Describe a recent project you are fond of. How long did it take?

The above mentioned yacht photo shoot. Took 2 days in the Bahamas and it was unlike anything I had experienced before.

What advice would you give a customer looking to hire a provider in your area of work?

Make sure they know what they are doing and are licensed and insured. Too many people with nice camera gear set to full auto these days that call themselves "photographers" it is so much more than knowing a camera and how to use it properly.