DeVende Photography

If you’re reading this I would like you to mentally add 5 more stars to this review because Matt with Devende photography deserves a 10 out of 10!!! Finding the right person to capture one of the biggest moments in your life isn’t easy, and especially shouldn’t be handled by anyone less than a Master in the art of photography. Matt shot my wedding with confidence, Followed my tedious special requests, (lol sorry Matt & Jess) and really delivered the finishing touch to my perfect day :) Matt really followed through with every service he promised, and I couldn’t be happier ! I already referred 3 friends for their upcoming events ! Thank you Devende, Thank you Matt !

Not only did these guys know what they were doing. They were a blast to be around. My wedding was not traditional (destination) and required hiking, roughing it in the mountains and this team came with a good attitude, no complaints, respectful, resourceful, determined and had an artistic ingenuity to get things done. i.e. Standing on shoulders, running, climbing embankments and still held their composure to make us laugh and feel comfortable. As well as execute the right pose/​angle/​lighting.
They read the time of day for best lighting and anything that might make the best photo better artistically. I am more than content with money spent and happy to make our new friends in the process. I ABSOLUTELY recommend Devende Photography to anyone near or far.
–Mitchell & Janica Jacques

They were the dream team for our wedding! DeVende photography was referred to me by another photographer friend of mine. So hello, talk about people who know their field… I checked them out. Loved their website and quickly became a fan of their work. We met with Matt and we all clicked right away. He was so easy and cool to get along with– we knew he was the guy for us. He was also very reasonably priced. He also brought us examples of some photo books from other weddings he had shot– that way, we knew he delivered. For all we got and the outcome of the final product– it was the best deal ever! They had edited everything– they worked hard and it showed. I had noticed from other weddings that some photographers a would pose people and stop a beautiful moment to make a shot happen. With these guys– they captured the moments as they came and it was beautiful. Seriously– they were perfect. For our wedding, they captured everything: all the best moments, wonderful things we didn’t even know that happened at our wedding, the decorations, the family, the fun and the love. The wedding was everything we could’ve dreamed of and more, and now we have the pictures that captured it all. Thanks to Matt and Jessyka! I’d use them again in a heartbeat if this marriage doesn’t work out. (Haha!)

This review is LONG overdue. I had the honor of having Matt and Jessica as photographers for my Big Bear wedding in September. From the MOMENT I started working with Matt, he has been so communicative and thorough in preparing for our wedding day.
By the time my wedding day came around, I knew I would be taken care of. HE LIVED UP TO IT! Matt took such good care of me. At times I hardly even knew he was around yet he stepped in when he knew I needed something. With every wedding, it gets chaotic and Matt PERSONALLY took his time to calm me down and help me enjoy my day. Jessica is an absolute sweetheart. She took pictures for my husband and groomsmen and they all thought she was great and comfortable to work with!
SO many of our guests talked about how «fun and cool» our photographers were. That was an added plus. I really felt like they were part of the family on our wedding day, and I’m grateful for that!
I would recommend them over and over again. They’re great people to work with and DO TOP OF THE LINE WORK. Their work is cinematic and unlike anything I’ve seen in Southern California. I have a very high standard for the arts and they EXCEED it. I absolutely love them. They’re a hidden gem…
THANK YOU MATT & JESSICA!!!

I’ve known Matt for over 5 years, he did my older brother’s wedding pictures. So, when it was time to hire a photographer for my younger brother’s wedding… everyone said «Matt.» He is not only a photographer… but an artist at what he does. He looks at the couple, and can see what they would only hope for in a picture. He is affordable, friendly, on time and will definitely capture the moments of that special day. Thank you Matt & Angie for sharing that special day with us.

The Nitty Gritty:
$ 1,100 for my wedding photography (ask them for a proper quote) — discounted because I was referred to them by a previous client. Matt is fun and laid back, communicates well, listens to your needs.
Fun to work with over the course of the day, while still professional. Worth every cent.
The Fluff:
Hired Devende for my Wedding Photography by recommendation of a co-​worker, and I was so glad that I did! Matt and Mike were awesome from start to finish, they were continually courteous, considerate and all around fun! I would recommend them a hundred times over because not only are they passionate about what they do, they are professional and considerate of their customers. Rare qualities to find all in one place.

After working with Matt & Angie at our Engagement session we are extremely happy & excited to have Angie be our photographer on our Wedding day!
They even took the time to meet with us beforehand to talk about ideas for our Wedding day & Engagement session.
They’re fun, professional & very creative. It’s so refreshing to have photos taken of us that look like art, not just commercial «sears catalog» type photos.
Again, so happy to have worked with them and I highly recommend them. They’re so great!

Matt & Angie were just incredible! We are very pleased and happy with our engagement, wedding, and family pictures! They’re are very professional, dependable, and fun to work with. We highly recommend them!!! Thank you Matt & Angie. Sammy & Crystal.

Matt & Angie are simply the best there is! Friendly, easy to talk to and work with, ON TIME, great pricing that we could actually afford and oh ya… STUNNING PHOTOGRAPHY!
For anyone who considers amazing and emotional imagery of their special day a TOP PRIORITY, you should definitely call Devende Photography, they are dedicated to their craft and it absolutely shows in every single image.
Thanks Devende!!!

Matt is such a great photographer, he has a good eye, and unique approach to the way he photographs. DeVende Photography also had great package options to choose from. Matt made us feel comfortable during our sessions and captured our special moments of our special day