Heartfelt Testimonials from Happy Families
Hear from Lincoln and Omaha families, parents of high school seniors, and local businesses who have trusted me to capture relaxed, genuine moments rooted in real connection. Their stories reflect the calm, meaningful photography experience I strive to create.
Rankin Family
“We absolutely loved working with Matt — our photos turned out stunning! Going into it, we were a little nervous since it had been years since our last family portrait, and we expected to feel awkward in front of the camera. But Matt instantly put us at ease. He made the whole experience relaxed and fun, and somehow captured a huge number of amazing shots in such a short amount of time. We’re beyond thrilled with the results and will 100% be coming back to Matt for any future photo sessions!”
Sara S.
“What a fun night we had working with Matt! The senior session for my son was a perfect fit and went beyond what we envisioned the experience to be. Matt is a talented artist with style and vision, and captured the heart and personality of my son. My son said at the end of his session, that Matt truly was the right person for what he wanted to achieve. He felt seen and heard by Matt. Matt is organized and has a very impressive turnaround time as we received the gallery 2 days after the shoot. We are SO happy with the photos, they are exquisite! Matt went above and beyond from beginning to end to provide the best experience possible and he did!”
Madsen Family
“Working with Matt was so easy and fun. He made my whole family feel confident and comfortable during photos. Scheduling, set up, and details were all easy to work out and I appreciated that he was flexible about us wanting to bring our pet to join. We got our beautiful family photos just 2 days later and I love all of them! I will definitely reach out to Matt again for next time!”
Sally N.
“I’ve had the good fortune to work with Matt from the time my girls were toddlers to today as young adults. He’s always had this magical ability to uncover their personalities and bring out their essences. Matt has a calming presence that makes even the most camera shy feel at ease. There aren’t enough words to fully express my appreciation for the joy he fostered and captured!”
Lily M.
“I reconnected with Matt a few weeks ago and immediately knew I wanted him to photograph us. Working with Matt was an excellent experience for me and my grandma. My pictures turned out great, and he returned them to me quickly. He made sure I had plenty of options, and I'm very pleased with the outcome! His communication throughout the booking process was excellent, and he arrived early to set up. I would absolutely hire Matt again and highly recommend him to anyone in need of a skilled and reliable photographer.”
Kevin & Minde S.
“Matt was absolutely AMAZING! From his attention to detail to connecting with our son, he was a natural. We couldn’t have asked for a better experience. Thank you!”
Shunkwiler Family
“We loved our family photos that we had taken with Matt! He captured our family dynamic perfectly with our toddler who is always on the move! Matt was extremely professional and personable to work with. We loved his attention to detail and making sure the outcome was perfect for us. Definitely recommend if you are looking for a family photographer, he’s great to work with! Thank you so much, Matt!”
Marinkovich Family
“Matt is an incredible photographer with an eye for making even the most simple moments feel magical. He is fun and easy to work with which shows in the photos that he captures which are filled with authentic joy and connection. If you can snag a session with Matt, you will not regret it!”
Van Surksum Family
“Matt was so wonderful to work with and the photos turned out amazing! We felt very relaxed and carefree during photo shoot. He picked a great location and I was grateful to not have to worry about that. We received the photos in just a few days and we love all of them. Thank you so much Matt!”
Greene-Walsh Family
“Matt was recommended to me by a professional in the industry, so I knew we were in for a great experience. Scheduling and invoicing processes were super easy. I was initially nervous about how the shoot would work with our 5 month old, but Matt calmed any fears I had. He arrived promptly as scheduled, and got to work immediately. He has an amazing eye, and was able to capture photos in areas I thought would be far too dark. Matt was very accommodating with our grumpy infant, giving us the time and space we needed to get our little man to cooperate. I am stunned at how fast he was able to get a full gallery to us. Our pictures turned out amazing, and I would highly recommend Matt to anyone looking for family photos. He was kind, patient, and produced work that was beyond expectations.”
Privratsky Family
“Matt is the absolute greatest and his talent speaks for itself with all the amazing photos! His eye for choosing unique angles, sunlight, and locations makes everything that much more special. The session was so much fun and Matt just made it easy! The kiddos loved Matt and couldn’t stop smiling. Hands down would recommend him for again and again, we will be back for more!”
Callie K.
“Matt was awesome to work with! My 4 year old daughter can be a little bit extra and crazy and he did so well with her. She was giggling the whole time and our photos turned out AMAZING!! My daughter still talks about how he let her take a picture with his expensive camera! I would definitely recommend Matt for family pictures if you want a smooth process, and amazing pics!”
Irvine Family
“Matt is a very talented photographer and an absolute pleasure to work with. His laid-back personality and flexible shooting style helped everyone in our family feel comfortable in front of the camera. He captured our kids' genuine personalities perfectly and gave us beautiful family photos that we will cherish forever.”
Prieur Family
“Matt is truly a master of his craft! He’s taken our family photos for the last few years and never fails to do an amazing job. Unsurprisingly, he has a knack for capturing the very best of our family. We couldn’t recommend Matt more!”
Acacia Wellness Lincoln
“We recently hired Matt to get some photos for our new business website. Our experience with Matt was awesome. He is the utmost professional, but makes you feel very comfortable and it really shows in his photos. He did exactly what we asked and we were very pleased with the outcome. Will definitely recommend him. Five stars!”
Memming Family
"Matt is a true professional—organized, timely, and incredibly talented. He made the entire session effortless, capturing genuine moments with ease. The final photos were absolutely stunning!”
Harshman Family
“Oh my goodness, wow!!! I don’t even have words, these are incredible and I can’t stop looking through them all!
Our entire experience during our in-home session with Matt was absolutely amazing! He worked so well with our family and made our girls feel so comfortable - not to mention how perfectly he was able to capture us in our every day life in the pictures. Having these pictures of our family in our home will be so special to have forever!”
Brenda U.
“Matt Andrews did an amazing job with my daughter's senior photos. Three different locations, many outfit changes and the photos turned out beautiful! Matt is easy to work with and very professional. Thank you!!!”
Andrews Family
"We had such a great experience with Matt!
With two wild toddlers, we were honestly a little nervous about how the photos would turn out—getting them to sit still or smile at the same time felt like an impossible task. But we were completely blown away by the beautiful images he captured. He managed to catch the most fun, genuine, and adorable moments. Not only are the photos stunning, but the entire session was fun and stress-free. Matt was so patient and great with the kids, I just can't recommend him enough to anyone looking for family photographer.”
McDaniel Family
“We absolutely love our photos from our home session with Matt. He captured our family so beautifully. He was so professional and easy to work with. So glad to find such a great family photographer!”
Klayum Family
“Matt was wonderful to work with and captured our family perfectly. He put our boys at ease and made the photo shoot fun. We love how all the pictures turned out! And the turn around time so was so fast. Couldn’t be happier!”
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Stone Family
“Matt Andrews is a true artist and an absolute gem.
We booked Matt for our family photoshoot and we already knew we were in good hands because we had the pleasure of working with Matt earlier this year. He brings a calm, confident energy that instantly puts everyone at ease. Matt has an incredible eye for the details and capturing the moments that matter.
He is patient, thoughtful, and gives just the right amount of direction to make us look natural and connected.
If you’re looking for a photographer who blends artistic skill with genuine warmth, Matt is your guy. Highly recommend!”
Julianna M.
“Matt was an excellent photographer to work with. My family all flew into Nebraska for my sisters graduation and we wanted family photos to celebrate the occasion. Since we were coming from out of state, I genuinely appreciated how smooth and organized the experience was. He was super communicative and provided all the details someone unfamiliar with the area would need. During the session he was kind, efficient and great at providing direction for our large family. We loved how the photos turned out and would highly recommend him to anyone.”
Lewis Family
“Matt is so kind, accommodating and wonderful to work with. We were able to fit a shoot in on short notice while family was visiting, from a one year old to Grandma. He creates a comfortable environment that allows for him to capture your family in such a candid, beautiful way.”
Buescher Family
“Matt was absolutely wonderful for our family photos. From the second he walked through the door he made everything easy and feel extremely comfortable. It’s clear he has children of his own because he was so wonderful and patient with our 4 year old and got her to smile and laugh better than we could at times! We have a 3 month old who cried nearly the entire time the first session due to being over tired from not sleeping at daycare. Matt came back the next day to shoot again at no charge in order to capture images with a happier baby and get shots that just weren’t possible the day prior. He got the finalized photo gallery sent to us within 2 days and they were absolutely beautiful. They captured everything that I hoped they would and I truly cannot say enough wonderful things. Highly recommend to anyone!”
Zeleski Family
“We booked Matt Andrews for a Mother’s Day gift this year, and it was our very first time getting professional family photos. The session was at Holmes Lake in Lincoln, NE, and the whole vibe was relaxed and stress-free. Matt made everything so easy—from start to finish—and even with a toddler involved, we were in and out quickly without feeling rushed.
The final photos were absolutely beautiful and exactly what we wanted. Communication with Matt was great before, during, and after the shoot. We even had to reschedule once, and he made that process quick and simple. The turnaround time was amazing—we took the photos on a Saturday, and I had the full gallery in my inbox by Monday!
Matt truly went above and beyond, and I can’t say enough good things about him. I would highly recommend him to anyone looking for family or portrait photography!”
Nicole R.
“From the moment I inquired about doing preschool photos of my son to the day of the shoot, Matt was nothing but professional and so easy to communicate with. He brought ideas, fun, and flexibility! Thank you so much for capturing such candid, beautiful pictures of my one and only. We’ll definitely be working together again!”
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