Wedding Photography · Rockford, IL → Nationwide
Images that feel as good as the day did.
Documentary-style coverage with an eye for light, geometry, and the moments you don't plan for. Available for 2026 & 2027.
Real weddings / Selected stories
Every day has its own story.
Our Approach
Present but not intrusive.
We photograph every wedding together — two brothers, two perspectives, one seamless team. While one of us works the ceremony, the other catches the moments happening at the edges: the look between siblings, the father's face during the first dance.
We work quietly and efficiently. Most couples tell us they forgot we were there by dinner, and that's exactly right. The goal is a complete, honest record of your day — not a collection of posed setups.
Candid documentary style
Two-photographer team — always
Full-day coverage on every wedding
Full-resolution Drive delivery
Wedding investment
The whole day. Both perspectives.
Every wedding begins with the same commitment: full-day coverage, multiple photographers, and your finished photographs in full resolution. We plan the coverage around your day.
Full-Day Wedding Story
From $2,800
From the anticipation of getting ready to the celebration that follows.
Check your date- Full-day wedding coverage, from preparations through the reception
- Multiple photographers — Matthew and Marcus, working together
- A carefully selected, professionally edited collection of your day
- A private Google Drive folder with every delivered image in full resolution
- Download your finished photographs for personal printing and sharing
- A pre-wedding consultation and photography timeline planned together
- Your finished wedding photographs delivered within one month
Engagement session
From $450
An optional 90-minute session with two outfits, two nearby locations and 25 finished photographs. Delivered the same week in your private Google Drive folder.
We deliver digital photographs. If you would like prints or an album, we can recommend print providers.
Starting rate for a local, single-day wedding. Travel, destination logistics and any additional events are quoted before booking. Your wedding-day timeline is agreed together. Finished wedding photographs are delivered within one month. All rates are in USD; applicable tax is additional.
WeddingWire Reviews
Wedding clients on WeddingWire.
Linked reviews from couples who booked wedding coverage. These speak to wedding work specifically — not every service line.
“We had Matt and Marcus shoot our photos for our wedding/reception and they were amazing! They have great personalities which made it fun to work with them and they really take pride in their work. They were so excited to take photos for us which showed me how dedicated they were to what they do. They were so polite and my guests loved them too! Highly recommend Holley Creative!!”
“Not only did EVERYONE have a blast taking photos with Matt, they keep asking me for his contact info. My wedding day was amazing and surprisingly stress-free. Holley Creative guided myself, the groom and our wedding party through this amazing experience of photography and didn't miss a beat. Anything we wanted a snap of, we got — and then some. I am so grateful that I hired a company that would work with us so well and compliment all of my photo ideas along with making me feel like a princess for the entire day.”
“We had a great experience with Holley Creative. They arrived on time at the very beginning of the day and captured every moment perfectly. They were very flexible and worked great with our large wedding party. It was freezing on our wedding day and they still took wonderful outside photographs. They are very reasonably priced and our edited photos came back in a timely manner. They provided great service and photos of our special day!”
“I would recommend his services to anyone!! Holley Creative did our wedding and did a great job getting all the photos that we wanted and they turned out great!!!”
“Matt and his crew were great! They made us feel comfortable and gave us amazing photos to have forever!!”
“I had Matt Holley do my wedding pictures. He was on time, and took amazing pictures. He took his time to really get the images I asked him to get. He was very professional and patient with the big wedding party that we had, and managed to get all of us together in a timely manner. He has a great eye to get a great shot! You won't be disappointed — he is amazing!”
FAQ
Common questions
Do you travel for weddings?
Yes. We travel regularly and are available nationwide. Travel fees may apply for destinations outside the Chicagoland area.
When will we receive our photos?
Your finished wedding photographs are delivered within one month, through a private Google Drive folder with full-resolution downloads. Engagement sessions are delivered the same week.
What is your editing style?
Natural, warm, and true-to-life. We avoid heavy filters or trends that date quickly. Your photos should still look great in 20 years.
Do you shoot with a second photographer?
Yes — always. Matthew and Marcus Holley photograph every wedding together. Full-day coverage and multiple photographers are included from $2,800.
How do we hold our date?
A signed contract and 25% retainer secures your date. The remaining balance is due 2 weeks before the wedding.
Are you available on our date?
We book a limited number of weddings per year. Send an inquiry below and we'll confirm availability soon.
Book a Date
Check availability
We typically book 6–18 months in advance. Send us your date and we'll confirm availability soon.