Rose’s calm demeanor, love for a documentary-inspired approach to photography, and endless enthusiasm for her people are infectious.
She provided a steady presence that helped calm my nerves while at the same time being the ultimate hype woman. She captured our whole day beautifully, and looking at our photos transports us back to the sights and feelings we had on our wedding day.
I’m Rose Groves, the artist behind Matlai Photography.
I believe in moments as art — the kind worth living fully, and returning to for years after. That belief is what took me overseas for 15 years, what's taken me traveling the world since, becoming a mom and what's become my mission with Matlai Photography:
moments as art, memories that last a lifetime.
Between the two lies everything worth remembering.
I document what unfolds in that space — the held glances, the unscripted laughter, the moments too fleeting to hold onto any other way.
So years from now, you don't just remember your wedding day. You feel it again.
Rose is fantastic. My husband and myself are both artists ourselves so hiring a photographer was so difficult. Rose is not just a photographer, she is an artist. She sees the little moments and captures the special details.
Hiring your photographer should be seamless. Here’s how we’ll make it easy:
Step 1 — Connect & Dream
We begin with a conversation — your vision, your priorities, the locations that already live in your imagination. This is where your story starts to take shape.
Step 2 — Prepare
With over a hundred weddings behind me, I'll guide you through what to expect on the day itself — timeline, key moments, how to feel at ease in front of the camera — so that when the day comes, nothing feels unfamiliar.
Step 3 — Live It
On your wedding day, my role is simply to be present — documenting the moments as they unfold, so that you can return to them again and again in the years that follow.
Step 4 — Be Your Authentic Self
Above all else, this day is yours. My role is to ensure you feel supported, at ease, and entirely yourself in it.