Colorado

Destination

Alaska

It’s all about your love and joy

I BELIEVE IN CREATING EXTRAORDINARY

EXPERIENCES

I champion destination and intimate weddings because they put you and your partner’s desires first. That’s what it’s all about. No matter what other people expect, you should plan the day that honors your love story your way. Committing to a life with your best friend surrounded by natural beauty is truly the best experience, and I promise, you won’t regret it. And even better, once you have your favorite adventure, you’ll have beautiful keepsake photos to relive it over and over again.

Let’s make memories you’ll never forget

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PLAN YOUR WEDDING DAY

MY LIFE HAS BEEN AN ADVENTURE

I'VE GOT THIS WHOLE TRAVEL THING DOWN

My story has taken me all over the globe, and I’ve been fortunate to see so many beautiful places. As a highly experienced international traveler, I’ve encountered it all. Over the years, I’ve learned how to navigate just about any situation that might come up. With a destination wedding, it’s so important for you to work with someone who can guide you with confidence – with me on your wedding team, you’ll be expertly cared for every step of the way.

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Matlai /mat-lie/

: the name of the easterly winds that come off the Indian Ocean in Kenya.

The name of my business is special to me because it’s a nod to my birthplace, Kenya. The easterly winds bring much-needed rains to the region, and I was born on such a morning in December. This name is symbolic to my life, not only as a tribute to hometown and my life of international travel, but it reflects the deep desire to observe the natural world around us, and cultivate the intention of adventure and mindfulness.

Her thoughtful planning and connections with other supporting vendors provided us with a stress-free elopement.

Rose was absolutely amazing to work with! Her thoughtful planning and connections with other supporting vendors provided us with a stress-free elopement. Planning with her helped us identify exactly what we wanted. We loved her artistic eye - we took all of her suggestions, which turned out better than we imagined. Thank you again, Rose, for everything you did to make our day so special and memorable.

ROSA VERA

PHOTOGRAPHY

With “connection” at its core

LET’S DO THIS

ONE TRUE CALLING

IS MY

For far too long, I spent my life doing what I thought I should do. With a job in economics and diploma in hand, I suddenly realized that I felt … nothing. After a trip overseas with Photographers Without Borders, I saw firsthand how important this work is, and how fulfilled I felt for the first time in a long time. I spent my teens and 20s taking photos of the people and places around me, and my passion had only grown.

I love taking photos because it allows me to make connections, preserve moments that matter, and give people their favorite days for a lifetime. Now, I pour my heart and soul into my work, I build lifelong friendships with the couples I capture, and I can’t wait to give you your most meaningful moments to keep forever.

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A FEW OF MY FAVORITE THINGS

01.

I’ve hiked 17 of Colorado’s 14,000 ft. peaks. The view from the top is unlike anything else on Earth. Only 44 left to go if I want to summit them all!
Just kidding my fear of heights out paces the need to do them all.

02.

I have a deep love for black coffee, dark chocolate, crunchy peanut butter, and thin-crust pizza. They speak to my soul. You won’t catch my pantry without them.

03.

I’ve watched and re-watched Game of Thrones at least 4 times. It’s just too good. And who doesn’t love dragons and drama? I know I do.
Also LOTR

04.

In 2018, I worked with Photographers Without Borders. I was stationed at an AIDS clinic in South Africa, documenting the work of a local non-profit. It was a profound experience and changed my perspective on everything.

She got adorable candid photos of us but was also able to capture the beauty of the background, too.

What an absolutely incredible experience we had with Rose. I searched far and wide trying to find a photographer for our wedding celebrations in Colorado, and we hit the jackpot finding Matlai Photography. She got adorable candid photos of us but was also able to capture the beauty of the background, too. Rose is simply the best and you’d be silly to pass on the opportunity to work with her.

CAMERON PAYNE

Places I’ve called home:

Nairobi, Kenya
Mexico City, Mexico
Central Texas
Switzerland
Brussels, Belgium
Denver, Colorado
Changwon, South Korea
Washington, D.C.

Bucket List Destinations:

Patagonia
New Zealand
Norway
Namibia
Thailand

I BELIEVE IN...

IF YOU KNOW ME, YOU KNOW

QUALITY TIME SPENT

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LOVE IS LOVE

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FINDING JOY