Business Details
Professional Portrait & Fine Art Photography in Lawrence, KS
At Matt Needham Photography, we specialize in creating timeless portraits and fine art photographs that capture the essence of our subjects. Our adult portrait sessions are conducted outdoors in natural settings across Lawrence, Kansas, with flexibility to accommodate client preferences for locations. Each session lasts 1.5-2 hours and includes professionally edited high-resolution image files in both color and black-and-white formats. Clients receive full usage rights for personal printing and sharing, with optional high-quality prints available at affordable prices. Our approach emphasizes natural lighting and authentic moments, with expertise in navigating Kansas' unique weather conditions to ensure successful outdoor sessions.We provide online galleries for one year, allowing easy sharing with family and friends. While we specialize in adult portraiture, our experience extends to children's photography, though we now focus exclusively on adult subjects. Our commitment to quality is evident in our use of professional-grade materials and attention to detail in post-processing, including light cosmetic retouching to enhance natural features.
Services
Portrait Photography
Fine Art Photographs
High-Quality Prints
Outdoor Sessions
Online Gallery Access
Highlights and features
- Specialized expertise in adult portrait photography since 2008
- Outdoor sessions in Lawrence's most scenic locations
- High-resolution digital files with full personal usage rights
- Flexible printing options through preferred labs
- Personalized approach with on-location flexibility
What people say
Beautiful natural settings
High-quality archival prints
Flexible file usage
Professional expertise
Scenic location options
Services
Portrait Photography
Professional outdoor portrait sessions for adults in natural settings. Includes 1.5-2 hours of photography, location flexibility, and expert guidance. Delivers high-resolution digital files with personal usage rights for prints and sharing.
Fine Art Photographs
Chromogenic prints on archival Kodak Endura Premier Paper. Available matted and framed with UV protection. Features 100-year archival quality for home display, capturing Kansas landscapes and artistic compositions.
Online Gallery Access
Secure online photo galleries for one year. Enables easy sharing with family and friends. Provides password-protected access to high-resolution files for personal downloading and printing.
People
Matt Needham
Photographer
Professional photographer specializing in adult portraiture and fine art photography. Over 15 years of experience capturing Kansas landscapes and personal moments. Former children's photography specialist turned adult portrait expert.
Questions
What locations do you use for portrait sessions?
Most sessions occur outdoors in Lawrence, Kansas area parks and scenic locations. I can also photograph at client-chosen locations within Douglas County, with possible travel fees for distant locations.
How many photographs will I receive?
Typically 24+ finished photographs, though exact numbers vary by session. Most clients receive more than 24 images depending on the session's scope and requirements.
Do you offer studio photography?
No studio space available. All portrait sessions occur outdoors to utilize natural lighting and settings that reflect the subject's personal story.
Can I use the photos commercially?
Personal use only. Commercial usage requires separate licensing. Contact me for business or commercial photography needs and pricing.
What happens if weather disrupts our session?
Sessions will reschedule for safety and quality reasons. Wind, rain, or extreme temperatures may necessitate rescheduling. I recommend booking with flexibility for potential weather-related changes.
What print sizes are available?
Standard 2:3 aspect ratio sizes from 4x6 up to 20x30 inches. Custom cropping available for non-standard sizes like 5x7 or 8x10 through the online ordering system.
Reviews (2)
Reagan Proctor
May 21, 2014
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Matt photographed our wedding in March of 2014. We met with him several times before and each time he wowed us with his laid back professionalism. He never made us feel silly for our questions or ideas- he was so knowledgeable and helpful! He was even willing to go out of his way to drive by our venue before the big day to get some ideas about lighting and positioning! On the day of of wedding he arrived early to get a feel for the day and walked us through our long list of places we wanted to take pictures at.
He was so helpful and kept us moving through our picture list. We really enjoyed working with him and how friendly he was. And of course the results were fantastic! We got our wedding photos back and were AMAZED! The pictures captured the beauty of the day and our happiness. Everything from the lighting to the positioning of people was perfect- such a beautiful way to capture the happiest day of our lives! Thanks Matt!
He was so helpful and kept us moving through our picture list. We really enjoyed working with him and how friendly he was. And of course the results were fantastic! We got our wedding photos back and were AMAZED! The pictures captured the beauty of the day and our happiness. Everything from the lighting to the positioning of people was perfect- such a beautiful way to capture the happiest day of our lives! Thanks Matt!
Heather Ackerly
Dec 21, 2012
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We got married in May 2012 at Danforth Chapel and we had our reception at Pachamama's in downtown Lawrence. During our wedding planning, we were living out of state and Matt was very helpful in coordinating with us via phone and email. And on the day of our wedding Matt was simply outstanding! He was everywhere he needed to be to get the best shots but he wasn't at all obtrusive. Several people remarked on how hard he was working during the entire event.
He got photos back to us in two months- just as promised. It was a delight to go through 400 pictures because each one was better than the next. We enthusiastically recommend Matt Needham! You won't be disappointed! Heather and Brian
He got photos back to us in two months- just as promised. It was a delight to go through 400 pictures because each one was better than the next. We enthusiastically recommend Matt Needham! You won't be disappointed! Heather and Brian
