Welcome to MDKauffmann Photography -

Timeless photography.
Calm leadership.
Real moments.

I’m Matthew Kauffmann, CPP (Certified Professional Photographer), a St. Louis wedding photographer with 25+ years of experience and a simple goal: make the day feel easy while creating timeless artwork you’ll be proud to live with.

I’m not just there to take pictures. I’m there to lead the photography side of the day with calm control—so you can stay present, enjoy your people, and trust that the moments are being captured beautifully.

What it’s like to work together

• Relaxed, natural direction (never stiff or awkward)

• Efficient portraits that don’t hijack your day

• Milestone-first coverage (no stopwatches!)

• Refined, classic imagery designed to last

Fast delivery (and FlashPhotos if you like same-day sharing)

You shouldn’t have to wait months to relive your wedding. I’m known for fast turnaround, and FlashPhotos is available for couples who want a curated set of highlights delivered during the event for immediate sharing.

A commissioned approach

We plan with intention, photograph what matters, and finish with a collection that feels complete—whether that includes an album, wall art, digital memories, or all of the above.

When I’m not behind a camera…

I’m probably doting on my wife and two very active daughters, or playing with our dog, who thinks he runs the house. I’m in the gym every day, I play trumpet in a community band, and Sunday mornings are for church. And in my free time, there’s a good chance you’ll find me doing Scoutmaster duties: helping local Scouts learn leadership, responsibility, and how to stay calm when things don’t go perfectly (which, honestly, is also a useful wedding-day skill).

If you want a photographer who can keep it fun, keep it moving, and create artwork that lasts, I’d love to talk.