REVIEWS & TESTIMONIALS

Hear What My Clients Have to Say

Real Words From Real Clients

All of the testimonials below are unedited and were submitted through my Google Business page.

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Nora McCormack

Videographer

I can not say enough wonderful things about Stonetree Creative. I have worked with numerous photographers in the past, and Matt is the only one who truly captured who I am. When I saw the portraits he had created, I couldn't stop staring at them. I couldn't believe that that was ME! I have never felt more beautiful, confident, or strong. His ability to put you at ease is super helpful, and his studio space is gorgeous. The gift that he has given me is absolutely priceless-- I can't thank him enough for his talent, creativity, and most of all friendship. If there were a 10-star option, I would leave that! Thank you, Matt!
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Annie Foster

Wellness Coach

Words will never be able to describe what Matt Stagliano and Stonetree Creative has done for me. At a time when I felt anything but…beautiful, confident, or sexy…he flipped the switch. He captured the true essence of who I believe I am, at a time when I honestly didn’t believe it myself. I’ve never felt more powerful as a woman than when I see myself in these photos. I’m so grateful. Thank you for being my friend. For truly caring about me…and showing the world who I am, when I felt like I couldn’t. For making it ok, to not be ok, but reminding me I’m a badass
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Tina Merritt

Corporate Executive

“Above all, be the heroine in life, not the victim” ~ Nora Ephron
When I received my breast cancer diagnosis in October, I wanted to not only blog my journey, but also to have photos to capture specific moments of the journey from beginning to end (no matter what that end looked like). I was introduced to Matt at Stonetree Creative through a mutual friend. We met via a Zoom call and connected immediately! He is kind, compassionate, knowledgeable about his craft, and he had a vision for my story. In the studio, we went through a few wardrobe changes, which all drew out different moods. Some happy, some solemn. It was a tough day for me but through all of the emotions, Matt made me feel a queen! I’ll be sharing more photos in the upcoming weeks/months but wanted to share a few of my personal favorites. During this shoot I knew there was cancer in my body trying to destroy me, yet I never once felt like a victim. I felt strong, beautiful, and empowered. Thank you Matt for letting me be authentic and for capturing these beautiful photos. Friends - go check out Matt’s page and follow his work. It’s amazing!

 

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Erin Martin

Digital Marketing

Had the pleasure of booking a personal branding session. I typically like to be BEHIND the computer and was a bit nervous for the beginning of my session. Matt was extremely patient and asked a lot of questions. Matt helped me find my voice on what I liked seeing which put me at ease.
 
Matt made the whole process very easy along with the photo reveal which left me speechless. There were so many beautiful images to choose from and I'm very much looking forward to purchasing some more images down the line.
HIGHLY RECOMMEND STONETREE
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Amelia Amodei

Yoga Instructor

I cannot put into words how incredible my shoot with Matt was. It was my first time getting portraits done and I had the best time. The studio is a beautiful and inviting space. Matt has lots of great props and backdrops to help bring your creativity to life. He took the time to get to know me and understand how to best guide me through the shoot. By holding non-judgmental space Matt created an environment where I felt safe to be vulnerable, explore different parts of my personality, and show up as my most authentic self. Thank you Matt for making this such a memorable experience! I cannot recommend working with Matt enough! He is an extremely talented photographer and a very genuine person. I am very excited to visit Matt and the studio again soon!
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Nicole Pellerin

Baker

My Business partner and I went to Stonetree creative for branding shots for our new business.
Matt has got it all. He is a gracious host, professional, well organized and he made the whole experience fun and so enjoyable.
Before we even met, he sent out an email to explain what we would need to bring to the shoot and how we could be best prepared. Having never done a professional phot shoot this helped immensely.
Matt has made his studio a warm and welcoming space. He has a great gift at making you feel comfortable and confident while he is busy at work. By the end of the shoot it felt like we had had an afternoon off with a new friend!
The pictures came out amazing. I feel so incredibly lucky that we have this amazing professional right here in Bethel.
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Samantha Summers

Actress/Model

I couldn't be happier with my experience at Stonetree Creative. Matt did a photoshoot with me for headshots and for me to start a portfolio for acting/print modeling. Matt is an extremely talented photographer and a very kind person, putting me at ease throughout the whole process. I absolutely love my finished photographs. He took so many amazing shots and really helped me to narrow it down to my favorites during the selection process. From the day of the shoot to the photo selection afterwards, Matt was very patient and welcoming to me, which meant a lot as it was my first time getting professional photos taken. The stylist Matt works with, Kelly, was great and did a fantastic job on my hair and makeup. I can't recommend Stonetree Creative enough.
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Julie Feld

Client

Matt is amazing!  He spent the day with my son and daughter, included make-up and hair, they loved it!  The portraits are treasured and displayed with great pride, he truly captured their essence at a very special time.  The whole experience was easy, fun and unique!  I have recommended Matt to many others.
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Amanda DeIulio

Real Estate Agent

We reached out to Matt at Stonetree Creative for some professional branding photos for our real estate company and we could not be more pleased with the outcome! He captured each of us as individuals as well as some amazing group shots. He was super professional but made us feel comfortable and to be honest the whole process was super fun. He really listened to what we were looking to accomplish and guided us through the entire process with professionalism and of course humor! I would highly recommend Matt and we are so grateful for the images he provided our company!
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Catherine Ingraham

Consultant

After the better part of a year with limited human contact, countless zoom calls, and a lack of ambition for aesthetic self maintenance I decided to start my own consulting company. Personal branding for business in these digital times is vital, as the critical first impression is often the one people find when they search the internet. My professional photographs needed an update and refresh. When I wanted to hire a photographer for this job I only made one inquiry. Stonetree Creative was the only studio I ever considered. Matt's portraits capture people in their essence. They give the beholder a look into the true spirit of the person behind the lens. Matt is professional, he has a very straightforward and easy to navigate process. When we initially spoke, he authentically took the time to listen and understand what I was looking for from the session. On the day of the shoot he made me feel comfortable and at ease as the subject. Kelly did a wonderful job on my hair and makeup and during the shoot. I felt like a celebrity. After a year of work from home, I fully recommend everyone take the time to do something for yourself. And, if you are in need of some updated portrait photography hire Matt.
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Alison Caswell

Certified Counselor

My colleagues and I are creating a new website and needed some personal branding and headshot images. Matt was amazing! He captured the essence of each one of us as well as great images of all of us together. We were a bit nervous as we haven't done much of this before but Matt put us all at ease. He was fun, kind, reassuring and very professional. His studio is wonderful. It has great light, all kinds of props and you can see some of his beautiful fine art photos on display. Matt took the time to learn about us and what we were looking for. We were all extremely pleased with the results!  I can't recommend Matt and Stonetree creative highly enough.
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Nikki Hunt

MakeUp Artist/Entertainer

Matt’s ability to connect with his clients is undeniable. His passion, dedication and tenacity shined bright during our sessions. His vision is transcendent.
Matt helped me see myself for who I REALLY am, which is priceless.
Photography is truly his purpose here on earth.
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Olivia Gallivan

Marketing Executive

I had my session with Matt in November last year and thoroughly enjoyed the whole process. He guided me through my first time modeling and was incredibly fun and professional all day.
 
The whole day was comfortable and fun at the same time; Matt provided drinks and snacks, scheduled an excellent makeup and hairstylist (thanks Kelly!), an amazing videographer, special for the day (thanks Nora!) and above all Matt just made it fun. Pure fun. That’s all I wanted which I think translates to the photos he was able to get from the day. I am beyond happy with working with Stonetree and I will certainly be back.
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Amanda Moran

Jewelry Designer

Wow. I have always felt completely awkward in front of a camera and have been giving the stink face to prove it since I was a kid. Needless to say, it was a bit terrifying to even think of getting an actual portrait done. Enter Matt. Gifted with some strange photographer wizardry, he guided me through the entire shoot, so not only did I not have to worry about how to pose or look, but I also started getting comfortable and actually enjoying myself. By the time we were done, he captured a picture of me that instantly became my favorite of all time. You know that one picture you can't wait to show everyone? That was it. It has become the picture I use for everything, from personal branding in my business to gifts for the family. For someone who has never been entirely at ease with the face in the mirror, I chose to invest in myself in order to see myself in a new light. It by far has been one of my best investments yet and I would do it again in a heartbeat. Everyone deserves to be seen like this.
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Lindsay Luetje

Educator

In my lifetime, I have found a way to be the one taking the pictures and record beautiful people and moments. The idea of sitting for a portrait made me feel anxious, jittery and to more to the point want to barf. And then I met Matt. I experienced what Stonetree Creative was all about. He instantly made me feel comfortable, effortlessly taught me a few "tricks of the trade" and allowed me to open myself up to an intimate portrait session. I walked away feeling lighter. Rather than dreading how the images might turn out, I trusted that it would all be okay; I was actually excited to see the results. I cannot recommend Matt more highly for any of your professional or personal photography needs. You will not regret investing in the experience and product that Stonetree Creative creates.
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Cathy Lane

Therapist

In my lifetime, I have found a way to be the one taking the pictures and record beautiful people and moments. The idea of sitting for a portrait made me feel anxious, jittery and to more to the point want to barf. And then I met Matt. I experienced what Stonetree Creative was all about. He instantly made me feel comfortable, effortlessly taught me a few "tricks of the trade" and allowed me to open myself up to an intimate portrait session. I walked away feeling lighter. Rather than dreading how the images might turn out, I trusted that it would all be okay; I was actually excited to see the results. I cannot recommend Matt more highly for any of your professional or personal photography needs. You will not regret investing in the experience and product that Stonetree Creative creates.