Awesome photos for awesome couples
Suffolk, Essex, London
ipswich wedding photographer
Awesome photos for awesome couples
Norfolk, Essex, London
Ipswich Wedding Photography
Getting married in Ipswich, looking for a wedding photographer?!
Hi! I'm Matt...
A slightly tall, slightly geeky Wedding photographer from Norwich! I specialise in bold, fun, candid & documentary-style Wedding photography with a timeless look and feel.
I love laid-back weddings where the focus is on you, your day and the people around you. Capturing those moments and emotions, and all the silly stuff in between.
My mission on the day is to capture everything I can in a relaxed and casual way, allowing you and your guests’ character to shine without interference or pressure (because who needs that on your wedding day?!)
Although based in Norwich (dont let that put you off), I love crossing the border for amazing weddings in Ipswich and the surrounding area!
So if you’re looking for an Ipswich Wedding photographer who’s fun, and occasionally a little nerdy, then I’d love to hear from you!
“Matt was the perfect choice for our wedding photographer, and he really did make our day so special!
He captured our day with beautiful, natural and candid style snapshots, and we can’t thank him enough!”
Sophie & Ben / Southwood Hall
No staged photos.
No Awkward Posing.
Keeping it Simple & Natural
Editorial & Authentic Wedding Storytelling
Killer photos that don’t feel like a photoshoot! It’s your day, it’s your story!
I approach each wedding with a candid and editorial eye, it’s all about capturing those natural moments, those laughs & giggles, the tears of joy and those drunken dance floor moves!
Latest weddings!
I’ve photographed weddings over Suffolk & Ipswich – here is a small selection of some local weddings Ive photographed. Head over to the Blog section for more.
This is a small selection of the 100+ weddings I’ve photographed
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“if you’re thinking of booking Matt, seriously do it! This man is amazing.
I couldn’t list a single thing that wasn’t fantastic about him!”
Alex & Sigi









Ipswich City Weddings
Fun & Natural Wedding Photography
Wedding Photography for Ipswich and the surrounding area.
Small Weddings To full days!
Looking for an Ipswich Wedding Photographer to cover your wedding?
If you’re planning on having an intimate day or only need a photographer for a few hours, then I might just have the package just for you!
How I work
Rock up & be Awesome!
If I’m with you for 3 or 12 hours, I’m there to tell your story – capturing all the action as the day unfolds. All the emotions, the laughs, the first looks, grins, smiles and tears to the high-fives!
I have a relaxed approach, never putting anyone under pressure, leaving you and your guests to be themselves.
My style is friendly and unobtrusive. After all, it’s your wedding day, not my photoshoot. It’s not just about the big moments, but the little ones in between.
Ellie & Zak
Elms Barn
We are so pleased with the wonderful pictures that Matt took of our special day! Matt’s laid back but super attentive nature really put us at ease and calmed any nerves on the day. Neither myself my partner nor I particularly enjoy having our photos taken, so having someone like Matt, who can make taking amazing pictures look quick and easy, is exactly what we needed.
We simply love the photos and narrowing them down to our favourites has been tough! All of our guests have told us how much they love the photos – Matt managed to get a good shot of everyone! Matt was always offering to help us throughout the day and nothing was too much trouble. I highly recommend Matt Dartford Photography and hope we can use him again one day. Thank you so much for everything, Matt!
How I work
Check out my Wedding Galleries
Getitng married in Ipswich? – then check out my galleries to get a good idea of my overall style and approach, check out my wedding Blog/Galleries.
Many showcase the full wedding day from morning preparation through to the evening, and all the amazing stuff in between.
Teacher. Police. NHS. aRMY
BlueLight Card Discount?
Hold a Bluelight Card? Work as a Teacher or for the NHS/Armed Forces/Emergency services?
Then I might be able to offer you a discount on your wedding photography.
Looking for a discount?
Mid Week or out of season?
Getting married on a Monday to Thursday or in November to March? Then ask me about my out-of-season and mid-week discounts.
No matter the package, I can always offer some level of discount and supply you with a bespoke cost for your photography.
from a few hours - Full dAY
Your Wedding day package
I offer a range of photography packages from short 2-3 hours to the full day covering morning preparations through to the dance floor in the evening, sparkler and beyond!
“We are still stunned by the amount of amazing photos we got back from Matt.
We can’t recommend him enough for everything. Highly recommended!“
Holly & Dan / Knights Hill Hotel
“We are still stunned by the amount of amazing photos we got back from Matt.
We can’t recommend him enough for everything. Highly recommended!“
Holly & Dan / Knights Hill Hotel
50 + five-star Google Reviews!
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From our initial chats through to our wedding evening, Matt was very easy going and a pleasure to work with. Matt listened to our ideas and what we wanted and... read more we can really see this in the photos. Matt used as much of the grounds of Sprowston Manor as we could which produced some amazing shots as well as capturing some great shots throughout the whole day. We are so pleased with the finished pictures and the USB and personalised decorative box was an unexpected but lovely touch. I would highly recommend Matt to anyone.
Spurling wedding
Matt is amazing! Our wedding photos are what dreams are made of. Our treasured memories, are absolutely beautiful. Matt is effortless to work with, he is super friendly,... read more fantastic communication and goes above and beyond. He helped with so much on the wedding morning, all whilst doing his actual job of taking beautiful photos! The vast amount of great photos we got was outstanding. We didn't have a videographer, yet the photos cover every minute of the day and I re-live it all again. There isn't enough thanks Matt! X
Sian Maddox
Matt photographed our wedding day, and he was outstanding. From start to finish he got so many amazing pictures, some of which you don't even realise he's taking. He is... read more exceptional value for money, and was completely relaxed about how long he stayed - and so many photographers are not. Don't hesitate to book Matt!
Rebecca Bemment
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Matt made our wedding day photography fun and stress free. He even managed to get some candid photos of my husband smiling rather than looking awkward like he usually does... read more 😆 our walk around the city after the ceremony was lovely addition and the photos inside the Royal Arcade and on Elm Hill were absolutely stunning, even despite the rain! We honestly couldn't recommend Matt enough, in the lead up the big day he kept in touch and discussed the finer details with us so that everything ran smoothly on the day, which gave me one less thing to worry about. All our guests have had so many compliments for the photos, which is just testament to Matts skills!
Kay Cahill Green
I would absolutely recommend Matt to anyone who is thinking of hiring him for photography. We hired him for our wedding in Oct 23, and not only was he responsive... read more to emails and working out the plan beforehand, he was a joy to work with on the day. But the best part is the photos that he has produced are incredible and have helped me remember the day with such clarity and joy that I feel I'll be able to keep the spirit of that day alive for years to come. Everyone I've shown them to has been similarly impressed, my new father in law has made the traditional family calendar for this year featuring several of the photos, and my mother has reliably informed me she has ordered several of the prints and will be adding them to the wall with pride. 10/10, excellent service, excellent product, excellent person.
Jessica Waters
Matt was extremely professional and very friendly throughout our day. He put myself, my wife and all of our wedding party at ease. Matt was efficient and skilled at getting... read more some brilliant shots of our venue, outfits and guests. We are very grateful to Matt’s expertise and professionalism throughout the day! Thank you, 11/10 recommend
Elizabeth Cooper
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Matt was an absolute pleasure to work with, and he produced some absolutely incredible photo's from our special day we have enjoyed looking through over and over again. Highly recommend.
Natalie Carr
Matt photographed our wedding and was a dream to work with. He was attentive to our requests, very enthusiastic, and a great communicator. On the day he really got to... read more grips with the venue, took time to frame the family and friends shots we asked for, and slipped unobtrusively around us and our guests for the day to get some really beautiful pictures (which he sent us a bunch of as lovely prints - an unexpected gift!). We were so happy with his photos; neither of us is that comfy in front of a camera but he made us feel so at ease. Not only is he a great photographer, he’s a lovely guy too. A pleasure to work with.
Bethany Whymark
Matt photographed our wedding in August and I can’t explain how pleased we are with the photos we received. We were looking for someone to capture all the small special... read more parts of our day while allowing us to be relaxed and Matt did this. He met with us before the wedding to discuss our requirements and was always easy to contact. Our photos arrived a month after our wedding and did not disappoint, thank you Matt for all your hard work!
Sam Coaker