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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I can’t wait to hear from you!
Tell me everything about your plans for your Wedding Day.
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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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Very happy with our engagement shoot photos! Matt was brilliant and made me and my partner feel at ease. I would recommend!
Stephanie Terry
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 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 was our wedding photographer and perfect job he did! He went out if his way to make us comfortable, only took photos that we asked for and was just... read more lovely through out the day. He floated on the background for the natural shots and was there when we wanted particular photos taken. Thank you for take our perfect snaps!
Bethany Gower
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
Right I don't even know where to begin, 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... read more about him. On first meeting, he was professional, friendly, got our vibe, got what we liked, listened to us and instantly felt like a friend. In the build up he was in touch, made us feel we could contact him, gave us suggestions just everything you could want. On the day, well you can see how this is going to go. He was perfect. He was respectful and kind, he was funny, he helped when I needed people and couldn't find them. He made changes when I suddenly decide to cut some of the 'formal photos' list me and my husband had asked for, because trying get the right people together was like trying to heard cats. But he could see I was getting worried and just understood exactly what I needed. And on top of that, his photography is gorgeous. I saw these previews and I just cried, having always felt self conscious Matt gave me the photos I didn't think I could get. Honestly you will never ever regret having Matt, if you want the best photos to remind you of your wedding day, he's 100% the one you should be booking. Thanks Matt, for everything
Ali C
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Matt was absolutely fantastic! Before the day he took time to chat to us to get to know us and what we wanted. On the day he was really good... read more at organising everyone for photos and had some really good ideas for shots which turned out amazing. The photos we got were so lovely we couldn't be happier with the outcome. Thank you so much Matt, you really captured our special day.
Helen Richardson
Matt made our wedding day so special, he delivered the most candid, beautiful pictures that really captured all the fun had by all. He was so relaxed and just snuck... read more into the background. Everyone said they barely even noticed he was there. As a couple he eased us into our shots and was a lovely, approachable guy. Thanks so much Matt we are so glad we chose you. We are so happy with our photos.
Erin Henderson
We cannot recommend Matt's services enough. He was absolutely wonderful on our wedding day and we couldn't feel more lucky to have had him with us. I've had multiple guests... read more compliment his work and his attitude. The photos we've had back so far are beautiful and I'm very pleased with them. I'm normally very uncomfortable with other people taking my photo but Matt was incredibly easy to talk to and had a great sense of humour which helped massively! Matt, also a special thank you for helping me with my veil! You're a star!
Lucy Smith