Relaxed, Documentary Wakefield wedding photographer

Wakefield Wedding Photography in West Yorkshire.

Wedding photography for couples who don’t want to spend their day having loads of photos.

It’s your day, you choose what photos to have.

Wedding photography for couples who don’t want a big personality photographer and just want to enjoy their day without being bossed about.

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Candid, Natural Wedding Photographer in Wakefield

Real moments captured as they happen.

No stopping and smiling at the camera, just real smiles and laughter.

You decide what photos you want and when you want them. I won’t rush you away from your guests for some portraits if you don’t want them.

Relaxed, chilled, calm and an anything-goes approach to photography.

Matt Thompson Wedding Photographer

Hi, I’m Matt

A super chilled, bearded, tattooed, documentary wedding photographer with over 10 years of experience.
I’m just a 30-minute drive from Wakefield in West Yorkshire, but I’ll go further afield in Yorkshire and the whole of the UK.
I love capturing natural, unposed moments for couples who want to enjoy their day without worrying about wasting it posing for loads of photos.

Wedding photography for couples who are uncomfortable in front of the camera and hate posing.

Discreet, Unstaged, Reportage Wedding Photography

My style of wedding photography is documentary, which basically means I photograph what’s happening and nothing is staged.

But if you want some staged photos with smoke grenades or standing on top of a bar, we will absolutely do that. I’m not here to tell you what photos to have; I’m here to make your wedding photos look amazing!

I’ll chat and mingle with your wedding guests while shooting. I’ll capture moments that you missed or capture a little cuddle when you think no one is watching.

Your photos will feel like you’re seeing it through a guest’s eyes.

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Your local Wakefield Photographer

I started photographing weddings in 2014. Since then, I’ve captured thousands of moments and photographed so many happy couples getting.

Based in a little village in Lower Cumberworth, I’m just a 30-minute drive to Wakefield and with the M1 just 15 minutes away, it makes travelling across the UK to photograph weddings super easy.

I’m quiet and 5″6 so you won’t even notice me taking photos half the time.

100+

Weddings Photographed

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250k+

Candid Moments Captured

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500+

Canapés Eaten

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Wedding Photography Prices in Wakefield

Full-day coverage from getting ready to the party.

Your wedding photographed in a relaxed, chilled way.

Want shorter coverage?
Hourly coverage available

Wedding ceremony, group photos and drinks reception? You got it.

Wakefield wedding venues

Wakefield has some amazing wedding venues; here are a few of my favourites

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Bagden Hall

5 minutes down the road from my house in Lower Cumberworth. A stunning Victorian-era house where you can bring your dogs!

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Wakefield Town Hall

A stunning Grade 1 listed Victorian building right in the centre of Wakefield.