Your Somerset
wedding, as it actually happened.
Documentary. Natural. Cinematic.Documentary photography for couples marrying across Somerset — From medieval abbeys in the Vale of Avalon and grand country houses to converted barns on the Somerset Levels and intimate venues in the Mendip Hills — I photograph weddings at some of the most characterful venues in Somerset.
Real moments don't wait for a photographer to be ready.
My approach is documentary — I'm there to observe, anticipate and capture, not to direct. For most of the day you won't know I'm shooting.
That said, I'm not invisible. Where a little guidance helps — finding the light for portraits, a quiet word before the first dance — I'll offer it. Gently, briefly, and then I'm gone again. The photographs look natural because the moments were.
Somerset is quietly beautiful — rolling hills, ancient stone, golden light that lingers longer than it should. It's a county that photographs itself. My job is just to be ready.
Nearly 1,000 weddings in. Every single one documented the same way — exactly as it happened, as it actually felt.
See Real WeddingsAll of it. Always.
One package. One price. No hidden extras, no travel fees, no surprises. Total clarity from the first conversation.
Morning prep to the dancefloor
I don't clock off early. The late-night energy and the quiet moments before the ceremony are where some of the best images live — I'm there for all of it.
Next-day previews
100 fully edited highlights delivered to your inbox the morning after your wedding. Wake up, open your phone, and relive the day while it's still fresh.
One simple price
Travel, accommodation, every edit — all included. No confusing packages, no tiered pricing, no contact-for-quote. What you see is what you pay.
Venues I love shooting in Somerset
From clifftop forts on Whitsand Bay to Georgian estates hidden down private Somerset lanes — I photograph weddings at some of the most beautiful venues in the county. If your venue isn't listed, get in touch.
Elmore Court
A family-owned Georgian manor near Gloucester on the Somerset/Gloucestershire border. Wildflower meadows, a purpose-built events barn, and genuinely warm hosting. One of the most loved venues in the region.
Pennard House
A beautiful Grade II listed manor near Shepton Mallet with walled gardens, a croquet lawn and sweeping countryside views. Relaxed, privately owned, and full of character.
Ston Easton Park
A Palladian mansion in 36 acres of Capability Brown landscaped grounds. Grand without being intimidating — one of Somerset's finest country house hotels.
Coombe Lodge
A Victorian hunting lodge set in the Mendip Hills with panoramic views across the Somerset Levels. Exclusive use, up to 200 guests, and some of the most dramatic light in the county.
The Lost Orangery
A stunning hidden gem near Taunton — a restored Victorian orangery surrounded by walled gardens and ancient woodland. Intimate, atmospheric, and completely unique.
Babington House
Soho House's country outpost in a stunning 18th century manor near Frome. Relaxed luxury, beautiful grounds, and a crowd that knows good photography when they see it.
“I knew I had to have you as our photographer — and my husband said the next day ‘I now get it why we had to have him.’ Your photos are nothing short of amazing, and you’ve got a wicked sense of humour too.”
Lauren & Danny — Herefordshire
“After our initial consultation we knew we’d have no hesitation booking Matt. On the day he made us feel completely at ease, always there to anticipate the perfect shot. He truly immortalised our day.”
Mr & Mrs Danesi — Essex
“As two fairly awkward people who hate having photos taken, he was exactly the photographer we needed. In the nicest way possible we barely realised he was there — and the photos are extraordinary.”
Lucy & Rob
Let’s talk about your
Somerset wedding.
I reply to every enquiry personally, usually the same day. Tell me your venue, your date, and a little about what you’re planning.