Awaken Images are a father & son wedding team from Bury St Edmunds. Specialists in documentary-with-a-twist wedding photography, they capture natural, unposed moments with warmth and humour.
Awaken Images are a specialist wedding photography team based in Bury St Edmunds, serving couples across Suffolk, Norfolk and greater East Anglia. As a family-run, father‑and‑son duo they bring a relaxed, friendly energy to your day — focused on genuine reactions, natural smiles and real moments rather than stiff posing. Their approach is best described as documentary with a twist. Rather than forcing poses, Matt and John use an “unposed” system of gentle prompts that encourage natural interaction. The result is a gallery of images that feel honest and alive: candid laughter, quiet glances and golden‑hour romance captured with an experienced eye. Because they work as a team, you get two photographers covering different angles and subtle moments you might otherwise miss. Practical reliability underpins their creative style. Awaken Images use modern mirrorless cameras with dual memory card recording so your images are captured securely. As a family business they also have built‑in backup — Rachel and other team members step in if needed — so your wedding is always covered. They like to get to know couples before the day, whether that’s a relaxed chat over a drink locally or the included engagement shoot, which helps couples feel comfortable in front of the lens. While wedding photography is their core expertise, Awaken Images complement their offering with optional extras that enhance your memories: documentary wedding video, drone photography to add dramatic aerial perspectives (subject to venue approval), and their Glitter Booth photo pods to inject extra fun into the reception. Catherine brings a content‑creation perspective, capturing behind‑the‑scenes photos and short social reels for couples who want quick highlights to share. Choosing Awaken Images means booking photographers who love people and celebrations. They aim to blend into the day so you can be present with your guests while they quietly document the story. Their style, combined with practical experience, local knowledge and a warm, personable approach, makes them a strong choice for couples in Bury St Edmunds and beyond who want professional, natural wedding photos that truly reflect their day.
Choose the perfect package for your special day
60 minute family photoshoot with two photographers, professionally edited images and your choice of 10 high-resolution downloads via private gallery.
60 minute headshot session including 10 edited images and a private gallery. Portable studio available for group or on-site corporate shoots.
90-minute family photoshoot with two photographers and 40 edited high-resolution images delivered via a personalised gallery.
90-minute session with two photographers and 100 high-resolution photos delivered on a branded USB and box.
Digital DSLR pod with QR code download of full-quality images and a box of props. Ideal unattended or as an add-on.
All-day iPad media tower hire with personalised templates, video messages, GIFs and direct sharing options.
Roughly 2 hours of behind-the-scenes capture (bridal prep to start of wedding breakfast) with raw photos and video, reels and a montage delivered within 24-48 hours.
3 hours photo booth hire with DSLR quality, guestbook and attendant. Option to pay monthly with £50 deposit.
Full-day content creation covering bridal prep through first dance with multiple reels and a montage delivered quickly for social sharing.
4 hours photo booth hire with DSLR quality, personalised templates, guestbook, 100 keyrings (bonus) and attendant. Free delivery within 40 miles of Bury St Edmunds.
7-10 minute documentary-style highlight wedding film covering prep to first dance. Discounted when booked with photography.
Full wedding video offering a highlight film plus separate ceremony and speeches videos (typically 25-40 minutes total).