Matt Willis is a Clevedon-based wedding photographer specialising in documentary-style, natural wedding photography. He creates relaxed, un-posed portraits and tells the true story of your day.
Matt Willis is a specialist wedding photographer based in Clevedon (near Bristol), with a clear focus on telling honest, emotional stories through his camera. Having photographed over 350 weddings since 2013 — from intimate local ceremonies to destination celebrations — Matt’s work centres on documentary-style wedding photography: watching, anticipating and capturing the unscripted moments that make a day feel real. Why choose Matt Willis? His approach is rooted in people and light. Matt describes himself as a professional people-watcher: he spends the day quietly observing so he can capture laughter, tears, tiny gestures and volatile, unforgettable moments you might miss. He puts huge emphasis on building trust with couples so that being photographed feels simple and natural. His portraits are relaxed and un-posed — he won’t invent awkward formations or force cheesy poses — instead he asks couples to be themselves, gives gentle direction and finds beautiful light to make honest, flattering images. What makes his approach special is the combination of documentary attention and a love of crafted portraits. Matt watches the flow of the day and the quality of light, ready to step in when that golden moment arrives. He is flexible and practical — happy to run outside for a quick portrait if the light is perfect — and experienced at keeping portrait sessions short and enjoyable so you can get back to your guests. How he works: from first contact Matt invests time getting to know you and understanding what matters most on your day. On the wedding day he blends into the background to record the story, stepping forward for portraits and key formal moments. Your images are then carefully edited and presented in an online gallery so you can relive the day. Matt also offers wedding films as a secondary service and takes on a limited number of wedding film projects each year; his TV and film background gives these films a cinematic feel, but his primary expertise remains wedding photography. If you want natural, story-led wedding photography in Clevedon, Bristol or beyond, Matt Willis focuses on capturing the real, unscripted moments and the warm, relaxed portraits that let you remember the day exactly as it felt.
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Priority editing available as an add-on to speed up delivery.
Pre-wedding shoot offered as an extra service.
Optional second photographer available as an extra.
Coverage begins just before the ceremony with guests arriving. Ceremony in full, family photos, couple portraits, drinks reception and candid moments. Around 350+ edited images in an online gallery. Travel included.
The full story from morning prep through to first dance. Everything in Ceremony to Dinner plus morning preparations and evening/dance coverage. Around 600+ edited images in an online gallery. Travel included.
Complete story with extra coverage and extras. Everything in Full Day plus a second photographer and a £50 print voucher for your gallery store. Around 600+ edited images in an online gallery. Travel included.
Full photo and video coverage of the day. Two photographers, 5-minute highlights film, full speeches with professional audio and an online gallery with 600+ edited images. Travel included.