Derby-based wedding photographer Matt Brown crafts natural, documentary-style wedding photos. He captures honest moments with a calm, unobtrusive approach to preserve your wedding day's memories.
Matt Brown Photography is a Derby-based wedding specialist devoted to capturing the genuine moments that make each wedding unique. Matt’s approach is rooted in documentary-led wedding photography: unobtrusive, attentive and focused on storytelling. Rather than staging every moment, he looks for the small, often fleeting interactions—laughs, glances and unscripted reactions—that reveal the true spirit of your wedding day. Why choose Matt Brown? His priority is to create calm, relaxed coverage that lets the day unfold naturally. Matt blends into the background, giving couples space to be present with one another while remaining ready to capture decisive moments as they happen. The result is a collection of wedding photos that feel authentic and timeless, reflecting the emotions and atmosphere of your celebration in Derby and across Derbyshire. How he works with couples: communication and clarity are central to Matt’s process. From the initial conversation through to your wedding day, he listens to what matters most to you—key people, meaningful moments and the parts of the day you want remembered. On the wedding day he balances unobtrusive documentary coverage with gentle guidance for portraits and group photographs when they add value. His calm presence helps even the most camera-shy couples relax, allowing natural connections to show through in every image. Matt’s editing style supports his documentary approach: colours and tones are treated with subtlety to keep images feeling honest and emotive rather than over-styled. Each photograph is carefully selected and refined to ensure your gallery tells a cohesive story of the day—from quiet, intimate details to the lively celebrations. Based in Derby, Matt Brown Photography is committed to making your wedding photography experience straightforward and personal. If you want wedding photos that prioritise real emotion, unobtrusive coverage and a storyteller’s eye, Matt offers specialist wedding photography that preserves the memories of your day with authenticity and care.