East Dereham wedding photographer Matt Dartford specialises in bold, candid documentary-style wedding photography. He captures natural, fun and timeless images that tell the story of your day.
Hi — I’m Matt. A slightly tall, slightly geeky wedding photographer based in East Dereham who loves nothing more than spending a day telling a couple’s story through honest, natural images. I specialise in documentary-style wedding photography with a bold, fun edge: candid moments, real laughter, and the tiny details that make your day uniquely yours. Why choose me? I blend a relaxed, unobtrusive approach with a designer’s eye (I also work as an illustrator and retoucher), so your photos look authentic and beautifully finished. I aim for photographs that feel true to the way your day actually was — bright, honest, and totally timeless — rather than faddy edits that’ll date quickly. My couples often say I make them feel at ease, and that’s because I prefer to be part of the day, not create one. How I work: we start with a proper chat — phone, coffee, or a meet at your venue — to hear your plans and get the vibe right. On the wedding day I’m there to capture everything I can without creating pressure: I’ll step in for key moments, suggest relaxed couple portraits, but mostly I watch for the emotions, smiles and spontaneous scenes that you’ll want to look back on. I love dancefloor madness, quiet in-between glances, and the small stories your guests create. If you’d like, I can include a short engagement session near East Dereham to help you get comfortable in front of the camera beforehand. After the day I carefully edit each image to my true-to-life style — no overcooked colours, just clean, emotive pictures that work beautifully in print and online. I aim to send a few sneak peeks soon after your wedding and deliver the full gallery within a few weeks, so you can start reliving the day quickly. I photograph weddings across Norfolk and the surrounding counties. If you want a friendly, slightly nerdy photographer who’s serious about storytelling and passionate about capturing real moments, let’s nerd out about your plans and make some lovely photos together.
Choose the perfect package for your special day
Short coverage designed for intimate or micro weddings (ceremony plus around one hour afterwards).
Half day wedding coverage from ceremony through to speeches with edited images and private online gallery.
Comprehensive full day wedding coverage, hand-edited images, private gallery/shop, personalised keepsake box with USB and premium prints.