Matthew Rycraft Photography

Matthew Rycraft is a specialist Liverpool wedding photographer known for an unobtrusive, natural approach that puts couples and their guests at ease. With more than 15 years photographing weddings across the North West and the UK, Matt has developed a style that favours minimal posing and a documentary-led eye — capturing the laughter, emotion and candid moments that tell the true story of your day. Keeping his calendar intentionally small (he shoots only around 10–15 weddings a year) means every couple receives Matthew’s full attention from planning through delivery. He guides clients through a calm, considered process: a pre-wedding consultation held at his Southport studio in Birkdale to plan timings, view albums and discuss any family group shots; unobtrusive coverage on the day that blends in with guests; and a private studio reveal session after the wedding where couples can experience their images together. Matthew’s award-winning work has been recognised by SWPP, WPPI and national competitions, but what sets him apart is how he balances photographic craft with customer care. Years of experience and over a thousand weddings have taught him when to step forward for the decisive moment and when to disappear into the background so genuine emotion can unfold naturally. That instinctive timing, combined with meticulous attention to detail, produces images that feel timeless rather than staged. Clients often comment on how relaxed they felt and on how quickly they received their photos — Matthew aims to deliver galleries rapidly so couples can relive their day while the memories are fresh. He also offers high-quality wedding albums and a studio environment where you can see finished work in person. While weddings are Matthew’s speciality, he also provides complementary services such as videography options, family and studio portrait sessions, and photography workshops — all delivered with the same relaxed, professional manner. If you’re planning a wedding in Liverpool or the North West and want a photographer who blends award-winning storytelling with calm, personalised service, Matthew Rycraft offers a focused, specialist experience designed to capture your day exactly as it felt.