Matt Allen Photography Reviews 

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4.9

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Looking at 42 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers frequently praise the exceptional staff for their professional attitude, wonderful helpfulness, and remarkable ability to put everyone completely at ease during stressful moments. The photography service is consistently described as top-notch, with consumers highlighting the stunning quality, creativity, and incredible attention to detail captured in the final pictures. Some reviewers were happy with the smooth planning process, clear communication, and how seamless the timeline coordination was on the actual day. People also appreciated the remarkably fast delivery of teaser images and the overall ease of navigating the comprehensive online photo galleries.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Honestly phenomenal service from Matt and Joy. Matt phoned me to discuss as soon as I made an enquiry, arranged a pre wedding meeting to go over details and expectations and was so calm and clear... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Absolutely amazing!!! I've looked through our wedding pics so many times :) lovely couple and really put you at ease especially if your like me and get nervous around a camera. The attention to detail... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Matt and Joy captured our wedding day perfectly, our pictures truly tell a story of the wonderful day we had. They both made us feel at ease and comfortable and staggered the pictures throughout the... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We have just received our photo gallery from our Wedding where we had the pleasure of Matt and Joy capturing our special day. We are overwhelmed with the amount of detail captured throughout the entir... See more

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  1. Wedding Photographer
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I am a Loughborough based wedding and portrait photographer, covering Leicestershire, Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire and beyond. Photography has been a passion of mine for much of my life and I love the opportunity it brings for me to be creative and use my skills to produce striking images that evoke emotion. A lot of photographers will talk about their particular 'style' and showcase images that represent this. I prefer not to label myself in this way, instead I would describe myself as being 'adaptive' to suit the needs of the different people that I work with. As such, I have a relaxed approach to my photography, taking account of the wishes of my clients. For example, I am equally at home documenting a wedding from a candid perspective as I am planning and creating those 'wow' shots. I always listen to my clients so that I can provide you with a collection of photographs that represents your vision and personality. You will see this reflected in the examples of my work in my portfolio.


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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We could not be happier with our…

We could not be happier with our decision to work with Matt for our wedding. From the very first consultation, it was clear we were in the hands of a true professional. Their expertise, creativity, and calm presence made such a difference throughout the entire process.

On the day itself, Matt blended seamlessly into the flow of events—capturing every meaningful moment without ever feeling intrusive. Their eye for detail is incredible; they not only documented the big, emotional highlights but also the subtle, fleeting moments that made the day so special.

The photos themselves are nothing short of stunning. The composition, use of light, and ability to capture authentic emotions showcase Matt’s artistry and technical mastery. Every image feels timeless, yet full of life and personality.

Beyond the photos, working with Matt was an absolute joy. They were organized, punctual, and always approachable, making us feel comfortable and relaxed in front of the camera. Their professionalism gave us total peace of mind, which is priceless on such a busy, emotional day.

We will treasure these photos forever, and we cannot recommend Matt highly enough to any couple looking for a wedding photographer who combines expertise, artistry, and genuine care. Truly exceptional!

August 2, 2025
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Reply from Matt Allen Photography

Thank you so much for your lovely review Mollie, myself and Joy really appreciate your kind words. It's so incredibly rewarding to hear your thoughts about the way that we worked and, of course, your wedding photos! We loved being a part of your Big Day and enjoyed working with you and Matt to capture those treasured memories. We'd like to thank you again for choosing us and we wish you both all the happiness for the future!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great Photographer! Highly Recommend

From the first time meeting Matt and Joy, we knew they where going to be our wedding photographers. They both have knowledge and a keen eye to detail. The communication from the start was great. Matt listened to what style of photography we wanted and nailed it. Matt and Joy took notice on the smaller details of wedding theme and colour theme and wore appropriate clothing, blending in perfectly. The pictures turned out great and where completed and sent to us quicker than we anticipated which was great! I would highly recommend Matt to anyone who wants a great photographer for there wedding day or any other event requiring a professional photographer.

June 16, 2025
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Reply from Matt Allen Photography

A huge thank Garreth for your kind review! We had a great time working with you and Aleysha at The West Mill Exclusive Wedding Venue in Derby. It's so rewarding to hear that you're pleased with our service and, most importantly, your wedding photos! We hope that they provide you with many years of happy memories. All the best for a wonderful future together! Matt & Joy

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Amazing wedding photographer

I met Matt when he was doing some photography for my friends business and instantly knew he would be perfect for my wedding. Matt was great from start to finish, attention to detail was fantastic and made sure we got a range of photos and the photos we really wanted. I felt Matt’s services were really good value and he spent a lot of time prior to the wedding to make sure we got everything we wanted on the day. Thank you Matt!

Wedding was on 10th September 2023

August 16, 2025
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Reply from Matt Allen Photography

Thank you Lauren for your positive review! I absolutely loved working with you and Ian at Prestwold Hall and we captured lots of fantastic memories of your Big Day. I'm still super-proud of the couple shots that we got on the driveway with the rays of sunlight coming through the trees! Glad to hear that you found the whole experience to be a positive one and I'd like to thank you again for choosing me to be your photographer. Matt

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Matt

Matt took everything on board that we ask and requested and definitely delivered on the day coming up with new ideas of images of his own to try and cover the best of the venue. He is so friendly and easy to talk to, the photos we have received are really high end quality, I couldn't recommend matt enough

Thank you

June 26, 2025
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Reply from Matt Allen Photography

Such a lovely review, thank you Jess! I had a great time working with you and Luke and capturing lots of lovely memories of your wedding day. It's great to hear how happy you are with your photos and the way I worked on the day. Thanks again for choosing me as your photographer and I wish you both all the very best for the future! Matt

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Incredible Photographer!!

Amazing photography.
Matt was truly amazing throughout the day! I hate having my photos taken but Matt made me feel comfortable and half the time I forgot that my photos were being taken. We are very grateful for the moments captured and inspired by Matts creativity. From our sneak peak photos we couldn’t be more happy with the photos and excited to see the rest! Throughout the build up to the wedding Matt was very helpful with timings of the day! If we had to do it all over again, we would 100% choose to have Matt again.
Thank you so much!

July 18, 2025
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Reply from Matt Allen Photography

Thank you Grace for taking the time to leave a review, and for your lovely comments! It’s always nice to hear when one of my wedding couples are happy with the work that I’ve done and appreciate my efforts 😊 Your wedding day was so much fun and I loved being there to capture so many great moments. I can’t wait to work on your gallery and share it with you both! Thank you again for your kind review and I wish you both all the happiness for the future. Matt

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Incredible photographers!

We hired Matt and Joy to photograph our wedding and wow, we have absolutely zero regrets. They did everything they could to ensure we got the photos we wanted but also they didn’t drag us away from our guests. So many of our guests said you didn’t even notice them there, they just blended in with the rest of the guests. From the beginning to the end of the day they made sure we were happy and we absolutely were. We have received our first sample of the photos and we were amazed with how good they are!

May 25, 2025
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Reply from Matt Allen Photography

Thank you both for your very kind review! We really appreciate your feedback and, as ever, it's always very rewarding to hear that we've done a good job and made you happy! It was a real pleasure to photograph your wedding at Bolton Castle and we're really proud of the images that we captured. It was a fantastic opportunity to work at such an amazing venue and we'd like to thank you for allowing us to try out lots of different shots to make use of everything that the venue had to offer. Thanks again for choosing us as your photographers! We wish you both all the best for a very happy future. Matt & Joy

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Rob and Soph's wedding

Matt was our photographer at our wedding in may and the results of his labour were absolutely mind blowing!, His attention to detail is impeccable and he captures the littlest of things that you wouldn't even think of. Such a laid back friendly person and you could see that photography is most definitely his passion and it shows in the high standards of his work. He made our photos run like clockwork. If anyone we know is planning on getting married in the future then we will absolutely be recommending Matt to them.

May 15, 2025
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Reply from Matt Allen Photography

Thank you Sophie for sharing your thoughts about my photography of your wedding. It’s always so very rewarding to receive a positive review and hear that I’ve done a good job! I really appreciate your kind words and it’s great to hear that you’d be happy to recommend me to others. Myself and Joy loved being a part of your wedding day and we wish you all the best for a very happy future.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Matt and Joy were wonderful

Matt and Joy were wonderful! They make a great team, they fitted right in with us and our family, captured some beautiful images and also kept us both on track, popping up to tell us where we were needed which was above and beyond their role. They made us feel comfortable in front of the camera and were happy to accommodate our unusual time table and all photo requests. You can't go wrong with them.

April 19, 2025
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Reply from Matt Allen Photography

A huge thanks both for your lovely review! It was great being a part of your Big Day and we absolutely loved capturing the many fun moments that were happening throughout. We’re very proud of the images that we took and it’s incredibly rewarding to hear that you’re happy with them, and the way in which we helped on the day. Thanks again for choosing us as your photographers and we wish all the best for a happy future together. Matt and Joy

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Wedding in May 2025

The service that Matt and Joy deliver is amazing! We got married in May 2025, and we had them both for the day alongside the photo booth! The photos we have received are amazing, they capture our day perfectly! They took time to make sure nothing was missed, from the small details, the formal group photos and the candid photos, capturing pure joy and happiness! I would 100% recommend them to anyone I know planning their big day! Once again I thank you so much!

May 10, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Absolutely Phenomenal Photos!

My husband and I could not be happier with our experience with Matt (& Joy). We booked them after a wedding show having fallen in love with their work and we absolutely adore every photo they have delivered us.

They were on hand from the initial booking all the way through to the wedding for any questions, to talk about key shots and make sure we got what we wanted. They even went out of their way to engineer one of our favourite shots from their gallery (The light umbrella as I call it) and despite it still being very light outside you wouldn't know and it came out absolutely stunning.

On the day they blended into our guests, with several friends asking how they'd got certain shots as they didn't even notice them, they helped both of us stay at ease, worked amazingly with our other vendors and they just brought a wonderfully joyful vibe to their work.

I cannot recommend them highly enough ❤

May 13, 2025
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Reply from Matt Allen Photography

Wow! Thank you Sheridan for your very kind words and lovely review 😊 It was a real privilege to be a part of your Big Day and we absolutely loved working with you and Will and your fantastic family and friends. It’s so very rewarding to hear how happy you are with your photo gallery and we can’t wait to create your printed album! We’d like to wish you both a very happy future together. Matt & Joy

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Want to give more than 5 stars!

If I could give more than 5 stars I would!
Matt seriously went above and beyond on my wedding day!
I first met Matt at a wedding fair and after looking at some of his work, we knew we wanted him as our photographer from day one! Strangely, we both emailed each other on the same day - Matt to introduce himself to us and I emailed Matt to say we wanted him as our photographer! It's like it was meant to be haha

We went on to speak about what we wanted to achieve etc and on our 1 to 1 call, we struck an obstacle on how my Husband to be and his Best man were getting to the venue.....not to worry though, Matt jumped up and agreed to take them which we were so grateful for! He was going that way anyway ahaha

The LOVE Letters at my venue all of a sudden stopped working about an hour before I was due to arrive. My wedding co-ordinator was beside herself butttt Matt to the rescue and he fixed them!

Matt even had to fasten my necklace when I was getting ready as all us ladies couldn't do it due to our nails haha He really go stuck in with the wedding morning prep!

We had no outside space at our venue about from the street and a park just under a mile away. I was worried about this detail but it was no issue at all and you can't even tell! The work, time and effort Matt put in to getting the perfect shots was phenomenal!

I can't Thank you enough Matt!

Now we have to decide which of the 799 photos we want to get printed and display which is going to be hard work as there are some amazing shots!

April 27, 2025
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Reply from Matt Allen Photography

Thank you so very much Hayley for this amazing review! It's great to hear how happy you are with your photos and I really appreciate your kind words. Thank you for recognising the non-photography bits and pieces that I helped to take care of on the day! I always try to help out wherever I can, as it keeps the day to running smoothly and gives you less things to worry about. I had a great time working with you both at The Westgate Suites and I'd like to thank you again for choosing me to be your wedding photographer. All the very best to you and Adam for a wonderful future together! Matt

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Highly Professional & Great Quality

We used Matt for our wedding at Bosworth Hall, and we could not have asked for a better photographer! From the first induction to receiving our finished album, Matt was incredibly professional and did a brilliant job. The photos were great and they captured how the day went so well. Matt knew the venue beforehand and knew where the good photo locations were, and he was also very good at directing the wedding group. We can't recommend Matt enough.

April 18, 2025
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Reply from Matt Allen Photography

Thank you Curtis for your kind words and lovely review! I had a great time working with yourself and Lucy at Bosworth Hall and capturing so many truly emotional moments throughout your wedding day. It's always so very rewarding to hear that a couple are happy with my work, and I hope that the photographs of your Big Day will provide happy memories for many years to come. All the best for the future, Matt

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

There's no photography couple better!!

Where do we even begin? Having Matt and Joy document our wedding day felt more like inviting old friends to celebrate!
Both slotted in and provided a vibe from the beginning that all the guests loved while also managing timescales and key points effortlessly!
From meeting them at a wedding fair in late 2022 to the final meeting and having them on our day was really special and provided ease to a very nerve wracking situation!
You both are funny and wonderful and the work you've done (and will go on to do) is phenomenal. Your calming presence and amazing characters has provided us with a lot of laughs and memories to cherish and share and the guests couldnt stop talking about you. We cant say thank you enough and wouldn't have changed a thing.
Warmest regards from The Swans
Cockliffe 16/04/2025

April 16, 2025
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Reply from Matt Allen Photography

Thank you both for this wonderful review! I really appreciate you taking the time to share your thoughts on your experience of working with me and Joy, and it's so very nice to read how happy you are with the way we worked and your final photo gallery. We loved being a part of your Big Day and are so very grateful for choosing us to be your photographers. We wish you all the best for a wonderful future! Matt and Joy

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

A fantastic photographer.

Matt and Joy captured our special day amazingly from start to finish. We are extremely happy with all of our fantastic final photos. They were easy to work with and we would highly recommend them.

April 11, 2025
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Reply from Matt Allen Photography

Thank you both for your lovely review! We had a great time working with you at Goosedale and it’s great to hear that you’re happy with the images that we captured. Hopefully they’ll provide many years of happy memories of your Big Day! Thanks for choosing us as your wedding photographers. Matt and Joy

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Highly Recommend

We are so happy that we chose Matt as our wedding photographer. He captured lots of amazing shots of the day. From start to finish his good communication and approachable character made us feel at ease for such a big day. Joy was a great asset and helped to add to the stock of photos capturing key moments from another angel whilst also helping with lighting & the organisation of group photos.

March 1, 2025
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Reply from Matt Allen Photography

Thanks for your kind review Max! Myself and Joy loved being a part of your Big Day and capturing lots of special memories, which we hope you'll treasure for years to come. Thanks for choosing us to take care of your wedding photography. We wish you all the best for a very happy future. Matt and Joy

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Fantastic

Matt was absolutely fantastic, he took on a crazy long list of specific shots I wanted to get. He helped guide us on what would/wouldn't work. He blended into the day perfectly. Our photos have came out just perfect. We have had so many compliments from family and friends on how good they are. Would highly recommend!

March 20, 2025
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Reply from Matt Allen Photography

Many thanks Jaye for your lovely review! It was great working with yourself and Craig at Goosedale and being a part of your Big Day! I really appreciate your kind comments about me and the photos that we captured. It means a lot to know that you're happy with your gallery and wish you both all the very best for the future! Matt

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Wonderful very honest and kind…

Wonderful very honest and kind individual which captures the essence of an individual in a photograph.our family has been using matt for years and will continue in the future

March 14, 2025
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Reply from Matt Allen Photography

Thanks for your kind review Trudie. It's been my absolute pleasure capturing portraits of your family growing up over the last few years and it's always very rewarding to receive such lovely feedback. Thank you! Matt

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We just wanted to say a huge thank you…

We just wanted to say a huge thank you to Matt for all your hard work on our wedding day! It’s been so special looking through the photos and reliving all those amazing moments.

We also received the album, and it looks absolutely amazing! The wooden case with the USB inside was such a special touch—it made receiving everything even more meaningful. The quality of your work is incredible, and we’re so grateful. Also, Matt is absolutely lovely!

September 8, 2024
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Reply from Matt Allen Photography

Thank you Cheermy and Daniel for your very kind review! I absolutely loved working with you both to capture your special day, and it's lovely to hear how much you appreciate your wedding gallery and the special memories that it provides. I wish you both all the best for a wonderful future, and would like to thank you again for choosing me as your wedding photographer! Matt

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