Based in Bury St Edmunds, Awaken Images is the team of Matt and John—two passionate photographers who specialize in capturing the genuine smiles and unforgettable moments of your wedding day. Their relaxed and fun approach helps you and your guests feel comfortable, allowing them to document every special moment naturally and creatively. They work unobtrusively, blending into your day so they can capture candid memories as they happen.
Knowing how important it is to relive your wedding day through both photos and videos, Awaken Images offers combined photography and videography services. When you book both, Matt and John team up seamlessly—John focuses solely on photography, while Matt switches between capturing photos and filming video. Their videography style is documentary storytelling, quietly capturing the authentic story of your celebration without interrupting the flow.
Matt and John are dedicated to capturing natural smiles and joyful moments that tell your unique love story. They listen carefully to your vision and work hard to ensure every meaningful detail is beautifully documented. Couples consistently praise their supportive approach, clear communication, and ability to make everyone feel relaxed and confident in front of the camera.
There are so many, BUT one which sticks in the mind is one where the wedding reception was near to the couples "local". They wanted "to go for a pint", so after the romantic pictures we went to the pub with just the happy couple and shared a pint with them as if we were good friends and had known them for ages.
Relaxed, unobtrusive, documentary, natural, fun
Pre-wedding shoot. Get to know your photographer and their style. Your photographer is going to spend most of the day with you, so the more comfortable you are the better the images will be.
Following the initial enquiry we like to have a zoom call to discuss the day and so the couple can get to know us and vice versa. All our full day packages include a free pre-wedding or anniversary shoot so if the pre-wedding shoot is selected we will arrange that shoot which allows the couple to get to know us, our style and to feel comfortable in front of the camera. We send out T&Cs and questionnaire once the couple book with us. About 2/3 weeks before the big day we meet with the couple/have a zoom call to discuss the day, shot list etc...
Confetti shot
Wedding rings on the couples young baby's toes, pre ceremony. Adorable.
Take the images inside or use umbrellas. They make great props.