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Natural, Authentic Storytelling for Your Wedding Day
Based in Oxford, Matthew Ellacott is a wedding photographer who specialises in capturing the true spirit of your wedding day. With a warm, relaxed, and unobtrusive style, he focuses on the real moments and emotions shared between you and your loved ones. His goal is to create a genuine story of your celebration through photos you’ll treasure forever.
A Blend of Classic and Contemporary Style
Matthew’s photography beautifully combines classic elegance with a modern touch. Inspired by vintage photography, he expertly uses light and shadow to craft warm, bold, and stylish images. This approach results in timeless photos filled with candid, joyful moments. If you’re a bit camera-shy, Matthew’s easy-going nature will help you feel comfortable and let your true personalities shine.
What to Expect
Choosing Matthew Ellacott Photography means you can relax and enjoy your wedding day, knowing every important moment is being captured. His process is smooth and stress-free:
- Pre-Wedding Consultation: A friendly meeting to get to know each other and discuss your vision for your wedding photos.
- Full Day Coverage: From morning preparations to evening dancing, Matthew will be there to capture every special moment of your celebration.
- 'Sneak Peek' Gallery: A preview of your images delivered within days of your wedding, perfect for sharing with family and friends.
- Final Collection: A private online gallery with a full set of high-resolution, beautifully edited photos in both colour and black & white.
Tailored to Your Celebration
Every wedding is unique, and Matthew offers flexible packages to fit your needs—whether you’re planning an intimate elopement or a grand celebration. You can add options like a second photographer or a luxury, hand-finished wedding album to perfectly complement your day. Based in Oxfordshire, Matthew also covers Devon and is happy to travel anywhere in the UK to be part of your wedding.
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Experience
What is your most memorable wedding?
My most memorable wedding will always be my own at the wonderful Burgh Island Hotel.
Describe your style in 5 adjectives.
Classic, Timeless, Creative, Elegant, Natural
What about your business are you most proud of?
I have a natural, documentary style and a warm, relaxed, approach which my clients love. I always love to hear how comfortable my clients are with me.
What is your No.1 wedding planning tip for couples?
Allow some time together for yourselves. The day goes very quickly!
What is your favourite personal touch you have seen at a wedding?
I've seen may things from firepits and tandem bikes, to a bride serving Guinness at her own outdoor pub! I was lucky enough to photograph a very personal outdoor wedding led by a family friend which was very touching.
Describe your typical process with a couple.
My packages start with an initial consultation. This is important so we get to know each other and I can find out about your day and what's important to you. After that I send a questionnaire covering about you, the venues, your plans and any important pictures. This helps me structure the day and plan ahead. Because I know things can change, once you are booked in, I am always available to answer questions and to give advice.
About a month before the wedding, we will get together to run through your plans and how the day will work so we can answer any questions.
On the day, I always like to arrive a little early to be ready. My work is about natural moments so I am always shooting! I normally take a break while you are having your Wedding Breakfast and then from the speeches through to the dancing I am there! I am a dancer myself and love the dance floor action!
After the day is over I will send you a sneak peek set of 10 photos within 7 days. Your collection will normally be ready within 6 - 8 weeks.
What is the No.1 photo that you think every couple should take?
I love taking couple portraits and I think it's really valuable to take a few minutes away and focus on getting some special images of just on the two of you.
What is the most original photo you’ve been asked to take at a wedding?
I worked with a couple who were bell ringers. They rang their own wedding bells!
What do you recommend for a rainy day wedding?
Don't panic and embrace every part of your day. In my experience, venues will always be very supportive too but do try and plan ahead or have a plan B. As a photographer, it can be a challenge for the formal group photos for example, but there are opportunities too. I check ahead with the venues and carry transparent umbrellas for outdoors, and equipment for indoor photos.
Describe how you got into photography.
I've had a camera since I was six years old! I can't remember a time when I didn't take pictures!