Business Details
Your Trusted Kent Wedding & Portrait Photographer
Established over 15 years ago, Matt James Photography combines extensive experience with a passion for storytelling through imagery. Our founder, Matt James Evans, began his journey in photography at age 11, building his first camera, and later taught photography at Tonbridge School. With a career spanning wedding, portrait, and event photography, we have captured moments for notable figures such as Joanna Lumley and Bruce Forsythe. Our approach prioritizes transparency, offering bespoke packages without hidden costs, ensuring clients receive tailored services that reflect their unique needs. Backed by 4 million public liability insurance, we provide peace of mind while delivering high-quality, emotionally resonant photography. Our dedication to continuous learning and equipment updates ensures we maintain industry-leading standards. Clients appreciate our flexible approach, including non-refundable deposits transferable to new dates and balanced payments made on the day of events. Through a blend of creativity, technical expertise, and client-centric service, we strive to create lasting visual narratives that capture lifes most meaningful moments.
Services
Wedding Photography
Portrait Sessions
Event Photography
Videography
Album Creation
Served areas
- London, Kent, Surrey and the world
Highlights and features
- 15+ years of professional photography experience
- Transparent pricing with no hidden extras
- Bespoke packages tailored to client needs
- 4 million public liability insurance coverage
- Flexible deposit policy with transferable dates
Associations and certifications
- Member of several professional photographers associations fully insured and CRB checked
Services
Wedding Photography
Documenting weddings with candid and posed shots, including ceremonies, receptions, and pre-wedding preparations. We focus on natural storytelling through light and composition, ensuring timeless memories. Our approach combines technical expertise with creative vision to capture emotional moments.
Portrait Sessions
Custom portrait photography in studio, outdoor, or home settings. Options include basic sitting fees, partial inclusive packages, or fully comprehensive sessions with digital files and prints. Tailored to individual client preferences and artistic direction.
Event Photography
Professional documentation of corporate events, private functions, and special occasions. Services include high-resolution images, online galleries, and customizable deliverables. We adapt to diverse lighting conditions and event dynamics for comprehensive coverage.
Videography
Cinematic video recording for weddings and events, complementing still photography with motion storytelling. Packages include raw footage, edited highlights, and multiple camera angles to create immersive narratives.
Album Creation
Custom-designed photo albums using premium materials and professional layouts. Clients select images from online galleries to create personalized keepsakes, with options for additional prints and display formats.
People
Matt James Evans
Lead Photographer
Professional photographer with 15+ years' experience, former photography teacher at Tonbridge School, and creator of bespoke visual narratives. Specializes in wedding and portrait photography with a focus on natural storytelling.
John Coster
Associate Photographer
Longtime collaborator with expertise in motorsport and travel photography. Provides secondary coverage for weddings and events, bringing diverse technical skills and creative perspectives to the team.
Questions
What photography services do you offer?
We specialize in wedding photography, portrait sessions, event coverage, videography, and custom album creation with fully customizable packages.
How do your pricing packages work?
Our menu-based system lets you select specific services without restrictive tiers, ensuring transparent costs with no hidden extras.
Do you have insurance coverage?
Yes, we maintain £4 million public liability insurance for all photography services.
Can I reschedule my booking?
Deposits are transferable to new dates if unforeseen circumstances require rescheduling.
What areas do you cover?
Primarily Kent, though we travel for special assignments with additional fees for distant locations.
Reviews (13)
Leanne Flux
Jun 04, 2022
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Matt was our only photographer on our wedding day and he was superb. I really dislike photo's as feel very unphotogenic, but Matt made me feel so at ease and took all the action shots we asked for. He captured all the perfect moments and the whole feel of the wedding. Highly recommended! Thank you Matt for being so awesome. We love all the pictures, they really are superb!
Rob Thatcher
Apr 09, 2022
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I used Matt to get some updated photos for social media and marketing campaigns at work. Really great experience and accommodating to hit some tight timescales. Would recommend to anyone needing these type of services.
Andrew Bowen
Mar 31, 2022
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Excellent service. Matt gave a service over and beyond what was expected and provided a whole range of personal photos of my partner and myself in a range of settings. Clearly an experienced photographer
Janet Oluwi
Nov 29, 2021
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Matt is the best photographer in Kent! He was very friendly and understood exactly what I wanted. I was surprised with the way my family and I were welcomed when we got in his studio, he treated us like he had known us for a long time even though it was the very first time we were meeting him. The best part is that we loved all the pictures taken. I will definitely recommend
Sandra Beele
Oct 20, 2021
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Matt is extremely professional and efficient. I emailed Matt to enquire about 'headshots' that my son needed. Instead of telling me that all info can be found on his website etc. he responded by listing his offers so I could choose from the info he had sent. He told me when he was available, a slot was chosen, the work got done as agreed - it all went like clockwork. The headshots are amazing. What more can I say! Brilliant.
Hollie Hampton
Sep 05, 2021
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Matt took the photos for my dads birthday party. We were not short of images and these were supplied promptly after as everyone was excited to see. It was worth every penny it cost. Thanks again Matt!
Christine Mabbott
Sep 01, 2021
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I worked with Matt at a Wedding recently at The Bull Hotel in Wrotham. I was the Celebrant taking the wedding and Matt was photographing and videoing the event. There is limited space in the ceremony room at the Bull but Matt was so professional making sure I had space to conduct the ceremony whilst being aware of areas I needed to avoid. I think we made a great team - I hope you got some great shots Matt! Christine Mabbott - Independent Celebrant Orpington
Julia Harding
Aug 31, 2021
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Matt is an excellent photographer who produced a whole range of very high quality photographs of me. I had been apprehensive about having my photograph taken, but Matt laughed, joked and made the session fun. I relaxed into smiling and being able to sit less rigidly in a chair! I am really pleased with the photographs and will be recommending Matt to everyone looking for a photographer.
Rachel Noon
Aug 29, 2021
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What can I say about Matt James? He was an incredible photographer for our wedding. He was so full of personality and he really helped make our day extra special. The moments he captured with his photos were stunning, he really caught the moment with an extra sparkle. I didn't realise just how much a good wedding photographer can contribute to your big day, Matt James truly did, and I highly, highly recommend him to anybody. Thank you!
David Hawes-Gatt
Aug 28, 2021
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Matt was a delight to work with on our wedding day. He created a portfolio of photos, all the usual traditional shots at our request, but also many wonderful shots of moments throughout the day catching the mood and the happiness of the event. He works tirelessly and professionally and kept everything in order throughout. We would highly recommend Matt for any occasion.
Jade Smyrk
Aug 10, 2021
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We had the pleasure of meeting with Matt earlier this week for a pre wedding meeting / photoshoot. He was nothing but professional and fun and more importantly made us feel at ease and comfortable. There was no awkwardness and he captured some really natural images of us which he had edited beautifully and sent back to us within a great time frame. Matt understood exactly what we were/are looking for and his work showed us just that, I could not help but smile looking through the album he sent through. A real pleasure to work with. We are very much looking forward to having him with us in November for photography and videography for our wedding. Thank you Matt! *****
Gemma Musgrave
Jun 21, 2021
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Matt was the photographer at our wedding last Saturday at Hotel du Vin in Tunbridge Wells. We received our proofs today and are in total awe of his incredible work. After not having seen a number of our loved ones for a long time, he captured the magic and emotion in everyone's eyes at seeing one another again. From the start of the day to the end he became a third set of eyes, locking in the special moments for us that we will treasure forever.
He is a great entertainer and was great at encouraging natural photos with humour and happiness in everyone's eyes. Not only that, he's captured some incredible pictures of our children who would usually refuse photos taken. They loved him as much as all our guests! We would recommend Matt in a heart beat - Matt, your work is truly incredible. Thank you!
He is a great entertainer and was great at encouraging natural photos with humour and happiness in everyone's eyes. Not only that, he's captured some incredible pictures of our children who would usually refuse photos taken. They loved him as much as all our guests! We would recommend Matt in a heart beat - Matt, your work is truly incredible. Thank you!
Mark O' Brien
Jun 30, 2018
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Matt was the Photographer at our wedding @ Broyle Place on the 2nd Of June, and I have to say that we knew we had made the right choice the first time we met him for our pre wedding Photoshoot. He is extremely experienced & knows how to make people feel totally at ease. The wedding pics are beautiful, Matt fitted in perfectly on the day, he has a great sense of humour, Unlike many officious photographers i have encountered at various weddings, Matt is very easy going, and can carry out group shots with the minimum of fuss. My best man was also very impressed, and is looking to book Matt when he gets married. Thanks for everything Claudia & Mark O'Brien