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On Hitched.co.uk since 2020

Last update: December 2025

Visions of View is a Chelmsford, Essex-based wedding photography studio specialising in capturing weddings and events with authenticity and artistry. Led by Matthew, who brings over 20 years of professional experience, the approach blends a natural reportage style with beautifully crafted portraits. His signature night portraits are especially renowned, offering couples something truly unique and unforgettable.


Known for his relaxed and friendly manner, Matthew helps couples feel comfortable and confident in front of the camera—ensuring the genuine joy of the day shines through in every frame. Your wedding day is a celebration of love, and his passion lies in preserving those memories so you can relive them for years to come.

Services Offered

Visions of View offers a variety of photography packages to suit different needs and budgets. Options include:
• Engagement sessions
• Professional editing
• A private online gallery
• Luxury wedding albums and guest books

For couples looking for something more personalised, bespoke packages are also available—ensuring your wedding photography experience is as unique as your love story.

Frequently asked questions

What services do you offer?

Photography
Video
Pre wedding
Post wedding
Albums
Mini albums
Digital album
High resolution photos

What does the wedding package include?

Coverage from prep first dance One photographer Minimum of 500 fully edited images All images delivered digitally on a online sharable gallery Add 2nd photographer +£375 Add Storybook album +£260

How far in advance should I contact you?

ASAP

Do you cover more than one wedding a day?

No

Can you travel?

Yes, europe

What is the charge for travelling?

Quoted per wedding and chosen package

What style of photos do you take?

Traditional
Artistic
Photo journalism
Fine art photography
Other (I am thrilled to offer you truly unique and unforgettable coverage of your special day! My photography style blends candid reportage imagery and breathtaking portraitures for that perfect coverage)

What kind of technology do you use?

Digital

Do you use a specific technique or innovative approach?

My night shots are much sought after, I feel they speak for themselves

What kind of equipment do you use?

I use canon R6 cameras combined with pro lenses

Do you offer any tool to display the photos online?

Yes, online galleries via Zenfolio

What's the delivery time for a photographic report?

3 months

Do you send all the photos taken?

Yes

Do you work alone or do you have a team of professionals?

Alone

In case of unforeseen circumstances, do you have a replacement photographer?

Yes

Do you have the rights to publish the wedding photos?

Yes

Do you charge per hour or per event?

Per event

If needed, would you be able to work extra hours?

Yes

How do you charge extra time?

I have a number of different packages, or of course, should you want something bespoke let me know the details and I will tailor the package to suit your exact requirements

What are the forms of payment?

BACS

How do you work?

I work in a totally relaxed manor, I know what I need to do to put people at ease, I am professional yet I know how to deliver what I promise, a set of truly magical images of your special day!
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Reviews for Visions of View - Essex Wedding and Event photographers

Katie
Katie Sent on 16/10/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Our perfect photographer

When planning a wedding, you have to prioritise what's important in your budget, and photos were so important to me. I knew they would be the one things to last forever, and I spent months trying to find the perfect photographer, and we found Matt. How incredibly lucky, he created a personalised package for us including a video which we love, he stayed extra hours for us to accommodate the late May sunset and he was a friend throughout the whole day.

Honestly, I hope i get an opportunity to use Matt again. Nothing was too silly or too much to ask.
Thank you for capturing our day and being so wonderful to us throughout the entire process, Matt ✨️💕
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Ben Sent on 10/06/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing wedding photographer!

Matt, our wonderful wedding photographer. You captured our special day so perfectly and we have such precious photos to look back on and cherish forever, you were calm, laid back, listened to everything we asked for and we couldn’t have asked for anyone better. We aren’t very natural infront of the camera, but we were made to feel so comfortable and Matt made it fun! Our family commented on how friendly and professional he was throughout our day. If you’re considering a photographer for your wedding, then Matt is your man! Thank-you so much, you work is amazing x
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Victoria Sent on 01/06/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Christmas wedding

We met Matt at the Leez Priory open day. He was very friendly and knew the venue inside out. We then arranged a zoom call with him to make sure dates etc worked and after that Brad & I knew he was the photographer we wanted for our wedding.
So many people commented on how amazing he was and the photos just show what a talent he is. Nothing was too much trouble for him and he knew where the best shots were.
We would highly recommend Matt, and are very grateful to him for the beautiful wedding photos we have to show for our special day. X
Emini
Emini Sent on 27/05/2025
5 out of 5 rating

A magician with a camera!

Where do we even begin? From the very first conversation, Matt made us feel completely at ease. He wasn’t just our photographer; he became such a calming presence on the day, someone we could trust entirely to capture every emotion, every detail, and every moment without ever feeling like we were being “posed” or put on display. He just got us.

On the day itself, he blended in so effortlessly, guiding us when needed but mostly letting us be in the moment. And the results? Beyond anything we ever expected. Our photos are filled with love, joy, and a kind of quiet magic we didn’t even realise was happening around us. They’re not just pictures; they’re memories frozen in time, full of emotion and genuine connection.

Matt has a real gift, not just with the camera but with people. He helped us relax, laugh, and really be ourselves, and that comes through in every single shot. We’re so grateful to have had him capture our day. These are images we’ll treasure for the rest of our lives, and we couldn’t recommend him more highly.

Thank you, Matt, for your talent, your kindness, and for giving us the most beautiful way to relive our favourite day... not just as it looked, but as it truly felt.
Becca
Becca Sent on 11/05/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Matt is incredible!

Matt photographed our wedding on 05.05.25. He kept the humour up all day, was creative with his direction and made impressions on everyone he met during the day. Snapshots of our wedding have been sent through and we cannot wait to see the rest - the photos are truly stunning. He's a real asset to any couples day and couldn't recommend him more.
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Betsy Sent on 24/01/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Fantastic!

Matt was absolutely amazing from the moment we booked him, and the pictures are sensational! He had a very good understanding of the venue and knew all the correct spots! Thank you so much! Betsy and Jack xxx
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Emma Sent on 26/08/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Would 100% reccomend

We are SO happy with our photos and would 100% recommend Matt to anyone getting married. We aren't people that enjoy posing for photos but Matt made us feel so comfortable and made it fun. All our guests commented how friendly he is, he felt like a wedding guest and was so lovely to be around. Thank you Matt for bringing the good vibes and for your amazing work!
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Shona Sent on 29/04/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Brilliant Service!

Visions of View - Matt, we really don’t know where to start! The day we met you for the first time Lee and I both knew almost straight away that we’d met our photographer, you are such a gentleman and so easy to get along with!
Your work speaks for itself, your portrait work is phenomenal but your candid shots are just as incredible! You made the day such fun and everyone said how lovely you were! You totally captured the essence of our day! Wish we could do it all again! Thank you for allowing us to relive the day forever! Shona and Lee Smith
Charli
Charli Sent on 01/12/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Perfect photographer!

Matt is the most relaxed and laid-back photographer we've ever met, and that is so reflected in the stunning photos he captured from our perfect wedding day. We are so grateful to him for taking the time to meet with us via Zoom beforehand to get to know us and get a feel for the kind of vibe we wanted. He travelled to my Mum's for the morning to get some photos of us girls getting ready, and then met us at the venue to see the boys put the finishing touches on their suits, and stayed with us right up until after the first dance. Matt was so friendly and blended in with our day - it didn't even feel like he was working! We loved that he gave us the advice of just having a few 'posed' photos with family outside, so that we could enjoy the very most of our day. Matt has such a great eye for a natural photo and we have hundreds to look through in years to come. We are over the moon with our photos, and can't thank Matt enough for his beautiful work.
Billie
Billie Sent on 24/10/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Perfect photographer


Originally, me and my now husband didn’t want a photographer. We was going to rely on family photos, as we’re both not one to pose in-front of a camera. After some gentle persuading from a family member we booked Matt and we are soo glad we did.

We scheduled in a zoom meeting to say hello and discuss what kind of pictures we wanted (mainly what pictures we didn’t want as I was so nervous lol). Matt was so reassuring. He promised he’d capture a relaxed day, pictures that told a story.

Our wedding day finally came round. I could hardly speak with nerves, the weather was rubbish, my 2 year old was over tired and grumpy but that didn’t matter. Matt was an absolute dream. He offered his help, he spoke to my children, he calmed me down talking about his wonderful family. It really helped take my mind off the ‘wedding nerves’. There was no pressure to pose or ‘force’ the children into group photos, yet amongst the chaos ,he somehow managed to capture some breathtaking memories. I was amazed.

After we was married, I think Matt sensed we was a little stressed (our daughter really wasn’t happy lol) he suggested we go for a quiet walk on our own, just for 5 minutes to soak everything in and that’s where the magic happened.
Some absolute stunning photos were taken, memories we’ll treasure forever. Me and my husband were only talking, so relaxed , laughing about what the hell had just happened. We forgot Matt was even there.

We received our pictures roughly 6 weeks later.
I can’t believe some of the pictures he captured.
My 82year old grandad , laughing with my best friends baby.
An intimate conversation with my uncle about my wedding ring (it was my nans who passed away).
Me and my dad holding hands, smiling at each other (my dad has been diagnosed with dementia, so you can imagine how special that photo now is).
These are just some special moments matt managed to capture and I didn’t even know.

My only regret is, I didn’t book Matt for longer.

Matt, thank you for being part of our wedding day and capturing pictures of the people me love the most.
Hannah
Hannah Sent on 20/10/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing wedding photographer

Matt, thank you so much for everything.

You felt like part of the family, and your calm and smiling presence was infectious.

The photos you captured are beyond amazing. Each one tells a story, and we're over the moon with how they turned out. They're going to be cherished for years to come.

Thanks again for everything, Matt. You're a star!

All our love
Hannah & Jack
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Eastwood Sent on 19/10/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing 5*

Matt was so professional through out the day and evening! The photos were more than I could have imagined! I can’t recommend him enough! Thank you for such an amazing experience.
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Rebecca Sent on 19/10/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing photographer

The most amazing photographer! Matt makes you feel so comfortable and at ease, takes the best shots and I couldn't of asked for anyone else! Thank you so much Visions of View!!!
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Cheryl Sent on 15/03/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Best choice EVER.

I can’t really remember finding Matt but I remember racing over to see him and booked him on the spot. His personality was a perfect match for us. We thought it was important to have suppliers that suited our personality. Matt was amazing at changing our date .. twice! Throughout the years we waited he became a trusted friend and I couldn't have asked for a better photographer in the end. We decided on a very small list of “posed” shots so we could enjoy the day. He captured every guest in a natural reportage style. He loves detail and even after having my photos a while I still see new things in them. I honestly couldn’t be happier. My husband isn’t one for a camera and and I can’t help but pull faces and mess about that made Matts work hard but he got everything about the day. They are all perfect. Matt blends in with guests and I barely noticed him there until someone said “where’s Matt” and his head would pop up. He’s not intrusive in anyway at all, not once did I feel I had a camera shoved in my face. He was so patient and always at hand if anyone needed some help. A true gent! This man is a miracle worker with the camera, our photos are amazing and everyone has loved them. If you have the chance to book please do, I honestly can’t recommend him highly enough. Even after all these years in his trade he’s still so passionate about it. Matt from the bottom of my heart thank you. You were the best person (other than my bridesmaids) to have by my side. You calmed me, made me laugh, gave me tissue for my tears … you are the best photomaid any bride could ask for. X
Rachel
Rachel Sent on 27/10/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Absolutely exceptional!

Matt at Visions of View is the BEST photographer we could ever have asked for! We are so so so happy with the memories he captured of our wedding day, we could not recommend him more highly. It also helps that he is one the nicest people we’ve met - so friendly and approachable, and goes above and beyond to make you feel special. An absolute professional from start to finish - and we fell in love with our photos as soon as we saw them. A big thank you from both us!!!
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28 van diemans road, Chelmsford, Essex CM29QQ Chelmsford (Essex)

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