Matthew Johnston Photography

Southampton, Hampshire View map

Rating 5.0 out of 5

4 reviews

Price from £299

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About

Price from £299

Based in Hampshire, Matthew Johnston Photography is a dedicated photography service specialising in weddings and other memorable events. Owner Matthew has always had a passion for art and enjoys forming connections with others. He attended university to study digital media and soon fell in love with the art form. Now, Matthew combines his love of storytelling with his photography experience to create weddings that delight his clients and their guests. He covers weddings and events across the whole of the South East included in his packages or happy to travel if travel expenses are covered.

Services Offered

Matthew Johnston Photography strives to ensure that your wedding photographs and videos reflect your visions and expectations. This photographer understands that no two weddings are the same and that every couple has their own idea of what they want from their photos. He offers a range of photography packages, all of which are completely customizable to meet the needs, desires, and budgetary requirements of the couple. Each of his standard packages includes a full day of coverage, a pre-wedding consultation, five free prints, and an online gallery of all the photographs. To ensure every moment of your unique love story is captured, Matthew can arrange a pre-wedding photoshoot before the special day and the services of a second photographer at the main event if required. His style is very relaxed and candid documentary, so no moment of the day is missed. Your gallery of photos will tell the full story from start to finish in beautiful photography, which can be treasured forever.

Highlights

Services

Photography, pre wedding, post wedding, albums, mini albums, digital album, high resolution photos, blu-ray or DVD with all the photos, photobooth, Personalised USB

Wedding Package

My packages include the full set of high-resolution images in a free downloadable online gallery with a full range of product goodies. Fully edited photos in colour and black & white

Travel

Yes, Hampshire mostly but happy to travel but some weddings take me further afield which I enjoy. Anything within 2 hr drive

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Frequently Asked Questions

How far in advance should I contact you?

Some people love to book far in advance but so many things can change. Please dont be put off getting in contact if your date is only around the corner. It could be that your date I still have free!

Do you cover more than one wedding a day?

What is the charge for traveling?

Free for any weddings with 76 miles of Southampton and then I charge 50p per mile after that. Or if you are planning a wedding abroad just the cost of my flight plus a night's accommodation

What style of photos do you take?

Traditional

Artistic

Photo journalism

What kind of technology do you use?

Digital

Do you use a specific technique or innovative approach?

I aim to capture the essence of your wedding day and allow this to shine through in your photographs

What kind of equipment do you use?

I shoot using only professional equipment and always carry back-up gear incase of emergencies. Cannon is my chosen camera at the moment - it never fails me

Do you offer any tool to display the photos online?

Yes, yes, we have our hosting gallery for your images, allowing you to share direct with family & friends who can also order from the gallery - prints, downloads, frames and canvas wraps!

What's the delivery time for photographic report?

1 month

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?

Depending on how long I would be flexible. Unplanned extra time would be included but planned time would be £90 per hour

What are the forms of payment?

I accept all forms of payment

How do you work?

Efficiently and calmly - no stress

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Beth K. Married on 17/07/2021

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Fun but professional

Matt was easy and hassle free to work with.
He used the surroundings available to his every advantage which helped to execute our stunning photos. We would recommend and use Matt again. Thank you very much Matt for helping to make our day so special!!
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Sent on 03/01/2022

Matthew Johnston Photography's reply:

Hi Beth & Dan - I think you wedding was one of my highlights of 2021 wedding season. The weather was fantastic, you both looked amazing and your friends and family were all so lovely, it was great to be part of. All the best for your futures together. Matt
Jay S. Married on 14/07/2020

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Very good day in the middle of a few sad days.

From our day being cancelled to giving Matt 6 days notice of our wedding day. He was a true professional. The day was rushed due to a parent being very unwell. Matt captured exactly what we wanted and spoke to our family with such kindness. He then rushed through some images so it gave us something to enjoy". Please book him you won't be disappointed.
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It was my pleasure. My first wedding back after 'Lockdown' and I couldn't have asked for a friendlier family, you made it easy for me with everyone being so happy and just enjoying the moment. I am so glad you were happy with your service and the quality of your photos. Thank you for your review it means a lot. Matt
Corrina H. Married on 01/06/2021

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Perfection

Words can’t express how happy we are with what Matt did; it was just perfect from beginning to end. He went above and beyond, caught every magical moment and made the memories from our day last forever it such a beautiful way. He’s so easy going, confident in his ability and most of all - so very talented. Can’t recommend enough.
Sent on 01/07/2021

Matthew Johnston Photography's reply:

A little tear in my eye!!! Thank you. Getting to photograph your wedding was the best, so relaxed and chilled. Thank you so much for your amazing review. Matt
Emma M. Married on 14/07/2018

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Matthew was so great and accommodating and put my mind at rest once we had had our first meeting. Couldn’t recommend him highly enough.

I was recommend by a friend to use Matt and I wasn’t disappointed at all. I absolutely love my photos and the process of booking a photographer was not stressful at all. The level of service and quality of the photos was definitely worth 100 times more than what we paid and that made it all the better. I would definitely recommend Matt to anyone.
Sent on 24/07/2020

Matthew Johnston Photography's reply:

Thank you Emma for your kind words. I had such fun photographing your special day - your family were such fun and made me laugh throughout the day. I am so happy that you are happy with your photos. Matt

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