Artistic, emotion-filled, authentic wedding photos
A West Midlands wedding photographer based in Stoke-On-Trent, Staffordshire, UK.
Hey there! I'm Matthew or Tsz Lok in Cantonese, meaning son of joy. Like my namesake, I'm all about sharing and capturing the joy! And it's my absolute privilege to get to photograph the joy of amazing couples on the biggest day of their lives, creating timeless memories to make them feel those feelings all over again.
A Natural & Authentic Storytelling Style
From the nervous anticipation before the ceremony to the joyful chaos of confetti, the heartfelt tears during speeches, and all the little moments in between, I’m there to capture it all. My style and approach blends seamlessly into your day (one couple even called me a ninja!) so you can relax and be fully present in the moment.
What that means is zero awkward posing! — just real, authentic wedding photography that tells your story beautifully. Of course, we’ll capture a few family group shots, but the focus is on you spending time with the people you love, not feeling like you’re in the middle of a photoshoot.
When it’s time for photos of just the two of you, we’ll simply take a wee stroll! —a chance for you to enjoy a quiet moment together away from the hustle and bustle while I snap away. I’ll give gentle guidance when needed—like helping you find the perfect light or easing you into the moment—but the rest will feel spontaneous and authentic!
Testimonials
Rachel & Jared: Wedding at Tewinbury Barn, Hertfordshire
"We loved having Matthew as our wedding photographer! On the day he was a lovely calm presence and made us feel really at ease in our couple photos, as well as having lots of great ideas for cute pictures. We also loved that he took the opportunity to sneak off with is for a bonus session with the lush sunset. The photos turned out lovely. We loved how he picked out the colours we said were important to us. He's even been great sending us a couple extras of specific moments when we asked. Strongly reccomend!"
Lisa & Rohan: Wedding at Porchester Hall, Bayswater, London
"We absolutely loved the photos that Matthew took for us on our wedding day! The photos captured exactly what we wanted: the atmosphere, the candid in-the-moment type photos that when we look back, we can remember what that wonderful day was like through the photos! Matthew was so helpful on the wedding day itself, capturing all of the moments well without being intrusive, while also being a fun guy to talk to."
Ella & Sam: Wedding at Niagara Center, Sheffield
"Wow, I cannot recommend Matthew more highly! He shot our wedding in June 2023 and we were absolutely delighted with the quality and volume of photos. He perfectly managed to capture both posed and candid photos, and so many special moments of the day. We have had so many compliments on our wedding photos! He was fun, relaxed and seemed almost invisible sometimes! I will be recommending Matthew to all future couples I meet!"