Matt Brooker Photography

Contact matt a few months in advance to him my plans and was on
Board from the get go , he supported on making it a smooth and perfect moment with a positive outcome capturing the moment and even went above and beyond to capture the moment with our kids and both parents reactions that we can cherish forever

We honestly couldn't have asked for a better wedding photographer than Matt. From the moment we met him, he put us completely at ease and helped calm our nerves. He made us laugh throughout the photos, which made the whole experience feel so natural and enjoyable.

Matt captured every special moment beautifully, from the big moments to all the little details we might have otherwise missed. Looking through our photos brings us right back to our wedding day, and we couldn't be happier with how they turned out.

Matt was professional, friendly, and such a pleasure to have with us on our special day. We can't thank him enough for giving us memories we'll treasure forever. We would recommend Matt to anyone looking for an incredible wedding photographer – you won't be disappointed!

From the minute we met Matt he has been an absolute pleasure . Such a kind gentleman, very professional at his job . Matt took our amazing photos of our special day he captured every moment in detail which we are incredibly thankful for . On the morning of our wedding day he made us all feel so calm & at ease . I would highly recommend Matt for his professionalism & kind nature

We asked Matt to capture our wedding day and from the get go he was beyond helpful, professional and captured the day as we imagined it, going above & beyond to get perfect shots. We couldn’t have asked for a better, more personal service. Matt was with us throughout the day and made sure we had everything we needed, but still blended seamlessly into the background. He even packed a gorgeous shawl for me in case it was got cold on the day! I would recommend Matt without a shadow of a doubt.

From the moment we contacted Matt he was great. He listened to what we wanted and he the pictures he captured for us were fab. He got pictures of moments that we would have never thought of. Thank you so much Matt for everything.

Wedding Photography Review

We honestly cannot recommend Matt Brooker Photography highly enough! 📸❤️

From the very beginning, Matt went above and beyond for us. He met with us on several occasions before our wedding day to get to know us as a couple, understand what we wanted, and make sure everything was exactly what we had hoped for. He was incredibly helpful throughout the whole process and was always happy to go the extra mile.

On the morning of the wedding, Matt arrived exactly when he said he would and brought such a lovely sense of calm to the house. He even offered to pick up a few bits for us that morning and, before we knew it, he was helping the men with their ties! 😂 It was little things like this that made such a difference and made us feel completely at ease.

He made us feel so comfortable in front of the camera, and the photographs he captured are absolutely amazing. He managed to capture all the special moments, emotions and little details of the day so beautifully, and we will treasure the photos forever. ❤️

Matt also delivered our photographs within the timeline he had promised, which was fantastic.

Thank you so much, Matt, for everything you did to make our wedding day so special and for giving us memories that we will have forever. We would highly recommend you to anyone looking for a talented, professional and genuinely lovely photographer.

We really hope we get the opportunity to use you again for another special celebration in the future! 🥰📸❤️

We honestly cannot recommend Matt Brooker highly enough as a wedding photographer. From our very first meeting, it was clear that Matt is not just incredibly talented, but also genuinely kind, caring, and down to earth.
We first met Matt in Ballynamona, near the Kilkenny Craft Shop, where he suggested we bring our dog to meet his pup as well. The dogs wandered around happily while we chatted and went through the details of the day. That meeting alone put us completely at ease. Matt also brought along beautiful examples of his finished wedding albums, and we were blown away by his ability to capture both the couple and the surrounding scenery in a way where neither ever takes away from the other.
What really sets Matt apart is how much he cares. He helped us organise far more than just photography, providing a timeline for the day and quietly taking control of logistics in a way that removed stress rather than adding to it. Having never experienced a day like this before, that guidance meant everything to us. He even offered, without hesitation, to take a detour on the way to the Kingsley Hotel if any family member needed a lift. That generosity says a lot about the person he is.
On the day itself, Matt was incredible. Friends and family repeatedly commented on how friendly, funny, inclusive, and calming he was. He guided people effortlessly, positioning everyone with a clear creative vision, but never once made anyone feel ordered around or under pressure. Everything felt natural, relaxed, and enjoyable. He has an instinctive sense of what he wants from a shot before he ever lifts the camera, and he achieves it with warmth, humour, and great banter, which suited us perfectly as a couple.
And then there are the photos. They are beyond anything we could have imagined. The posed photographs are stunning, but it’s the candid moments that truly took our breath away. Matt captured delicate, emotional moments during the ceremony that meant a great deal to us personally, moments that only someone deeply tuned into people could notice and preserve.
The photographs from Ballynamona Beach are exquisite, and Matt handled everything seamlessly, even politely managing people in the background so we never had to worry about a thing. On the drive back, he spotted a barley field, stopped, knocked on the owner’s door, and asked permission for photos. That willingness to go the extra mile resulted in some of the most beautiful images we will treasure for the rest of our lives.
Matt continues to surprise us by uploading more and more edited photos to our online gallery. Every time we check back, there’s something new, and every image is just as special as the last. We’ve been able to print and gift photos to family and friends, which has been such a lovely way to relive the day and share it with others.
To finish the day, Matt brought us to Sea Church in Ballycotton, bought us a glass of Prosecco each, brought water for our dog Stella, and quietly captured some of the most candid, peaceful photos of us just enjoying a moment together. Those images are among our absolute favourites.
We are beyond grateful to Matt for capturing our wedding so beautifully, but even more grateful that the experience felt like being looked after by a friend rather than simply receiving a service. By the end of the day, we were genuinely hugging him, and that says it all.
Thank you, Matt, for giving us memories we will cherish forever. We are so thankful we chose you as our photographer, and even more thankful for the friendship that came from it.
Conor Hudson & Chanel Ní Néill Hudson

We recently had the privilege of having matt as our wedding photographer, from the very first point of communication, matt was very efficient, he knew exactly what we wanted & that we got yet so much more, matt was a very special part of our day in every way possible, he captured our day so perfectly & half the photos we didn't even know he took! We are simply in awe at our photos & matt's talent is exceptional, the best decision we made about our wedding day was having matt as our photographer, we would very highly recccomend matt! A gentlemen & amazing photographer!!
Rachel & Eamon

Matt was the photographer at our wedding last November. Matt met with us on 2 occasions, to get to know us, what we wanted and where to take the photos.

Eventhough we has a very small wedding, Matt went through everything so well with us.

He blended in so well when he came to the house before the wedding. We had a late afternoon wedding, Matt's ability to use light to create perfect shots is unbelievable.

It's beautiful to look back on our wedding day with these photos.

We would highly recommend Matt.

Matt Brooker was the photographer at our wedding recently and from the moment we got in contact, I knew we had nothing to worry about regarding our wedding photos. Matt met with us on 2 occasions leading up to the wedding to get to know us and our venue, what kind of photos we wanted, where we were taking the photos and all the logistics of the day. When Matt arrived on the morning of the wedding, he blended in seamlessly with everyone and we hardly noticed he was there snapping away. He even helped serve lunch before we left the house! Our ceremony was in a room full to capacity but Matt managed to get fantastic photos without being intrusive or in anyone's way. His camera was quiet too which was important as I didn't want the clicking sound every time he took a picture.
We received the first batch of photos from Matt just over 24 hours after our wedding and were completely blown away by how stunning they were. Matt managed to capture people and moments so naturally and yet the photos are simply perfect. I sent the photos around to our family and every single person came back and commented on what a brilliant job Matt did and what a gentleman he is. He went above and beyond all our expectations of a wedding photographer.
If you are looking for a photographer, Matt Brooker is a fantastic one, a gentleman, calm and quiet, prepared, organised and gets the job done as we asked. We would recommend him without any reservation whatsoever.
Thank you Matt for doing a wonderful job and taking time and care of our guests young and old.
Mary & Shane

Matt was a fantastic photographer. He met with us twice before the wedding to go through everything with us and to make sure all the details were covered so we had nothing to worry about. On the day lots of our guests said to us, how lovely Matt was. The photos turned out great and I would truely recommend Matt for your big day!

Matt Brooker was an absolute pleasure to work with on our wedding day! From the moment we met him, he made us feel comfortable and confident that our special day would be perfectly captured.

We met with Matt before the wedding and we felt that he really took the time to get to know us a a a couple, making the photos unique to us.
His creativity and attention to detail were outstanding. Matt didn't just take photos—he truly told the story of our day, from the big moments to the intimate ones.

He was also incredibly professional, punctual, and organized, which helped make the day go smoothly. He took the time to research the area and become familiar with the setting and with the important people at our wedding.
His ability to capture candid moments while also guiding us through more posed shots was amazing, ensuring we got a great mix of photos.

The final images exceeded our expectations. The quality, editing, and sheer beauty of the photos left us in awe. We can't stop looking through them and reliving the best day of our lives!

We highly recommend Matt Brooker for any couple looking for a talented, professional, and genuinely wonderful photographer to capture their wedding day.

Matt was exceptional. From our very first meeting we knew that he would be the perfect choice as our wedding photographer. He is a real gentleman and has the perfect mix of professionalism and friendliness. Our guests and ourselves were totally at ease with him. Everything went so well from start to finish. I cannot recommend Matt highly enough. An absolute pleasure to work with and the photos captured every special moment of the day. From the black and white to the coloured photos, they are all absolutely beautiful. We were so happy with Matt and count ourselves so lucky that he was the photographer on our wedding day.

Matt is so good at what he’s doing. He’s more like friend that you can feel comfortable around him when he’s doing his job.

Matt Brooker Photography. What can I say about Matt Brooker other than, he is now what Sarah and I consider a friend.
He is professional, cool, calm, witty and flexible all in equal measure. His shots of our big day weren't overly staged or fussy. He got loads of natural looking photos and arty ones too capturing the beauty of the location, which was exactly what we asked for.
He kept us laughing throughout the day and kept us calm too and even ferried us about in the car to photo locations.
His communication is prompt and clear. Just fantastic value for your money.

Cannot recommend Matt enough to any couple looking to book their photographer.
Not only is he an absolute professional but more importantly he's an absolute gent too. He made the day so relaxed, he organised little details and moments that we hadn't even thought of. The shots he got perfectly captured the fun and pure joy of our day. He brought a sense of blissful calm and kept everything running smoothly...and made us laugh all day long! His communication on the lead up to our wedding was brilliant and we both knew he was the perfect choice and we were not wrong!

Matt photographed our wedding in Ballycotton in August of 2023 and we were very impressed with the results. Matt was an absolute gentleman throughout, nothing was too much trouble. He always reminded us that it was our day and in the end he became a large part of what made it so special.

From our first meeting with him at the venue a few weeks prior to the wedding we knew that we were in good hands and he understood exactly what we wanted. Matt did a great job organising guests for group photos and making everyone feel comfortable, especially the kids! Many of the guests commented during and after the wedding about how welcoming he was.

We would definitely recommend Matt for any photography needs you may have. The results of our day are captured in time and are stunning.

We were so lucky to have Matt photograph our legal wedding ceremony over the summer. We booked Matt very last minute and were very lucky that he was available. This was the best decision we made by far (besides the actual getting married part!). Matt was so kind and reassuring and made our day more special. Our whole family and friends commented on his professionalism and how at ease he made everyone. In addition to adding so much to our day, we were blown away by our photos, they are beautiful and mean so much to us. Matt, you honestly went above and beyond for us, we cannot thank you enough!

Professional, put everyone at ease, non intrusive and captured a beautiful weekend perfectly. Highly recommend.

Couldn’t recommend Matt enough! The photos were ideal, lots of candid shots of family and friends, which we love, and some very special moments captured.
He was an absolute pleasure to work with. We met at the venue a few months before and then arranged things by phone. He was open, flexible and professional about what we wanted, and was happy to accommodate any changes we made to locations etc.
On the day he was friendly while also managing to slip into the background to get those candid shots. While taking the more staged shots he was professional while still having the craic and getting us to pose and so on! Several guests commented to us afterwards about how nice he was. He really was brilliant, and we would recommend him to anyone!

We booked Matt to photograph our very small wedding (6 guests) in Castlemartyr Resort last year and a slightly larger celebration party for a few more family and friends in Carrig House Hotel near Killorglin about a month later. Matt listened to us. He was really engaged and wanted the best for us in terms of photos. Matt went the extra mile to get to know more about our individual guests, somehow both being in the background to get candid shots (which we wanted) but also having a little fun with some of our group as well. We were delighted with the photos, Matt added to the occasion and we wouldn't hesitate to recommend him. Matt is a great photographer, but also very warm, funny and flexible. He goes the extra mile.

Matt was a brilliant photographer. He had done lots of research on the venue prior to the wedding weekend- and, as a result, knew all the best spots to take photos, and made the whole process very relaxed and easy. We got a sneak peek of the photos online shortly after the wedding which was very exciting. I loved all of the pictures- they were exactly what we wanted- casual, nothing too posed or formal, and all of our wedding guests were in them too. A great experience, and one we will gladly repeat with Matt for any future big events.