Matt Brooker Photography

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