What does it take to become the North West’s best wedding photographer?

Award winning North West wedding photographer

That’s why I have been awarded numerous titles and accolades as the best wedding photographer in the North West for my wedding photography.

I live by the saying that the best thing about a picture is that it never changes, even when the people and things in it do.

• 2022 Wedding Photojournaslim Photographer of the Year Finalist


• 2022 SWPP 5 Print Awards Including 1 Gold


• 2022 SWPP 5 Print Awards Including 1 Gold


• 2020 TOP 100 by SLR Lounge


• 2019 Ranked TOP 50 Wedding Photographers in the UK by GoHen


• 2019 & 2018 English Wedding Awards Finalist


• 2019 3 x Print Awards SWPP


• 2018 1 x Print Award SWPP

This mantra is always in my mind as I work tirelessly to capture those images so you can have them as a memory forever.

Decades at the top of the industry

For more than fifteen years I have worked behind the lens and in my editing studio on thousands of jaw dropping weddings, intimate family portraits in Rycraft Studios. With stunning location shoots in the most serene and eye catching areas of the North West of England.

It’s this attention to detail, care, time and effort that has led to me being the most sought after award winning wedding photographer throughout the North West.

Photography is not just my passion but it is my full time job. My livelihood and profession.

From sunrise to sunset and well into the starry night I work round the clock to produce extraordinary images for my thousands of clients. 

Working with you, for you on your wedding day

I work with beautiful couples on their wedding journey, from pre-ceremony couple photography all the way to capturing their big day. I spend countless hours getting to know my clients on a detailed and deep level.

You need to bond with your clients. Understand what they want and turn that into something magical. Without this kind people person approach, you could never succeed as a North West wedding photographer.

This is why I offer a pre-wedding shoots to ease the nerves on your big day.

It’s this reputation that sees my amazing clients return year after year, swapping wedding photography for a family photoshoot with their pet or newborn photography and much more.

Always available 

I am available round the clock to answer any question or cater to any need for my clients. I will always take them to the best locations to best tell their story. 

Getting to know me is something I always encourage my clients to do. Without that friendship and connection, we would never be able to achieve the incredible photos that you see on my website.

We all know someone who “takes photos”.  But taking great pictures and understanding how to set up a great shot, provide perfect lighting, and edit photos are skills that require the decades of training and experience I offer.

The skill of editing

The best photographers also know how to edit photos to perfection. I use the most up to date modern editing software, combined with top of the range photography equipment to meet and surpass all your expectations. 

But my work to be the best doesnt start or end with a great knowledge of locations and a rapport with my clients. 

It’s how well I work with wedding venues, stylists, suppliers and all those incredibly hard working people who are behind the scenes at weddings and major events that also counts.

Working with others

There is not a single wedding venue in the North West I haven’t taken photographs in and around and I know the majority like the back of my hand.  Scouting out the very best balconies, gardens, dining rooms and more to take pictures in.

This is key. Alongside having a well maintained relationship with venue organisers, florists, dress makers too.  So that we can all work together for the overall aim of making sure your special day is exactly that. Special.

For your special day, make sure you choose a special photographer. Matthew Rycraft Photography, your North West Wedding Photographer.