Meet Matt Ashton

500+ weddings. Still the same feeling on every one.

Most people I photograph tell me they hate having their photo taken. By the end of the day, the same people are usually disappointed it's over.

What I'm really looking for is human connection, those in-between moments that give the full picture of who you are together. Not the shot you planned. The one that happened while you weren't looking.

I'm based on the South Coast with my wife Jess and our two kids, life is busy but full. I used to be a builder. I've been photographing weddings full time for six years, and I've done over 500 of them. Having a family changed how I look at this work. It's made me more patient, more present, and a lot more protective of the moments that don't come back.

Your wedding day is one of them. I don't take that lightly.

Featured in - Hello May, The Wed, Together Journal, One Fine Day, The Bridal Journey.

Matt Ashton, dressed in black, sitting cross-legged on a tall stool with one leg crossed over the other, holding a camera in his hands. The background is plain, and he is smiling while looking to his left.
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Kind Words

"It genuinely felt like having a friend there on the day. I was after an effortless documentary style with a high-end editorial feel and Matt delivered beautifully. Every moment feels natural, stylish, and timeless. Incredible talent, seamless experience, and such a great presence to have on the day."

— LILY & RORY

  • Black and white photo of a wedding scene at an airport, featuring a groom, four men, and a woman engaged in a group conversation near an airport window with a plane visible outside.

    Your love, honestly captured as the day unfolds

  • A black-and-white photo of a couple holding hands on the beach, with the woman wearing a wedding dress and the man dressed in a suit.

    Based on the South Coast of NSW, documenting once in a lifetime moments Australia-wide and internationally.