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Matt Trott 12/10/19 Matt Trott 12/10/19

Nettlestead place wedding photographer

Katy was super chilled, Alan was even more chilled (how on earth he managed to hold it together when little joshua was walking down the aisle with maid of honour Amy i don’t know - i was in bits) and of course the wonderful Joshua - who after the wedding I am told his body composition is now 65% cake!

This venue is a photographers dream, beautiful house and absolutely stunning gardens - I couldn’t wait to shoot here. It is simply stunning from the moment you drive up the fern lined driveway to the moment you step into the gardens you are presented with absolute beauty - the gorgeous pond/lake (when does a pond become a lake?!?) with the backdrop of the rolling hills.

The wedding was awesome as well - the weather got the memo and although it threatened to spoil the wedding party my trusty anti rain glares meant the rain clouds gave us a wide birth!.

There was some gorgeous photos at this wedding and some fantastic documentary opportunities as well - especially with the kids - who were all bonkers mad and bloody brilliant at the same time. The evening golden hour photos gave us some fantastic opportunities - delighted how those photos came out - and especially pleased with the lightpainting photo right at the end!

*FUN FACT TIME - What you can’t see is little joshua on an ipad watching Paw Patrol behind the bush whilst mum and dad posed for the photo - I would have included him but trying to keep him still for 30 seconds was probably a wedding bridge too far.

So all in all epic day, fantastic family, lovely weather and gorgeous venue means Matt is one happy camper!

http://www.nettlestead-place.co.uk/

Stunning view at Nettlestead place in Kent

Bridal Preparations for a wedding at Nettlestead place in West malling

Bridal hair and makeup at a home in west malling

Bridesmaids dresses hanging in west malling

Nettlestead place hair and makeup preparations

Groom waiting for bride to walk down the aisle at nettlestead place

Groom laughing at nettlestead place wedding

Guests laughing at a wedding a nettlestead place

Bridesmaid walking down the aisle outside at nettlestead place

Bridesmaid and brides son walking down the aisle at nettlestead place

emotional groom during ceremony at nettlestead place

Groom watching his bride walk down the aisle at nettlestead place

groom waiting for bride at nettlestead place

Stunning creative image taken at Nettlestead place in west malling, Kent

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Matt Trott 7/31/19 Matt Trott 7/31/19

Crown Lodge Kent wedding photographer

“The wonderful Lisa and Simon walking through the fields literally over the road from the Crown Lodge wedding venue. It’s a beautiful venue tucked away in woodland with the most epic views you will ever see right on it’s doorstep”

crown lodge kent wedding bride and groom walking at sunset

The wonderful Lisa and Simon walking through the fields literally over the road from the Crown Lodge wedding venue. It’s a beautiful venue tucked away in woodland with the most epic views you will ever see right on it’s doorstep. Crown lodge kent website

The day started off at Lisa’s parents house, a beautiful house with a spacious kitchen which was perfect for bridal prep photos. Also kudos to Lisa’s Mum and Dad for the yellowest wall I have ever seen - made a fantastic backdrop for some of the hair and makeup photos.

With George running about in the garden and playing football with his Swedish cousins I had to switch between fashion and sports in a flash.

Lisa and Simon wanted a relaxed wedding day. Nothing too stressful. They wanted nice, relaxed, documentary wedding imagery of their guests simply enjoying themselves and having fun. They really achieved that with this wedding - no formal sit down meal and gather round speeches all really helped create that wonderful atmosphere. It really shows when a couple are relaxed in their photos. Even the registrar commented she can’t quite remember a couple smiling so much.

So thank you again for letting me be a part of your wonderful day Lisa and Simon, George I’m still trying to find the dinosaur in my camera!!

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Crown lodge wedding walk to the ceremony through the trees

Bridal preparation with the mother of the groom having her fascinator added to her hair

bride having her hair done for her wedding in Kent

Stencilled champagne glasses with bride along the side in red

boy laughing and being lifted up by his cousin

Make up being added to a bride for her Kent wedding

A young girl staring at all the available food and treats during bridal prep

MUA holds up mirror for the sitting bride to see herself

Young boy having his hair gelled by Mum on the morning of the wedding.

Young boy with braces sitting on the stairs smiling ahead of leaving for a wedding

Bride smiling at her brother as he sees her in her wedding dress for the first time.

Moment of surprise everyone sees the bride for the first time during bridal prep

Bridal portrait in the garden with bride smiling and holding flowers

Fun wedding sign saying all you need is cheese

Young boy having a buttonhole flower attached to his suit

Dad smiling in the audience during a wedding ceremony

cheeky young boy smiling between his dad and brother whilst waiting for the bride

Head bridesmaid and young son of the bride walking down the aisle holding a sign saying here comes mummy

Young boy on a wedding day holding sign saying here comes mummy at crown lodge kent

Bride and dad walking down the tree aisle outdoors at crown lodge kent

father of the bride and bride walking down the aisle at their outdoors wedding

wedding ceremony under the gazebo at crown lodge kent

Groom placing ring on brides finger at crown lodge kent

Bride and groom getting during the wedding ceremony at crown lodge

Nephew and Uncle laughing at wedding in Kent

Candid photo of guests at a wedding looking at camera

Mother and Son during the service at a wedding

Bride and groom smiling and walking back down the aisle after the wedding ceremony

Bride and groom in the trees looking at each other and smiling at crown lodge kent

Smiling bride and groom after being married at crown lodge kent

Bride and groom walking and laughing whilst holding hands after tieing the knot

Bride and groom laughing with each other after wedding

Bride and groom posing for photos with their young son all laughing and joking at the camera.

Three young boys blowing bubbles at the camera during a wedding

Best man giving speech outside during the wedding at crown lodge kent

Magician throwing fire into the air at crown lodge kent during a wedding

Father and daughter cuddling at a wedding at crown lodge kent

Cute little girl smiling at the camera in a frilly dress

Young flower girl at a wedding with a unicorn jumper over her head

Bride smiling during her wedding breakfast

Man with a net on his head game with kids trying to throw balls into it

Bride and groom smiling at each other on top of the hillside at crown lodge kent

Woman and son laughing and smiling at a wedding

Groom laughing with bride as they walk across a field during their wedding day

Groom gives the birdie whilst walking with wife through a sunset and long grass at crown lodge kent

Husband and wife walking through the grass during sunset at crown lodge kent

Bride, Groom and Son all cuddling during their first dance at crown lodge kent

Flower girl daughter hugging mum at a wedding at crown lodge kent

bride and groom holding each other outside in the trees with fairy lights at night at crown lodge kent

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Matt Trott 6/2/19 Matt Trott 6/2/19

Rochester castle wedding photographer

“I am also really proud of the light-painting photo I managed to achieve for these guys, with my friendly helper (young lad from the wedding helping me light up the trees) we managed these photos in one go - light-painting combined with sparkler and a steady hand from yours truly!”

I LOVED SHOOTING THIS WEDDING!

When i met Luke and Taylor last year, they knew exactly what they had in mind for their wedding - with the guidance of Taylors mum they had everything planned and their vision was clear - they wanted to OWN Rochester - and i think they did.

For the couple photos we went up to Rochester Castle, where we photographed some more intimate photos of the two of them. Then we went up and down the high street to see what photo opportunities we had to get some unique images - I LOVED doing this. Honestly loved it. Luke and Taylor were up for anything i suggested and some of those photos up and down the high street maybe my favourite for the year.

Sometimes you get a couple who can truly portray real love by what they do, how they act, how they smile and how they are together - you don’t need to be a photographer to see that flooding through in these images -from couple photos all the way up to the first dance.

I am also really proud of the light-painting photo I managed to achieve for these guys, with my friendly helper (young lad from the wedding helping me light up the trees) we managed these photos in one go - light-painting combined with sparkler and a steady hand from yours truly!

Thank you guys - truly thank you - it was an absolute pleasure

Matt

Taylor says:

“What can I say other than that Matt was brilliant! From the moment I saw his previous work I knew he would be the best photographer for our day and he went above and beyond my expectations. He made me and my husband feel at ease right from the moment we met him, was incredibly prompt with responses and clear too. He worked well with my mother (an ex-photographer) and was an amazing presence on the day. Matt is very patient and easy going and very skilled at his job. Our wedding photos are beautiful, honestly he captured the day in the most perfect way. I cannot recommend him enough! 12/10”