--- title: "About Kirsty Mattsson – a Yorkshire photographer" date: 2020-03-18 author: "Kirsty Mattsson" featured_image: "https://kmattssonphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/pricing_3.png" --- # About Kirsty Mattsson – a Yorkshire photographer ## About Me I grew up in Derbyshire surrounded by the beauty of the Peak District. I later lived and worked in the USA and Sweden (where I met my husband), and eventually found my way back to England and our home in Yorkshire. Along the way, my experiences have shaped how I see the world and how I photograph it, with curiosity, intention, and a genuine love for people, places, and authentic connection. I remember holding my first professional camera on my 21st birthday, and knowing it would play a defining role in my life. I took it everywhere. And for years I worked tirelessly outdoors, dragging my kit across hills, forests, and remote landscapes to learn how to work instinctively with natural light and how to create strong, considered compositions in ever-changing conditions. Before dedicating myself to wedding photography full time, I focused on my academic career, working as a researcher for leading universities in the UK and USA, including UCL and MIT. My scientific education and experience working within exacting environments inspired me to the highest standards of precision and organisation. Now, with over 15 years of experience in Yorkshire wedding photography, I use those skills to approach your celebration with a flawless attention to detail so you can relax and remain fully present, knowing everything is being expertly taken care of as you enjoy every minute with your family and friends. From location and vendor recommendations to scheduling and logistics, it’s my pleasure to provide the couples I work with both extraordinary wedding photography and seamless, personalized service. ## About You The couples I work with tend to have a brilliant sense of humour and a deep love for their family and friends. They care about making every guest feel valued, and they want someone by their side with kindness, professionalism, and the artistic eye needed to create photographs that stand out for all the right reasons. My clients come from near and far to celebrate amongst the beauty of Yorkshire and the Lake District, and I’m always happy to help with guidance on venues, suppliers, locations, and timelines. By the time the celebration is over, it often feels as though we’ve become friends. I also travel throughout the UK, and to destinations abroad for couples who connect with my photography and approach. If you’re dreaming of a relaxed, effortless wedding day with photographs that feel honest, joyful, and true to you, I’d love to capture your story wherever your heart takes you. ### Inspired by WILD OPEN SPACES FURRY FRIENDS HONEST EMOTION WORLD TRAVEL CULINARY ADVENTURES ARTISTIC COMPOSITIONS STUNNING LANDSCAPES WORKING UP A SWEAT ### AWARD-WINNING YORKSHIRE WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHY - ![Bride throws bouquet to cheering guests](https://kmattssonphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/award-wedding-yorkshire-wedding-photography-27-1200x798.jpg) - ![Bride and grandmother share emotional moment at wedding.](https://kmattssonphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/award-wedding-yorkshire-wedding-photography-14-1200x800.jpg) - ![Owl flying down aisle at wedding ceremony.](https://kmattssonphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/award-wedding-yorkshire-wedding-photography-22-1200x800.jpg) - ![Wedding celebration with champagne fountain outside manor house.](https://kmattssonphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/award-wedding-yorkshire-wedding-photography-28-1200x798.jpg) - ![Wedding celebration with champagne spray and crowd](https://kmattssonphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/award-wedding-yorkshire-wedding-photography-26-1200x800.jpg) - ![Couple embracing with countryside backdrop, wedding attire.](https://kmattssonphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/award-wedding-yorkshire-wedding-photography-6-1200x800.jpg) - ![Bridesmaid throws veil, surprised bride and groom by lake.](https://kmattssonphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/award-wedding-yorkshire-wedding-photography-8-1200x800.jpg) - ![Guests laughing at humourous wedding incident](https://kmattssonphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/award-wedding-yorkshire-wedding-photography-12-1200x800.jpg) - ![Bride and child admire wedding dress by window.](https://kmattssonphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/award-wedding-yorkshire-wedding-photography-5-1200x800.jpg) - ![Bride and groom entering rustic wedding venue.](https://kmattssonphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/award-wedding-yorkshire-wedding-photography-25-1200x800.jpg) - ![Joyful wedding confetti toss with laughing couple](https://kmattssonphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/collection-13-fm-wedding-silver-12-kirsty-mattsson-1200x800.jpg) - ![People in formal attire during rainy ceremony](https://kmattssonphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/award-wedding-yorkshire-wedding-photography-1-1200x800.jpg) - ![Bride and groom walking countryside path](https://kmattssonphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/award-wedding-yorkshire-wedding-photography-24-1200x800.jpg) - ![Child meets kitten near car in car park.](https://kmattssonphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/award-wedding-yorkshire-wedding-photography-3-1200x800.jpg) - ![Couple silhouetted against a beautiful sunset.](https://kmattssonphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/award-wedding-yorkshire-wedding-photography-23-1200x800.jpg) - ![Couple walks on grass by seaside castle walls.](https://kmattssonphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/award-wedding-yorkshire-wedding-photography-21-1200x800.jpg) - ![Bride and groom walking through confetti at wedding.](https://kmattssonphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/kmp-best-yorkshire-wedding-photography-51-1200x800.jpg) - ![Bride and groom walk by historic building.](https://kmattssonphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/award-wedding-yorkshire-wedding-photography-19-1200x800.jpg) - ![Bride descends grand staircase in elegant venue.](https://kmattssonphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/award-wedding-yorkshire-wedding-photography-17-1200x800.jpg) - ![Bridal party getting ready in a hotel room.](https://kmattssonphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/award-wedding-yorkshire-wedding-photography-4-1200x800.jpg) - ![Colourful wedding procession with drums and smoke.](https://kmattssonphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/award-wedding-yorkshire-wedding-photography-16-1200x800.jpg) - ![Couple dancing by illuminated building at night](https://kmattssonphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/award-wedding-yorkshire-wedding-photography-15-1200x800.jpg) - ![Groom jumping happily down countryside path.](https://kmattssonphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/award-wedding-yorkshire-wedding-photography-13-1200x800.jpg) - ![Two brides holding hands in front of castle](https://kmattssonphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/award-wedding-yorkshire-wedding-photography-10-1200x800.jpg) - ![Man in tuxedo at wedding ceremony](https://kmattssonphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/award-wedding-yorkshire-wedding-photography-9-1200x800.jpg) - ![Wedding couple walking through confetti by the sea.](https://kmattssonphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/award-wedding-yorkshire-wedding-photography-7-1200x800.jpg) - ![Bridal party helping bride with dress preparation.](https://kmattssonphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/award-wedding-yorkshire-wedding-photography-2-1200x800.jpg) Keep up to date with my recent work on my [blog](https://kmattssonphotography.com/blog/ "blog"), Instagram and Facebook Pages - [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/kirstymattssonphotography/) - 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