Matthew Burch Photography
GU10, Farnham
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GU10, Farnham
(72)
My belief is that businesses should be using good quality, well planned, authentic photography which actually depicts the people and the business. Too often stock images are used to try and establish an identity or poor quality photos populate a website.
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72 customer reviews
Halli k
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Andrew Macfarlane
I hate having my photo taken. But Matthew put me at ease and I'm very happy with the resulting shots.
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Martha T
Matthew took the photos required for our new passports. He was very professional and helpful. I would highly recommend him. He was especially good with my daughter, who is autistic, as she was a little apprehensive about having her photo taken. More...
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Hannah Hay
Excellent attention to detail when I attended Matthew's studio. Great care taken to get the best possible photograph Gary Hay
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Duncan Brown
Excellent service.
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RedRoseProductions
Mathew was professional and made me feel comfortable and at ease during the shoot. The photographs he produced were of excellent standard and exactly what i was looking for. I would definitely return for updated photographs in the future. Thank you Matthew! More...
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Lawrence Warren
Matthew is friendly and reassuring and i was very happy with the passport photos he did for me. The photos were printed within a few minutes si i didn't have to wait long.
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naomi jenkins
Matthew made me feel comfortable from the off, he was great fun, encouraging and easy to work with. He listened to what I was looking for, made some great suggestions and filled the brief perfectly. I will be back!
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Cheryl Hathaway
I was delighted with the passport photo that Matt took for me. He spent time taking a number of shots from which we chose the best one that we were both happy with.
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Rachel Moore
I needed photos for a passport renewal and a US visa and Matthew was brilliant. I found his website through a google search and the appointment process was easy and smooth to set up. His studio is lovely and he was very welcoming and professional. The photos were perfect and I can't recommend him highly enough. More...
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Sara Wilson-Soppitt
Terrific photo session with Matthew. I’ve now got a varied library of excellent headshots and portraits to use on my promotional channels. Matthew was friendly, highly professional and great fun - which made it easy to relax and explore possibilities in front of the camera. More...
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Julia Lampard Salon
Matthew is an excellent photographer, who has a brilliant creative mind, and knows how to capture the moment.
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Mellor Douglas
agood experience as I just wanted a haead shot for my webste. However, I learned a lot when going through the process with Matthew taking many shots from various angles and backgrounds. Consequently, I found I had plenty of choice from the photos provided to make a good decision on which to use. I was spoilt for choice. This was a good experience and I would not hesitate to recommend him to others requiring his services. More...
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Kuba Kaczor
Very professional, attentive and kind - would highly recommend Matt who has helped me with passport photos on several occasions. Judging by the decor and set up of his studio, he clearly does much more than that. More...
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John Wilkins
Fast efficient friendly service - A1 *****
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Janet Clark
I am delighted with my new passport photo and the pleasant experience of having it taken by Matthew Burch Photography
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Lucy Catchpole
I needed a photo for a visa application for Ghana. The requirements given online were unclear whether it should be 2x2 or passport sized. We went with 2x2, but then found out it needed to be passport sized. Matt changed this for me, with no charge and also changed the resolution so it could be uploaded within the guidelines for file size. Not something I could have done if I had just used a machine! More...
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Tricia Snell
A good session at Matthew's studio. Congratulations to him because for the first time ever I have a passport photo which I think looks like me.
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Hugo G-W
Great service from a highly skilled, professional photographer.
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Philip Feibusch
I visited Matt for a passport photo. There is nothing to fault. It was easy to arrange. The photos were instantly available both printed and electronic. It’s great to be able to have one that looks really good, unachievable by most other methods in my experience! And, of course, Matt is very friendly and enjoyable to chat to. Philip More...
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Hugh North
Matt took my passport photo and the result was excellent. His attitude and approach was efficient and super professional. He took numerous shots with varying expressions and then allowed me to choose whichever I wanted. Thanks Matt
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Aidan Tod
I have had professional photo shoots before-but not like this. Matt was excellent as a photographer and made sure all avenues were explored to get the pictures I needed. As Matt is very personable as well, he put me at my ease and got natural smiles from me. Highly recommended by me for Head shots. Thanks Matt-Great result. More...
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Nicola Vaughan
I was really pleased with the professional shots that Matt created in his studio. He had some super ideas and the end results are brilliant. Thanks Matt ;)
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kevvjj
Excellent experience. Matthew makes you feel relaxed and fully involves you in the process. Highly recommended.
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Greg Kane
Great service from Matthew! Sorting my new passport pic was a breeze.
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Sue Tennett
Very professional, pleasant experience. Would use this photographer again.
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Rafael Garcia
Top service from Matthew! - pictures are great and he does a great job making sure he gets your best shot while also ensuring passport photos are compliant. I'd highly recommend him
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Kat D
I found Matthew Burch Photography online, after having visited a photo booth for Passport pics, with quite awful results! So much better to have them done by a professional Photographer - after all they're in your passport for 10yrs . Matt was professional and welcoming, all in all took about 30mins and the chosen digital photo was in my inbox before I arrived home. Highly recommend Matt's photography services and will definitely recommend on More...
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Vivienne Conway
My family and I needed printed passport photos. Matthew was very accommodating, personable and kindly directive in choosing final images. It made getting passport photos a much more enjoyable experience than is usual! More...
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Rita Clifton
Matthew took my passport photo for me at short notice as the post office photo had been rejected , I was delighted it is the best passport photo I have ever had, and he was extremely pleasant throughout. I would highly recommend him.
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Abby Auty
I would very highly recommend Matthew who produced a wonderful set of photos from my daughter’s 21st birthday party. Matthew really managed to get the best out of everyone & captured the essence of the occasion producing fantastic results.
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Mark Gudgeon
Matthew was highly professional and offered a swift appointment. High quality images - an excellent service, highly recommended.
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Simon David Baynard
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Doris Holleufer
My second time back at Matthew Burch Photography to get my passport photos done. Matt is so professional while at the same time, making the session fun and relaxed. The results are fantastic - great value for money. Will definitely be back again. More...
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Dr. Syed Ashar Akhtar
We visited Matthew for the passport photos. Overall experience was brilliant. He seems to have good experience with right set of equipment. He spent sufficient time selecting the best shot. Although, he is a bit expensive but I think the quality of service justifies the price. I would use his services again for sure. More...
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Elena Sparke
Highly professional, experienced practice, creatively responsive to wide variety of projects. This studio has a perfect combination of strong, cultivated artistic vision and ability to listen to the client. Communication and being understood is at the core of success! Having returned to Matthew's studio recently with repeat business, I have not been disappointed. Fully collaborative, attentive experience shooting my final graduation project for MA in art textiles and an artist' portrait. Resulting images have greatly enriched my portfolio and will have wide variety of applications in the future. My tutors commented how sensitive was the photographer's reading of my artwork. What more can you ask for? - Another artist seeing your work as a journey, not just as a final outcome. Thank you, Matthew. More...
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Simon English
An excellent, professional photographer and charming with it.
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Mike Marmion
Friendly and efficient
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Dibin Augustine
We went to Matthew for passport photos, he was professional and approachable; atmosphere was calm and relaxed, he took enough time to select best shots, satisfied with overall result.
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Jessica Kane
Matthew did my passport photos and I was extremely happy with the outcome. Will definitely use again!
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Alex Scotchbrook
I would normally rather have my teeth pulled that my photo taken, but by the end of my time with Matt I was, miraculously, relaxed and relatively unaware of the camera. To my great surprise, I found it difficult to choose my final shots as he captured so many good ones. I cannot recommend Matthew Burch Photography more highly - he made the whole process easy for me, whilst producing some top quality, professional headshots. More...
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Rupert Gorman
Matt is very professional, easy to talk to and instantly puts you at ease. The shoot went by very quickly; we chatted throughout and covered a lot of ground; I had a good amount of pictures to look through before making my final selection. I very much enjoyed the experience! More...
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Alice Wills
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Jacqueline Rees
Very pleased with the photos that my dad needed to have done. Easy to book and excellent communication.
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Jane Shirley
I used Matthew for a driving licence photo renewal, he was very helpful and professional. He responded to my phone call immediately and I was able to get booked in the following day.
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Magda Holman
Contracted Matthew on Saturday evening,needed my passport photos urgently, Had a response pretty much straightaway,and appointment booked at convenient time, No parking issues, located in village setting Matthew was very helpful and patient,took me a while to get lovely photo, I'm very greatful for all his help and attention to detail,
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Hannah Pound
I contacted Matthew to get my passport picture done, Matthew replied to me quickly and was able to fit me in, in the same week! Matthew then took multiple pictures of me and I was then able to choose which one I wanted for my passport! I highly recommend Matthew for passport pictures as he was quick to respond and very professional. More...
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Amy Maris
I had a fantastic experience with Matthew and his photography. I was looking to have my first headshots for acting, and Matthew was brilliant. He knew exactly what poses and angles to get, and the results were outstanding. I shall be using him again for more shots in the future. I would highly recommend Matthew for his beautiful photos. More...
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Peter Morgan
Very helpful and knowledgeable.
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Sue Fakhouri
Great professional service, with the added reassurance that my son’s passport photo would be accepted at the Dutch embassy. Thanks Matt for putting our mind at rest and your meticulous care and attention to detail. Would recommend to anyone. More...
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What’s the secret to taking a great photograph?
That the photo conveys a message. There is a saying that beginners think it's about the camera, enthusiasts think it's about the lens and professionals know it's about the light. True. But when it comes to photographing people it's about the character, the expression, the feeling that emanates to the viewer. Everything else can be flawed if that emotion takes hold.
In other photography, business promotional images for example, it is again about the message. The photo must say something. It must convey something to the viewer who is likely a potential client or customer. This comes from content, composition and the right use of the photo at the right time in your marketing or PR.
Photography isn't a 'dark art', but it is about paying attention to people, the surroundings and for commercial photography, the client's communication needs.
Photography in it's own way is as much a language as the spoken and written word.
I use the principle of QCM - Quality, Content, Message.
What questions might you ask a client when starting a new project?
Is there a clear understanding of what the photos need to do for your business?
Are we working to create images to fit an already established brand image?
Is there a fixed budget and if so what is it? (sometimes just asking for a quote is the wrong approach)
Is this a one time commission or will you be looking to evolve and develop the photography ongoing?
Do you have really good, real coffee?
What do you love most about your job?
You want to know what I love? It’s seeing someone receive a new headshot and being chuffed! Especially someone who hates being photographed. That’s why I do this, to make people feel good about their photo and by extension give the business a better image with customers.
The same with all the other business photos I produce. It is great to see a client appreciate what their business can look like in photos and how that is seen by their clients and customers.
Why should our clients choose you?
OK, here’s the thing. I’m a commercial photographer which means that most of my work is around three areas: headshots, business narrative and product.
What that means is that I work with companies and individuals to make people, stuff and the business look good. Simple.
If you’re happy with dodgy profile headshot photos and dull or anonymous photos of your business then fair play to you, but I would seriously urge you to stand back and see your brand through a client's eye. But, if you want to start presenting a sparkling look to your staff, yourself, your business, then we should talk. Remember QCM.
I make my headshot photo sessions with you and yours a little event. I don’t turn up, mumble, point, shoot and wander off. I’ll set up a studio and introduce you to my Hair and Make Up Artist to get that extra polished look. Even for the men. A light dusting never hurt anyone!
It’s not like I’m pulling teeth! Just look at what you’re presenting to your customer base, your audience and if it all looks a bit rough and frayed, in need of a makeover, a freshen up, then get me in!
It’s what I do for you!
Stuart Perl, MD AmaWaterways UK
Matthew was recommended to me for producing headshots of our staff, alongside team photos for our marketing use and website publication. Matt was unknown to me but I took the recommendation and booked him for a photoshoot at our new offices. Frankly I couldn’t have been happier!
Matt arrived with a ‘can do’ attitude and an enthusiastic but easy going demeanour that put everyone in a comfort zone for having their photo done. The whole experience was painless and the results superb. Since that first booking Matt has twice returned for new employees, more team/group photos, some character portraits and has delivered every time with a quick turnaround.
I highly recommend Matthew Burch to any organisation that requires professional and excellent standards of corporate photography.
Louise Howland, Marketing Manager at ramsac
We needed new headshots of our leadership team and a whole new set of corporate photos to use in our marketing. Matthew worked with us to meet the brief and everyone has been thrilled with the result. We have had other companies ask us who took our photos so they could work with Matthew as well. Matthew was professional, efficient, friendly and most importantly took great photos. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Matthew in the future.
John Phillipou, CEO of PEAC Finance
We needed some formal corporate photos along with some more relaxed portraits for our staff. Matthew visited our offices, set up a studio in the boardroom and quickly got even our shyest staff members to relax and smile. The results are great and being used throughout the business. I would really recommend Matthew for his professional and at-ease approach.
Rebecca Bromley, Finance at Digital Experts Academy
Having always been ridiculously un-photogenic, ("you look like an alien", "You look too enthusiastic", "relax your face more" and my personal favourite "you look simultaneously happy, surprised and like your about to die") I was pretty apprehensive about having a professional photo taken. BUT, after much persuasion and seeing the photos Matthew had already taken I decided that it was time...
I arrived at the studio and was greeted by Matt and his lovely wife, provided with a delicious coffee and complimented on my choice of outfit (I was told to brush my hair though, which was good advice!).
Matt had already set up the lights and we agreed on a grey background. I'm not sure whether it's part of Matt's process and whether I'm giving away a trick-of-the-trade but Matt had me sit on the stool and told me he'd take a few shots to make sure the lighting was right etc. WELL, it was during these shots, where I felt most relaxed that Matt captured the one above. We went through all of the shots he'd taken and we all agreed that this one was the best at capturing my personality and I left the studio a very happy 'model'!
The absolute bonus was that I didn't have to wait long for my picture to arrive, Matt sent the photo edited into B&W, colour, full picture and optimised for social media that evening and they are now proudly uploaded to anywhere and everywhere that needs a picture.
Thank you so much, Matthew, I am thrilled - as you promised, it was fun, quick, easy and I couldn't be happier with the result.
Guy Pearson, Business Growth Specialist
I was recommended to Matthew Burch for some new headshots and he was quick to respond, full of good ideas and very thorough in his approach. The thing I liked particularly about Matthew is that he spent a long time making sure I got all the varying headshots I need to choose from; there was no "stopwatch" running with Matthew. Very professional, good to work with and would recommend him without hesitation.
Headshots
The head and shoulders digital handshake for your website and social media such as LinkedIN. These can be for the individual or as many as you need. We can set up at your location, with Hair & Make Up and shoot the whole company!
Portraits
Expanding beyond the headshot Portraits tell a wider story, centred around one person, multiple people or teams and groups of people. CEOs right across the company to the trainee!
Business Visual Narrative
BVN means the images you use to showcase your business. These are a combination of candids and crafted photos which tell your story on your website and across all your media. They form the backbone of the visual language you use to attract your customers and clients.
Casting Photos for Actors and Models
Corporate News and Events
Product & Merchandise Photography
In addition to the Bark highlighted service options I'm interested in your requirements for product and merchandise photography. If you manufacture or import a product which you need photographing for sales and marketing and/or eCommerce I offer this in my studio or potentially at your location. The studio has good access and can accommodate items up to approximately 2m
Note: Anything to do with your business!
Family Photos
If you're local (or not) to the studio then I am happy to have you and your family here for photos. Mind though I am not a dedicated family studio photographer so I am not set up in the 'conveyor belt' style. I will also look at coming to you if we're right for each other.
