Matt Badenoch Photography

Matt Badenoch Photography Moment-catching, storytelling Wedding Photographer. Loving life in the cultural mixing pot of London. 'Like' for my latest work & helpful client tips.

I'm a professional Wedding, Lifestyle photographer based in the cultural mixing pot that is London. Pop over to the 'Meet Matt' page of my website to learn more about me and what I can do for you. http://www.mattbadenoch.com/Pages/Meet-Matt

Jen enjoying a moment to recharge during her amazing summer wedding at Prestwold Hall.Cocktail in the sun sounds pretty ...
11/02/2025

Jen enjoying a moment to recharge during her amazing summer wedding at Prestwold Hall.

Cocktail in the sun sounds pretty good right now.

Roisin & Mike moments after their intimate wedding ceremony in Roisin's grandparents garden.
10/02/2025

Roisin & Mike moments after their intimate wedding ceremony in Roisin's grandparents garden.

Mark thoroughly enjoying his role in the Haldi ceremony during his and Nupur s fantastic wedding in Turkey. What a week!
09/02/2025

Mark thoroughly enjoying his role in the Haldi ceremony during his and Nupur s fantastic wedding in Turkey. What a week!

From our Virtual Photo Exhibition 'Street Stories From Afar' we've been able to raise an exciting total of £1,092 for W...
01/07/2020

From our Virtual Photo Exhibition 'Street Stories From Afar' we've been able to raise an exciting total of £1,092 for World Vision's Covid19 Crisis Response!!!

This money will be supporting some of the most vulnerable communities in the world struggling with the impacts of Covid19.

The past 2 weeks have been an amazing experience. This is the first time that Corina and I have ever created an exhibition (in any form). We were quite hesitant about putting our work (and voices - that bit was especially painful) out there and on several occasions we nearly didn't go ahead with it. Hearing people's response to the exhibition (friends, family and even some strangers) just blow us away! It's given us a massive boost in confidence and motivation (at a time we've been struggling with both), as well making us feel all warm inside🙂

Thank you sooooo much to everyone who supported us in anyway and especially to those who bought prints (100% of profits for which went to the Covid19 fund)! We know a lot of people are struggling financially at the moment, so we appreciate it even more!!

In the last few days of our Virtual Exhibition we created a mini version of the exhibition in our living room window. So in a sense we did get our physical Brighton Exhibition in the end...well kind of🙂 Thanks a lot for taking this photo of us!!

If any of our photographer friends are curious about setting up their own Virtual Exhibitions, feel free to reach out. We're happy to share what we've learnt from the experience.

I guess it's now time to return to marketing my wedding photography business (the one that pays the bills). If you know anyone looking for a photographer....😉

From our Exhibition

Varanasi, India Indians from all over the country travel to Varanasi for a spiritual pilgrimage or to say goodbye to the...
28/06/2020

Varanasi, India

Indians from all over the country travel to Varanasi for a spiritual pilgrimage or to say goodbye to their loved ones. Pilgrimages often involve bathing in the waters of the Ganges on the ghats (steps that lead down to the rive). With 84 ghats in Varanasi most are used for this purpose. But a select few are used as cremation sites. How death here is viewed and almost celebrated in such a public fashion was both fascinating and somber. Varanasi is also the oldest lived city in the world. Something I found added an extra sense of aw about the place.

For many Indians the river is seen as a mother figure whom they donate gifts to. During my time on the banks of the Ganges I saw gifts in the form of spices, flowers and coins. One morning, after watching a family throwing coins in the river I noticed a man standing next to me. In his hand he held a long string with a large magnet at the end of it. He would throw the magnet out into the river and then drag it back slowly in a movement that mirrored fishing. And he was doing this just over the spot where the family had been throwing their coins. I asked an old man sitting next to me if people where happy with this man taking their donations. He said “it’s not good, but it’s his business.”

An activity I thoroughly enjoined watching in the late afternoon in Varanasi was Kite Fighting. I’d first read about the sport in the book ‘The Kite Runner’. To witness it first hand was fascinating. On the ground you could see kids running along the banks of the river and darting through alleys with excitement – their voices and arms held high. From the rooftops you could sit back and watch the battle of the kites up close. Watching the kites dodge and weave in an attempt to cut each other’s strings.

For us Varanasi was the perfect city to finish our India trip with. The ghats along the river, even though busy, did offer a sense of calm at times. It was a nice place to recover a bit after what had been an intense 2 weeks. I think the photographing side of the trip had taken more out of us than we had expected.

From our Exhibition
@ Varanasi, India

Jodhpur, IndiaOk, before jumping into our Jodhpur street photography adventure, I’ve got to talk about night trains. Whi...
28/06/2020

Jodhpur, India

Ok, before jumping into our Jodhpur street photography adventure, I’ve got to talk about night trains.

While planning the trip we thought it’d be a blast to travel by train. The thinking was, we’d get to see some of the countryside, save time by traveling at night and explore some stories on the train. All this was achieved and mornings on the train were a blast (sitting at the open doors watching the world outside shoot by was a highlight).

However, we may have overlooked the impact hard beds, brutal AC and the constant stopping and starting of the train would have on the quality of our sleep. So when bookings night trains, keep in mind that you may need a nap the following day.

The Jodhpur Experience

Walking out of the hostel on our first morning there and we bumped straight into a wedding being celebrated on the street. A little ironic given my day job as a wedding photographer, but also a beautiful introduction to the energy and colour Jodphur had to offer.

Wondering around the maze of small streets and alleys there was a great sense of discovery. When you approached a corner there was a sense of excitement as you had no idea what the next street would reveal. The pace was a lot calmer in Jodhpur compared to Delhi which made slowing down and capturing stories a bit easier.

A number of people on the street would make a gesture bringing their hand to their mouth. Initially I thought they were asking for food but I soon realised that I could not have been more wrong. It turns out they were actually offering us tea. This was a great example of Indian hospitality which was shown again and again on our trip. Several times our group were welcomed into homes for tea and snacks, often by families that had very little to offer and asked for nothing in return apart from our company.

Next up - Varanasi

From our Exhibition
@ Jodhpur

Kolkata, IndiaBooking accommodation was the first sign that Kolkata wasn’t a tourist destination. Where as the other cit...
26/06/2020

Kolkata, India

Booking accommodation was the first sign that Kolkata wasn’t a tourist destination. Where as the other cities we visited offered a large range of backpacker hostels, all we could find in Kolkata were hotels and a homestay. But this was one of the main draws of Kolkata. To get away from the backpacker scene and enjoy a glimpse of real Indian urban life.

We started our days early (5am) to get out and see the city in action. Watching the city buzz as the sun started to rise was fascinating. The farmers crossing the bridge with huge packages balanced on their heads, the bartering between traders, the chai men keeping the workers energised. There were countless stories all around. Blink and you missed something. The area around Howrah bridge with the flower market and morning rituals along the river was the highlight for me. In hindsight I wished I’d gotten up even earlier.

Kolkata is the old British capital of India. Wondering around you can easily spot the colonial influence in the architecture, the old style cabs and cricket is huge. Kolkata is also one of the last cities in the world where you can find hand pulled rickshaws.

The awesome host at our homestay introduced us to a couple of local restaurants and his favourite chai spot (an outdoor bar surrounded by fairylight filled trees). By the way if I haven’t mentioned it yet, the food in India is incredible! I thought 3 curries a day would get old soon, but after 2 weeks I was still loving every mouthful.

My Favourite Locations for Kolkata Street Photography

1. Mallick Ghat Flower Market. A highlight for me as there was so much going on and lots of colour and light to play with. Get there before 5am.
2. Along the river next to Howrah Bridge. Enjoy locals going about their morning rituals (bathing, singing, washing clothes, praying etc) and mud wrestlers.
3. Chitpur. The area just inland from the flower market, filled with stalls and busy alleys.
4. New Market. A fashion, meat (made a few of our group go vegetarian for the rest of the trip) and spice market.
5. College Street. The worlds largest 2nd hand book market.

From our Exhibition
@ Kolkata

New Delhi, IndiaOver the next two days I’ll be sharing all things India. Our first stop and gateway into India - New Del...
26/06/2020

New Delhi, India

Over the next two days I’ll be sharing all things India. Our first stop and gateway into India - New Delhi.

When we arrived in New Delhi, the initial experience was intense. The smells, the sounds and almost getting hit by everything that passed (bikes, cars, dogs, people, rickshaw etc). The spices and the foreign flavours in the food. The levels of poverty (made even more bewildering when you remember India has it’s own space program). In short, it was an attack on every sense you had.

But it took a surprisingly short time to acclimatise (just over a day) and when you did, a whole new side of Delhi opened up to you. The real trick was slowing down and seeing the individual stories through the chaos. That’s one of the reasons I love the first photo in this series. You’ve got the girl doing her homework, the young man washing on his terrace, the men playing a game – to name a few.

My Favourite Locations for Street Photography in New Delhi

1. The Old Town. This covered areas like Chandni Chowk and the Jama Masjid Mosque.
2. The Train Stations & Railway. Railway stations became a personal favourite of mine during the trip as they were always filled with so many different stories and range of life.

My Top Tips for visiting New Delhi

1. Slow down to witness the stories within the Chaos. This was probably my biggest challenge at the beginning of the trip. But when achieved, it had the biggest impact on my photos.
2. Talk to the locals. With each state in India having a different language a lot of Indians use English as a way to communicate. From our experience people were extremely hospitable and welcoming to foreigners.
3. Beware of the Smog. Most of us returned from India with chest infections thanks to pollution levels being at their highest ever. While we were in New Delhi it was reported that breathing air for a single day was equivalent to smoking 50 ci******es. If I went again I’d take a face mask.
4. Use the Metro. New Delhi has a modern underground system that easily beats being stuck in the honking traffic.

Next up - Kolkata

From our Exhibition
@ New Delhi, India

Monastery ProjectHalfway through our time in Nepal, a local NGO charity asked if .photographer and I had time to spend a...
26/06/2020

Monastery Project

Halfway through our time in Nepal, a local NGO charity asked if .photographer and I had time to spend a night at a Buddhist Monastery in the mountains. They wanted some photos that they could use to raise money for the monastery and attract volunteers to help teach the monks English.

The Monastery is usually closed to tourists but we were welcomed with warmth and given total access.

It was a fascinating experience learning more about Buddhism and the lives of the monks in such a stunning location.

It’s amazing the access a camera can bring you.

Part of our exhibition @ Nepal

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