Yorkshire wedding photographer Kirsty Mattsson has achieved international recognition by securing 18th place worldwide in the prestigious 2024 Fearless Photographers competition. Mattsson earned five individual Fearless Awards throughout 2024, placing her among the top 20 wedding photographers globally out of thousands of competitors worldwide.
Fearless Photographers is widely regarded as the most prestigious and challenging wedding photography competition in the industry, featuring an international community of elite photographers and esteemed judging panels. The competition recognizes outstanding wedding photographs that showcase exceptional technical skill and artistic vision from professional photographers around the world.
"This represents my proudest achievement in my photography career," said Kirsty Mattsson, owner of Kirsty Mattsson Photography. "Being placed among the top 20 photographers worldwide is a complete honour, particularly in such an esteemed international competition. All five awards were given for capturing documentary moments, which perfectly aligns with my natural, unobtrusive approach to wedding photography."
Mattsson's recognition comes as a result of her distinctive documentary-style wedding photography, which emphasizes authentic moments and creative storytelling. Her natural wedding photography approach focuses on capturing genuine emotions and interactions without posed or artificial elements, allowing couples to enjoy their wedding day while she documents the authentic story as it unfolds.
The Yorkshire-based photographer serves couples throughout Yorkshire, Derbyshire, and Cumbria, with her work extending across the UK and internationally. Mattsson's photography style incorporates the dramatic landscapes and scenic beauty of Yorkshire, creating vibrant portraits that reflect both the couple's personality and the unique character of their wedding venue.
This latest achievement adds to Mattsson's growing list of professional accolades, which includes qualification with the Guild of Professional Wedding Photographers and previous awards from the Masters of Wedding Photography. Her work has been published in prominent wedding publications including Belle Bridal, Brides up North, Yorkshire Life, and various training publications within the photography industry.
"Thank you to all my 2024 couples for being so fabulous to work with," Mattsson added. "I thoroughly enjoyed capturing every one of these moments and look forward to a fantastic year of weddings in 2025. This success has truly motivated me to continue pushing the boundaries of my creativity and craft."
Mattsson's wedding photography packages start from £1950 and include full-day coverage from morning preparations through evening celebrations, with all images individually hand-edited and provided in both colour and black-and-white formats. Her studio is located in Pudsey, Yorkshire.
About Kirsty Mattsson Photography
Kirsty Mattsson Photography is an award-winning wedding photography service based in Yorkshire, England. Specializing in documentary-style wedding photography and creative storytelling, the company serves discerning couples throughout Yorkshire, the UK, and internationally. Mattsson combines her background as a former research biologist with extensive training from top UK wedding photographers to deliver technically excellent and artistically compelling wedding photography. The business is qualified with the Guild of Professional Wedding Photographers and has received multiple international awards for photographic excellence.
