About
Matt is globally renowned for his captivating portraiture of the world’s most celebrated talent. Matt’s love of portraiture started at a young age and he began his portraiture journey with pencil drawing and painting before moving into photography.
Matt has developed a style focused on capturing genuine moments to try and find the authentic and unique character of his subjects.
Matt’s editorial commissions have featured across some of the world’s most influential and cultural magazines, Vanity Fair, British Vogue, Harpers Bazaar, Interview Magazine and The Sunday Times Magazine, amongst others.
Matt runs a thriving commercial studio and has produced multiple award-winning campaigns for CNN, Omega, National Geographic, Nike, SK-II and many more.
A pinnacle moment for Matt was being commissioned to photograph the official portrait of HM Queen Elizabeth II and HRH Prince Phillip Duke of Cambridge to celebrate their 70th Wedding Anniversary with a second Royal commission from Kensington Palace for the official portrait to celebrate the christening of Prince Louis of Cambridge.
Matt also actively supports many charities and serves as an ambassador for MQ Mental Health, leading awareness campaigns for organisations including Comic Relief, No More, and Cancer Research, amongst others.
Studio
Agent
Olivia Chalk
olivia@mattholyoak.com+44 7881 522362
Syndication
Jacqui Wald (Camera Press)
j.wald@camerapress.com+44 20 7378 1300
Socials
Selected Clients:
- Bafta
- Buckingham Palace
- CNN
- Harpers Bazaar
- Interview Magazine
- Kensington Palace
- National Geographic
- MQ Mental Health Research
- Nike
- Omega
- SK-II
- Tanqueray No. Ten
- The Sunday Times Magazine
- Vanity Fair