About
Matt is globally renowned for his authentic and captivating portraiture of the world’s most celebrated talent.
Matt's love of portraiture started at a young age with pencil drawings and painting before moving into photography. Matt's style and approach is focused on finding the honest and authentic moments of human connection in the people he works with.
His 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 award-winning campaigns for CNN, Omega, National Geographic, Nike, SK-II and many more.
A pinnacle moment for Matt was being commissioned by Buckingham Palace 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