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Photojournalist Matt Bristow

Matt Bristow | Photographer, Videographer & Filmmaker
Creative photography. Engaging films. Stories worth telling.
I'm Matt Bristow, a freelance photographer, videographer and filmmaker based in Kent, working with businesses, organisations, publications and individuals across the UK and beyond.

My work covers everything from commercial photography and corporate video production to press, PR, sport and documentary filmmaking. Whether I'm capturing a decisive moment in a photograph or developing a story through moving images, my approach remains the same: creative thinking, technical expertise and a genuine passion for visual storytelling.

A little background...
My career began in photography, and shortly after qualifying I headed across the Atlantic to Philadelphia, where I worked as an in-house product photographer.

Returning to the UK, I decided to take what was supposed to be a brief sabbatical from professional photography. I found myself working in advertising agencies as an art director, eventually going on to run my own internet development agency.

That brief sabbatical lasted fifteen years!

But those years proved invaluable. Working in advertising and design gave me an understanding of how visual communication works, how creative ideas develop and, perhaps most importantly, what clients actually need from the people they commission.

When I returned to professional photography, I set out to offer the kind of service I had always wanted when I was an art director: creative, reliable, professional and collaborative, without the unnecessary egos or inflated budgets.

That philosophy remains at the heart of everything I do today.

Photography and filmmaking — two ways of telling a story
Over the years my work has naturally evolved to embrace videography and filmmaking alongside still photography.

For me, the two disciplines complement each other perfectly.

A photograph can capture a single defining moment. Film can take that moment and build a story around it, adding movement, atmosphere, sound and emotion.

Increasingly, clients need both, and being able to work across photography and video means I can offer a consistent creative approach to an entire project, whether that's a corporate event, a promotional campaign, a sporting competition or a documentary.

I particularly enjoy the challenge of combining the two disciplines, often shooting stills and video during the same assignment. It's a way of working that demands planning, adaptability and an instinct for recognising the moments that matter.

What I do
Photography, Press, PR and editorial photography, Sports and motorsport photography, Commercial and corporate photography, Business portraits and professional headshots, Events and conferences, Product and advertising photography, Aerial photography

Videography & Filmmaking
Corporate and promotional films, Documentary filmmaking and visual storytelling, Sports and motorsport video production, Interviews and personal stories, Event coverage and highlight films, Social media and digital video content, Behind-the-scenes and branded content, Drone videography

From the initial idea through filming, photography, editing and final delivery, I can provide a complete visual content service tailored to the project and its audience.

Every assignment has a story
One of the things I love most about my work is its variety.

One day I might be photographing the action at a major motorsport event. The next, filming an interview, producing a documentary, creating promotional content for a business or photographing someone who would much rather be anywhere other than in front of a camera!

Sport and motorsport have become a significant part of my professional life, particularly rallycross and cycling. I've spent years working trackside, producing photography and films that capture not only the competition but also the people, preparation, passion and stories behind it.

Documentary filmmaking has become an increasingly important part of my creative work. I'm fascinated by real people and the stories they have to tell, whether that's the dedication behind grassroots sport, the characters who make motorsport what it is, or the communities and places that might otherwise go unnoticed.

It's this curiosity that drives much of my work.

But whether I'm filming a documentary, creating a corporate video or photographing a business portrait, I believe the best results come from understanding the subject, making people feel comfortable and finding an engaging way to tell their story.

Professional approach. Personal service.
Despite the changes in technology and the way we consume visual content, my original philosophy hasn't changed.

Producing creative, high-quality work, being approachable and easy to work with, and understanding that every client has different objectives and budgets.

Details

AvailabilityLooking for work

ContractFreelance

LocationWhitfield, Kent: United Kingdom

Working LocationsLondon, East Sussex, Kent

Skill LevelSenior

Tagged Job TitlesPhotographer, Photojournalist, Stills Photographer

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Skills

Corporate Photography, Corporate Video, editorial photography, event photography, film making, Photo Editing, Photo-Journalism, Photography, Photoshop, pr photography, Video Production, Video-Journalism, videography

Sector Experience

Advertising, commercial photography, Corporate Headshots, editorial, headshots, Photography, PR

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