About me

Matt is a photographer based in the UK, having graduated from professional and applied photography course at the University of Derby. Matt mixes in-between analogue and digital photography, specialising in fashion and portraiture photography.

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• I am looking to work with new faces and have a studio space booked for THIS Friday (10th) in Derby centre.

Projects

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  Return Of The MattIt has been a busy few months for myself, juggling client work whilst trying to finish and graduate from my university degree. Now that I have finished I am looking at picking up work and working with amazing people. The work below is work in which I have crated over the last few months. Please get in touch if you want to work together: www.matt-howes.com
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  Melanin, Derby Uni Studio'sTaken for a small university project, using inspiration from magazines such as; I-D, Dazed & GQ.
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  Studio ExperimentI wanted to create a piece of work in which contains the technique 'Light Painting'. This was a test shoot for upcoming shoots in the next few months. In order to achieve this technique I just slowed my shutter speed down and when I set the shutter off I very slowly moved the camera with my hands in order to cause deliberate camera shake in which resulted in the streaks. I feel I could have exaggerated this by slowing the shutter speed down even more. I like the results as I think they contain e
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  Mikayah, The Barbican, LondonMyself and Mikayah did a shoot around The Barbican in central London. Changing the image to Black and white I feel really isolated my subject and really adds to the mood of the image
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  My IntroductionAs I am a new member to this 'The Dots' community I think it's best to introduce myself. My names Matt Howes a 20 year old photographer from the midlands with aims to be relocated down in London after my time at university. I specialise in fashion and portraiture whilst also mixing in-between analogue and digital. Always looking to meet new faces within the industry whilst working as a freelance photographer. For more information: www.matt-howes.com
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  The Courteeners, O2 Academy.My first ever chance at photographing live music, representing SJM Concerts at O2 Academy, Leicester. I had the chance to photograph The Courteeners performance .

Work history

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PhotographerMH Photography
Jan 2018Leicester, United KingdomFreelance
Working as a freelance photographer along side my studies of photography for the last 3 years, taking on various clients in the fashion, e-commerce and marketing industry. Building my own website along with handling my very own client data base and finances.

Skills

• Customer Service
• Adobe Photoshop
• Adobe Lightroom
• Studio Lighting
• 120 Film
• Analog Photography
• Camera Operating
• Microsoft Office
• Web Administration
• Money Handling
• 35mm Photography
• 35mm Film Photography

Education

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Bachelor of Arts (BA) University of Derby
Sep 2019Derby, United Kingdom
Furthering my studies with in photography at the university of derby allows me to prepare more for taking my first steps into the industry.
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BTEC PhotographyNorth Warwickshire and Hinckley College
Aug 2016 - May 2019Hinckley, United Kingdom
I spent two years learning the craft of photography along with using editing software and the use of studio lighting. I spent these two years experimenting with photography to discover a passion for fashion and portraiture photography.

Awards

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PublicationMob Journal Magazine
My work 'Trust issues' was selected to be published in Mob Journal Magazine.