Matt Beard

photographer & director

Matt Beard is an award-winning freelance photographer and director with over 25 years of experience in high-end commercial photography, e-commerce, fashion, music, food, hospitality, lifestyle, photo retouching, videography and editing, production, and creative direction.

Matt’s work can been seen around the world on:

  • magazine covers and editorials

  • album covers

  • book covers

  • print and online advertising

  • in-store advertising

  • newspaper articles and stories

  • tv and streaming services

  • billboards including multiple campaigns in NY’s Times Square

  • and of course, on your phone

Matt and his team have worked with clients including Apple, Buick, Cirque du Soleil, Disney, Ferrari, GAP, Henkel, Hilton Hotels, Hublot, Kate Somerville, Levi’s, Lucky Brand, L’Oreal, Marriott, Mendocino Farms, Microsoft, Nike, Porsche, Redken, Ritz Carlton, Schwarzkopf, Spire Hospitality,The Bouqs, Trina Turk, True Religion, Victoria’s Secret, Wells Fargo, What To Expect, YogaWorks, and many more.

Matt is a third generation native Angeleno who is a father of two amazing boys and an adorable rescue dog.

On his days off, Matt does volunteer photography work for the American Red Cross, Strong Home Network, and various schools and non-profit organizations.

Matt is currently based in the greater Los Angeles area with a satellite location in the greater Seattle area. He is available for projects worldwide.