Matt Beard

About Matt Beard

I\'m a photographer & director (and certified drone pilot), born and raised in West Los Angeles.Currently available to work as a local in both the greater Los Angeles and Seattle/Tacoma areas.I grew up spending my time between Venice Beach and Hollywood, surrounded by surfing, skating, wild art, amazing music…and a camera.With over 27 years of experience in the photography industry, my work is best known in the commercial and advertising world for brands including Disney, Cirque du Soleil, Apple Music, Microsoft, Porsche, Ferrari, GAP, Buick, Levis, Lucky Brand Jeans and much more.I\'ve recently won 3 ADDY AWARDS for commercial advertising work with “Mendocino Farms” and “The Bouqs”, 2 B&W Spider Awards, and I\'ve created dozens of album artwork shoots, several music videos and multiple book covers.However, my passion for photography was born out of my love for music. I\'ve always been undeniably drawn to working with musicians and artists of all types. I have an insatiable energy for creating photographs and artwork for album covers and posters, creating music videos, or shooting live performances.I also dedicate a lot of my time, helping out struggling upcoming artists, who need professional photoshoots and videos to help launch their career, but don\'t have big-label budgets to work with. I\'m grateful for being able to travel the world for work, thankful for all of the amazing people I meet along the way, and I am always proud to call L.A. my home.For booking inquiries, contact 21••••••86 or p••••@mattbeard.com

Experience

1. Photographer

   Respond2

   Jan 2007 — Present

   Campaigns include:Bare Escentuals & Bare MineralsCliniqueFreescore.comPureffect Skin Care

Education

• Santa Monica College

  Commercial Photography, Marketing, Advertising

  1991 — 1995

• Loyola Marymount University

  Certification Course, Marketing / Advertising

  1991 — 1992

• Venice High School

  Made it all the way through to graduation, without getting shot, stabbed, or beat up.

  1988 — 1990

• Ad Center at Chiat/Day/Mojo

  Certification Course, Advertising / Marketing / Copywriting

  1992 — 1992

Skills

• Photojournalism
• Post Production
• Adobe Bridge
• Image Manipulation
• Fashion Photography
• Commercial Product Photography
• Capture One
• Mac
• Indesign
• Medium Format
• High-End Retouching
• Video
• Image Editing
• Photography
• Art
• Strobe Lighting
• Photoshop
• Editorial
• Advertising Photography
• Fine Art Photography
• 35mm Photography
• Pre-Production Planning
• Portrait Photography
• Digital Photography
• Portraits
• Travel Photography
• Architectural Photography
• Studio Lighting
• Music Videos
• Fashion
• Final Cut Pro
• Food Photography
• Production Stills
• Celebrity
• Advertising
• Lightroom
• Commercial Photography
• Large Format Photography
• Wedding Photography
• Studio Photography