Matt Phillips Portfolio

Portrait Photography Gallery

Portraits with Soul: Capturing Character Through Photography

Jade III
Jade III – High-Key Portrait Photo
Chloe IV
Chloe IV – Black & White Portrait
Portrait of a Child with a Rose
Child & Rose – Natural Portrait Photo
Tom
Tom I – Black and White Portrait Photo
Jade I
Jade I – Colourful Dreadlocks Portrait
Emma II
Emma II – Outdoor Portrait Photo
Chloe III
Chloe III – High-Key Portrait Photo
Jade II
Jade II – Colourful Dreadlocks Photo
Emma
Emma – Black & White Portrait Photo
Tom II
Tom II – Black and White Sports Portrait
Portrait I
Portrait I – Smiling Portrait Photo

Portrait Photography by Matt Phillips

Welcome to my Portrait Photography Gallery — a collection that celebrates people, character, and individuality. Portraits are more than photographs; they are stories told through expressions, gestures, and atmosphere. My aim is to capture the essence of a person, revealing not only how they look but who they are.

Creative Portraits with Local Models and Friends

This gallery is a personal and creative project, featuring portraits taken during home shoots with local models and friends. Each session is about experimenting with light, atmosphere, and expression to bring out individuality and mood. The aim isn’t formality or perfection, but a natural, artistic approach that captures character in an honest and engaging way.

A Relaxed, Natural Approach

Because the sessions are informal and collaborative, the results feel genuine. I encourage subjects to be themselves, creating a relaxed space where expression comes naturally. This allows me to capture portraits that feel authentic rather than posed, highlighting the personality of each person in front of the camera.

Storytelling Through Portraiture

Every portrait in this collection tells its own story. From subtle expressions to striking gazes, these images are about connection, emotion, and the creative possibilities that portrait photography offers. They reflect my passion for experimenting with styles and approaches while always keeping the subject’s individuality at the heart of the image.

Explore the Collection

I invite you to browse this gallery and enjoy the portraits that have emerged from these home shoots and creative collaborations. Each photograph is part of an ongoing journey in exploring how portraiture can celebrate not just how people look, but who they are.

Interested in using a photo? You can license images for web, print, commercial, or editorial use.

Photo Licensing

How it works:

1. Browse the gallery and note the photo(s) you’re interested in.

2. Contact me via the contact page with the photo title or link, and I will provide licensing options, pricing, and terms based on your intended use.

Licensing Terms:

All photos remain © Matt Phillips. All rights reserved. Usage is granted only after a licensing agreement is confirmed. Unauthorized use is prohibited.

I’m happy to work with you on custom requests or bulk licensing.

Contact Matt