Matt Theodore

I am a professional photographer with thirty years of experience in a broad range of disciplines from lifestyle, to fashion and product. I am a Master of the Arts in Photography (UAL) and a Bachelor of Commercial Photography (BA) and run a commercial photographic practice and studio in Bournemouth BH1.

My commercial photographic practice has taken the form of commissioned editorial, advertising, fashion, portraiture and studio practice and underwater work for national and international publications and awards. I have a personal art-based portrait practice which is driven by political and cultural issues in contemporary society. The journey, often personal explores dreams desires and tension, in a complex reframing of the familiar.

Studio Roost was founded in 2021 as a response to my many interests gained through life as a photographer, academic, diver and artist. The space allows me to create and play host to some of the most exciting contemporary work and ideas within a grand Edwardian workspace and studio. This new venture allows me to express myself through genres curation, art and styling as well as the photographic