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WHO IS BEHIND?
WHO IS BEHIND?
WELCOME!
Hi, I’m Matt! Originally from England, I’m now based in Mexico, and for the past eight years, I’ve been exploring the world and capturing it through my lens. After leaving the military in 2016, I found myself at a crossroads, asking, “What do I want to do with my newfound freedom?” The answer was clear: I wanted to travel and see the world. Since then, I’ve visited over 50 countries even calling a few home for a while and had some incredible experiences.
“Photography, for me, is more than just pointing a camera and pressing a button. It’s about freezing a moment in time—an unrepeatable instant in someone’s life, the raw beauty of a sunset, or the emotion in a stranger’s eyes. I believe in capturing authentic moments that tell a story, and I’m passionate about sharing these stories with others through my photographs.”
My work focuses on three main aspects of travel photography:
Cultural and People Photography: I strive to connect with the people I photograph, learning about their cultures, histories, and modern-day challenges. It’s important to me to go beyond the surface and truly understand the lives of those I’m capturing. My future plans include photography expeditions to lesser-known cultures to help raise awareness and preserve these unique ways of life.
Wildlife Photography: Although I don’t consider myself a wildlife photographer per se, I love capturing the astonishing similarities between us and the animals I encounter. It’s an incredible feeling to photograph wildlife in their natural habitats and contribute to conservation efforts. I hope my images inspire others to appreciate and protect these fragile ecosystems.
Drone Photography: After years of dreaming about it, I finally got a drone as a birthday gift in 2018, and it changed the way I see the world. I’m fascinated by how an ordinary landscape can be transformed from above, revealing patterns and textures that are invisible from the ground.
“It’s a perspective that not many people get to see, and the range of patterns and textures that we don’t know are there until we get airborne above is incredible.”
Beyond photography, my passion for travel has led me to create this website as a space to share my experiences, tips, and insights with you. Here, you’ll find travel blogs filled with practical advice on how to explore the world beyond the surface, travel smarter, and immerse yourself in new cultures.
Through my blogs and photos, I hope to help you change the perception that you have of the world, encourage you to step outside your comfort zone, and create your own unforgettable memories. Whether you’re a seasoned traveler or just starting out, I’m here to share what I’ve learned along the way and hopefully make your journey a little easier and packed full of breath taking moments.
Thank you for joining me on this journey! I’m excited to share more stories, tips, and photographs with you and hope to inspire you to see the world in a new way.
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Why choose me?
What is important
I am extremely passionate not only about my work but also about learning more about what is in front of me. If you are passionate and lucky enough to love what you do, you will always strive to provide the best finished product. I am constantly searching for ways to improve and I would describe myself as self-critical.
After travelling to a variety of countries and climates, I found that I am able to adapt to a wide variety of situations and scenarios to come up with the best shots.
Punctuality and discipline are my core values, and I find them to be crucial when working in any professional manner.
Passion is what drives me
Since 2017, I have refined my photography skills through my travels, adapting to a wide variety of situations and settings to get the best shots. I have photographed a mix of genres such as landscapes, culture, faces, nature, and wildlife.
While travelling my camera barely leaves my side. I always have it with me ready for any opportunity that presents itself. Photography well and truly is my passion, the thing I love the most is that you are constantly improving and that you can never truly know it all.
There are so many aspects to taking a great picture. I am driven my love of this artform and the enjoyment I see people get by viewing my work.
My vision
Travelling is a passion of mine. I love to see new places and experience new cultures. I have a particular interest in nature and wildlife. I want to be able to share this passion with others and motivate and encourage people to travel more and explore new and exciting things. It doesn’t even need to be abroad. There are many amazing people and places in your backyard.
In the current times we live in, the world is moving so fast and the old cultures are moving with it. Some of these incredible and diverse cultures will cease to exist in the near future. I hope through my work to educate others about these amazing people and inspire them to help conserve them. I have the exact same thought process for wildlife too, and in the future I want to take bigger strides in the conservation world.
Hey there!
Thanks so much for being here and exploring Matthew Lock Photography.
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Thank you again,
Matt
