Welcome to the home page of Matt Woods Photography.
I am an independent photographer, located in Kendal, Cumbria, UK, between the English Lake District and the Yorkshire Dales. My greatest single area of activity is currently landscapes, but I am available for most types of location work. I have a background in mechanical engineering and computer aided design and I am experienced in producing technical literature. As both an author and end user, I have a first-hand appreciation and understanding of the requirements of a variety publication types, ranging from promotional brochures, through academic papers, to instruction manuals.
The adjacent slideshow illustrates my personal interest in landscapes and the outdoors. The images span several years and a range of cameras, from some early digital compacts to my present day Canon SLRs. Photography apart, I have an enthusiasm for the outdoors and I am a keen cyclist and runner. The intention of the slideshow is to provide a flavour of my interests and perhaps communicate my style of outdoor photography - but failing this, I hope that you simply find it enjoyable!
For samples of my recent local pictures, please see the Image Gallery link; the newest images are always here. For shooting locally in the Lakes, I use Canon EOS equipment, which facilitates achieving that coveted balance between quality and portability. Befitting results can be obtained whilst traveling relatively light and thus profiting from being able to adopt a reactive approach to the often rapidly changing mountain weather conditions.
Kendal has the Lake District and the Yorkshire Dales on its doorstep and the border with Scotland is but an hour's drive away. The northern capitals of Leeds, Manchester, Liverpool and Newcastle (not to mention Glasgow and Edinburgh) are also readily accessible. Consequently, my travel time and costs for location photography in these areas is minimised.
As a young business in its early stages, I am currently very receptive to new commissions. If you need a photographer in the north of England, please do not hesitate to contact me, (see Contact link) to discuss your requirements. I am confident that I can provide you with a personal and efficient service of the highest standard.
