London Portrait and Conceptual Photography. Matei is a self-taught portraits photographer and visual artist with over 10 years of experience, specializing in portrait and conceptual photography, living and working across UK and Europe. His multidisciplinary background in Fine Arts and Performance Arts informs his collaborative approach, creating empowering and authentic photographic experiences.

London Portrait and Conceptual Photography.

London Portrait Photoraphy

— Your story deserves to be told, let’s make it unforgettable.

I’ve explored a wide spectrum of visual arts, from graphic design to theatrical acting, and this eclectic experience brings depth and versatility to my photography. And now? I use it to create something real. Because in a world that’s always scrolling, authenticity feels like the only thing that truly matters. Let’s make your story unforgettable or, at the very least, impossible to ignore.

Artistic Portrait Photography in London, Creative Spaces, True Selves: The Empowering Art of Photography

Creative Spaces, True Selves: The Empowering Art of Photography

Through creativity and collaboration, I create portraits that uncover what’s real. Rooted in fine arts and theater, my work adapts to both studio and outdoor settings, transforming each session into a shared journey of discovery. Together, we’ll craft images that capture your essence with honesty, visuals that celebrate individuality and let you see yourself in a fresh, empowering way.

Exploring Emotion Through Conceptual Photography

I create conceptual photography that asks questions and starts conversations. Drawing from storytelling and performance art, I explore deep themes that challenge and connect. By blending fine art with the raw energy of performance, I craft visuals that break past the usual and pull viewers into something emotional.

Conceptual Photographer in London, Exploring Emotion Through Conceptual Photography
Visual Storytelling Photography London, London Portrait and Conceptual Photography Performance Art & Video Integration

Performance Art & Video Integration

I have collaborated with artists across mediums, including videography, to create multimedia projects that merge photography with performance art. These partnerships with musicians, actors, and visual artists expand my creative practice, exploring new dimensions of expression.

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Photography & Videography

I capture authentic stories through photography and video, creating visuals that connect and linger, even in a world that forgets too quickly.

London portrait photographer

Hi!

I’m Matei, a photographer and a visual artist in London. I work with people who don’t fit neatly into boxes because, honestly, who does? My job is to capture more than just a face. It’s to find that thing about you that feels raw and a little terrifying, and show it to the world.

— My mission?

To empower artists and multidisciplinary talents to own their stories and be seen authentically, in every frame and on every platform.

Visual Storytelling Photography

Matei has a wonderful creative vision and empowers you to tap into yours.

Visual Storytelling Photography London Portfolio

I studied Fine Arts and Performance Arts, and those experiences shaped the way I see the world, and my work. Every project I take on is a deliberate response to the chaos of modern life, a way to create clarity through visual storytelling. Together, we’ll craft images that say, This is who I am, with confidence and purpose, even if the journey is still unfolding. Whether it’s for your website, press, or simply to capture your essence, these images will reflect your story with honesty and intention.

Visual Storytelling Photography London, London Portrait and Conceptual Photography Performance Art & Video Integration

I did my first shoot with Matei when I had only just started to model, so I was very nervous however Matei was able to make me feel at ease right away. He has a wonderful creative vision and empowers you to tap into yours. He values your input and makes the shoot a collaborative, comfortable and incredibly enjoyable experience.

Lauren Jennifer, UK

Americana Singer with a Rock N’ Roll Soul, The Goth Cowgirl

Photography Themes I Love to Explore

Vast Horizons: A Journey in Landscape Photography

Timeless Moments: Capturing Life as It Happens

Lifestyle photography is about finding beauty in the overlooked—the quiet, messy, and honest moments that often pass unnoticed. It’s a way of pausing, of holding onto what feels real in a world that moves too fast. Through my lens, these fleeting moments become timeless, a reminder to be present.

From Idea to Execution: A Fashion Photography Project

From Idea to Execution: A Fashion Photography Project

As a photographer, I envisioned a series depicting how plastic suffocates our daily lives. Working with Antonia, a talented makeup artist and model who shared my vision, we transformed this concept into a fashion shoot set in an abandoned house, its emptiness serving as the perfect canvas for our environmental statement.

Vast Horizons: A Journey in Landscape Photography

Vast Horizons: A Journey in Landscape Photography

I capture landscapes that feel as overwhelming as they are beautiful. It’s about more than just composition. It’s finding stories in light, texture, and form. My work turns nature’s chaos into something that makes you pause. Something that feels big, but also deeply personal. Across Europe and beyond, I try to make sense of the vastness, even when it feels impossible.

Why people love working with me

Glad to have an opportunity to work with Matei. He is such a good listener - my ideas he understood from 1 word. Often I had a feeling while working together, that we had 1 mind- it's really important when you are in creative process. Matei had also great ideas, different suggestions, but always was very flexible and attentive.

Such a fun to work with professional, dedicated, open-minded and super creative artist!

Ieva, ES

Visual Artist, ISICOLORES

I was expecting to be rushed straight into it. No no no, not with Matei. He brings you in gently, respects you and follows his intuition on how to enhance the experience so that beyond the end-results (your photos), you'll remember this moment in time as being amazing and eye-opener.
He follows the vibe of the moment, does improves like a jazzman who has beautiful mastery over the tool but also with his people skills and that creates a beautiful space to be oneself.
I really loved Matei's work and session. For me it helped me deal with how I view my body image. And accept myself more so that I can share who I am in this world. If you resonate with his work and his gentle and open-hearted vibe, give yourself or to someone you love this beautiful present.

Coco, ES

Coach & Well-being consultant, Coralie Renée

The photo shoot with Matei was great!!!
We immediately created a fun and pleasant atmosphere and we felt very comfortable during the whole session.
We are very happy with the result because we think that the photos reflect the naturalness of our essence and our music.
In fact we are going to use some of the photos as images in our networks and as posters for concerts.
Thanks Matei!!

Carmen y Sergio, ES

Musicians, Carmen y Sergi

I did my first shoot with Matei when I had only just started to model, so I was very nervous however Matei was able to make me feel at ease right away. He has a wonderful creative vision and empowers you to tap into yours. He values your input and makes the shoot a collaborative, comfortable and incredibly enjoyable experience.

Lauren Jennifer, UK

Americana Singer with a Rock N’ Roll Soul, The Goth Cowgirl

It was my first photography experience as a model and I had a great time. I would be happy to repeat.
Matei gave me a lot of confidence, I was nervous, but he knew how to create an atmosphere of friendship, complicity and fun where I could play with my inner child and be myself.
Thank you Matei, you made "the girl who coveres herself up" wanting to be seen 🙂
I wish you the best, you are a great professional and a beautiful Being.
A big hug, Ami.

Ami, ES

I really enjoyed doing the photoshoot with Matei no regrets at all. He told me to relax and if I am uncomfortable I should pause and continue when I feel ok again. That was important for me because I was having a difficult week working. Definitely a great vibe working with him, and he really knows how to play with natural light, he made spectacular pictures of me that I will forever cherish and remember, he said I am a natural 😀 that woke up a side of me I thought was long gone. I can’t wait to do a next shoot again one day in Zanzibar. I have gained a fantastic photographer and also a friend.Thank you Matei 🙏🏽 hakuna matata

Shila, TZ

Taking the photos with Matei was fun and not too formal so it was comfortable. We played with different angles and lighting it was also fun to work creatively with the sheet we used to tie my hair. It was interesting to see Matei's process and in particular I really liked the dramatic effect of the lighting in black and white.

Bela, ES

This shoot really touched my heart. Thank you Matei for the photos and the experience!

Antonia, RO

Hiii Mateii! I wanted to tell you that honestly all the photos that you have taken throughout the retreat were so raw and beautiful 🤍 you truly captured a lot of the beautiful moments , and looking at them i would remember the exact moment😍 I'm usually a little camera shy, but felt like you were not there, there was no pressure at all to be around you capturing moments. Thank youu for capturing these momentsss and for giving us such beautiful memoriess❤️❤️❤️ Keep doing you and make more faces smile🥰
Nour, UAE

Matei has an incredible eye and passion that reflects in his work. Being on a retreat with Matei, we had an incredible opportunity to see his work in one of the most beautiful locations in the world. The combination of Matei's skillful camera work and his unique perspective to capture key emotional moments, gave the entire retreat a different feel. We were able to enjoy the scenery and experience, without worrying about taking pictures, because we knew we had a professional looking out for our best moments. Matei is a critical addition to the team, and I would highly recommend him to anyone looking to add top photography as an element of their experience.
Daniel, MX