“Karibu Nyumbani”, translates as “Welcome to my Home” in Swahili. I shot and produced this film to accompany my recent wildlife photography exhibition, 'Individuals', which focused on wildlife photography from the Maasai Mara in Kenya. One thing that really struck me during my time in the Maasai Mara was the immense pride, knowledge, and love for wildlife that all the guides have. The film aims to convey this passion, and has been written with input from one of the guides, George Osono, who completely embodies this spirit of caring for nature.

Through this film, you meet Half Tail, Lola's cubs and the other Lions of the iconic Marsh Pride, Kweli the Cheetah and her three adorable cubs as they prepare for adulthood, and the impressive elephant named Edwin. This film is meant as a portrait of the animals of the Maasai Mara and their remarkable lives.

In episode 1 of this 5 part wildlife photography journey into Amboseli National Park, I get incredibly lucky! Within my first hour, I'm fulfilling a lifelong dream of photographing elephants and giraffe on Amboseli's dry lake, before spending time with a herd of elephants in the marshes. I hope you enjoy the images - let me know which photo is your favourite.

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In episode 2 of this 5 part wildlife photography journey into Amboseli National Park, I capture one of my favourite elephant photos ever, before getting my first opportunity to photograph an elephant family with Kilimanjaro. I hope you enjoy the images - let me know which is your favourite.

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Shot over 10 days in March 2018, “Start Small, Start Now: Hong Kong’s Plastic Story” was produced on commission for EcoDrive, a non-profit organisation creating progressive action toward reduction of single-use plastics in Hong Kong. Watch to discover the shocking consequences of plastic pollution in Hong Kong, and learn how you can contribute to the solution.

“Featuring stunning drone videography and inspirational interviews with local activists, it’s a film that definitely makes you want to take action” – Hong Kong Tatler

More of Matthew's featured commissions can be seen here.

On 5 November, we woke up to Lockdown 2.0. The night before, with the forecast suggesting thick fog in central London, I knew it presented a moment in time that needed to be captured. A one off event that should be recorded for its beauty as well as the hardship that was causing.

While everything ground to a halt yet again, this film aimed to also remind people that London, like everywhere else, was going nowhere and was waiting for us all on the other side of this pandemic. It is only temporary.