About Matt Priestley, photographer in Altrincham and Manchester

Matt Priestley is a professional photographer based near Altrincham, Greater Manchester, with over 25 years of experience in the photography industry. After a life-changing trip to India in 1994, Matt moved to a full-time freelance career, specializing in a wide range of photography services.

His expertise includes business headshots, corporate portraits, industrial and commercial photography, public relations, conference and event photography, healthcare and medical photography, school, college, and nursery photography, as well as family portraits and wedding photography.

Whether you're looking for professional business imagery or capturing life's most memorable moments, Matt provides high-quality photography tailored to your needs. Serving Altrincham, Manchester, and surrounding areas, Matt Priestley is committed to delivering exceptional results with a personal touch.

I’ve had four exhibitions over the years. The first, a travelogue, shot 1993/4 during journeys through India, Nepal and the Far East. All colour and shown in 1995 at a cafe bar in Fallowfield. The second, shown at the Manchester Bar, Dukes 92 in 1998 was a portrait of Simon Green, aka Betty Legs Diamond who performs at Funny Girls Cabaret club in Blackpool. These pictures were taken as part of my photographic City and Guilds qualification, undertaken 96-98 and consisted of 20 hand printed black and white framed prints.  The third, hosted by the Richard Goodall Gallery in Manchester was in 2002, and part of a collaborative exhibition looking at contrasting images of New York and Manchester. The fourth, “The Water Rates” was shown at Arison Gallery, Chorlton some 15 years ago, comprising a collection of abstract images looking at water, light and movement. During 2018/19 I collaborated with Manchester’s homeless charity, The Booth Centre, producing a book and exhibition that challenged common stereotypical thinking around homelessness and the people it affects.