Lighting master. Collaborative spirit. Set playlist enthusiast.

Matt Sartain is a California-based photographer who believes great images are born from great vibes. With 15+ years behind the lens and an MFA in photography, he thrives in capturing the natural beauty of interiors, lifestyle, and products.

Matt's all hands-on-deck when it comes to lighting; he designs every setup himself. He thrives in the chaos of fast-paced shoots but also enjoys a slow and perfectionist pace when the work calls for it. He's shot for everyone from West Elm to Walmart, and is known as a true collaborator–making sure the whole crew feels empowered to create something exceptional together.

Man with a beard wearing a gray t-shirt and a dark beanie, covering his eyes with his hands against a plain white background.
Man with a beard wearing a gray t-shirt and a dark beanie, covering his eyes with his hands against a plain white background.

Represented by OMA Agency.

contact@omacreative.com

CONTACT

Matt@mattsartain.com

415 238 8120

A landscape of green rolling hills with rocks and a dirt trail, overlooking a body of water with a cloudy sky.
A landscape of green rolling hills with rocks and a dirt trail, overlooking a body of water with a cloudy sky.

CLIENTS

Amazon, Disney, Target, Quince, Walmart, Restoration Hardware, West Elm, Williams Sonoma, Pottery Barn, Pottery Barn Kids, Pixar, New York Times Magazine, Serena & Lily, Wayfair, Hatch, Coyuchi, Minted, Levi's, Gap, Gap Kids, Banana Republic, Old Navy, Athleta, Tea Collection, DHC, Zales, Lowes, Hasbro, Kendall Jackson, Real Simple, BBDO, Goodby, Silverstein & Partners, Heat Advertising

A black-and-yellow beetle with striped markings on its back, positioned on a plain white background.
Colorful metallic beetle with large transparent wings on a white background.
A howling cicada with metallic blue and black body, transparent dark wings, and white and black markings on its abdomen, set against a plain white background.

AWARDS

Adobe Design Achievement Awards: 1st Place in Photography 

International Photography Awards: Official selection, Honorable Mentions in Product, Self Promotion, Automotive and Conceptual 

APA National Awards: 1st Place in Conceptual 

Academy of Art: Best of show, 1st place portfolio

SF APA Something Personal Exhibition: Judges' Selections

SF APA Curators Voice Exhibition: Judges’ Selection

PDN PIX Digital Imaging Contest: 1st Place in New Talent

White building with traditional Greek-style architecture, including a tiled roof, overlooking a calm sea with boats and rocky islands at sunset.
A woman with long, curly red hair, resting her chin on her hand, looking at the camera with a neutral expression, against a plain gray background.
A man in a coat riding a unicycle on a dirt trail on a hill overlooking a distant city skyline at sunset, holding a wire basket.
A man in a coat riding a unicycle on a dirt trail on a hill overlooking a distant city skyline at sunset, holding a wire basket.