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Matt Whitby
@mattwhitbyphoto.bsky.social
Creative photographer specialising in male portraiture. All work is my own. No AI

Based in Tipperary, Ireland 🇮🇪 and Burton-upon-Trent 🇬🇧 DM for collaborations.

www.mattwhitby.com

One half of screenwriting duo Whitby and Whyte www.whitbyandwhyte.com
Looking into The Past

The last set in the mirror series with model Harry. These images give a retrospective feel which I leaned into during the post-processing, amplifying the cool blues and vintage mono vibes.

#male #portrait #portraitphotography
December 12, 2025 at 11:28 AM
Mirror, Mirror

Mirror, mirror on the wall who is the fairest of them all
I'd give the world, my love, to have you back again, once more

Turn back the clock for just a few hours
So we can wonder what's broking all those warm Summer showers

#male #portrait #mirror #reflection
December 11, 2025 at 9:30 AM
The Time Machine

The reflections and distortions from mirrors and tiles in this small shower space made for some interesting shots of model Harry.

#male #portrait #distorted
December 10, 2025 at 12:10 PM
Transcendence

I love the simplicity and expression in this shot of model Harry, taken on a hotel room floor in natural light.

#expressive #male #portrait
December 9, 2025 at 9:04 AM
Come to Bed Eyes

A look back at my shoot with model Pawel last year. Pawel has the most amazing blue eyes 🤩😀

#male #portrait #maleportraiture
December 5, 2025 at 9:11 AM
After the Fight

Remembering this cool shoot with model Dom at the old Schoolhouse. We only had a few hours but the light through those old windows and on the front porch was amazing. Thanks Dom! 😀

#male #model #portrait #tattoos
December 4, 2025 at 11:06 AM
Private Dancer

Dance like nobody's watching, but strip like everyone is watching! Here's model Steve flashing more than his grin...

#male #portrait #underwear #gay
December 2, 2025 at 9:09 AM
Glitch in the Matrix

You can still shoot something, even if the room isn't big enough to swing a cat in...wait, did you just see a cat?

#glitch #man #male #portrait #moustache #hotel #matrix
December 1, 2025 at 8:55 AM
Working Late

It’s hard to believe it’s already two years since my first collaboration with Harry in Birmingham. Here’s a look back at some images featuring a ‘businessman working late’ vibe which are still some of my favourites. 😎

#male #portrait #industrial #suit
November 27, 2025 at 10:39 AM
The Steam Master

A look back to my shoot with model Nigel. We had a set of images ideas we wanted to work on, but when Nigel started to vape, well, I saw this homage to Tom of Finland...

#male #portrait #smoking #tattoos #gay
November 25, 2025 at 4:34 PM
Afterglow

A beautiful pairing of models Harry and @tonyxavierphoto.bsky.social from our recent collaboration in London. The golden light streaming into the room was amazing, really elevating the mood and expression of our shots. More to follow!

#male #portrait #duo #gay
November 24, 2025 at 3:29 PM
Past, Present / Private Investigator

You may be thinking I’m based in London or the UK, but I’m actually based in Ireland 🇮🇪 and travel for most of my shoots. Here's Irish model Richard a couple of years ago. Richard has the most amazing eyes!

#irish #portrait #male #ireland🇮🇪
November 24, 2025 at 12:45 PM
Caught / Fascinator / Camouflage

A look back to a fantastic, creative shoot in Dublin with Irish model Michael 🇮🇪 I decided to swap my camera gear from Fujifilm to Sony the day before - so no stress!

#irish #male #photoshoot
November 24, 2025 at 12:38 PM
Slowly Sinking

Images from a recent collaboration with model Harry and
@tonyxavierphoto.bsky.social in London.

#man #male #wet #shirt #bum #buttocks #bottom #penis #moustache #cufflinks #shower #emotional #portrait
November 20, 2025 at 9:52 AM
Throw Me In The Water

Images from a recent collaboration with model Harry and
@tonyxavierphoto.bsky.social in London.

#man #male #wet #shirt #bum #buttocks #bottom #penis #moustache #cufflinks #shower #emotional #portrait
November 20, 2025 at 9:48 AM
Corporate Cannibal

Images from a recent collaboration with model Harry and @tonyxavierphoto.bsky.social in London.

#man #male #wet #shirt #moustache #cufflinks #shower
November 19, 2025 at 8:43 AM
You Can Leave Your Hat On...

Model Steve brought a vintage Policeman's helmet to our shoot. I love the vulnerability and emotion he gives these images - a reluctant participant of 'The Full Monty'...

#man #male #policeman #uniform #stripper #older #mature #portrait
November 10, 2025 at 3:43 PM
The Tailor

Hey, Harry, why don't we cut up that shirt and tie? Okay! Here are some cheeky shots with model Harry, his clothes just keep falling off!

#man #portrait #gay #moustache #suit #bottom #jockstrap
November 6, 2025 at 3:10 PM
Autumn is Here

Some golden hour shots of model Liam a few weeks back. The orange jacket, the walls and the buttery light all make for some Autumnal themed images.

#man #male #autumn #halloween #topless #blueeyes #portrait
November 4, 2025 at 2:57 PM
Animal Instincts

Some gothic-inspired portraits of model Macci / Daringdude wearing a cheap female top picked up in a charity shop.

#male #man #portrait #gothic #older #mature #castle #fantasy #bottom #nude #bum #fur
November 3, 2025 at 3:31 PM
The Wolf Man of Ireland

I shaved my beard off a few weeks ago and let the new one grow into a feral horror - Happy Halloween!

#man #male #self #portrait #spooky #halloween #hairy
October 31, 2025 at 7:07 PM
Don't Cry Over Spilled Milk

When you've shot everything on your list - get the milk out! A few cups of milk splashed across Harry closed out our shoot :-)

#man #male #portrait #moustache #milk #gay #mature #sexy
October 28, 2025 at 1:13 PM
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October 26, 2025 at 4:14 PM
Milk Tray

You need to be of a certain age to remember the Milk Tray commercials, but a pop of colour and the black and white was enough for my mind to go there… Here’s a one light fashion set-up with Harry.

#male #portrait #pink #socks #topless #gay #moustache #older #mature
October 23, 2025 at 12:19 PM
“Sex and Politics” explores the intersections of sexuality, representation, and power in contemporary photography. The exhibition features artists whose work engages the body, desire, and the cultural ideologies that shape them.

Thrilled my image will feature!

#art #exhibition #paris #parisphoto
October 21, 2025 at 10:41 AM