Jake Matthews is a Travel & Commercial Photographer, creating images built to move people. Shot across 65+ countries.

65+Countries
300+Projects Delivered
14Years Shooting
24hrResponse

A note on the practice

If you want to view paradise, simply look around and view it.

Photography is how I slow down, pay attention, and stay connected to the world.

Selected work

Sunset over the Sahara dunes, Morocco
Kapawi ecolodge, Ecuadorian Amazon
Alaskan alpine landscape
Rolling green hills of the Faroe Islands
Whitewashed Greek island village
A colorful Havana street in Cuba
Moroccan night market under the Milky Way
Condado Vanderbilt hotel, San Juan Puerto Rico
Lululemon ambassador campaign
Sam Adams brand shoot in New England

“We hired 15 different creatives to make content for a campaign for a new hotel we were launching. Jake’s content was our favorite, and most on brand by far!”

— Tempo by Hilton

“We’ve had Jake update our media annually for the past 5 years. He gives us social content, photography, video, and drone work. And it lasts us the entire year. We’re always pleased with his work.”

— Kapawi Eco Lodge, Amazon, Ecuador

About

A creative and globetrotter, loosely based out of Nashville.

At the age of 21, I took a risk and moved to Kenya as a photojournalist to pursue a career as a photographer. Years down the road, I’ve traveled to 65+ countries and have been fortunate enough to make this practice my career.

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Unplugged Journeys

Leave your phone behind and step into a world that’s fully alive.

Intimate, transformational travel experiences designed for those who want to trade distraction for discovery.

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Let’s build your next campaign

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I partner with tourism boards, hotels, and luxury travel brands on campaigns, content, and creative direction.

Campaigns typically start at $5,000 per shoot day. Let’s talk scope.

New to this? Start with the complete guide to travel and commercial photography.

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