So you want to shoot, huh?
What to expect creating art with Matt Bartolo
From first contact to final delivery, the experience is designed to be intentional, collaborative, and completely respectful of your boundaries.
Pre-shoot
We begin with a private consultation (in person or online) to shape your concept in detail, then build mood and inspiration boards to lock in visual tone, styling, and energy. Location scouting is handled with the same care, whether we choose a studio, interior space, or atmospheric setting that supports your vision. Just as importantly, we set boundaries clearly before shoot day, so expectations are aligned and you can step into the experience feeling confident, safe, and creatively ready.
Shoot Day
On shoot day, you are welcome and encouraged to bring support, whether that is a partner, friend, or trusted person in your corner. Direction is calm, precise, and adaptive, giving you structure without taking away your individuality. Every set is paced around communication and consent, so you can stay present while we create images with depth, power, and authenticity.
Post-shoot
Your images are delivered via a private gallery after being professionally curated and refined into a cinematic final collection, with discretion maintained at every stage. The result is more than a photoshoot, it is a body of work that feels bold, elevated, and unmistakably you.
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