Kingfisher Content specialise in crafting photography, film and editorial for all private and commercial needs.
Owner, Matt Kidd – Specialist photographer, videographer and writer
Matt Kidd
Owner
Photography has been at the forefront of my life since my images were first published in a magazine at the age of 13. Now, nearly 20 years later and having honed my craft in an abundance of different courses, projects and real life situations, I have had my work distributed to vast audiences by more than 100 media outlets in the UK & Europe, published in books, catalogues, on websites and social media.
Working with lifestyle brands day-to-day in my previous roles as a magazine editor at Fieldsports Press and, formerly, media and communications manager for Dupree International, I’ve been inspired to unearth the core values and nuances of a place or people to capture and present authentic images and video across multiple sectors. From defence to hospitality, country sports to automotive, I am proud to deliver professional results for my clients on every brief, some of which are showcased on this website.
Indeed, the skills & experience generated throughout my career strongly influenced the decision to start up Kingfisher Content in 2021. The main aim for which is to generate all forms of content – from professional images and video to editorial – completely on-brand for wide-ranging briefs. After all, when growing a brand’s reputation and audience via internal platforms or a third party’s, great content is king...
Peter P. Ryan ~ Writer & Photographer
“I have known Matt for many years, dating back to his period as editorial manager of Fieldsports magazine in the UK. He is a consummate professional in every respect - a gifted photographer and film maker, a talented writer and above all an outstanding communicator. His skills in juggling a diverse group of stakeholders, managing top quality content and tight deadlines always left me impressed. I recommend him thoroughly and without hesitation for any role requiring these skills.”
Snowy, a long-standing gamekeeper of the West Country
Specialising in…
My true love of photography and video lies in the outdoors, using the natural lighting and weather conditions in the most creative ways to produce spectacular results for brands and private clients. Whether that’s on a runway, off-roading in a remote corner of the world, waist deep a secluded river or in the throngs of a jam-packed cityscape.
While I am most known for my game shooting photography and video, along with general country sports like fly fishing, hunting and stalking, people are very often the focus of my work, so headshots and portraits in the studio to office spaces, candid events or even weddings, food and cocktails and much more. As such, I’ve been very lucky to work wonderful, down-to-earth individuals to well-known personalities on the way, such as Sir Alastair Cook, Tom Parker Bowles, Adam Henson, Michel Roux Jr, James Golding, George Digweed MBE and many more.
Authenticity is one of my top priorities, so providing media that contains a happy balance between the hard and very soft sell – such as obvious brand positioning to very subtle – that is as real to the subject or activity is very key. I use a range of lenses to do so, covering ultra wide angles to high zoom and the immensely close up details with macro lenses, giving you scale, variation and creativity.
So, while I do have some specialisms, Kingfisher Content is capable of providing outstanding images, video, copywriting, social media management for any business, brand or individual for any sector. Keep an eye out for my latest case studies, advice and opinions via the Kingfisher Content blog.
