Matt Emmett

Joined Artfinder: Sept. 2013

Artworks for sale: 17

United Kingdom

About Matt Emmett

 
 
  • Biography

    Highly collected photography series depicting the worlds most fascinating abandoned architecture. This almost decade long project has won several of the worlds most prestigious international photography awards to date and has been widely published online and in the international press.

    Initially drawn into the world of abandoned photography, Emmett became hooked on the fascinating back stories behind the locations he visited. Capturing and bringing these stories into peoples homes via his social channels has evolved into a seven year long project called 'Forgotten Heritage'. Since he began he has photographed many diverse locations like abandoned farmsteads in the arctic circle, vast industrial remnants in northern Europe to crumbling villas and hospitals in Italy.

    His work also includes some landscape and travel imagery.

    More recently Emmett has been working with organisations like the National Trust, HLF and various councils documenting restoration projects and running workshops. He gives talks on photography at clubs and societies and is a product ambassador for Pentax, Manfrotto and Scurion. He is a passionate advocate of learning digital skills and thinks a camera is by far the best gift you could ever give someone! Once separated from his Pentax K1ii he loves history, geology and caving.

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  • Education

    2001 - 2002

    Berkshire College of Art and Design

    1999 - 2001

    Berkshire College of Art and Design

  • Awards

    2017

    Historic Photographer of the Year

    Winner of the inaugural edition of this international photography award.

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    2016

    Architectural Photographer of the Year

    Voted for by the delegates at the World Architecture Festival in Berlin.

    2015

    The Shutter View International Photo Show

    1st Place in the Architecture Category

    2014

    EISA Maestro 2014

    I placed second in the UK leg of the competition with a 6 image series of industrial power station vistas. I have an amazing knack of coming second and only the 1st place entry from the UK leg progressed onto the European final.

    2014

    Wiki Loves Monuments BE 2014

    My image of the Hasard Cheratte coal mine was awarded first place in the Wiki Loves Monuments Belgium competition. Wikipedia runs the competition to bolster its roster of imagery for listed buildings in Belgium. My shot of Hasard Cheratte mine prevailed against a field of 2600 entries.

    2014

    2nd PLACE - NVAL INTERNATIONAL JURIED PHOTOGRAPHY SHOW

    A yearly international photography competition based out of California.
    My image 'Delft School of Cookery' came second from a field of over 1000 entries.

    2013

    Wiki Loves Monuments UK 2013

    My image of Abbey Mills C Station was awarded second place in the Wiki Love Monuments UK competition. Wikipedia runs the competition with English Heritage to bolster its roster of imagery for Grade 1 and 2 listed buildings in the UK. My shot of Abbey Mills Pumping Station in East London prevailed against a field of 12,995 entries.
  • Upcoming Events

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    Previous events

    Event: Forgotten Heritage

    Dates: 25 Oct 2014 - 22 Feb 2015

    Venue: Timberyard, Seven Dials

    A 22 piece exhibition featuring 9 images from Forgotten Heritage Photography. Work featured alongside the works of DarkOptics.net and Diffuse Photography.

    Event: Forgotten Heritage - Window Display

    Dates: 17 May 2014 - 21 Jun 2014

    Venue: The Complete Framer, Caversham, Reading

    A new exhibit of large format work will be hung in the windows of the framers in Caversham, Reading. Starting on Saturday 17th and running for around 5 weeks.
    Featuring some of my favourite images, printed as metallic finish C-Type prints at Peak Imaging, one of the top art printers in the UK. All images have been bespoke framed and the end results look stunning. If you are in the area, do pop by and take a look.

    Event: Deloitte corporate exhibit

    Dates: 7 Sep 2013 - 12 Oct 2013

    Venue: Deloitte, Reading, Berkshire

    A 9 piece solo exhibit in the newly designed atrium of the Deloitte Reading office. 9 pieces of work from my industrial landscapes series.

    Event: Forgotten Heritage

    Dates: 30 May 2013 - 18 Aug 2013

    Venue: Timberyard, Old Street, London

    A 16 piece exhibition featuring images from the forgotten buildings of Belgium.

    Event: Forgotten Heritage

    Dates: 2 Mar 2013 - 6 Apr 2013

    Venue: The Complete Framer, Caversham, Reading

    A 6 piece window exhibit featuring images from my industrial landscapes series.

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Education

2001 - 2002

Berkshire College of Art and Design

1999 - 2001

Berkshire College of Art and Design


Awards

2017

Historic Photographer of the Year

Winner of the inaugural edition of this international photography award.

Show more awards Hide

2016

Architectural Photographer of the Year

Voted for by the delegates at the World Architecture Festival in Berlin.

2015

The Shutter View International Photo Show

1st Place in the Architecture Category

2014

EISA Maestro 2014

I placed second in the UK leg of the competition with a 6 image series of industrial power station vistas. I have an amazing knack of coming second and only the 1st place entry from the UK leg progressed onto the European final.

2014

Wiki Loves Monuments BE 2014

My image of the Hasard Cheratte coal mine was awarded first place in the Wiki Loves Monuments Belgium competition. Wikipedia runs the competition to bolster its roster of imagery for listed buildings in Belgium. My shot of Hasard Cheratte mine prevailed against a field of 2600 entries.

2014

2nd PLACE - NVAL INTERNATIONAL JURIED PHOTOGRAPHY SHOW

A yearly international photography competition based out of California.
My image 'Delft School of Cookery' came second from a field of over 1000 entries.

2013

Wiki Loves Monuments UK 2013

My image of Abbey Mills C Station was awarded second place in the Wiki Love Monuments UK competition. Wikipedia runs the competition with English Heritage to bolster its roster of imagery for Grade 1 and 2 listed buildings in the UK. My shot of Abbey Mills Pumping Station in East London prevailed against a field of 12,995 entries.

There are no upcoming events

Show previous events Hide previous events

Previous events

Event: Forgotten Heritage

Dates: 25 Oct 2014 - 22 Feb 2015

Venue: Timberyard, Seven Dials

A 22 piece exhibition featuring 9 images from Forgotten Heritage Photography. Work featured alongside the works of DarkOptics.net and Diffuse Photography.

Event: Forgotten Heritage - Window Display

Dates: 17 May 2014 - 21 Jun 2014

Venue: The Complete Framer, Caversham, Reading

A new exhibit of large format work will be hung in the windows of the framers in Caversham, Reading. Starting on Saturday 17th and running for around 5 weeks.
Featuring some of my favourite images, printed as metallic finish C-Type prints at Peak Imaging, one of the top art printers in the UK. All images have been bespoke framed and the end results look stunning. If you are in the area, do pop by and take a look.

Event: Deloitte corporate exhibit

Dates: 7 Sep 2013 - 12 Oct 2013

Venue: Deloitte, Reading, Berkshire

A 9 piece solo exhibit in the newly designed atrium of the Deloitte Reading office. 9 pieces of work from my industrial landscapes series.

Event: Forgotten Heritage

Dates: 30 May 2013 - 18 Aug 2013

Venue: Timberyard, Old Street, London

A 16 piece exhibition featuring images from the forgotten buildings of Belgium.

Event: Forgotten Heritage

Dates: 2 Mar 2013 - 6 Apr 2013

Venue: The Complete Framer, Caversham, Reading

A 6 piece window exhibit featuring images from my industrial landscapes series.


 

Biography

Highly collected photography series depicting the worlds most fascinating abandoned architecture. This almost decade long project has won several of the worlds most prestigious international photography awards to date and has been widely published online and in the international press.

Initially drawn into the world of abandoned photography, Emmett became hooked on the fascinating back stories behind the locations he visited. Capturing and bringing these stories into peoples homes via his social channels has evolved into a seven year long project called 'Forgotten Heritage'. Since he began he has photographed many diverse locations like abandoned farmsteads in the arctic circle, vast industrial remnants in northern Europe to crumbling villas and hospitals in Italy.

His work also includes some landscape and travel imagery.

More recently Emmett has been working with organisations like the National Trust, HLF and various councils documenting restoration projects and running workshops. He gives talks on photography at clubs and societies and is a product ambassador for Pentax, Manfrotto and Scurion. He is a passionate advocate of learning digital skills and thinks a camera is by far the best gift you could ever give someone! Once separated from his Pentax K1ii he loves history, geology and caving.