• Overview

    Matt Smith is a Cornwall-based photographer, celebrated for his distinctive Polaroid imagery. His work beautifully captures the essence of Cornwall’s rugged landscapes and serene coastlines, as well as scenes from his travels further afield. Using the unique qualities of Polaroid film, he creates images that are both nostalgic and full of atmosphere.

    Fascinated by the beach surf culture surrounding him in his native North Cornwall, Matt’s considered yet unintentionally poetic compositions celebrate the simplicity and romanticism of three great loves: surf culture, family life, and exploration. Self-taught but with a passion that belies the calming scenes he captures on film, Matt has been shooting Polaroid and instant photographs for over a decade.

     

    Specialising in expired film and using an impressive collection of vintage cameras, Matt’s talent lies in capturing beautifully subtle moments in time. His focus on natural light and texture enhances the organic, almost tactile quality of his work, drawing viewers into a timeless world where land, sea, and memory intertwine. His use of Polaroid adds an organic, almost tactile element to each piece, giving viewers an immediate connection to the moment.

  • Artworks Archival Prints
    • Matt Smith Perranporth, 2025 Archival pigment print Edition of 5 140 cm x 120 (framed)
      Matt Smith
      Perranporth, 2025
      Archival pigment print
      Edition of 5
      140 cm x 120 (framed)
      £960.00
    • Matt Smith Porthleven, 2025 Archival pigment print Edition of 5 138 cm x 112 cm (framed)
      Matt Smith
      Porthleven, 2025
      Archival pigment print
      Edition of 5
      138 cm x 112 cm (framed)
      £960.00
    • Matt Smith St Agnes, Golden Hour, 2025 Archival pigment print Edition of 5 138 cm x 112 cm (framed)
      Matt Smith
      St Agnes, Golden Hour, 2025
      Archival pigment print
      Edition of 5
      138 cm x 112 cm (framed)
      £960.00
    • Matt Smith St Agnes, Golden Hour (duplicate), 2025 Archival pigment print Edition of 5 146 cm x 120 cm (framed)
      Matt Smith
      St Agnes, Golden Hour (duplicate), 2025
      Archival pigment print
      Edition of 5
      146 cm x 120 cm (framed)
      £960.00
    • Matt Smith Malibu, 2025 Archival pigment print Edition of 5 146 cm x 120 cm (framed)
      Matt Smith
      Malibu, 2025
      Archival pigment print
      Edition of 5
      146 cm x 120 cm (framed)
      £960.00
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