Westcott Top Pro Photographer

Matt combines his background in graphic design, his love for photography, and his passion for sports to create unique and artistic athlete portraits and composites. Recently named The Paducah Sun’s Readers’ Choice for Best Photographer in his area, he has established a solid local business, and is branching out to other areas. He has photographed professional athletes as well as members of Team USA.

Matt has had multiple pieces selected for Editor’s Choice of the Week for the National Association of Photoshop Professionals website, as well as receiving the Most Creative Award at the Westcott Shootout at Photoshop World Las Vegas 2012.  He received The People’s Choice Award at the 2012 Google Plus Photographer’s Conference. Prior to his career as a photographer, he was honored with several graphic design awards, which include two straight COSIDA awards for the nation’s best swimming and diving media guide covers, as well as back-to-back awards for football post-season media guide covers.  He has also been published in the Graphic Design USA In-House Design Awards Annual.

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Articles by Matt Hernandez

Tips for Shooting Senior Portraits in Harsh Sunlight

In this video, Westcott Top Pro @MattHernandez breaks down how to take portraits in harsh sunlight on a football field. He lights the scene using two FJ400 strobes with the 24" Beauty Dish and 45-Degree Deep Focus Reflector Learn how Ashley uses the FJ400's front and rear curtain sync functions to create light trails here. Lighting Gear in Action
Outdoor Sports Portraits with Matt Hernandez

How To Take Team Portraits Outdoors

In this video, Top Pro and Sports Photographer Matt Hernandez breaks down how to take outdoor team portraits in full sun. Using the FJ400 flash with the 45-Degree Deep Focus Reflector, the 7-Foot Silver Interior Umbrella, and Rapid Box Switch Octa-M, he was able to achieve dramatic team soccer photos.