About

Matt Pendleton Photography was started so that we could create images that help tell a story: your story! As your content partner, we believe every person, every brand, and every product has a story to tell. We want to be there alongside you in telling that story.

The Main Team

Matt Pendleton
Owner / Lead Photographer
@bymattpendleton

Matt’s passion for photography started with his first digital camera, a Sony CyberShot, and grew into a career photographing sports, athletes, brands, and events. Since first covering college sports for the Florida Gators in 2007, he has built a diverse portfolio spanning collegiate athletics, fitness photography, commercial work, and branded content.

Today, Matt works with athletes, businesses, and major brands including Franklin Sports, WWE and Disney/ESPN to create photography and short-form video content that tells authentic stories. Born in Chile and raised in Florida, he draws inspiration from the state’s tropical energy while traveling across the country.

Jesse Gann
Full-Time Photographer
@jgannphotos

Jesse Gann is a professional photographer who began his career in 2019 and became the first full-time hire at Matt Pendleton Photo. He plays a key role in client sessions, commercial productions, and brand projects, while also supporting larger productions as a grip to help keep shoots running smoothly.

Before joining the team, Jesse photographed music, sports, and comedy, spending three years touring nationwide capturing comedians and live performances. Today, he combines technical precision with a creative storytelling approach to produce clean, authentic imagery that supports each client’s vision.

Support Team

For larger jobs, we work with top quality photographer, videographers, and drone operators. Here are some of the creatives who work with us consistently.

Portrait of Chris Watkins smiling looking into the camera

Chris Watkins
Freelance Photographer/Drone Operator

Portrait of Matt Stamey looking into the camera

Matt Stamey
Freelance Photographer/Drone Operator

Portrait of Todd Kelly smiling looking into the camera

Moss Chasteen
Cinematographer/DP

Todd Kelly
Freelance Photographer

Portrait of Moss Chasteen looking away from the camera
Portrait of Zach Read looking into the camera

Zach Read
Freelance Filmmaker/Cinematographer

  • Commercial general liability insurance of $1,000,000/occurrence and $2,000,000 aggregate

  • Contracted Photographers

    • WWE

    • Franklin Sports

    • Imagn Images (formerly USA TODAY Sports Images)

    • ESPN Images

    • USA Today Co., Inc (formerly Gannett)

  • Registered Supplier

    • Disney / ESPN

    • HCA Healthcare

    • State of Florida

    • University of Florida

    • University of Texas

    • UFHealth / Shands

  • Our team has all the necessary equipment to shoot in-studio or on-site.

Team Credentials