Saturday, April 17, 2010

"2010 BEST OF THE BEST PORTRAIT PHOTOGRAPHER" Award Winner!


From pageant community website Turn For the Judges www.tftj.com, we are proud to announce that Matt Boyd Photography has won the coveted national overall BEST OF THE BEST PORTRAIT PHOTOGRAPHER award!
Article courtesy of TFTJ - authored by Devon Lee, TFTJ Staff
Portraits are critical in pageantry. A bad picture is hard to overcome, even with a good interview and on-stage competition. A great picture can really tell judges that you're serious about the title you applying for. This year's photographer excels in bring out the best in his clients and projecting that they are serious contenders.
Matt Boyd is based in Atlanta, Georgia and specializes in corporate and pageant headshots. He's a contributing photographer for Supermodels Unlimited and sponsors numerous pageants throughout the United States. Since he focuses on his speciality, he is constantly on the cutting edge of fashion and photography necessary to produce outstanding headshots.
"Matt Boyd has been working with my daughter for three years and she's won "Most Photogenic" as Miss Fulton County Outstanding Teen and Miss GA Jr Teen United States," says Tracy Sims. "Matt makes every shot count and encourages his subjects to take risks and try new things."
Copelyn Jue, who won the Miss Junior Teen United States title in 2009, says "When I have a photo shoot with Matt I don't get another 'picture' but a representation of me at my best. He is always  prepared, professional, calm, and funny!"
Miss Georgia Emily Cook shares, "Matt has been doing my headshots for 3 years and he has always produced amazing work.  He is kind and incredibly easy to work with. He has made me look my best in my year as Miss Georgia."
Another pageant parent says Matt provides exceptional value for this necessary pageant expenditure. "Matt Boyd can photograph one's inner spirit to complement their outward beauty," says Kina Alarcon. "He is also versatile and creative in the world of photography!"
Laura Giordano, Mrs. Georgia International, appreciates Matt's attention to detail. She says Matt ensures that backgrounds, lighting, and special effects are the best for where the portrait is going to be used. His photo touchups are just enough to enhance the model so each client looks her best.
Tiffany Hudak, Mrs. Georgia United States, appreciates that Matt can work with the inexperienced. She says he makes the process fun and relaxing regardless of a client's modeling background, or lack thereof.
It's clear that Matt Boyd can provide his clients a competitive edge in pageantry through his portrait photography, and does so in a relaxing and creative atmosphere.

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