About Matt Cope


Based in Cardiff, South Wales, UK, I specialise in shooting mountain biking, climbing and adventure sports, including kayaking, rafting, mountaineering and hiking - as well as the lifestyle images that go along with them.

With many years of experience in the mountains, rock and ice climbing experience on several continents as well as white water kayaking and multi-day expeditions, I am uniquely qualified to shoot in the most extreme environments and get home safely. Trained in skills such as roped access and white water rescue, and with the equipment needed to operate in both environments, I'm always up for a challenge shooting where others would be hard pressed just to access.

With a growing business in assignment work, both action sports and lifestyle, I would be more than happy to discuss your requirements for a bespoke shoot. Just hit the contact link below.

If stock photography is what you're after, then all of the images in my portfolio, are available on a rights managed basis. I also have large collections of photos searchable within the Photoshelter archive. If you can't find what you need, just ask!

In those galleries you will also find some event shoots. These include some of the biggest mountain biking events in the UK calendar. If you are a competitor or supporter and find a shot you'd like a copy of, then either use the purchase link in the gallery or get in touch using the contact link below. I offer high quality images suitable for a range of online and print uses at a reasonable price.

I hope you enjoy my images as much as I enjoy taking them. If you'd like to discuss any of my past or future work then just get in touch.

All the best
Matt