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Matt Whitby

@mattwhitbyphoto

Creative photographer specialising in male portraiture. All work is my own. No AI Based in Tipperary, Ireland ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ช and Burton-upon-Trent ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง DM for collaborations. www.mattwhitby.com One half of screenwriting duo Whitby and Whyte www.whitbyandwhyte.com

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Nothing takes the past away, like the future (2 of 2)

You canโ€™t beat a bit of red ribbon and some clear plastic sheeting. A clear plastic belt completes the look! Had a lot of fun with this setup, thanks Harry! ๐Ÿ˜€

#maleportrait #redribbon #futuristic #gaynude

10.03.2026 15:27 ๐Ÿ‘ 8 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Nothing takes the past away, like the future (1 of 2)

You canโ€™t beat a bit of red ribbon and some clear plastic sheeting. A clear plastic belt completes the look! Had a lot of fun with this setup, thanks Harry! ๐Ÿ˜€

#maleportrait #redribbon #futuristic #gaynude

10.03.2026 15:24 ๐Ÿ‘ 6 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Our Lips Are Sealed (2 of 2)

These simple paper masks add an extraordinary vibe to these shots of Rory and Ed. I like the directness of Edโ€™s eye contact, balanced by Roryโ€™s absence of identityโ€ฆ ๐Ÿ˜€๐ŸŽญ

07.03.2026 15:41 ๐Ÿ‘ 7 ๐Ÿ” 1 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Our Lips Are Sealed (1 of 2)

These simple paper masks add an extraordinary vibe to these shots of Rory and Ed. I like the directness of Edโ€™s eye contact, balanced by Roryโ€™s absence of identityโ€ฆ ๐Ÿ˜€๐ŸŽญ

07.03.2026 15:38 ๐Ÿ‘ 5 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Ming the Merciless

Paying homage to one of the greatest comic book villains: Ming the Merciless. With his red contacts and leather coat, Harry transformed into Ming with lashings of Pritt Stick and beard wax - and some patience ๐Ÿคฃโšก๏ธ๐Ÿš€๐Ÿ’ฅ๐ŸŒ

#comicbookvillain #flashgordon #moustache

01.03.2026 11:36 ๐Ÿ‘ 6 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Top Hat & Tail (2 of 2)

Really enjoyed sculpting some dramatic old-school lighting for this set with model Ed on our recent shoot together.

It was actually my first time using continuous lighting - and I liked it! ๐ŸŽฌ๐Ÿ“ท๐ŸŽฉ๐ŸŽต Thanks Ed ๐Ÿค—

#male #portrait #beard #movie #one-light #vintage #top-hat

24.02.2026 09:48 ๐Ÿ‘ 19 ๐Ÿ” 1 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Top Hat & Tail (1 of 2)

Really enjoyed sculpting some dramatic old-school lighting for this set with model Ed on our recent shoot together.

It was actually my first time using continuous lighting - and I liked it! ๐ŸŽฌ๐Ÿ“ท๐ŸŽฉ๐ŸŽต Thanks Ed ๐Ÿค—

#male #portrait #beard #movie #one-light #vintage #top-hat

24.02.2026 09:45 ๐Ÿ‘ 15 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Looking very dapper there, Dani. ๐Ÿ˜€

19.02.2026 13:33 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Thank you Steven ๐Ÿ˜€

19.02.2026 13:26 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Club Cub

Some more images of model Danikumachan from our recent collaboration. I wanted to create a Tom of Finland, Peter Berlin vibe with these. ๐Ÿ˜Ž๐Ÿป

#gay #male #portrait #leather #beard #harness

19.02.2026 10:37 ๐Ÿ‘ 14 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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The Man (2 of 2)

Absolutely delighted to share these images of model Danikumachan from our recent collaboration. I wanted to create a moody, anonymous vibe for these and using one continuous light delivered this in spades - with shades of Tom of Finland and Peter Berlin. ๐Ÿ˜Ž๐Ÿป

#gay #male #portrait

18.02.2026 19:12 ๐Ÿ‘ 12 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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The Man (1 of 2)

Absolutely delighted to share these images of model Danikumachan from our recent collaboration. I wanted to create a moody, anonymous vibe for these and using one continuous light delivered this in spades - with shades of Tom of Finland and Peter Berlin. ๐Ÿ˜Ž๐Ÿป

#gay #male #portrait

18.02.2026 19:09 ๐Ÿ‘ 12 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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The Flower of the Lilly (2 of 2)

With us having all this rain, I fancied a dip back into a shoot from last July, so warmer temperatures are very much on my mind! Hereโ€™s a cute set with model Harry wearing this extravaganza of a blouse in shocking pink ๐Ÿ’•๐Ÿ’–๐ŸŒธ

#man #male #portrait #pink #flowery #gay

17.02.2026 09:23 ๐Ÿ‘ 5 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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The Flower of the Lilly (1 of 2)

With us having all this rain, I fancied a dip back into a shoot from last July, so warmer temperatures are very much on my mind! Hereโ€™s a cute set with model Harry wearing this extravaganza of a blouse in shocking pink ๐Ÿ’•๐Ÿ’–๐ŸŒธ

#man #male #portrait #pink #flowery #gay

17.02.2026 09:21 ๐Ÿ‘ 3 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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The Man Who Fell to Earth - 2 of 2

These images are from a trio shoot with models Rory, Ed and Harry where we incorporated ideas around anonymity. In post production this set took on a wonderfully tender and otherworldly aspect - with the addition of the light orbs.

#men #trio #otherworldly

09.02.2026 12:15 ๐Ÿ‘ 13 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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The Man Who Fell to Earth - 1 of 2

These images are from a trio shoot with models Rory, Ed and Harry where we incorporated ideas around anonymity. In post production this set took on a wonderfully tender and otherworldly aspect - with the addition of the light orbs.

#men #trio #otherworldly

09.02.2026 12:12 ๐Ÿ‘ 12 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Heads / Tails?

Pleased to share a first look at some of the setups model Harry and I worked on a couple of weeks ago, which focus on emotion and expression, using a 120cm soft box. More to follow! ๐Ÿ˜€

#male #gay #older #moustache #nude #naked #emotional #classic

05.02.2026 11:09 ๐Ÿ‘ 14 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

The last one is my personal favourite :-) The colours are wonderful

02.02.2026 11:27 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Uncomfortable At Home

More images of model Rory being uncomfortable at home.

#man #male #portrait #mask #awkward #intruder #anonymous #unsettling

02.02.2026 11:25 ๐Ÿ‘ 2 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Uncomfortable At Home

It's good to have some parameters to be creative with - not showing model Rory's face in these images took on a slightly creepy vibe - which I love! More to follow.

#man #male #portrait #mask #awkward #intruder #anonymous #unsettling

02.02.2026 11:22 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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28 Hours Later

This image pays homage to one of my favourite films: 28 Days Later. Model Rory indulged me with some sinister setups during our recent collaboration. Thanks Rory ๐Ÿ˜‰๐Ÿ˜œ More to follow!

#man #male #portrait #horror #zombie #motorcycle #helmet #rage #movie

02.02.2026 11:15 ๐Ÿ‘ 2 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Last week saw a productive week of creative photoshoots with new and returning models (months in the making) and collaborations with other photographers - so Iโ€™m thrilled to share the first images from last weekโ€™s sessions with model Ed. More to follow.

#male #portrait

30.01.2026 19:51 ๐Ÿ‘ 12 ๐Ÿ” 1 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Smart, Casual

When a cummerbund is all you need. With model Harry.

#male #man #cummerbund #moustache #gay #vintage

19.01.2026 08:59 ๐Ÿ‘ 20 ๐Ÿ” 1 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Suited and Booted

More shots of the lovely, suited Steve from our recent collaboration.

#man #male #suit #older #mature #gay

16.01.2026 12:00 ๐Ÿ‘ 8 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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The Green Jacket #2

Love these quick shots of model Macci in his Scottish jacket.

#man #male #mature #older #jacket #portrait

15.01.2026 10:53 ๐Ÿ‘ 5 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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The Green Jacket #1

Love these quick shots of model Macci in his Scottish jacket.

#man #male #mature #older #jacket #portrait

15.01.2026 10:51 ๐Ÿ‘ 4 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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The Sailor

Portrait of model Harry in his sailor's uniform.

#male #man #gay #sailor #uniform #flowers #moustache #vintage

14.01.2026 08:55 ๐Ÿ‘ 14 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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The Orator

Having the chats with model Steve on our recent shoot.

#male #man #suit #speaker #portrait

13.01.2026 10:29 ๐Ÿ‘ 6 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Temptation in Every Port

#man #male #portrait #flowers #sailor #uniform #apple #moustache #vintage

11.01.2026 19:36 ๐Ÿ‘ 13 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Doctor Zhivago

These are a few quick shots between set-ups with model Harry's overcoat - look how good it looks when worn backwards - revealing those sock suspenders!

#male #portrait #vintage #moustache #socks

07.01.2026 11:34 ๐Ÿ‘ 5 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0