Pictured above are some of my recent work with Daughtry as well as one of my favorites, a photo with Hulk Hogan.
Hi, thank you for viewing my page. I am a photojournalist and live in the Charlotte area. I photograph concerts, sports, entertainment, and special events. I also do posed work for music groups and athletes as well as area portraits.
Below you will find a list of cities and events I have covered, I plan to keep it updated as needed. I really enjoy any chance I have to work. I enjoy meeting new people and traveling to new places. I currently photograph the band Daughtry as well as Mercyme and other Christian acts such as Skillet and Day of Fire. I also photograph professional wrestling and sporting events. I have photographed for the three major companies, World Wrestling Entertainment, Total Nonstop Action Wrestling, and Ring of Honor Wrestling. Some of the major stars that I have photographed include Tiger Woods, Chris Daughtry, George Clooney, Renee Zellwegger, Michael Jordan, Ric Flair, John Cena, Hulk Hogan, The Rock, Bill Goldberg, Third Eye Blind, Mercyme, Three Days Grace, and many more.
Frequently asked Questions and Guidelines:
I get messages asking the same basic questions about photography. I hope I can answer most of them here. Most messages are relating to "how can I photograph for a wrestling magazine?". I was fortunate enough to be introduced to a magazine editor-Bill Apter, who has helped me out from the start. If wrestling photography (or event photography in general) is something you are intrested in I would recommend that you research and contact magazines and event promoters and request credentials. I do not give out any contact information for magazines, wrestlers, staff, or anyone else. It is up to you to research and find the information. Photography is not a "9-5" job. There are only a few select positions and you must be willing to work for them.
Also, I get asked for permission to use photos on fansites or in magazines or online websites. My work is not only copyrighted, it is also credentialed work for magazines or management companies. The work is not to be used without permission. I do not lend work to fansites or other online sites.
Posed, Sports & Professional Wrestling Slideshow
Concert Slideshow
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Contact Info:
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Email:
[email protected]
AOL Instant Messenger: MattRobertsOL
Websites:
www.mattrobertsonline.photoreflect.com
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Schedule:
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03/27 + TNA: Impact! | Orlando, FL
03/28 + Ring of Honor Wrestling | Orlando, FL
03/29 + TNA: Impact! | Orlando, FL
03/29 + WWE: Hall of Fame | Orlando, FL
03/30 + WWE: Wrestlemania | Orlando, FL
03/31 + WWE: RAW | Orlando, FL
05/24 + AWA Power Pro Wrestling | Carthage, NC
06/16 + Pearl Jam | Columbia, SC
06/21 + Godz of War MMA - TWC Arena | Charlotte, NC
06/28 + NWA Wrestling feat. Ric Flair | Oakwood, VA
07/05 + Crue Fest | Charlotte, NC
07/06 + Wedding: Mark Cantrell & Teresa Wells
07/11 + Tom Petty | Charlotte, NC
07/14 + WWE RAW | Raleigh, NC
07/15 + WWE Smackdown & ECW | Charlotte, NC
07/28 + Maroon 5 | Charlotte, NC
07/29 + Avril Lavigne | Charlotte, NC
07/30 + Chris Cornell & Linkin Park | Charlotte, NC
07/31 + Hootie & the Blowfish | Greenville, SC
08/12 + Jack Johnson | Raleigh, NC
08/17 + Stone Temple Pilots | Charlotte, NC
11/06 + The Black Crowes | Charlotte, NC
*Crue Fest features Motley Crue, Sixx AM, Papa Roach, Buckcherry, and more.
*Projekt Revolution features Linkin Park, Chris Cornell, Ashes Divide, and more.
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Locations / Events Worked:
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Staunton, VA (TNT Pro Wrestling)
Kingsport, TN (Championship Wrestling)
Penn Laird, VA (TNT Pro Wrestling)
Richmond, VA (WWE-Judgement Day Press)
Memphis, TN (Memphis Wrestling / Legends Clash)
Raleigh, NC (Daughtry, WWE-No Mercy Press)
Knightdale, NC(UWF-TNA Wrestling)
Charlotte, NC (Speed Street Festival, Auto Fair,
Charlotte (cont'd) Daughtry, Comatose Tour, Winter Jam,
Charlotte Checkers, Godz of War
Salisbury, NC (Leatherheads Press Conference)
Columbia, SC (Three Days Grace)
Fayetteville, NC (Winter Jam)
Greensboro, NC (Daughtry, Winter Jam, Harley-Davidson)
Cincinnati, OH (WWE-Cyber Sunday Press Conference)
Covington, KY (Third Eye Blind)
Philadelphia, PA (WWE-Survivor Series Press Conference)
Orlando, FL (WWE-Wrestlemania 24, Hall of Fame,
Orlando, FL (cont'd) Ring of Honor Wrestling
Atlanta, GA (WWE-Backlash, The Luchagors)
Douglasville, GA (The Luchagors-studio)
Louisville, KY (TNA Wrestling, Third Eye Blind)
Birmingham, AL (TNA Wrestling)
Albemarle, NC (NPC Junior Masters Bodybuilding)
Kannapolis, NC (Intimadators Baseball)
Virginia Beach, VA (Bill Goldberg shoot)
Kernersville, NC (Day of Fire)
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Websites of intrest:
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19 Entertainment
Management of Daughtry & Carrie Underwood
www.19.co.uk
The (M) Collective
Management of Skillet, Flyleaf, and P.O.D.
www.themcollective.com
Justin Collea Photography
www.fivestarpics.com
Fighting Spirit Magazine
www.fightingspiritmagazine.co.uk
Stephen Albanese Photography
www.tailstar.com
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