Matt Hoyle is an American photographer based in New York City. He is most known for publishing Comic Genius: Portraits of Funny People, a book which features photos of famous celebrities like Steve Martin, Tina Fey, Mel Brooks and Carol Burnett.
Matt Hoyle | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation | Photographer |
| Website | matthoyle |
Work
editIn October 2013, Hoyle Published Comic Genius: Portraits of Funny People.[1] The book includes over 130 pictures of celebrities and comedians.[2] Mel Brooks wrote the introduction of the book.[3][4] The Huffington Post called it "an epic new compendium of hilarious photographs."[5] Digital Journal wrote than the book shows "us the truly hilarious sides of funny celebs from Steve Martin to Conan O'Brien to Tina Fey to John Cleese"[6] Hoyle also directed and launched two videos alongside Comic Genius, featuring Steve Martin and Neil Patrick Harris. In one video Steve Martin is locked in a banjo duel with Kermit the Frog. In another short video, Neil Patrick Harris stars as a Buster Keaton-esque character longing for his distant love.[2][7]
His work has been exhibited at the National Portrait Gallery, London.[2]
Awards
editHoyle's work has received a D&AD award,[8] and PDN Photo Annual & Photographer of the Year at the Masters Cup Color Awards. He has been selected as one of the 200 Best Ad Photographers by Lürzer's Archive, and has appeared multiple times in the IPA Best of Show. Hoyle's work has also won a Cannes Gold Lion.[9] Hoyle was named as one of the 50 greatest street photographers right now by Complex Magazine in 2012.[10]
Personal life
editHe lived in Los Angeles and Australia before he moved to New York City in 2007.[citation needed]
References
edit- ^ "Photographer's hilarious shots of funny stars". Today. Retrieved 3 November 2014.
- ^ a b c "COMIC GENIUS: PORTRAITS OF FUNNY PEOPLE BY MATT HOYLE". SLR Lounger. Retrieved 3 November 2014.
- ^ "Book Review: 'Comic Genius: Portraits of Funny People' by Matt Hoyle". Blog Critics. Retrieved 3 November 2014.
- ^ "BEHOLD THE FACE OF FUNNY: PORTRAITS OF TODAY'S COMIC GENIUSES". Fast Company. Retrieved 3 November 2014.
- ^ "'Comic Genius: Portraits Of Funny People' Book Is Photographer Matt Hoyle's Love Letter To Comedy". Huffington Post. Retrieved 3 November 2014.
- ^ "New book Comic Genius photographs comedians in hilarious poses". Digital Journal. Retrieved 1 October 2018.
- ^ "Comic Genius: Portraits Of Funny People". Yahoo! News. Retrieved 3 November 2014.
- ^ "Creatives Fly The Flag For D&AD... But Dempsey Wonders Why". Creative Review. Retrieved 3 November 2014.
- ^ "Q&A: MATT HOYLE, NEW YORK". Feature Shoot. Retrieved 3 November 2014.
- ^ "50 greatest street photographers right now". Complex Magazine. Retrieved 4 November 2014.