About me
Hi, I’m Matt, and I bring board games to life with photos and videos!
I’m a board game geek, player, and storyteller. Whether it’s Ameri, Euro, Family, or Card games, I find something special in every title—and that passion fuels my creativity.
On this site, you’ll find my Classic Shots (clean and professional), Creative Shots (unique and dynamic), and Engaging Videos that capture the heart of your game. My goal is to showcase not just the visuals, but the feelings and stories your game brings to life.
Want to see more? Follow my Instagram journey on and Facebook. Let’s create something extraordinary together!
Thanks to my passion, skills, and incredible clients, I’ve turned my love for board games into a career I’m proud of. Along the way, I’ve earned recognition for my work:
- 1st place – XII International Boardgame Photography Award (2019, Cordoba)
- BGG Picture of the Year 2019 & Photo Hall of Fame Member
- Finalist – International Boardgame Photography Awards (2020–2024)
- 2nd place – XIV International Boardgame Photography Award (2021)
Each project is a unique challenge where I strive to deliver customized, exceptional results—because my clients deserve nothing less.
Browse through my work to see the stories I’ve captured, and if you’d like me to bring your game to life, reach out. I’d be honored to help.
Best regards,
Matt
"We work on a regular basis with Boardgameshot to get amazing, professional and creative pictures of our games. He always fit the deadline and adapt his work depending on the project. I’d like to recommend you to work with him but then he will have less time for Days of Wonder so please don't ;)“
"Boardgameshot is a crazy talented guy. Thanks to him, we see our own games in a totally different way: they become works of art!
Now, with each release, we're eagerly waiting for the new batch of photos. These amazing pics have become an important part of the visibility of our games on the internet.
Because nobody else does it this way!"
"Mateusz is a great person and a pleasure to work with. No matter how many photos he takes of a single product, every shot is always so crisp, refreshing, and creative. His photos have improved our social presence drastically and created more engagements. I couldn't be prouder."
"Thank you BoargameShot for delivering such great pictures. You have a true artistic eye!"
"Mateusz is a very talented boardgame photographer who captures mood and drama in every meticulously crafted dioramic photo he takes. Communicating the theme and quality of our games through his unmistakable style has catapulted Roxley's brand on social platforms."
"BoardgameShot photos are really standing out. He stages games in such an artistic way that they seem to come to life! We have been working with Mateusz for some time now, and we are always thrilled with his work!"
"Mateusz Zajda's pictures are fun and expertly shot! It was a treat to be able to see and share such creative and out-of-the-box pics of our games! I highly recommend his work."
"BoardgameShot are those photos you always imagined in your head - pieces flying in air, epic gameplay and a fun time at the table! When I want to highlight all the great components in a game and get professional, creative shots - BoardgameShot is the first place I look."
"Great images, made with love and enthusiasm. It's always a pleasure to work with Mat and I absolutely recommend this cooperation."
"Excellent service, the owner is very professional, creative and always exceeded our expectations. The amount of effort he put into capturing our games in photos is amazing. We will definitely be working with him again!"
"Every time we see photos of our games made by BoardgameShot we are surprised that our own games looks so beautiful.
He can capture the spirit and theme of the game in a mesmerizing and creative way!"
"I've always been a big fan of BoardgameShot. Mateusz always manages to capture amazing images of the components and does a great job of highlighting a lot of the unique features of each game."
"BoardgameShot brought photos of board games to a new level. Creative, surprising, magical!"
"Mateusz has helped make our games stand out with the amazing professional photos he's taken over the years. Highly recommended."
"Mateusz is an absolute professional and a delight to work with! He has a knack for finding creative angles that evoke emotion in both photography and video work. We highly recommend him to others and look forward to partnering again."
"Highly recommended! We got so many unique pictures with lots of love and creativity! Absolutely top-notch!"
"Mateusz Zajda is a gifted photographer. His artistry shines through in every picture. He is mindful of lighting, texture, color, composition, and subject matter. His work conveys drama, whimsy, intrigue. Every shot tells a story. I love the work he did for Feudum!"
"The way Mateusz captures the feel of each game is astonishing! The light, the mood, the composition of each shot is simply breathtaking. His work on our game, Micro City definitely helped in promoting it among boardgamers around the world."
"Mateusz is a talented photographer, but also a magician who writes the story of games, creates real masterpieces. He has a sense of the atmosphere of games and shows their best face, gives them life. What is equally important, he is a lovable, modest man, with whom cooperation is a pleasure. Thanks Mateusz for beautiful photos!"
"I believe Mateusz's work speaks for itself. It's amazing!"