About me
Dear Games Lover,
My name is Matt and I take the best Board Game Shots.
On this site you can find examples of my work. I would like to present to you my standard product pictures (Classic Shots) and fancy ones (Creative Shots), so you can judge it for and then pick the best option for you. However, before you click away to check my little world of photos, I would like to tell you my short story.
I am here because I'm a geek, player and I love board games.
Ameri, Euro, Family or Card - doesn’t matter. I always have a great time playing and I can find something unique in each title. Thus, I’m never bored when I work with games. And, if you want to participate in my daily journey you can always check my Instagram profile.
My second superpower is that I know how to take great shots.
Everyone can take a decent picture, but I always thrive to take it one step further. I love to capture stories within frames, share the feelings of the game instead of just taking another standard photo shoot. And of course if you want to follow along just visit my Facebook profile.
Thanks to my skills, passion and happy clients I created BoardGameShot. Since then, I have been able to make a living doing what I love and which I am very proud of. And what is even better, not only me. Here you can see some prizes and distinctions that I have won with my pictures of your games.
1) 1st place XII International Boardgame Photography Award 2019 is being organised by the cultural association Jugamos Tod@s as part of the activities of the International Games Festival Cordoba 2019
2) BGG - Picture of the year 2019
3) BGG - Photo hall of fame member
4) Finalist of the XIII International Boardgame Photography Award 2020
5) 2nd place XIV International Boardgame Photography Award 2021
6) Finalist of the XV International Boardgame Photography Award 2022
That's the reason why each shoot is always a new challenge for me and a proof that I use a customized approach to every one of them. That’s because my clients simply deserve to be treated seriously and individually.
On the following pages you will get a glimpse of my passion forged into pictures, and if you want me to personally capture the essence of your game just let me know - I’ll do my best.
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!"