I'm Matthew Deppe, a professional photographer with eight years of experience spanning editorial, commercial, and documentary work. I thrive in fast-paced environments, build strong client relationships, lead diverse teams, and resolve conflicts quickly to keep projects on track. I’m passionate about mentoring and sharing knowledge to foster creativity and collaboration. I love partnering with organizations to tell their stories through powerful visuals, and I leverage social media to boost visibility and attract new opportunities. My goal is to innovate and inspire through thoughtful digital assets while helping others grow as photographers and creators.…

Matthew Deppe

I'm Matthew Deppe, a professional photographer with eight years of experience spanning editorial, commercial, and documentary work. I thrive in fast-paced environments, build strong client relationships, lead diverse teams, and resolve conflicts quickly to keep projects on track. I’m passionate about mentoring and sharing knowledge to foster creativity and collaboration. I love partnering with organizations to tell their stories through powerful visuals, and I leverage social media to boost visibility and attract new opportunities. My goal is to innovate and inspire through thoughtful digital assets while helping others grow as photographers and creators.…

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I’m Matthew Deppe, a professional photographer with eight years of experience spanning editorial, commercial, and documentary work. I thrive in fast-paced environments, build strong client relationships, lead diverse teams, and resolve conflicts quickly to keep projects on track. I’m passionate about mentoring and sharing knowledge to foster creativity and collaboration.

I love partnering with organizations to tell their stories through powerful visuals, and I leverage social media to boost visibility and attract new opportunities. My goal is to innovate and inspire through thoughtful digital assets while helping others grow as photographers and creators.

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Language

English
Fluent
German
Intermediate

Work Experience

Communications Photographer at Appleby College
June 1, 2023 - June 11, 2024
Utilized social media platforms to promote photography services and attract new clientele. Provided guidance on posing techniques for portrait subjects during individual or group sessions. Led diverse teams in capturing and showcasing camp activities through online galleries, fostering creativity and collaboration among staff and campers.
Commercial Photographer at DEPPE
February 1, 2018 - June 11, 2024
Photography client coverage ranging from editorial to commercial all across the province, as well as in studio. Appointed and approached by agencies to either be featured or shoot for productions as a documentary photographer. Operate a studio whilst attending clients within their own personal workspaces.
Mentorship Director at Oakville Camera Club
March 1, 2023 - January 31, 2025
Resolve conflicts among team solutions or departments promptly and fairly. Evaluate member performance, providing feedback and coaching for improvement. Develop strategic plans to achieve business goals and objectives.
Communications Photographer at Appleby College
June 1, 2023 - June 11, 2024
Utilized social media platforms to promote photography services and attract new clientele. Provided guidance on posing techniques for portrait subjects during individual or group sessions. Led diverse teams in capturing and showcasing camp activities through online galleries, fostering creativity and collaboration among staff and campers.
Commercial Photographer at DEPPE
February 1, 2018 - June 11, 2024
Photography client coverage ranging from editorial to commercial all across the province, as well as in studio. Appointed and approached by agencies to either be featured or shoot for productions as a documentary photographer. Operated a studio whilst attending clients within their own personal workspaces.
Mentorship Director at Oakville Camera Club
March 1, 2023 - January 31, 2025
Resolved conflicts among teams, solutions, or departments promptly and fairly. Evaluated member performance, providing feedback and coaching for improvement. Developed strategic plans to achieve business goals and objectives.
Communications Photographer at Appleby College
June 1, 2023 - Present
Provided photography services for college communications, built client relationships, and used social media to promote photography offerings and attract new clientele. Offered posing guidance for portrait sessions and collaborated with staff to support visual storytelling across communications channels.
Commercial Photographer at DEPPE
February 1, 2018 - Present
Covered photography for editorial and commercial projects across the province and in-studio. Engaged with agencies to secure features or documentary shoots, operated a studio, and attended client spaces. Resolved conflicts across teams or departments promptly and fairly, and evaluated member performance with coaching to drive growth. Developed strategic plans to achieve business goals.
Mentorship Director at Oakville Camera Club
January 1, 2025 - October 7, 2025
Led mentorship initiatives, guiding teams to capture and showcase activities through online galleries. Fostered creativity and collaboration among staff and participants, and provided guidance on techniques and workflows to elevate member work.

Education

Diploma in Business at Sheridan College, Mississauga ON
June 1, 2017 - September 30, 2020
Diploma in Business at Sheridan College, Mississauga ON
June 1, 2017 - September 1, 2020
Diploma in Business at Sheridan College, Mississauga ON
June 1, 2017 - September 1, 2020

Qualifications

CPR-C
January 11, 2030 - June 17, 2025
First Aid
January 11, 2030 - June 17, 2025
CPR-C
January 11, 2030 - June 17, 2025
CPR-C
January 11, 2030 - October 7, 2025
First Aid
January 11, 2030 - October 7, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Other
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