Matt Growcoot

Senior News Editor

Matt Growcoot spent ten years as a news photographer in the UK, carrying out assignments for the Guardian, the Daily Mail, the Telegraph, and many others. Aside from shooting breaking news and Premier League soccer, he began to write as well, getting bylines as well as photo credits. Matt has since produced photography-focused books for Penguin Random House and dabbled with video too, with his story-led camera work seen on the BBC, ABC, and NHK.

Articles by Matt Growcoot

A large brown bear stands over a fallen elk, resting one paw on the elk’s antlers. The scene takes place in a grassy, wooded area, suggesting a natural wildlife setting.

Wildlife Magazine Comes Close to Publishing AI Image of Bear and Elk

In a world where AI can imitate high-quality photography, nature magazine editors must be more vigilant than ever before -- as is the case for one publication that came close to putting an AI-generated picture on its front cover.

Two Kodak film boxes: one yellow and green labeled "Kodak TRI-X 400" for black & white film, and one yellow and red labeled "Kodak Ektar 100" for color negative film. Both are marked "professional.

Ektar and Tri-X Are Now Being Distributed Directly By Kodak

Kodak continues to assume control of its film distribution, which it calls "direct-from-Kodak" films, after starting last year with Kodacolor. Two classics now join the line and new distribution arrangement: Kodak Tri-X Black & White Negative Film and Kodak Ektar Color Negative Film, both available in 135 and 120 format rolls.

Two humpback whales swim side by side underwater, illuminated by rays of sunlight streaming through the blue water.

Humpback Whales Swimming in Sync Wins Underwater Photo Competition

The winners of the Dive Photo Guide (DPG) Masters Underwater Imaging Competition 2025 have been announced. The contest invited submissions to nine image categories and one video category, and more than 2,000 entries were received from underwater photographers and filmmakers from around the world.

On the left, a jaguar swims in muddy water with just its head above the surface. On the right, a white weasel stands alert on snowy ground, looking toward the camera.

Nat Geo Photo Editor Reveals Favorite Images From Your Shot Challenge

National Geographic Your Shot is a global photography community created by Nat Geo for people passionate about wildlife photography. It provides a platform for photographers of all skill levels to share their photos, participate in assignments and challenges, get feedback, and potentially be featured by National Geographic editors.