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

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.

A split image: on the left, a painted portrait of a man in early 19th-century attire; on the right, an old, blurry black-and-white photograph showing a rooftop scene with buildings and trees.

France Plans to Mark 200 Years of Photography in 2026

To mark the 200th anniversary of the world's oldest surviving photograph, France is holding the Bicentennial of Photography, a series of events to celebrate the medium. There will be exhibitions, festivals, fairs, lectures, and much more across the course of 2026 and 2027