The Team

Shane White

Founder

Shane’s passion for The Match Artist started when Nick shot some photos of Shane and suggested he upload them to his Tinder profile. Many dates later, he had a girlfriend and thought online dating photos could be helpful to other guys. In addition to being full time at The Match Artist, Shane is also the founder of a software company and a popular wedding DJ company. He enjoys piloting his plane and spending time with his wife.

Nick Friesen

Founder / Photographer

Before The Match Artist, Nick ran a wedding and headshot photography company for years. He picked up a camera while studying piano performance in college and fell in love with portraits and facial expression coaching. Outside of coaching guys to look their best in photos, he enjoys cooking, playing piano, and spending time with his wife and two dogs.

Nate

Photographer

Nate has been a professional photographer for over a decade now. He has a longstanding career helping people gain newfound confidence while showing them a side of themselves they haven't seen before. Having explored a widely diverse aspect of the field, he has gained a vast understanding of creative dynamics and vision and directing fundamentals.

Shiloh

Photographer

Shiloh has extensive experience in the photography world, having captured some top celebrities including Christopher Nolan, Seth Rogen, Jessica Chastain, and many more. He is based in LA, and in addition to photography he also enjoys writing, directing, and acting in films.

Jason

Photographer

Jason has been shooting photos for 20+ years. He has fine-tuned the art of natural looking portraits. Originally from California, he enjoys yoga, natural health, and playing guitar.

Mike

Photographer

Mike is based in NY and has been shooting for 17+ years. He was named Time Magazine's community Artist of the Year in 2022 and is an art educator in the Web3 space. Outside of shooting street and portrait photos, he's big into hiking, camping, and skating.

Mike

Photographer

Mike is based in Dallas, TX, and has a unique eye for intriguing portraits. In his spare time, he takes killer astrophotography photos, travels frequently, and is pretty nerdy about his tech. He also enjoys podcasting with his wife, who he met on Tinder.

Marcos

Photographer

Marcos is a Venezuelan-American photographer. His passion for photography started as a young child living in the rural Andes of Venezuela documenting the world around him. He has since gained 10+ years of professional experience working as a portrait and fashion photographer. In his spare time, he is a chef for private parties.

Shane

Photographer

Born and raised in Dallas, Shane has traveled the world capturing stunning images and unforgettable moments. From touring with musicians to collaborating with international brands, he specializes in music, portrait, and commercial photography. His work has been featured in top publications like Texas Monthly and the Dallas Observer. At The Match Artist, Shane uses his creative expertise to help clients shine with portraits that stand out.

Dani

Dating Coach

Based in New York, Dani is a passionate date coach dedicated to helping individuals build confidence, deepen self-awareness, and navigate dating with ease. Through expert guidance, she empowers clients to form meaningful connections and truly enjoy the dating experience. When she's not working with The Match Artist, Dani loves running, skiing, golfing, and spending time with friends and family.

Allie

Editor

Allie makes sure to choose and edit the best photos from your shoot for maximum matches. She also enjoys helping create new content for Match Artist clients. Outside of The Match Artist, she enjoys improv, crossword puzzles, and hanging out with her husband and two dogs.