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.
Shane McCormick
Director of Operations
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.
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.
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.
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.
Simon
Dating Coach
Simon graduated from LSU in finance and sold real estate for several years before realizing that he wanted to do something more fulfilling. After having an unsuccessful dating life, he found The Match Artist and having seen the results, decided to help people realize their full potential in their relationships.
Taylor
Photographer
From working in the television industry with companies like Fox Sports and ESPN to creating content featured in magazines, advertisements, and even on tour with a musical act, Taylor has built a diverse career filled with opportunities to connect with people from all walks of life around the world. When he’s not behind the camera, you can usually find Taylor caring for animals, dreaming up his next creative project, or writing a script for a delightfully cheesy horror movie.
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.
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