MIKE GATTY
Co-Owner of US Event Photos, photographer Mike Gatty’s passion for creativity is only surpassed by his love of all things technology.
It all began in college, when he worked as the lifestyle’s and photo editor for a local community newspaper. After graduating from the University of Maryland with a BA in Psychology, he turned toward human resources. But his love of photography kept gnawing, and on September 12, 2001 his dad (who was a national publisher working on an article) called and asked Mike to travel to New York to photograph Ground Zero.
Mike’s work at Ground Zero, however, reached national recognition when his photos were run on the cover of some major news publications. He quit his HR job, joined his mother’s photography business.
A few years later, the team began to explore work in different cities, and US Event Photos was born.
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National Event Photographer Mike Gatty at the Indy 500.
Mike now acts as CEO, driving new innovation for the company, supervising training of new team members, and working with leading companies to develop experiential photo solutions for major events worldwide.
Mike lives with Matthew on the Gulf Coast in Palm Harbor, FL.
MATTHEW FREY
Matthew joined US Event Photos when Mike needed help with major events. As the need grew for more “muscle and brawn” for events he moved into a more permanent position. When Matthew was stationed at Shemya Air Force base in the Aleutian Islands he was a staff photographer for the base newspaper. After his stint in the Air Force he rode his 21 speed bike for 31 days- from Washington State, across Canada and into New York state. He met Mike during a bike event with Lance Armstrong, and they’ve been together ever since.
In addition, he helped to establish a school for special needs children outside of Washington D.C. and specialized in services for that community. He and Mike traveled to Honduras to provide photos for an orphanage on Christmas Day in the capitol city. Matt brings dynamic energy to every event, with passion that is unrivaled. He also is chief recruiter for those interested in working with our company.
MARY ANN
Mary Ann’s Profile (A feature story from AARP)
Mike’s mom, Mary Ann founded the business when Mike was in middle school. Her event photography firm, Gatty Communications, became the foundation for US Event Photos, and some of the clients from the earliest days still hire us.
Her experience, passion, and vibrancy is unrivaled — even our competitor’s agree, she’s the best.
Mary Ann started photography when Mike’s Dad, Bob, shoved a camera in her hands and asked her to go to the Capitol to take photos of Senator Ted Kennedy. Sound familiar? Those photos became a hit, and everyone wondered how she captured such great images. It was easy — she struck up a conversation with the reporter standing next to her, and the Senator came over to greet him.
The reporter she was talking with? Bob Woodward.