Mats & Bats Photography

Name: Mats & Bats Photography
Address: Short Pump, VA, 23233, US
Telephone: +15083142271

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Mats & Bats Photography

Specializing in portraits and sports photography, we blend creativity with precision to deliver stunning, vivid images that tell your story.

Whether it's a family gathering or an intense match, we preserve memories beautifully.

08/23/2026

THE GALLERY IS LIVE. PLEASE READ TO THE END!

The full gallery is loaded: Swipe through this post for screenshots breaking down the download and purchase options and exactly what you get with each.

A few things before you dive in:
• The gallery is in chronological order
• ❤️ Heart your favorites as you go so you can find them again without scrolling through the entire show at checkout
• Download, don’t screenshot. The $0 web-resolution option gives you a properly sized, watermarked image ready for social- you can download from the image direct or add it to the shopping bag with others, all options at the top right. Watermarks are removed from all other purchase options.

• Merch licenses available at a temporary discount to suppoer

If you post your pics, tag so I can see them out in the wild. 🤘📸

And seriously, thank you for supporting my work with shares, purchases, and coffees. There are hours and hours behind these galleries between shooting, sorting, editing, and getting everything loaded. Every share, tag, and purchase helps keep this thing rolling and lets me keep capturing all of you doing cool s**t.

Now go find your shots. 🔥

08/22/2026

A few sneak peeks from last night before the full gallery drops tomorrow night. 🤘

First time shooting this crew and it was absolute chaos in the best possible way. Huge thanks to RVA Pro Wrestling for letting me ringside to capture it.

And with steelboy’s “Hell No” behind this one, it felt only right to start here.

08/07/2026

All NAGA Battle at the Beach photos are now live at MatsAndBats.com!

Make a favorites list by ❤️-ing as you go so you can easily find your best shots later, and don’t forget to tag your friends and teammates when you spot them!

Tag NAGA and Kris Desjardins, Mats & Bats Photography so we can see and share your favorites from the day!

07/23/2026

The full IBJJF Virginia gallery is now live!

Head to matsandbats.com and open the most recent gallery to find your photos.

As you scroll, tap the ❤️ on your favorites. It’ll make any purchases much easier when you’re finished.

Thank you to everyone who let me capture your day. Hope to see you on the mats again soon!

07/19/2026

A lot to work on.

📸: the wonderful Caitlin Ford

07/13/2026

ADCC Miami Open photos are up!

Head over to matsandbats.com to find your photos. Everything is in chronological order, so be sure to scroll all the way through the gallery as I was bouncing between mats so you may find more photos farther down.

As you browse, click the ❤️ on your favorite images. It makes checkout much easier when you’re ready to purchase.

If you share your favorites, please tag Kris Desjardins, Mats & Bats Photography so I can see them. If you’re interested in guaranteed coverage at a future event, feel free to reach out anytime or check my website for more details

07/05/2026

Some of my favorites in Black & White. Heroes On The Mat was an excellent show and I look forward to working with them again soon

Tag the athletes in the comments

07/02/2026

Heroes on the Mat was such a fun event to be a part of, thanks Joe Peteroy for the trust! Thank you to every athlete who stepped on the mats and let me document a small part of your journey, I hope these photos help you remember the experience for years to come. I can’t wait to see many of you again at future events.

The gallery is organized in chronological order, so it should be fairly easy to find yourself as you move through the event.

As a small thank you to everyone who competed, I’m offering one final, one-time Hero deal until 10:00 PM Friday. If you missed the presale, I’ll create a private gallery with all of your photos from the main event gallery for $90. If you’ve looked at my regular competition pricing, you’ll know this is a very special thank-you offer that I don’t normally provide. If you’d rather purchase just a few favorites, you can always buy individual images directly from the public gallery, I recommend making a favorites list. And while physical prints/canvases are available on my site, I personally like mpix.com!

If you’d like the private gallery, just send me:
• Your name
• Your email
• A photo of yourself from Heroes on the Mat in your competition kit

It takes me a little time to build each gallery, but I’ll get it to you as quickly as I can.

If you enjoyed working with me, I’d be incredibly grateful if you’d recommend me to your academy, teammates, or local event organizers. I enjoy photographing all combat sports, and referrals are how I get to keep doing what I love. If you’re ever looking for dedicated event coverage, all of my pricing and how everything works is listed transparently on my website, so you always know exactly what to expect.

If you share your photos, I’d love to see them! Please tag Kris Desjardins, Mats & Bats Photography or send me a collab invite so I can see your favorites and share in your excitement. And will I see you at ADCC Miami next weekend or IBJJF Virginia the weekend after?

Thank you all again for making Heroes on the Mat such a great event, and for supporting freelance photographers like me. Every photo purchase helps me get to the next tournament and continue documenting this incredible community. ❤️

06/27/2026

Competition isn’t just about medals.

It’s about showing up.

Growing through wins and losses.

Coaches provide guidance.

Coaches provide guidance.

Parents provide unwavering support.

Parents provide unwavering support.

Parents provide unwavering support.

Together, they build confidence that lasts far beyond the mats.

Every match is another lesson.

Every cheer matters.

Support the journey, not just the outcome.

Support the journey, not just the outcome.

Support the journey, not just the outcome.

Support the journey, not just the outcome. ❤️

06/21/2026

Day 1 IBJJF New Jersey! On to day 2!

Mats & Bats Photography
Full gallery of photos will be up on matsandbats.com mid-week!

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Short Pump, VA
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Telephone

+15083142271

Website

http://www.matsandbats.com/

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