ABOUT
When he was seven, Matthew's family packed up everything went on a one-way road trip from Dallas to Seattle. They bought him a vivtar 110, and from that point on he’s been working up to this. Drawing from a formal graphic design education and from a decade of literally chasing moments and people over mountains, into deserts, through parking garages and restaurants and city streets into one ocean or another, Matthew creates compelling images. Images that emote and inspire, and when appropriate, make you laugh. An accomplished athlete, and photographer, observer of people and culture, Matthew is drawn to those moments and scenes rich in expression, athleticism and style. From dynamic sports to simple, beautiful, wondrous whatever. To any and all kinetic occasions in life, however subtle, which do something for us. Say something. Mean something. Are something. To that point, Matthew will do whatever it takes to get a shot. Run through traffic, climb on a bridge, hang from a cliff, engage with everybody and anybody. He believes in complete and total immersion in a scene and environment, and in the job, whatever it takes to make the photograph. And make it right. It’s like this, Matthew loves his work. “It’s not about simple or complex lighting scenarios, the mundane or the lavish, or ignoring beautiful natural light when it’s present. It’s about knowing how to see, create and combine them to make the perfect shot.” - Matthew
PARTIAL CLIENT LIST: Nike, Adidas, Asics, Lululemon, Red Bull, Powerade, Finish Line, Powerbar, LandYachts, Crossfit, Engelbert Strauss, Nintendo, Wells Fargo, Air New Zealand, Fiat Chrysler, Visit California, Sony BMG, Republic Records, Porsche, Ducati, Harley Davidson, Compania Nacional Danza, NDT Theater, Universal Music, GMMB, Leo Burnett, Toaster UK, Universe, Conscious Minds, MKTG, Love & The Machine, Outside Mag, Mens Fitness, Wool & Prince, Sight Glass
AWARDS: Communication Arts Photo Annual 2015 - Advertising, PDN Photo Annual 2016 - Advertising, PDN Adrenaline 2009,2010, PDN Faces 2009, PDN World in Focus 2011