Scenic mountain landscape with snow-capped peaks, a forest of evergreen and deciduous trees in fall colors, a small cabin, and a dirt path.
A serene mountain landscape with snow-capped peaks and a dense forest of evergreen trees reflected in a calm lake during sunset.
Observatories on a mountain under a starry night sky with the Milky Way galaxy visible.
Mountain landscape with a lake, pine trees, and colorful autumn foliage under a cloudy sky.
Autumn landscape with fall foliage reflecting on a calm lake, surrounded by mist, with forested mountains in the background.
A landscape of a mountain range with green forests and snow-capped peaks, with a foreground of purple wildflowers and green plants on a rocky terrain during sunset.
Haystack Rock at Cannon Beach, Oregon with tidal pools and cloudy sky.
Snow-capped mountains in the background, partially frozen river in the foreground, with sparse trees and bushes along the riverbanks, under a cloudy sky at sunset.
A cascading waterfall in a forest surrounded by greenery and rocky terrain.
Scenic view of a winding road through a snow-dusted forest and mountainous landscape during sunrise, with orange and blue sky.
Two grizzly bears in a forest setting, one in the foreground and the other partially hidden behind a tree.
A red canoe with two people paddling on a calm, turquoise lake surrounded by evergreen trees and mountains, with cloudy skies overhead.
White sand dunes with sparse vegetation and distant mountains under a clear sky.
Scenic view of a lush green valley with a river, surrounded by hills under a clear sky at sunrise. Mist rises from the water.
Snow-covered forest landscape with a flowing river, tall evergreen trees, and a mountain in the background on a sunny day.

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Meet Matthew

Smiling man wearing a beige knit hat and black Columbia jacket taking a selfie at sunrise or sunset with a mountain landscape, rocky terrain, and a camera on a tripod in the background.

fine art landscape photographer, adventurer, and explorer who chases wild moments in nature that make me feel small

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Red rock formations in a desert landscape with snow-capped mountains in the background during sunset.

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american southwest

Waterfall flowing over rocks into a calm pool, surrounded by rocky cliffs and scattered wooden logs and stones.

the northeast

Rustic barn with wooden fence set against snow-capped mountain range in a grassy field.

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Stories from the Field

Stories
Of Ridge and River
Of Ridge and River

Driven by a five-week military course, this story chronicles the weekend adventures through the hidden canyons, misty gorges, and roaring waterways of rugged Alabama. Far from a standard travel guide, it is a raw look at the physical grit of landscape photography and a reminder of the profound wilderness waiting in the most overlooked corners of the country.

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The Bluebird Curse
The Bluebird Curse

They tell you the Southwest is a land of "eternal sun," but for a landscape photographer, that’s less of a promise and more of a threat. We spent a week chasing the horizon through Colorado, Arizona, and Utah, and while the miles were many, the clouds were non-existent. In the world of landscape photography, the "perfect weather" of a bluebird sky can be a disaster.

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The Ghost of the Present
The Ghost of the Present

Explore how landscape photography captures the "ghost of the present." Learn why photographs are the physical anchors for our fading memories of an ever-changing natural world.

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