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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Accolades

2026 Visit Rapid City Photo Contest Winner

Pikes Peak Camera Club - Guest Judge

2026 Inaugural New Year’s Eve Photo Contest Winner

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

MY WORK

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.

rocky mountains

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Stories from the Field

Stories
An Evening on the Divide
An Evening on the Divide

Trading the stagnant brake lights of Friday rush hour for a solitary, sub-freezing vigil at 12,095 feet. This long-form field log from the summit of Independence Pass details the technical patience of astro-landscape tracking and a rare encounter with vibrant, luminous planetary airglow over the Continental Divide.

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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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