This is Matt.

Matt takes pictures.

Matt and his partner Andrew Tonkery have a little blog called The Labrea, which is basically a digital reality tv show where you can follow his day to day life and adventures via the photos he shoots. Get a glimpse of what its like to be 22 years old canoodling with famous models, up in coming designers, skaters, and musicians.

In search of creativity. I spent some time online tonight in search of something to stimulate my stangant pool of creative juice. It started with a video conversation with Michelle Cameau... Then led me to Lady Gaga's "Bad romance"... which of course led me to Alexander Mcqueen.... and somehow the took me too Tavi Gevinson... and from there too the 1962 film "The Raven"...

And from there it's all a mystery. But I felt the strangest feeling. I've been reading a lot about spirituality and and inner peace, and establishing contact with your inner essence.... "it's only through your inner self, isolated from your mind can you achieve actual peace, and oneness". Thinking about creating and photography brings me to that place.

Sara May Harrison

Heart. Stomach.

This is Sara May. She creates "electronic gadget-creating documentation" as her "desperate attempt to retain beauty and resurrect the dead". I shot her in her studio a few months back, along with some still life images of her work. She's basically a gadget wizard that rewires electronics to be cooler things than they originally were.

Untitled from Sara May Harrison on Vimeo.

My Photo for Glaxal Base skin Care

I shot this in May on assignment for Blue International. My photo of the wet blue flower was shot for Glaxal Base.

Australian Vogue in HD from Greg Kadel Studios on Vimeo.

Stolen from Molly Conant's blog Rackkandruin. I totally love this video, I love watching the women move...I'm sure thats totally creepy sounding but THATS what modeling should look like it leaves the photographer the chance to capture something that is naturally occurring.

Into the woods

New Sticker Design for leave behinds

I could really use some input..if your viewing please leave a comment tell me what you think good or bad.

Leave behind Design

I'm trying to rework my leave behind design stuff (image below is my sticker) and I'm semi retarded when it comes to design, so i was wondring if any one had any input on this, something they think could make it better? Do you like it at all?

New Years Eve

I've just spent the last several hours getting rid of half the junk and bull crap I have in my bedroom, cleaning up my computer, and transferring files from portable hard drives to my 1TB. And it's only just began... I thought the best way for me to spend my New years eve was cleaning my life up, getting rid of all the excess an unnecessary junk. I'm ready for 2010. I'm ready for all the blessings that are coming. Most importantly, when I move and restart I want a clean fresh beginning... no baggage (literal, and emotional).

I wish everyone the happiest possible New Years.

Work In Progress

I've been working hard editing images from Yesterday's shoot.

I'm wanting to assemble a solid editorial... that will include graphic design. Screen shot of my open photoshop, those are only a few images only 2 have been edited So far. I am truly blessed to have great company, and other amazing people to work with. The quote "Bloom Where Your Planted" comes to mind...

Round 2 *ding ding*

Much Better. Teaser.

MAU/Hair/Stlye: Michelle Cameau

Model: Melissa Polluck

I decided it was time I take a photo.

Shoot didn't come out exactly like I wanted it...i think i need to get back into the swing of things, re-shoot Wed, i'm expecting great things...now that i'm "warmed up" lol. This was my fave image from the shoot

MAU: Michelle Cameau

I want to make books.

I'm at an all time low in my life right now.

Somewhere I'm hoping to escape very soon.

These videos reminded me of who I am.

And what I love to do.

The Wedding as Social Document

Film Lomo Sandra

Film Lomo Chicago

Eliza Torres

IADT graduate Stylist & Clothing Designer Eliza Torres has been a good friend of mine for years now. All of her work is original HAND MADE, one of a kind garments. Her work is so interesting because she takes high fashion concepts, and mixes them with hyper pop color, and an urban flair. Working for Kay Unger, French Connection, and Giant magazine in NYC, Torres's work has been featured on BET Spring Break, and in the Tampa Tribune.

Not only is she bold, creative, and a super bad ass, but SHE KNOWS HER SHIT. Keep your eyes open world, this is a big name in the making.

Photography provided by: Carol Plymill, Y?,

Eilers Hill Wedding Peep

Beautiful Bride.

Still working on this image.

I'm alittle torn on how I want to approach this.

Thesis Outtake

Makeup by: Mary Coffie

I don't think I will ever get tired of photographing Lindsey.

Cool?

So my friend Cesca made me aware of this posting about me

Design You Trust

Um... this made me very happy. :)

Awww back in the day.....Highschool Photography? lol

I was BIG into theatre in High School, and just barely finding photography. I thought this would be a fun picture to share. This was taken backstage during the production of A Midsummer Night's Dream (I was a fairy ha ha). It's always fun to look back at where you come from.

Numero tres

I've been bummed because since I left Ringling I have no access to lighting (untill I buy some), so when I shoot I'm like "blahhhh", but it's been kind of beneficial for me to see how much reflectors can do.... and for me to step away from my overlit style (although once I have lighting I will return to that style lol). Chrissy Johnson is a great makeup artist, its kind of hard to tell because the images are black and white, but she is truly talented.

Its a nice day for alitlle Rock'n'Roll

Model: Sandra C  Styling: Sandra C  Makeup: Chrissy Johnson

The Muse strikes again.

Beautiful.

We will all yell at her about her fingernails later.