
As a photojournalist, I strive to use photography in the literal Greek sense – “to write with light” – to communicate ideas, capture the essence of events, and make images that reveal the unexpected, instill compassion, and celebrate life. The enjoyment I find in exploring the rich diversity of people, and sharing that experience in a visually compelling way, is the essence of my work as a photographer.
As an artist, I venture outside of traditional photojournalism. I love to experiment with mixed media, which allows for a wide range of creative expression. This includes my portrait photography work.
Graduating from East Texas State University in 1989 with a B.S. in photography and a minor in art, I began working as a staff photographer for the Branson Daily News, in Branson, Mo. Since then I have held staff photographer positions at other newspapers across the country, while freelancing for several other publications and advertising agencies. Clients include: The Washington Post, The Baltimore Sun, The Borenstein Marketing Group Inc., The National Neighborhood Coalition, Color Techs Inc., Innovative Business Technology, InfinityQS International, Associated Press, Dublin News Group, The Copeland Group, Lighthouse Design, Gallery of Fame, Wayne Newton Publications, Imax Theatres, Mel Tillis Theatre, Americana Theatre, Brenda Lee Productions, Inc., Jim Stafford Theatre, Silver Dollar City, Roy Clark Theatre, Destination Branson, Mutton Hollow Entertainment Park, The Branson Arts Council, Hollister Discovery Center, 2G Design Inc., Country Inn, Gallery of Fame, and the Fanne Mae Foundation. My work has also been published in many other news outlets including, The New York Times, Boston Globe, The Indianapolis Star, Chicago Tribune, Los Angeles Times, and The Oregonian.
After 30 years in the industry, I left the newspaper and magazine industry to make beautiful moment-based photographs and art for regular folks like you and yours.
Accomplishments
Accepted as a participant “Truth With a Camera Workshop” 2007
First-Place award for best multimedia production project.
Region Five National Press Photographer Monthly Clip Contest Quincy Herald-Whig
Second-Place Feature/Single Pictures (Nationals)
First-Place Feature/Single Pictures
First-Place Feature/Multiple Pictures
Second-Place Feature/Multiple Pictures
First-Place Feature/Single Pictures
First-Place Feature/Multiple Pictures (Nationals)
Department of Defense Combined Forces Thomas Jefferson Awards 2001
First-Place Civilian /Contract Photographer of the Year
United States Marine Corps Combat Correspondents Merit Awards 2001
First-Place Civilian /Contract Photographer of the Year
Department of Defense Combined Forces Thomas Jefferson Awards 2000
First-Place Civilian /Contract Photographer of the Year
United States Marine Corps Combat Correspondents Merit Awards 2000
First-Place Civilian/Contract Photographer of the Year
Region Seven NPPA Monthly Clip Contest Sedalia Democrat
Second-Place Feature/Multiple Pictures
Second-Place Feature/Single Pictures
Third-Place Feature/Multiple Pictures
Region Seven NPPA Monthly Clip Contest Branson Daily News
First-Place Feature/Single Pictures
Second-Place Feature/Single Picture
Third-Place Feature/Multiple Pictures
Third-Place Feature/Single Pictures
Third-Place Feature/Multiple Pictures
Missouri Press Association
First-Place Best Photo Essay/Dailies
Third-Place Best Photo Illustration/Dailies
First-Place Best Coverage of Rural Life & Agriculture/Dailies
Honorable Mention Best Photo Package/Dailies
Steve,
Greetings. I am originally from Quincy and have taken many photographs there. I would like some input on some HDRs that I have taken there as well. My email is Mattquintero@gmail.com.
If you could please send me a message there so I can have your email, I would really appreciate it.
Best,
Matt