Matt Stuart

Matt Stuart is a 'street photographer' of the highest order. He enjoys the business of 'being nosey' but his images are humorously simplistic and sophisticated. None of them are staged. Instead his process is honest and he states "I can't hide behind lights and technology, I am reliant of a small Leica camera, patience and lots of optimism." He is attempting to "burrow deep" into peoples' memories. He certainly has my attention.

I have a lot of trouble describing Stuart's work. This may be from the fact that it describes itself. Beyond the humor I am attracted to Stuart's careful study of subtleties. Above all else, he is a master of anticipation, which is something I believe I, as well do well.

What I take from Stuart's work and incorporate into my work is how to think about the scene differently. Though I am currently not shooting photographs of people, I like his off-kilter depths and brilliant colors. I am also encouraged by the fact that Stuart still shoots film, and I want to get to the point in my passion and in time where I will never leave the house without my camera and a few rolls of film (and enough of an income from what I do to do this comfortably).

Let the photo speaking begin!

By far, my favorite

All photos and quotes courtesy of Matt Stuart