Though he grew up in Minnesota, it wasn't until living in Fargo, North Dakota that Matt became interested in photography. His interest was piqued as part of a trip to Glacier National Park in Montana when his trip preparation involved buying a Casio digital camera. Having experienced the beauty of the mountains, Matt was hooked and would continue to pursue his photography of nature and have a special love for the mountains. In 2012, Matt moved to Fort Collins, Colorado where he focused much of his photography on the grand landscapes of Rocky Mountain National Park. And then in 2018, Matt returned to his home state of Minnesota where he continues to aspire to capture nature's beauty.