He has been diving since the mid 90\'s and shooting professionally since completing his coursework towards a Masters degree in Photography at the Brooks Institute of Photography in Santa Barbara, CA. He shoots both underwater and commercial subjects. His work has been published in and for Professional Jeweler, Dwell Magazine, Impressions, NANPA Showcase 2006, The Ocean Channel, The National Marine Sanctuary, The National Marine Sanctuary Foundation, ThankYouOcean.org and Timothy Meier Jewelry Design. Matthew\'s photography has been exhibited at the International Photography Hall of Fame, The Santa Barbara Maritime Museum, and the Brooks Institute\'s 60th Anniversary Gallery Show.