Unusual locations are my studio
Streets, backyards, rooftops or right at the beach – available light is everywhere. People are always fascinated at wich unusual locations strong results can be produced in a short time.
I'M MATT — A NATURAL LIGHT LOVER, SONY WORLD AWARD WINNER, TEACHER, AND THE PERSON BEHIND MELINASTUDIOS.
I believe in simplicity: in natural light, real beauty, and portraits that don’t hide behind heavy retouching or makeup. My work is about stripping things back to the essentials — the person in front of the camera, their story, and the right light. I’m a self-taught photographer. My journey has been one of doing, failing, and getting better every day. Along the way, I learned from some of the best, attending workshops with legends like Annie Leibovitz and Lara Jade.
Today, I work with international modeling agencies from Milan to New York, capturing models and public figures in a way that feels honest, timeless, and real — most often in black and white. Always with the goal of creating images that capture the true essence of the person in front of my camera. Recently, I also discovered my passion for architecture and interior photography, realizing several projects in this field. In addition, I work as a speaker and mentor, helping other photographers grow and refine their craft.
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Mehr InformationenMY STORY
With more than 12 years of experience with my camera in hand, my path in Austria led me directly from event photography to professional models from international agencies. In my student years, I discovered my passion for photography. Highly motivated, but without to have a clue how a camera works, I took my pictures and decided on pragmatic grounds: I will take my pictures in black and white, because colour looks have never been my thing. Surprisingly, this approach was well received, so my enthusiasm for black and white photography evolved already at that time.I always asked myself the same question: “What do I like?” For many in our industry, their pictures should please other people. Today, I know that it takes courage and perseverance to do it your own way and make a decision, because this is the only way to be seen as an expert and to be successful. Professionalism and quality are extremely important to me. My path already led me to some of the biggest photo events like „Photokina“ where I was booked as a speaker on stage. In my history I was also an ambassador for a well known international equipment brand in photo business.
MY WORK
Preparation is an essential part of success. I get inspired by music, I have given great thought to my moods and select them to fit one’s personality. I am personally a huge fan of street and lifestyle, which is why I tell models what to wear and bring on set. There is no need to pose for hours, because that doesn’t make it any better. On set I follow the rule “Let the beat control your body!” Then you turn on the music, hit the button and shoot – without wasting hours on it. Producing good results takes keen intuition to bring people out of their shells and to hit the button at the right moment. You cannot learn this at any workshop – you either are that kind of person or you aren’t – and this mainly has to do with your own experience and attitude. Many are amazed and fascinated at which unusual locations a strong result can be produced in a short time, without styling or make-up artist. Although my black and white portraits have found their way to various international model agencies, one thing has not changed: It is all about the personality of the person I work with