Surviving meningitis at an early age transmuted my brain and perception of the world. I became hard-wired to see, navigate, and understand everything in a completely different way. Being deaf on my right side and blind on my left, I often feel disconnected while navigating the world physically and socially using my remaining senses.
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⁠Like a superpower, something deep in my mind and heart ignited a tenaciously ever-curious drive. My would-be handicaps imbued unrelenting willpower to push myself creatively while helping local communities through this lens of curiosity.

I strive to create images of fascination and wonder that inspire people about Earth's mesmerizing details. For the longest time, I couldn't see and experience that without discovering my camera as an extension of my lost senses. The dream-like, liminal spaces in the macro world have taught me how to unearth conversations between the imagined and reality in a playful but timeless way.

Stay Curious,

–Matthew