Personal Statement: Matt was brought up just like anyone else, took the political science and geography route in collage, studied and worked for eight long years, and somewhere along the way he discovered the joy of photography and the delight of the animal world. Completely self-taught, photography to Matt is a form of self-expression and an ability to release an artistic capacity that only this art form will allow. He wishes to capture the beauty of the animal world through his camera and share it with you... the viewer... the observer... and, the animal enthusiast. That to him is the incentive, to constantly push himself to achieve a higher realm of photo-taking. Location: I am located in Modesto California, which is in the center of the great Central Valley. My Dog: Can be found photographed on every page on this website. Her name is Olive and she is a nine month old blue Weimaraner puppy. Hi Ollie!!!