About Matt
Matt Sartain is a native to the California coast where he spends most of his time chasing perfect light and constructing imaginary landscapes. Matt moved to San Francisco in 2005 to complete his M.F.A. in Photography from the Academy of Art University where he won 1st Place Portfolio his graduating year.
Matt’s work has been seen on national and international gallery walls through group exhibitions including Art Basel, Pingyao International Photography Festival China, and Irvine Contemporary Gallery, D.C.
Matt works as a commercial photographer based in San Francisco where he shoots advertising, catalog, editorial and fine art work for national and international brands.
CLIENTS
ADVERTISING
Heat Advertising, Goodby, Silverstein & Partners, BBDO,
Mortar Advertising, Engine Company One, Chemistry Club,
Transparent House, Kendall Jackson, Disney, Pixar, Vans
CATALOG
Gap, Gap Kids, Old Navy, Athleta, Restoration Hardware, West Elm, Levi’s,
Pottery Barn, PB Kids, PBTeen, Tea Collection
EDITORIAL
The New York Times Magazine, Report On Business Magazine,
CMYK, PDN, Philosophie Magazine, HOW Design, Traditional Home
AWARDS
2016 Honorable Mention - Advertising: Self Promotion - International Photography Awards
2016 Honorable Mention - Advertising: Conceptual - International Photography Awards
2016 1st Place Conceptual - APA National Awards
2015 2nd Place Automotive - International Photography Awards
2015 Honorable Mention Conceptual - International Photography Awards
2015 Honorable Mention Product - International Photography Awards
2014 Exhibitor - SF APA Curators Voice Exhibition
2014 Exhibitor - SF APA Something Personal Exhibition
2009 Official Selection - International Photography Awards
2009 1st Place Portfolio - Academy of Art Spring Show
2008 1st Place - PDN PIX Digital Imaging Contest - New Talent
2008 1st Place Photography - Adobe Design Achievement Awards
2008 Best of Show - Academy of Art Spring Show