my portfolio

How it all started...

Nearly two decades ago, a spark ignited when my mother introduced me to the magical world of painting with light. Armed with the basics of photography and a camera in hand, I ventured out to capture life's moments—near and far. This journey of visual exploration has taken me through a kaleidoscope of experiences, from the intimate corners of everyday life to the grand tapestries of foreign landscapes. Along the way, I've honed my craft through relentless research and thousands of hours of practical experimentation. More recently, my role as a storyteller and public affairs specialist with the United States Air Force has enriched my narrative lens, allowing me to weave rich, visual stories that offer a unique glimpse into diverse worlds through my eyes. My imagery aims to inform, entertain, connect, and resonate, offering viewers a unique, compelling perspective as seen through my optics.

-Matthew Ray

The following imagery is a small collection of my life’s moments and represents my love and passion for showing the world as I see it.