Introduction

My name is Matthew Hirt and I’m a photography student at the Art Institute of Charlotte.  I’ve just recently earned an associates degree for photography, and currently attending to earn my bachelors degree as well.

My photography is editorial and sports driven but with eye for fine art mixed with architectural aspects lending it self as complex landscapes. My favorite photographer is Ansel Adams for is tonal range of contrast in his black and whites, his vision, and his work ethics to capture the perfect image and wait for that right moment with that inner peace and just awesome confidence that he carried to do his work.

The blog purpose is for my current class, which is history of photography and the discussion well primarily based on history of photography, and its early pioneers who used this median to express their ideas and vision that inspired others to follow their footsteps capturing expressive imagery. History of photography dates back to the early 1830, to current times. The study of their process and what their work represents will help me to develop my own style and appreciate what I do even more. I hope that you will enjoy my blog that you’ll communicate into the discussions and speak your thoughts to explore this great craft of photography.