California was Matt's first trip out into the world after the COVID-19 pandemic. It was a trip to forget about what had happened and what was to come, taking in what was in front of him - a relaxed West Coast lifestyle and sheer, stunning landscapes.

Using a film camera as his primary tool was a liberating experience. He approached his subject in a way that you can't on digital. Savouring the process of making an image, absorbing the surroundings, constructing a composition, perfecting the light and trusting your finger to pull the trigger. Being intentional. And then moving on.

The result is a stunning collage of being present in the world, humble rooms suddenly take on a dream-like feel, landscapes dance in the sunlight, people become grounded. Matt captures life as it's meant to be lived.