Matt Gunther is a New York-based advertising, editorial, and documentary photographer and director. He is best known the book 'Probable Cause'.
Career
Matt studied at LaGurdia HS in New York City and earmed a BFA from SUNY Purchase.[1]
Matt Gunther is best known for his book Probable Cause.[2]
Gunther was embedded with the Newark Police force for nearly a decade between 2002 and 2011.[3] Shot on a 10x8 camera the photos use a fair and democratic hand, with both civilians and police treated with sympathy and respect.[4]
Gunther was able to obtain access to the Newark Police force through his families connections to the department.[5] Once access was approved he was able to spend time in precincts and go on drive alongs with officers.[6]
The book was co-published by Schilt and Magical Thinking, a not-for-profit publishing and educational initiative founded by Joshua Lutz and Tara Cronin.[7]
He has shot numerous celebrities including Angelina Jolie.[8]
References
- ^ Gunther, Matt. "About and Contact". Retrieved 6 September 2018.
- ^ Gunther, Matt (31 Mar 2014). Probable cause. p. 108. ISBN 9053308202.
- ^ Storm, Christian. "A photographer spent 9 years embedded with the police in one of America's most dangerous cities". Business Insider. Retrieved 6 September 2018.
- ^ Davis O’Brien, Rebecca. "Photographing Newark". The New Yorker. Retrieved 6 September 2018.
- ^ Davis O’Brien, Rebecca. "Photographing Newark". The New Yorker. Retrieved 9 October 2018.
- ^ Coppelman, Alyssa. "REVEALING BEHIND-THE-SCENES PHOTOS OF THE NEWARK POLICE DEPARTMENT". Feature Shoot. Retrieved 6 September 2018.
- ^ "Probable Cause: Matt Gunther's Large-Format Cop Photographs". PDN Online. Retrieved 6 September 2018.
- ^ Gunther, Matt (12 September 2018). "Angelina Jolie, 1998 — Matt Gunther". Matt Gunther. Retrieved 20 September 2018.