Matt Paul Catalano
Matt grew up in New Jersey in a small fishing town by the sea. His father was an avid traveler and amateur photographer and one of the main inspirations that sparked his interest in photography.
From an early age Matt spent much of his time at the beach and in the ocean. During school he began documenting surfing in NJ and internationally from the late 90s into the early 2000s. These projects and travels kickstarted his journey in surf & ocean visuals.
From 2000-2004 Matt attended Wake Forest University and Lehigh University in pursuit of a BS in business & economics and a degree in BIS. After school he lived in Hawaii for a winter and then came back east to work in the corporate world. He was fortunate enough to work in a fully remote role from anywhere in the world and it helped fund his travels and passion in ocean and surf photography. In 2012, Matt went full time in the visual arts shooting surf events and fashion & lifestyle.
Matt continues to shoot on all mediums and is currently focusing on cinematography and motion projects.
