Matt Banahan

A self taught photographer from San Francisco, CA -- Matt Banahan's photographic work is a quiet yet profound exercise in self-expression, converting his global explorations into a reflective visual diary. Each photograph he captures is an intricately timed abstraction and a lens into the shared nuances of human experiences.

Banahan excels in transforming both vast landscapes and the subtleties of everyday scenes into deep philosophical musings, demonstrating his keen perceptual sensitivity. His images serve not just as captured moments, but as invitations to explore deeper, timeless truths about the world around us and how each of us experience a specific moment in our own way.

Through his ongoing engagements with his revered Leica, Banahan continues to delve into and document the complex tapestry of life, affirming his commitment to the art of photography as a profound means of exploring and understanding our collective human journey.

Self-taught

- International Ocean Film Festival / San Francisco / 2019
- In Situ / Florida / 2024