About - matthewpoletto

Welcome, I am Matthew

I grew up in a small town just outside of New York, where most career paths followed familiar routes — police officer, firefighter, doctor. But I always dreamed of working in the film industry. 

People told me that to get into that world, you needed the right contacts, and I didn’t have them. So I chose the practical path and became an engineer.

Still, the dream never left me. When the first digital cameras came out, I bought one and taught myself photography. That simple decision changed everything. Over time, I worked my way into the film industry, eventually becoming a producer and traveling the world.

Now, I combine my professional projects with my personal art. I hike often, explore new places, and use every opportunity — whether for work or pleasure — to capture moments that tell a story. My photography is where my engineer’s precision meets my passion for storytelling.