Matt Gunther


Matt Gunther is a New York-based advertising, editorial, and documentary photographer and director. He is best known the book 'Probable Cause'.

Career

Gunther studied at LaGuardia High School in New York City and earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from the State University of New York at Purchase.[1]

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
  1. Gunther, Matt. "About and Contact". Retrieved September 6, 2018.
  2. Gunther, Matt (March 31, 2014). Probable Cause. p. 108. ISBN 978-9053308202.
  3. Storm, Christian. "A photographer spent 9 years embedded with the police in one of America's most dangerous cities". Business Insider. Retrieved September 6, 2018.
  4. Davis O’Brien, Rebecca. "Photographing Newark". The New Yorker. Retrieved September 6, 2018.
  5. Davis O’Brien, Rebecca. "Photographing Newark". The New Yorker. Retrieved October 9, 2018.
  6. Coppelman, Alyssa. "Revealing Behind-The-Scenes Photos of the Newark Police Department". Feature Shoot. Retrieved September 6, 2018.
  7. "Probable Cause: Matt Gunther's Large-Format Cop Photographs". PDN Online. Retrieved September 6, 2018.
  8. Gunther, Matt (September 12, 2018). "Angelina Jolie, 1998 – Matt Gunther". Matt Gunther. Retrieved September 20, 2018.
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