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I came across this amazing abandoned factory in upstate NY. I hope to shoot there in the next few weeks. Sometimes clothes inspires a shoot,nature or a girl. This is the first time a particular building has been the inspiration. … Continue reading




This week she hit pause studios would like to give a shout out to someone keeping Polaroid and Film photography alive. There are only 6 cameras left in the whole world that shoot 20×24 instant Polaroids. One of them is … Continue reading




I left my guitar in Puerto Rico

written by matt and posted in Journal

My broken guitar that I brought from Brooklyn to Puerto Rico. An attempt to make beauty from broken. New series of images+ stories coming in April/May.




The weight of film vs digital There is a heaviness that exists in each roll of film and in each image A rawness where there is no deleting and no turning back Once you hit the button, that’s it. There … Continue reading




surf art and beach art books

written by matt and posted in Books

My favorite surf artists(photographers) and surf books of the week Photography/Art-Leroy Grannis, Jeff Divine,Surf Girl Roxy,The Ultimate Collector’s guide to surfing postcards,Vintage Surfing (Jim Heimann), Books-Surfing and Health(Dorian Paskowitz) and Saltwater Buddha (Jamal Yogis)          




Awesome song from one of my favorite singer/songwriters. So honest and simple that it’s genius. A little sad for this sunny day, though hopeful.      




music by “Real Estate”-easy

written by matt and posted in Music

Just started listening to real estate.  We are actually speaking to their “people” to help promote she hit pause studios.  




Pura Vida in Costa Rica

written by matt and posted in Journal, Life

I am home from an amazing trip to Costa Rica. Surfing, books, yoga, dusty roads, hammocks and incredible food (more on that in an upcoming post). Exactly what I needed. Took a ton of new polaroids and some pics with … Continue reading




I didn’t cry today and I was tested 100x. I now fly away on a solo trip to a surreal Costa Rica. Much deserved and needed.




It’s 12:30am and I am leaving for Costa Rica in 3 hours and 45 minutes. Such crazy stress just trying to get ready for this trip. Nonstop printing. I have packed 7 books, my iPod, a Gameboy and 2 cameras … Continue reading




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she hit pause studios has been photographing his whimsical images of girls, surfing, beach scenes, coney island + vintage finds for the past 8 years.

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