Specialized Photography | Collections, Archives, Content & Narrative
Studio and on-location. Museum-quality results.
IMAGE STILLS is a photography studio and consultancy specializing in archival collections documentation and custom visual content.
AUTHENTICITY | Custom, professional documentation showcasing original, high-impact visuals, specialized for valuable collections.
CONTINUITY | Consistent, accessible, and detail-oriented project execution focusing on comprehensive visual documentation.
QUALITY | Focus on craft and museum-quality standards that meet and exceed authentication and preservation requirements.
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COLLECTIONS PHOTOGRAPHY: Professional photography and visual documentation for collections, archives, and cultural materials.
Archival collections documentation, digital imaging, and project trajectory. Consulting. Project definition, concept assessment, and design. Archival imaging strategies for digitizing media and diverse materials. Accessioning, collections management, and fine art (giclée) printing services. Files are formatted for use with numerous applications across various platforms.
CONTENT PHOTOGRAPHY: Editorial and commercial subjects, including portraiture, product photography, and photographic surveys.
Web-ready image content. Project-specific and developed in consultation. Promotional photography, portraiture, landscape & built environment, product and service branding. Content designed for a range of projects, budgets, and conceptual needs. Web and print file edits and formatting included.
VISUAL NARRATIVE PHOTOGRAPHY: Documentary-style series & sequences highlighting subject intricacies, processes, and brand.
Website imagery, promotions, and custom product and presentation imagery. Photo series and sequences conveying a central thematic focus. Visual storytelling of varied styles and lengths, exploring subject identity, processes, and histories. All subjects are available in extended form for online & print applications.
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The IMAGE FILE™ is a custom digital portfolio containing high-quality, edited content provided for each project. Digital content is organized for seamless use across web, archival, and print applications.
Image File™ content represents accumulations of relevant digital files, reinforcing project continuity and accessibility.
High-quality, stock-free imagery optimized for web and print platforms, ensuring seamless project and brand representations.
Content delivery, storage, and permissions/ licensing are tailored to each project, ensuring access, authenticity, and continuity.
Prioritize image quality, continuity, and accessibility with a custom digital portfolio, web content, and prints.
Contact the studio to discuss your specialized photography needs!
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RECENT ARCHIVAL DIGITAL PRESERVATION PROJECTS
PETER BRITT PROJECT, Southern Oregon Historical Society | Developed and executed a grant-funded project to digitize 6,000 19th-century glass plate negatives. The project included on-location collections photography in Medford, OR, image processing in Rochester, NY, and accessioning and rehousing for preservation and online access.
PRESS (PDF) | Aldous, Vickie, with Julie Anderson, photos. “Project Preserves Historic Peter Britt Photos.” Grants Pass Oregon’s Daily Courier. June 26, 2024.
OMAR FARID PROJECT, NYC/ International | Photography and rehousing of original artwork (paintings and drawings) documenting the extensive body of work of the late artist Omar Farid. Part of a global initiative to catalog, preserve, and digitally exhibit a large body of artwork in North America, Europe, and Asia.
TESTIMONIALS
Matt played an invaluable role in the project with his focus, communication, and final results. A pleasure to work with and highly recommended. — SK, Omar Farid Project
Our historical society had a collection of 6,000 19th-century glass plate negatives which had never been printed or digitized…Matt was extremely easy to work with, entirely professional, and it was a great solution to our needs. — RK, Southern Oregon Historical Society
Matt helped us share our commitment to local service and our strong connection to our community with enduring and compelling imagery. — JS, Pittsford Ambulance Service