I (Jay B) recently started work on a series of portraits for our blog, this being the first one in the series. We spend a lot of time talking about the artists whose work we enjoy and spend little time showing the artists themselves. I’ve got a slew of them lined up in the coming weeks. Some of those that have either been photographed or are scheduled to be included are the folks over at The Decoder Ring, Adam Voorhes, and Armin and Bryony of UnderConsideration. Of course I’m always up for suggestions as well.
The stately gentleman pictured above is our dear old pal Matt Rainwaters, who is a fantastic photographer and purveyor of some of the finest tamales in town. His work has been featured in magazines such as Texas Monthly and Esquire UK as well as being featured on our blog several times before. His best known project is the aptly named Beardfolio.
Most importantly though, Matt is a great guy. You’d be hard pressed to find anyone who disagrees with me on that.
I respectfully disagree! He once coaxed me into a duel of Spears, resulting in our ejection from a fine beverage establishment whilst still attached to my spear hand. The boy knows no defeat I tell you. Bloody good photographer though.
I have personally witnessed Blue Ribbon infused feats performed by this man that have left me speechless. I’ve also witnessed photographic feats that are incomparable, he is the real deal, a true observer, and a damn good artist.