Matt Cairns Photography

05/23/2020

Anyone else feel topsy-turvy lately? The change that the world just experienced felt to me a lot like this photo.
For me, the quarantine has been just as rewarding as it has been damaging. Like many folks I know, I’ve a bit more spare time than usual and while that has held me back from my primary goals, it has given me the opportunity to explore goals that I had forgotten and others that I never knew I would enjoy.
I hope that you all have found (or will find) a metaphorical lifeline of many colors to cling to and “dance with” this year.

In addition to finally busting out my camera again, I’ve been lucky to be spending my time working deliveries, helping with local reforestation, light carpentry contracts, building catios, learning to garden, video editing, local foraging, and I learned to make a fire by friction! Also my truck has never been more dialed. It’s not all bad out here in Pandemicland.

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08/20/2017

Got to shoot some WWE last night. Trent Bruce be jealous.

Best of the West Fresno City College
Marcus Eriks

02/06/2017

Had an intense shoot with the Juggernaut from COD the other day. Nobody died.

Costume by: Ty Cairns

Check out more of the artist's work here: http://tylercairnsart.deviantart.com/art/COD-Juggernaut-Cosplay-2-661826635

02/19/2016

Finally back in the saddle for live show coverage. Dr. Dog was killer, and I teamed up with Ms. Clare Purcell for the intro. Thanks for the assignment thespecblog.com.

http://thespecblog.com/media/photography/dr-dog-photos-marquee-theatre/

Dr. Dog and Hop Along played Marquee Theatre on Feb. 16. Take a look at our review featuring Hop Along and Dr. Dog photos

07/28/2015

In honor of my last day at my day job, here's a couple of studs that I work with who got some tough guy portraits. Oh, and ladies... I think they're both single.

04/21/2015

Bring Your Mates In May!

Schedule a one person portrait shoot in the month of May with me, and your mate will get shot for free... erm, I mean I'll take their picture.

It's a two for the price of one deal. Same time and location required per mates. Email me at matt@mattcairnsphotography to get a spot on the calendar!

03/24/2015

Clare Purcell
Photo by Matt Cairns

Some of my favorites from my shoot with the adorable Clare Purcell near Seaside FL. It's been a while since I've had a vacation that didn't involve starving, not showering, and sleeping in a tent, and this trip to the beach was some much appreciated R&R. Let's do this more often, K?

02/03/2015

Had an amazing time last week teaming up with Infinite Impact to shoot the NHL All Star Weekend 2015 for the Arena District. Check out our photos, including a massive snow slide and cops on horses giving the O-H symbol. More photos of the Allstar match and halftime show to come.
https://www.facebook.com/ArenaDistrict/timeline/story?ut=43&wstart=0&wend=1425196799&hash=6628150606587681875&pagefilter=3

As the premier entertainment district in downtown Columbus, Ohio, the Arena District offers an experience unlike any other.

01/23/2015

Good vibes all over the place last Wednesday at 3rd and Lindsley. Check out my latest review with photos of Gregory Alan Isakov with Nathaniel Rateliff for the baddest website around, No Country For New Nashville.

http://nocountryfornewnashville.com/2015/01/23/review-photos-gregory-alan-isakov-nathaniel-rateliff-1-21-15-3rd-lindsley/

Gregory Alan Isakov. Photo by Matt Cairns. Gregory Alan Isakov, Nathaniel Rateliff 3rd & Lindsley; Nashville, TN January 21st, 2015 Review and photos by

01/21/2015

Nashville local baddasses ELEL and indie pop veterans Generationals had the whole High Watt dancing their boots off last monday. Check out my photos in No Country For New Nashville 's review! ttp://nocountryfornewnashville.com/2015/01/21/review-photos-generationals-elel-january-19th-high-watt/

ELEL. Photo by Matt Cairns. Generationals and ELEL High Watt, Nashville, TN January 19, 2015 Photos by

01/05/2015

2014 had unbelievable live shows. This is my attempt at picking my best music photos of the year while on assignment for No Country For New Nashville.

01/05/2015

Pilot Rouge was a blast to shoot with. You can't even tell that they were all freezing! They are dropping an EP this February titled Legends. Keep your eyes peeled and check out their single "Sunrust" here -> http://www.pilotrouge.com