about
Matthew Rygh (b. 2000) is from and currently resides in Seattle, Washington. He is a self-taught photographer and online creator. His work is explores contemporary themes of alienation.
His most recent project, a monograph titled CONVERGENCE explores the genre of street photography and one’s alienation from their own meaning and purpose.
Matthew has a skill for creating engaging art as well as content for brands. He has created alongside some of the most prolific brands in the photography scene (Leica, Kodak). His work can be viewed across multiple platforms, and has been by tens of millions worldwide.
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assorted works on sale/display at STUFF IN SEATTLE - RAVENNA
general manager @ STUFF IN SEATTLE (2023-current)
2025
product photography for THENCE BY DESCENT
shop photography for SPIRAL PATTERN TATTOOS
2024
collaboration with LEICA CAMERA USA - M IS ME CAMPAIGN
director & co-dp for JELLIOTT JEWELRY - RECREATING SEB’S RING FROM LA LA LAND
interview with CANVAS REBEL
set photographer for YONNY - HOOD SPIRITUALS
licensed photograph for GRAD SCHOOL - ÖSLA
self-published second monograph: CONVERGENCE
licensed photograph for SANCTUARY - VHS GHOST
set photographer for SLAYER ESPRESSO - STEAM SINGLE ANNOUNCEMENT
minor exhibition @ STUFF IN SEATTLE
staff photographer @ STUFF IN SEATTLE (may-current)
licensed photograph for SUMMERTIME MADNESS - YONNY
served as head of visual communications @ OPEN INTERPRETER (january-may)
contracted for 01 project documentary photo & video @ OPEN INTERPRETER
hired for cover photography & design: RICH IN MELANIN - YONNY
2023
content creator for KODAK - SLIDE N SCAN (tiktok video)
content creator for LEICA SOFORT 2 RELEASE (youtube video) (tiktok video)
licensed photograph for AFTERNOON - ÖSLA
set assistance and post-production for cover of HIGH SUSPICIONS - YONNY
licensed photograph for SANDIA - ÖSLA
licensed photograph for PLEASE TAKE CARE OF YOURSELF EP - HERE’S TO THE AFTERLIFE
interview on HUSTLIN’ WITH HOLLY
cover design for PARANOIA - YONNY
exhibition at HERKIMER COFFEE (phinney ridge)
2022
self-published first monograph: SANCTUARY
cover photographer and designer for GHETTO SUNSET - YONNY
cover photography for NAH - YONNY
staff content creator & writer for INDISPOSABLE (2022-2023)
licensed social media content for MATTEL/BARBIE (video)