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Portrait & Documentary Photography
Madison, NJ

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About Me

Professional headshot of a man wearing a blue and gray checkered shirt, photographed against a dark background with soft studio lighting. This is the photographer.

Featured Cover Story - Madison Living, June 2024

Hi, I’m Matt Barry, a portrait, documentary, and fine art photographer based in Madison, NJ.

I specialize in portraits for business and personal branding, as well as documentary work for schools and organizations.

I've been making photographs for most of my life. For many years, that ran alongside a career in consumer insights, working for Fortune 50 companies and major media organizations. Years of listening for a living taught me how to help people feel at ease, and it shapes the way I work. Most sessions feel like conversations, which helps people relax and come through as themselves.

When I’m not behind the camera, you’ll find me at home in Madison with my wife, Rachel, and our two cats, who, like most art critics, always have opinions about my work.

Press & Recognition

Featured Cover Story
Madison Living (June 2024) - "Madison Photographer's Work Takes Flight"
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Public Art Installation
Selected by the New Jersey State Council on the Arts for large-scale installation at Newark Airport Terminal A (2024–2025). "Cylindrical Variations" was featured in large-format prints and digital displays throughout the terminal, seen by over 30 million travelers. Chosen as one of 20 digital artists from more than 1,000 submissions statewide.

Award of Excellence (highest honor)
New Jersey Photography Forum International Photography Exhibit (2024) - "Spirits of the Bar." Curated by Nancy Ori, Ansel Adams’ longtime student and teaching assistant.

Additional recognition in national and international photography exhibitions and competitions.

See more of my work:

Fine Art Photography

Instagram:
@fotomatt_bnw - At war with the obvious - Creative photography
@mattbarryphoto - Portrait work

  • “I was nervous going in, but Matt instantly made me feel at ease. His warmth and encouragement brought out the most natural version of me.”

    Meg M

  • “I’m self-conscious, but Matt made me comfortable and guided me so gently. I love how my photo turned out.”

    Gwen R

  • “A true professional, he put me at ease and made the session a blast.”

    Jeff C

Get in touch

Questions about a project? I’d love to hear from you.