The darkness of night is not usually the time when we see photographers running around in the streets photographing. Most photographers head out the door with their equipment in hand when the sun rises, and return home when the sun sets. These photographers who have never photographed between dawn and dusk are missing out on a lot.

Matthew Lennert is a photographer, who is far from average. He is a photographer who explores the light and shapes of the night-time. The dark hours are Matthew's favorite time to create his works of art, which are quite beautiful and well produced.

Few photographers at Profotos have images of the night included within their portfolios, let alone an entire portfolio of them. Matthew's portfolio is comprised of only night time images.

Matthew's images of buildings, bridges and lights are very thought provoking and surreal in many ways. Working in black and white, Matthew is able to produce images which exhibit a great interpretation of the form and shape of objects. This lack of color creates mysterious and surreal moods within Matthew's images, which are incredible works of art.

These images of the night are absolutely astonishing - take your time and enjoy what Matthew Lennert has to offer.,The darkness of night is not usually the time when we see photographers running around in the streets photographing. Most photographers head out the door with their equipment in hand when the sun rises, and return home when the sun sets. These photographers who have never photographed between dawn and dusk are missing out on a lot.

Matthew Lennert is a photographer, who is far from average. He is a photographer who explores the light and shapes of the night-time. The dark hours are Matthew's favorite time to create his works of art, which are quite beautiful and well produced.

Few photographers at Profotos have images of the night included within their portfolios, let alone an entire portfolio of them. Matthew's portfolio is comprised of only night time images.

Matthew's images of buildings, bridges and lights are very thought provoking and surreal in many ways. Working in black and white, Matthew is able to produce images which exhibit a great interpretation of the form and shape of objects. This lack of color creates mysterious and surreal moods within Matthew's images, which are incredible works of art.

These images of the night are absolutely astonishing - take your time and enjoy what Matthew Lennert has to offer.,Matthew Donovan Lennert studied photography at San Jose State University and The Academy of Art College in San Francisco to become a commercial photographer. Upon graduating, he traveled the traditional route of apprenticeship by assisting established photographers in San Francisco, Miami and Atlanta for over six years. He began his own studio in 1992 and within two years he lost all interest in working for hire. "My love of the art form developed as a child was being poisoned by the quest to make money. So, I closed my studio and returned to photography as my vehicle of personal expression rather than making it a business," says Lennert.

Lennert believes that photography is a way to study the philosophy of life. "I read somewhere recently that photography is a dialogue with self that helps you grow. Confronting myself, my fears and what I believe is the reality that all human beings must go through life ultimately by themselves is what my photography is about. I use my photographs as a means of exploring myself and knowing more about who I am. Over time, I have become extremely comfortable with feelings that I think we all tend to avoid on one level or another. I have found night photography to be my ultimate spiritual experience because it allows me to achieve a quiet peace that transcends into my work."

Lennert notes that people who view his photographs can experience the beauty of places they would not normally go to. It is a select few who are willing to endure the late nights, long exposures of up to a few hours and the potential danger that comes with the passion for creating night photographs. The night converts something mundane into something magnificent.

Lennert has had three solo exhibitions and participated in several group exhibitions since 1996. His work has been collected by individuals and businesses. He recently returned permanently to the Bay Area after 10 years in Atlanta. He is currently preparing for the publishing of his first monograph entitled, Stealing the Night.