I am a self-taught commercial and fine art photographer born in Hungary, raised in Israel, and based in New York City. I pursued an education in science and received a Masters in organic chemistry before transitioning to photography full-time. Where once I manipulated molecules, now I manipulate pictures and pixels. On the commercial side, my clientele primarily consists of brands and artists eager to tell their stories through a conceptual lens. I offer a comprehensive workflow that includes conceptualization, photography, art direction, and post-processing, effectively acting as a one-stop studio for start-to-finish visual storytelling. I love collaborations and warmly welcome opportunities to work with other creatives in my field. My personal work explores humanity's place in the natural world, through composite and staged photography. As a double immigrant, my work also metaphorically delves into my own quest for belonging, which I believe speaks to a universal human experience. portfolio and work: instagram @matigelman, website matigelman.com