Matthew Rakola makes pictures that people want to see. He's been pulling off this nifty little trick for nine years now and his many repeat clients hire him again and again because they trust him to bring back the images that they need. Never accused of being a prima donna, he understands that his images are part of a much grander plan and loves to figure out how his talent can add to that story.

His clients include large financial firms, legal firms, Universities, and a wide variety of organizations and non-profits. His images have appeared in the Boston Globe, Men's Journal, New York Times, and dozens of other publications both on and off-line.

He is a member of Ad Club DC, American Photographic Artists, American Society of Picture Professionals, and University Photographer's Association of America.

He volunteers regularly for FotoWeek DC and is represented by Wonderful Machine.