The Big Bang by Matt Gunther

Posted by editor on Oct 24, 2010 in IMAGE MAKERS | 0 comments

By Kate Hope I Photos by Matt Gunther

Born and raised in New York, photographer Matt Gunther grew up as a self-described “NYC party kid.” His love for street and documentary photography is evident throughout his personal projects, but he also knows that art won’t always pay the rent—advertising will. Shooting for everyone, from Nike to Pop-Tarts, Gunther has successfully been able to incorporate his own style into projects meant to appeal to the majority of everyday consumers. By “taking his commerce like his art,” Gunther aims to capture the inner side of his subjects even during commercial shoots, because it is this rawness which turns him on.

The visuals adorning the pages of The Big Bang: A Guide to the New Sexual Universe express Gunther’s thought that reality, in itself, is sexy. Originally shot in 2003, subjects appear vulnerable yet confident in a slew of sexually charged images. The emotion of each scene is accurately captured through Gunther’s ability to first notice environment, then people, and lastly clothing (lack thereof). This method allows him to successfully balance outer beauty with inner thoughts. The Big Bang series portrays sex the way it should be—fun, exciting, spontaneous, and seductive.

Currently working on a few film projects as well as a photography book about Newark, NJ, Gunther notes, “I’m in love with it—I’m in love with what I’m doing right now”