Author: mblum6180_l6d6qy

A photographer’s take on the modern world.

“Matthew Blum’s photography is a combination of machination and the sublime; a rusty nail awash in ripples of soft rose petals in a day-old city sidewalk puddle.” His work has been exhibited in prestigious galleries around the Lehigh Valley and in printed publications.

What makes Blum’s work so unique is that he follows the traditional ways of photography printing. Depending on the subject Blum will use the camera best suited as his brush to capture the scene. Once captured each photo is individually printed by hand in his darkroom. The traditional historical printing processes he employs range from palladium, cyanotype, silver gelatin, ambrotype, and others.

By utilizing traditional printing techniques, his photos have a unique, timeless quality that appeals to art lovers everywhere! Follow Matthew @mblum6180 for new, and available prints.

Matthew Blum showcased his palladium print, “Winter Tree,” in the “Photographic Paradoxes of Time” exhibition at Arthaus at the Mezz, blending modern digital capture with the historic palladium process. His work, capturing a timeless snowy landscape, reflects his exploration of photography’s past and present. Alongside his contributions to the exhibition, Blum is known for his work as a cinematographer and mixed-media artist. The show, which highlighted various interpretations of time through photography, concluded on February 5.

On a captivating episode of the Wednesday Night Photo Show, hosted by Dan’s Camera City, Matthew Blum was the esteemed guest, shedding light on the resurgent charm of film photography. The discussion centered on the reemergence of film in a digital world and Matthew’s unique approach to combining the best of both. For those who participated, the conversation was a deep dive into the sensory experience of analog photography, offering perspectives on how classic techniques can infuse modern photography with new vitality. It was an evening that celebrated the rich heritage and continued relevance of film in capturing the world through a lens.