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Showcase Magazine
Matt Zugale
Advertising photographers
Matt Zugale’s photography pulls you into the moment— portraits, lifestyle, and commercial work merge with honesty and integrity. Inspired by the energy of locations and people, his images play with light, and motion capturing unfiltered stories through authentic collaboration.
Based in Philadelphia, Matt works with a diverse mix of national and international clients, from industry giants like Millennium Management, Burger King, and Lavazza to local staples like City Fitness, Philly Mag, and The Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts. His portfolio balances spontaneity and professionalism, earning the trust of clients year after year.
From finance firms to summer art camps and global brands, Matt brings an approachable, intuitive style to every project, ensuring each image reflects the energy of its people and places.
Explore his portfolio and experience the warmth and depth of his work. Visit his website and collaborate today!
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Spotlight Magazine
Matt Zugale
Philadelphia - New York
Matt’s photography captures life with authenticity and artistry, seamlessly blending portraits, lifestyle, and commercial work. Inspired by the dynamic streets of New York, he balances light, colour, and motion, creating images that feel spontaneous yet perfectly composed. Collaboration is at the heart of his process, inviting subjects to contribute to the storytelling.
Based in Philadelphia, Matt works with clients both nationally and internationally, ranging from global brands like Burger King, Lavazza, and Millennium Management, to local icons like City Fitness and The Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts. His diverse portfolio spans industries, and his inviting style keeps clients returning year after year.
With an approachable and improvisational style, Matt ensures each project reflects the unique energy of its people and places. From finance firms to art summer camps, his work brings moments to life, drawing viewers into the story.
Visit his website to explore his work and connect with Matt today.
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Showcase Magazine
Matt Zugale
Advertising photographers
Matt Zugale's photography draws you into the moment, blending portraits, lifestyle, and commercial work with honesty and artistry. Inspired by the vibrant streets of New York, his images balance light and motion with a touch of improvisation, inviting collaboration with his subjects to create authentic, unfiltered stories.
Based in Philadelphia, Matt serves a diverse range of national and international clients, from global corporations like Millennium Management, Burger King, and Lavazza, to local institutions like City Fitness and The Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts. His portfolio reflects a seamless connection between creativity and professionalism, with clients returning year after year.
Whether photographing for finance firms, summer art camps, or global brands, Matt’s approachable style ensures every project reflects the unique energy of its people and places. Explore his portfolio and experience the warm, inviting quality of his work firsthand.
For inquiries, visit his website and connect with Matt today.
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Spotlight Magazine
Chrissie Knudsen
Pittsburgh
Chrissie is a food and beverage photographer located in Pittsburgh, PA and NYC. She delivers vibrant and elevated imagery with a gourmet aesthetic.
This summer Chrissie had the opportunity to travel to Greece and produced personal work you can check out in this curated gallery.
For inquiries please email Chrissie directly.
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Spotlight Magazine
Matt Zugale
Philadelphia - New York
Matt's portraits and lifestyle images draw you into the moment, making you an integral part of the experience. His commercial and personal work blend seamlessly, capturing life in an honest and unfiltered way.
Based in Philadelphia, Matt serves clients both nationally and internationally, ranging from global corporations like Millennium Management, Burger King, and Lavazza, to local institutions like The Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts, City Fitness, and The Philadelphia Convention & Visitors Bureau.
For inquiries and requests, explore his website and reach out to Matt today.
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Spotlight Magazine
Chrissie Knudsen
Pittsburgh - New York
Having recently joined Production Paradise, this is Chrissie's first time being part of the Food & Drink Spotlight.
Chrissie's creative focus is on crafting a vibrant, elevated, and epicurean style, which stems from a lifelong obsession with food, travel, and hospitality. She leans into a refined and gourmet aesthetic that is also bright and inviting.
Having formerly worked in the nonprofit sector running campaigns designed to tell powerful stories, Chrissie has a keen understanding of how to communicate mission and brand identity in order to compel consumer action.
She splits her time between Pittsburgh, PA and CT/NYC.
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Showcase Magazine
Matt Zugale
Advertising photographers
Inspired by the ever-changing mood, color, and motion on the streets of New York, Matt's commercial work marries an understanding of light and controlled chaos within his frame. He fosters an environment of improvisation and approachability and encourages his subjects to collaborate in his work.
His portfolio boasts a diverse range of clients, from global finance firms to art summer camps, Burger King to GoFundMe, most of whom return year after year. The warm, inviting quality of his photography draws viewers in, inviting them to experience the captured moments firsthand.
With an approachable and collaborative style, Matt ensures that each project is a true reflection of the unique locations and personalities it portrays.
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Spotlight Magazine
Matt Zugale
Philadelphia
Though he is always on the move, Matt Zugale calls Philadelphia home. Matt’s diverse clientele includes Lavazza, The Philadelphia Convention & Visitors Bureau, Columbia University’s Miller Theater, GoFundMe, Burger King, and many others.
Recently, he has worked in New York, London, Miami, and beyond for global financial firms and fashion brands.
Matt’s improvisational and approachable nature is crucial to his work: this fosters collaboration with his subjects, and motivates clients to return year after year. Consistency establishes visual identities. His warm images celebrate the brands and people before his lens.
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Spotlight Magazine
Matt Zugale
Philadelphia
To help companies bring their mission to life, Matt Zugale photographs what matters most: the people. Whether it is a patient who has benefitted from The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society’s aid, fund managers at the investment firm Millennium Management, or a factory worker at global coffee brand Lavazza, Matt puts you in the middle of a moment. His warm portraits and immersive documentary-style images connect you to the heart of a company.
Based near Philadelphia, PA, and traveling globally, Matt’s diverse clients include The Philadelphia Convention & Visitors Bureau, Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts, Columbia University’s Miller Theater, GoFundMe, Burger King, and many others.
For inquiries and requests, please visit mattzugale.com and contact Matt here.
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Spotlight Magazine
Matt Zugale
Philadelphia
Matt’s photographs put you in the middle of a moment. It might feel like you have stumbled upon an intimate event, but you are always invited to participate.
By design, his commercial and personal work are hard to tell apart: they capture life as it is in an honest and unfiltered way. His background in street and portrait photography allows him to create compelling images in any given situation.
Based in Philadelphia, Matt works throughout the US and internationally. His clients are as global as Millennium Management, Burger King, and Lavazza, and as local as The Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts, City Fitness, and The Philadelphia Convention & Visitors Bureau.
For inquiries and requests, please visit his site and contact Matt here.