the photographer

Nate Mathai Photography

I’d been asked many times why I do what I do. And the more I think about it, the more reasons I see. I love people and the unspoken interaction between beings. My entire life I had been consumed with creative arts: singing, dancing, acting and the likes. What had drawn me to these areas were the ability to break past the surface and see a deeper perspective from the artists. In moments like these, the audience looks past mere words, and begins to seek out depth through expression and emotion. I carried this mentality in my daily life. Every person around me provided a different feeling, a new emotion, an interesting passion. I desire for everyone to see what I’m able to see- to feel what others are feeling. And ultimately, the one word to sum up my feelings is…blessed.

I walk this road thanks to the help and support of all my friends and family, who have challenged and encouraged me throughout my life. Ultimately, I give thanks to my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ who placed upon me the grace and mercy to see in the way that I do.

Although hard to believe, there is a bit more to me outside of photography. I love singing, enjoy acting, and am intrigued by dancing. I am an ESPN junkie and a die-hard Cubs fan. I’m a technology geek who loves coding and learning about new gadgets. I’m a lifelong Illini. What else do you want to know?

…oh, and so this doesn’t sound like I’m putting myself up on the dating market, I’m engaged to the greatest girl a person could ask for.