Matt Shiffler Photography

Matt Shiffler Photography Hi! I'm a professional photographer in Cleveland, Ohio. My goal is to show off the wonders of this world, to teach and make a positive impact through my work.
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""It's over! It's over! Cleveland is a city of champions once again!"For the Cavs fans, today marks the ten year anniver...
06/19/2026

""It's over! It's over! Cleveland is a city of champions once again!"

For the Cavs fans, today marks the ten year anniversary of the 2016 NBA Finals winning Cavs team--the best Finals in NBA history.

The Block. The Shot. The Stop. Pure basketball cinema on the world's biggest stage. As a diehard Cavs and basketball fan, there won't be a moment to top this.

The Cavs were the only team to ever come back from down 3-1 in an NBA Finals, with it against the 73 win Warriors who hold record for most wins ever in a regular season.

It ended 52 years of Cleveland sports misery without a championship, the hometown kid coming back and delivering a championship, and storyline upon storyline facing an all time great Warriors team. The Cavs delivered the most compelling championship of all time and it's a memory Cleveland will never forget.

Here are a few photos from the Cavs Parade where thousands of Northeast Ohioans flooded the streets of downtown in pure excitement--a day we'll never forget.

For those interested, the Cavs are hosting a watch party of Game 7 downtown today from noon to 3 outside of Rocket Arena.

Here's a few favorites from Bob and Becky's Rock N Roll themed wedding in Cuyahoga Valley National Park!What originally ...
06/19/2026

Here's a few favorites from Bob and Becky's Rock N Roll themed wedding in Cuyahoga Valley National Park!

What originally called for a stormy day, ended up being a perfect mix of dramatic clouds and sunshine. With some of the best music I've heard at a wedding, spirits were high all night.

With Bob and Becky being great sports, P. Sisto Images and I ended with a symmetrical night shot illuminating the side of the lodge, making for a perfect cap to the wedding day. Thanks for your help Phil!

I'm super excited to share the rest of the gallery with them. :)

Some odds and ends from New Mexico with highlights being a day on the Rio Grande with family, the Georgia O' Keeffe Muse...
06/18/2026

Some odds and ends from New Mexico with highlights being a day on the Rio Grande with family, the Georgia O' Keeffe Museum, and the stunning architecture and cultural history of San Francisco de Asis and Taos Pueblo.

New Mexico 2026We just returned home from a trip to Taos, New Mexico to celebrate the life of my Uncle Mark.He was a lov...
06/17/2026

New Mexico 2026

We just returned home from a trip to Taos, New Mexico to celebrate the life of my Uncle Mark.

He was a loving husband, a father, a master carpenter, and an outdoorsman who lived life to the fullest. Called to the mountains of New Mexico, Mark was a world-class skier on Taos’ slopes, an avid fisherman, and he pursued life with admirable vigor. He mastered the art of craftsmanship and valued working with his hands, leaving behind many notable projects in the Taos community.

My Uncle Mark was a hardworking man who cared about and loved his family very much. I enjoyed fishing, going to baseball games with him, and am glad we were able to see him one last time in Denver. We’ll miss you, Mark.

While I was looking up at the stars in the Jemez Mountains, it was easy to see why Mark loved New Mexico so much.

The second photo above is a beautiful photo my cousin Taylor took shortly before he passed— Mark in his happy place, fishing, with his family by his side.

Another wide angle shot of the world's largest locomotive, Big Boy--on a blue and sunny day in Cleveland, Ohio.The world...
06/10/2026

Another wide angle shot of the world's largest locomotive, Big Boy--on a blue and sunny day in Cleveland, Ohio.

The world's largest steam locomotive is on a coast-to-coast tour in honor of America's 250th birthday.

The best part about it was watching all the families and people who gathered to watch for this historic old train to pass through. It was almost reminiscent of the crowds that gathered for the Eclipse (check out the bottom right corner which is my favorite part).

Big Boy, the world's largest steam locomotive, makes its way through downtown Cleveland. It was fun watching it weave it...
06/08/2026

Big Boy, the world's largest steam locomotive, makes its way through downtown Cleveland.

It was fun watching it weave its way through the history of industry in Cleveland's flats.

Big Boy is operating on a country wide tour in honor of America's 250th birthday.

For the baseball fans!Did you know you can still visit the famous site where Cleveland professional baseball began in 18...
06/07/2026

For the baseball fans!

Did you know you can still visit the famous site where Cleveland professional baseball began in 1891? Cleveland had Spiders pitcher Cy Young on the mound that day!

Located at E. 66th Street and Lexington Avenue in the Hough neighborhood, League Park hosted the hometown Cleveland Spiders and the Indians. It was home to historic moments like Babe Ruth's 500th home run and Joe DiMaggio's 56-game hitting streak finale.

The best part about this historic site is that Little League, high school, and community teams can actually play baseball on the same field today with a reservation. The grounds also feature a baseball history museum packed with memorabilia, original stadium fixtures, and a signed Babe Ruth baseball.

As a fun side note, tickets to a World Series game at League Park cost around $5 in 1920, which is over $80 today when adjusted for inflation!

Museum admission is ten dollars and includes a guided tour by friendly volunteers. Grab your glove and play on the same field as the greatest players of all time at League Park, especially with this beautiful summer in Cleveland starting.

Fern Creek adventures at New River GorgeSprawling waterfalls, a mini slot canyon, and massive boulders dot the landscape...
06/02/2026

Fern Creek adventures at New River Gorge

Sprawling waterfalls, a mini slot canyon, and massive boulders dot the landscape at New River Gorge' Fern Creek waterfall trail in Fayetteville, West Virginia. The challenging and steep descent to the train tracks below is a blast, especially with photo buds which I'd recommend for this slightly sketchy hike. 🙂

More than just the amazing scenery of caves, rhododendrons, and waterfalls, I enjoyed documenting the people around me who make these trips so special.

Watching my friend of over a decade Abandoned by Sherman Cahal descend the steep ladders (with a medical backboard ominously at the bottom), or Jason Furda Photography climbing out of a 27 hours style slot canyon, Derek Chase Photography inching down the cave wall, or Daniel Thompson Photography towering atop a cliffside, these are the memories I won't forget.

For the outdoor minded folk, get on over to West Virginia and enjoy every second. It's an outdoorman's playground steeped in history and New River is one of the U.S's newest designated national parks. Can't wait to go back...

Truly appreciate all of you who support and follow along my photography journey and career. A quick note here to write t...
05/27/2026

Truly appreciate all of you who support and follow along my photography journey and career.

A quick note here to write that I’m closing my books for the year to focus on my current clients. I have a number of photographer colleagues to refer who do wonderful work. If you have any photo inquiries, I’m more than happy to pass on their names.

Thanks to friend Jason Furda Photography for taking this fun photo of me on a trip to WV.

Remembering those who have served and lost in service on this Memorial DayI recently got written from Raymond's daughter...
05/25/2026

Remembering those who have served and lost in service on this Memorial Day

I recently got written from Raymond's daughter that he has since passed and wanted to remind you of his story when I photographed him over a decade ago.

In Spring 2015, I visited Wi******er, Indiana for their Welcome Home Parade for Vietnam Veterans. As the smiling veterans marched through the quaint streets and waved to the crowd, I saw an elderly man with a walker. The man, who wore a Vietnam Veteran hat, stood and saluted every veteran who walked by. At the end of the parade, I went over and met Ray and his proud wife Kathryn. I told him I admired how he stood for every veteran who walked by and he expressed the sentiment that I’ve heard often from Vietnam Vets; “We never had a welcome home. This is it for us.”

As a squad leader with the 3rd division Marines, Ray was injured 4 times but kept fighting. He was captured near the Cambodian border and was thrown into a bamboo box, which was around three by three feet wide. His only meal came when he could catch a rat. One night, Ray finally saw an opportunity to escape and had to kill his guard. 40 years later, Ray still felt bad about it but did it to live. The war affected him for years and still does, but it wasn’t until he met Virginia that he started to feel more like himself again. She stands by his side and you could really sense how much they loved each other.

By the end of his story, everyone was in tears and then I asked him what he took away from the Vietnam War. Ray replied “I’m proud to be an American.”

It was an honor to meet Ray that day and that with his family by this side, he lived a great life. Thank you for your service Ray and welcome home.

He also solemnly told me about the friends who never made it home. We remember them on this Memorial Day and thank them for their sacrifices.

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