Matt Halvorson Photography

07/12/2026

Another little tucked-away spot from my early morning session in the Black Hills. Just a few steps down from the previous one. Can't get enough of these calm, mossy banks. Sometimes you just have to lean in and let the quiet sink in.

07/12/2026

Had a great time with this adorable girl out in Prescott! My favorite part of being a family photographer is getting to capture these memories for people—there’s nothing quite like freezing these moments in time before they grow up too fast. 📸✨

07/12/2026

I got out early before everyone else was up and found this little gem tucked away in the Black Hills. There is nothing better than listening to creek water flow over the rocks with wildflowers flowing in the breeze. Nature has a way of slowing everything down — and sometimes that’s exactly what we need.

Come find your creek. 🤍

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07/04/2026

Happy 4th of July, friends! 🇺🇸✨
Wishing you all a beautiful America’s 250 celebration! There’s nothing quite like watching one of our national symbols in action — here’s a powerful bald eagle making a perfect catch on this special weekend. These moments always remind me why I love being out there with my camera.
I hope this brings a little wild freedom and pride to your feed today!
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07/03/2026

Happy 250th! Hope everyone found a great spot to celebrate with friends and family. For me, it’s hard to beat a view like this one. There is nothing quite like watching the sun dip below the horizon and seeing that golden light stretch across the water.
Where are you spend your holiday weekend?

03/13/2026

If you’ve ever wished for portraits that capture not just your horse’s beauty, but the story you’ve lived together, a Midnight Moondust session might be exactly what you’re looking for. These sessions are crafted with intention—thoughtful lighting, meaningful posing, and a focus on the quiet moments that define your partnership. Whether your horse is stepping into their golden years or you simply want artwork that feels timeless and personal, I’d love to help you create something unforgettable.

Reach out to begin planning your own fine‑art equine portrait experience, and let’s create images you’ll treasure for a lifetime.

Equine photography takes on a whole new kind of magic after sunset, when the world quiets and the connection between horse and rider becomes the true focus. Midnight Moondust is a fine‑art black‑ba…

03/13/2026

Moondust -
Painted in moonlight and sprinkled with stardust. ✨🌙 There’s something magical about the way the world feels at midnight. Are you a night owl or a morning person?

I took these for a fried in a light sprinkle towards the end of the blue hour. The idea was to have a dark background so the focus was on the Clair, the horse and Kayla not shown here ;) . I will post the ones with Kayla in my portrait profile.

The shot - I used my Nikon Z810 paired with my Nikkor Z 50mm 1.2. I used a Godox 300 and soft box to add fill.

02/04/2026

Vortex over Kartchner Caverns - This image is a single 30-minute exposure, centered on Polaris, creating a nearly perfect circular star-trail pattern above the hill that shelters the caverns.

A quiet desert night at Kartchner Caverns State Park gave me the perfect chance to capture one of my favorite subjects — the slow, graceful rotation of the Earth. I loved the idea of positioning Polaris directly over the caverns and I was happy when I found an angle to get that shot.

Have you stayed at Kartchner? I’d love to hear about your experience.

I’ve published a full write-up on my website, including images from inside the cave and tips for shooting both the desert environment and the caverns themselves.

This image is separate from the images taken from inside the cave because it is available as a print. The images from inside the cave can be enjoyed online from my Instagram or website blog. 😉

02/04/2026

Sunset at Kartchner Caverns State Park
The campground at Karthner is a beautiful campground. There are many hiking trails for you to enjoy when you are not touring the cave.

Have you stayed at Kartchner? I’d love to hear about your experience.

I’ve published a full write-up on my website, including images from inside the cave and tips for shooting both the desert environment and the caverns themselves.

This image is separate from the images taken from inside the cave because it is available as a print. The images from inside the cave can be enjoyed online from my Instagram or website blog. 😉

02/03/2026

I recently completed a photography project at Kartchner Caverns State Park, capturing everything from desert sunsets and night skies to the remarkable formations inside the caverns during a special photo tour.

Have you shot at Kartchner? I would love to hear about your experience.

I’ve published a full write-up including images, insights, and photography tips for shooting at Kartchner on my website.

Due to Instagram's limited ability to display different aspect rations I am posting my horizontal composed cave images separate from my vertically images. Look for my previous post to see the vertical images.