It takes just one person in your life to change your whole trajectory. One person who sees all that you can be. One person who sees your gifts not your challenges. One person who knows you have it in you to do the hard work....
Author: Catherine Matthews Images
I have had a passion for photography throughout my life. With an eye for finding the beauty in ordinary moments, I have photographed a myriad of subjects. Captivated by the beauty and magic of the natural world, I earned a BS in Biology at the University of Alaska Fairbanks where I had extraordinary opportunities to explore the stunning diversity of life. My work reflects these diverse experiences. I have lived most of my life in Washington where I have developed a deep fascination with the rich history of life along Washington rivers. My photographs capture the both the elegant simplicity of nature and its strength in the face of competing man-made elements. This story unfolds in my images.
One of my most treasured opportunities has been to photograph athletes in action. With joy and wonder, I have focused on those closest to me – my daughter and the junior and master rowers of Everett Rowing Association. I strive to capture those unguarded moment of sheer exertion when athletes realize the depth of their commitment to their goals and to each other. Their willingness to leave it all on the water drives them to dig deeper with every stroke to find that last bit of energy and will. I am so honored to be allowed to share these moments with the athletes and to give their families and friends the opportunity to experience these moments as well through my photographs.
You’re Never Too Old for a Little Joy
I found myself sifting through old Easter pictures this week. It’s not surprising really. I often find myself looking back when holidays roll around. This is one of my favorite Easter pictures. I keep a copy on my desk. My daughter was three in this picture and the youngest of a herd of kids at… Continue reading You’re Never Too Old for a Little Joy
Grandpa’s House
My grandpa lived a simple life. He loved big and loud and true. He hugged with gusto and danced with abandon. He was the solid part of my quicksand life. I learned so much from him...
My Heart
My daughter is a junior this year. She is our only child. The good Lord blessed us with only one child but, in so doing, He blessed us every single day after. In just over a year, she will leave us to go off to college and start this new adventure. The part of her life where she becomes an adult independent of us. Every day I fight the primal urge to cover her in bubble wrap leaving holes only so that she can breathe...
Rub Some Dirt On It
Let me just say at the outset, I know that this story is going to reveal with lights and sirens the unhealthy relationship I have (or had) with my Jeep, Angus. Yes, I named it. Don’t judge. We were together for 10 years...
The Truth Will Set You Free
I was two months into my first year in a new school when I found myself hunched over a lunch table in the staff room praying for an earthquake. Not a big earthquake...
Making Things Right
When I was a new teacher, I applied for a job in a small town in northwest Washington. I remember driving into town wearing my most professional skirt suit, firmly ensconced in my big old pickup truck. It was a beautiful drive from my house 52 miles away on country roads they brazenly labeled highways...
