Author: Matthew T Rader

Matthew T Rader is a Christian and a photographer.

Dallas Snow 2021, Photos Of Downtown And Deep Ellum At Night

February 15, 2021

Dallas snow 2021 covered DFW in over 5 inches of snow, here are night photos of downtown Dallas and Deep Ellum covered with snow.

Jefferson Boulevard Street Photography in Oak Cliff, Dallas

January 24, 2021

On Jefferson Boulevard, the blend of American and Mexican culture all along its street is awesome and worth experiencing.

2020 Best Photos: My Top 20 Favorite Photos From This Past Year

January 1, 2021

2020 best photos, these are my top 20 favorite photos. Despite the pandemic, there was no shortage of things and people to photograph.

Snow Piles in Downtown Chicago, Cold Organic Shapes In A Cold City

December 31, 2020

The Snow piles scattered around Chicago really intrigued me, their organic shapes contrasted with the rigid structures of the city.

Empty Streets of Chicago, The Cold Last Two Days Of 2020

December 30, 2020

The empty streets of Chicago in these 30 photos during the very cold last two days of 2020 are stark contrasts between eerie and beautiful.

A White Christmas In Holland, Michigan And Surrounding Towns

December 25, 2020

The White Christmas in Holland, Michigan was so beautiful this year. Check out these photos I made of that magical day.

Urban Exploration Photos Of An Abandoned House In Martin, Michigan

December 20, 2020

These urban exploration photos are of an abandoned house that’s rotting and decaying in the rural town of Martin, Michigan.

The “World’s Largest Christmas Tree” In Indianapolis At Night

December 14, 2020

The Indianapolis “World’s Largest Christmas Tree” is 284 feet tall. But, the Christmas tree is actually not a Christmas tree…

Neighborhood Gentrification, A Photography Documentary – Part 16

December 12, 2020

This is a photography documentary that explores how neighborhood gentrification is transforming a Dallas neighborhood called Old East Dallas.

What Are The Types Of Photos People Remember Most?

December 1, 2020

The types of photos people remember most are the ones of our fellow humans. The lest memorable photos are ones that depict a landscape.

What Is A Memorable Photo?

November 29, 2020

A Memorable photo is worth remembering, especially because it’s special or unusual. But what makes us remember one photo more than another?

Stargazing at Copper Breaks State Park in The Texas Panhandle

November 20, 2020

Stargazing at Copper Breaks is amazing and so is photographing the Milky Way Galaxy there due to the low amounts of light pollution.

Neighborhood Gentrification, A Photography Documentary – Part 15

October 16, 2020

This is a photography documentary that explores how neighborhood gentrification is transforming a Dallas neighborhood called Old East Dallas.

Dallas Black Lives Matter Protest And March In Downtown

June 14, 2020

The Black Lives Matter protest against police brutality in Dallas inspired thousands of people to unite to end racism and police brutality.

George Floyd Protest Against Police Brutality in Dallas, Texas

June 7, 2020

The George Floyd protest against police brutality in Dallas inspired thousands of people to unite against ending racism and police brutality.

Abstract Photos of The Gateway Arch in St Louis, Missouri

May 30, 2020

These abstract photos of the Gateway Arch explore the unique texture and shape of the arch and its relationship with the sky.

Polaroid Photos From Our Shelter In Place Time During COVID-19

May 15, 2020

Polaroid photos documenting our time during the first shelter In place orders Dallas issued at the beginning of COVID-19.

UX/Product Designer Job Search in Dallas Data Visualization

May 11, 2020

For this UX/Product Designer job search I tracked every job I applied for and made this data visualization of the process.

The Lorraine Motel, Honoring The Memory Of Martin Luther King Jr.

May 9, 2020

The Lorraine Motel in Memphis, Tennessee is a memorial to Martin Luther King Jr.’s sacrifice to make the United States a much better place.

Our Miniature Pinscher, Gambit, Was Diagnosed With Fanconi Syndrome

May 2, 2020

With much sadness and pain, Andrea and I had to put our min pin Gambit to sleep today. I had never been so close to any animal.