Author: Matthew T Rader

Matthew T Rader is a Christian and a photographer.

One Way Shopping Carts, A True Story

January 20, 2017

The true story of when I photographed 20 different shopping carts that were abandoned on the same dirt road in Old East Dallas over 3 years.

Neighborhood Gentrification, A Photography Documentary – Part 5

January 10, 2017

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

Electric Skateboarding with the Yuneec E-GO 2 in Downtown Dallas

January 8, 2017

Electric skateboarding with the Yuneec E-GO 2 in Dallas recorded with the GoPro Hero5, the video includes a hilarious slow-motion wipeout.

SoupMobile’s 12th Celebrate Jesus Christmas Gala For The Homeless

December 24, 2016

SoupMobile’s 12th Celebrate Jesus Christmas Gala gives over 500 homeless people meals and a stay at the Omni Dallas Hotel on Christmas Eve.

2016 State Fair of Texas Photographed on Medium Format Analog Film

November 8, 2016

The 2016 State Fair of Texas was a blast as always and I captured some amazing people and scenes from it on analog medium format film.

Neighborhood Gentrification, A Photography Documentary – Part 4

November 2, 2016

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

Neighborhood Gentrification, A Photography Documentary – Part 3

November 1, 2016

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

Neighborhood Gentrification, A Photography Documentary – Part 2

June 22, 2016

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

Martin Township, A Small Town In Southwest Michigan

June 1, 2016

Martin Township’s countryside is full of beautiful rolling farmlands and pastures and 100-year-old Dutch-style homes and gambrel barns.

Neighborhood Gentrification, A Photography Documentary – Part 1

April 10, 2016

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

Old East Dallas Neighborhood Captured On Black and White Analog Film

April 8, 2016

Here’s the Old East Dallas neighborhood captured on black and white analog film as it has begun to go through dramatic changes.

Urban Exploring In Cozumel, Mexico, And Colorful Street Photography

February 2, 2016

Urban exploring in Cozumel, Mexico was really interesting and fun, I also captured some unique murals and colorful street photography.

Scuba Diving in Cozumel with Stingrays and Sea Turtles Photos and Video

Scuba Diving in Cozumel, Mexico I saw stingrays and sea turtles which made for some incredible photos and videos of the vast underwater world.

SoupMobile’s 11th Celebrate Jesus Christmas Gala For The Homeless

December 24, 2015

SoupMobile’s 11th Celebrate Jesus Christmas Gala gives over 500 homeless people meals and a stay at the Omni Dallas Hotel on Christmas Eve.

Random Art Gallery 4th Annual Exhibition Featured Several Of My Photos

December 15, 2015

Random Art Gallery 4th annual exhibition featured several of my photos alongside other amazing artists such as Josh Dodson and Eric Mancini

Dallas Homeless People: Where Do They Sleep At Night?

December 3, 2015

Dallas homeless people make up over 3,000 men and women wandering the streets. Many of them sleep on the street at night.

East Dallas Homeless Are Facing An Oncoming Winter With No Shelter

November 20, 2015

East Dallas Homeless are facing a brutal oncoming winter with no viable shelters in the area forcing them to migrate to South Dallas.

2015 State Fair of Texas Photographed On Medium Format Analog Film

October 30, 2015

The 2015 State Fair of Texas was so much fun and I captured some interesting people and scenes of it on analog medium format film.

Jesse James and Robert Ford Photograph Restoration And Clean Up

October 2, 2015

The Jesse James and Robert Ford photograph inspired me so I decided to restore and clean it up while preserving its grungy western feel.

Spontaneous Portraits From An Instameet On Knox/Henderson In Dallas

September 19, 2015

Spontaneous portraits I made of other photographers during an Instameet in the colorful Knox/Henderson neighborhood In Dallas.