Author: Matthew T Rader

Matthew T Rader is a Christian and a photographer.

Abandoned Boxcars On A Rail Road in Addison, Texas On 35mm Analog Film

June 2, 2015

Abandoned Boxcars were parked on a railroad in Addison, Texas for months or years, I explored them and captured them on 35mm analog film.

Richard Prince May Be a Jerk, But He’s Not a Thief

May 29, 2015

Richard Prince has caused major outrage recently for putting up works of art that are screenshots of other people’s Instagram images.

Comparative Essay: Asterios Polyp & Extremely Loud And Incredibly Close

May 12, 2015

A Comparative Essay of Asterios Polyp & Extremely Loud And Incredibly Close that explores the visual and narrative parallels in the two books

A Photo Book Highlighting The Process Of Photography Not The Result

May 11, 2015

“Finding The One” is a photo book that highlights the art and process of photography instead of focusing on the final result.

Persuasion Techniques in American Hustle – Reactance & The Liking Rule

May 5, 2015

Persuasion techniques are used frequently in the movie “American Hustle,” the ones they leverage the most are Reactance and The Liking Rule.

New York City Street Photography, The People And Textures Of NYC

May 1, 2015

New York City street photography is very famous and iconic, the possibilities are endless, I finally had my opportunity to do some of my own.

New York Street Photography At Night Shot On Ilford Delta 3200 Film

New York street photography at night that I captured in and around Times Square on the grainy and beautiful Ilford Delta 3200 film.

Social Learning Theory and E/I Programming for Children

April 29, 2015

Social Learning Theory demonstrates how children learn their behaviors, nowadays they are mostly being socialized through television

Abandoned Shopping Carts In Dallas Captured On Analog Film

Abandoned shopping carts can be found all around Dallas, I captured them on analog film and created this series of photos.

Interactive Art Crowdsourced Through Networked Digital Media

April 8, 2015

Interactive art crowdsourced through networked digital media is blurring the lines between what it means to be an artist and a participant.

Lucas Foglia Talk About His Books “A Natural Order” And “Frontcountry”

March 31, 2015

Lucas Foglia in-depth talk about his long-term photography projects and books “A Natural Order” and “Frontcountry.”

Persuasion Techniques President Obama Used In His Speech About Syria

March 23, 2015

The persuasion techniques President Obama effectively used in his speech about his Syria policy changed the minds of millions of Americans.

Telematic Art And Telepresence In The Telematic Embrace

March 4, 2015

Telematic art is transcending and challenging the entire history of humanity’s understanding of art, communication, and connection.

Dallas Ice Storm Causes The City To Become A Ghost Town

February 24, 2015

The Dallas ice storm that hit yesterday caused the whole city to shut down and turn into a ghost town due to the slippery roads.

MOViNG, An Autoethnography Video About My Home In Rural Texas

February 18, 2015

MOViNG, is an autoethnography video about the house where my family and I lived during my teenage years in Texas that we later abandoned.

The Exley, A UT Dallas Research Journal, Published My Photo Series

February 17, 2015

The Exley, A UT Dallas research journal, published my photo series called “Hispanica Americana,” which highlights Hispanic culture in Dallas.

Sans Soleil By Chris Maker Is An Insightful And Revelatory Essay Film

January 28, 2015

Sans Soleil by Chris Maker is an insightful and revelatory essay film, the subway scene, in particular, resonated with me.

Autoethnography, An Autobiographical Narrative Within A Cultural Context

Autoethnography is an autobiographical narrative told within a specific cultural context giving insight into the author and their culture.

Urban Exploring Abandoned Buildings Around Lake City, Florida

December 27, 2014

Urban exploring abandoned buildings around Lake City, Florida was full of unique colors and lighting that made for some awesome photos.

Geology Of The Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex Site Visits With Photos

November 15, 2014

The geology of the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex is very diverse and interesting as seen in these photos from several of the geological sites.