Emigrant

Livingston based astrophotographer, Matt C. Jackson, has spent the last five years capturing nightscape images around the United States. Through his work he hopes to make people excited about exploring the night and protecting dark sky areas. His images typically include bright colors and dramatic landscapes that invite viewers into his world.

While Matt has captured images from locations around the country, much of his work is from the region surrounding Livingston, where he discovered is passion for capturing the night.

​Matt recently received the Highly Commended award in the 2024 International Astronomy Photographer of the Year contest for his image “Big Brother is Watching You.” The contest is hosted by the Royal Museums Greenwich and is the largest contest of its kind in the world. Along with the other winning images, his image is exhibited at the National Maritime Museum in England.

Vertical Divider

Wake of the Flood

Old Faithful

Reclaimed by Mother

Purple Mountain Lavender Farm

Frazier Lake

Big Brother is Watching You

Lost in a Dream