I'm Matt Starkey, a photojournalist based in Athens, Ohio, but I am originally from Melbourne, Florida.

I am attending Ohio University and majoring in photojournalism. In Athens, I am a staff photographer for the Athletics Department. I mostly shoot sports, but I have experience shooting hard news, features and portraits.

I pride myself on going the extra mile, and out working the competition. As an artist, I always strive to create something that hasn't been seen before. Besides photography, I enjoy old country music and dogs.

Photo by Lauren Bacho