Matthew S. Rosenstein

Background

I am a Chicago-based photographer and professional with over fifteen years of experience capturing (e)motion. My media journey began in middle school, documenting skateboarding with my friends, and grew as I explored the intersection of visual arts and advocacy. I honed my craft through formal training at Woodward’s Digital Media Program and earned a BA from the University of Michigan, followed by a JD from Indiana University Maurer School of Law—-an unusual path that strengthened my writing, strategy, and negotiation skills.

After school, I naturally shifted into professional projects, including publications, brand campaigns, and sponsorship collaborations, working with clients ranging from core skate brands to university programs. Today, through Rosenstein Media, I continue to pursue projects that challenge me, tell stories I care about, and document the people and places that shape my world.