Mateo Chacon - Award‑Winning Documentary Photojournalist & Fine Art Photographer — Seattle, WA

Hello! My name is Mateo (Mat) Chacon. I've been lucky enough to live a life that can be the screenshots of a full-scale riot. I'm a recovering CEO turned award-winning documentary photojournalist. My work has been exhibited internationally and published by The Smithsonian, The Royal Photographic Society, Getty Images, Leica Fotografie International, Airbnb, and many others. I pride myself on being a "never quit" visual storyteller with a lifetime of experiences and adventures that I'm sure will send me to hell on a full scholarship. But for now... this is as close as it gets to Heaven.

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My Most Popular Photoshoot Packages

Scenic Seattle Shots — 30 mins — $75
- Candid portraits and natural moments captured at Seattle’s most picturesque spots—Pike Place Market, the Waterfront, Kubota Garden, or Bellevue Botanical Garden. Expect vibrant, authentic images with a documentary feel, perfect for travelers, couples, families, and creators.

Social Media Same‑Day Photos — 45 mins — $125
- Get scroll‑stopping photos delivered the *same day*. Perfect for travel, families, and influencers. Flattering poses, clean compositions, and cinematic angles. Fast, fun, and polished. Walk away with ready‑to‑post images that make your social presence shine. Travel beyond downtown Seattle is just $50 extra/30 mins.

Candid Hour — 1 hr — $130
- One hour of candid, documentary‑style portraits captured wherever you feel most yourself. Your only job is to have fun—I handle the rest. I come to you within 30 minutes of downtown Seattle, making the experience easy and personal. Travel beyond is just $50 extra/30 mins. See my work at matchacon.com.

Candid Session — 90 mins — $160
- Authentic, documentary‑style portraits and candid moments captured wherever you are. I come to you within 30 minutes of downtown Seattle to photograph your life as it unfolds—natural, emotional, beautifully real. Travel beyond is just $50 extra/30 mins. See my work at matchacon.com.

Credentials & Highlights

Published by The Smithsonian, Getty Images, Leica Fotografie International, The Photo Review Journal of Fine Art Photography, NUR Photo Agency, The Royal Photographic Society, and many more.
Exhibited internationally by galleries in America, Paris, and London.
MA Degree in Photography with honors from Falmouth University.
Completed studies in Photojournalism with the NY Institute of Photography, and Commercial & Fine Art Photography with SPEOS Institute of Photography in Paris, France.
Certified commercial drone pilot.
Member: National Press Photographers Association, Association of Photographers, International Association of Press Photographers.
100% 5 Star rated photographer on Airbnb.
Featured photographer for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.