Hello! I am Matheo Harrill, a photographer based in Cleveland, Ohio.

My goal with my work is to capture moments that people often overlook, don’t notice, or simply don’t care enough to see. Photography, to me, is about slowing down, paying attention, and finding meaning in the small details, while telling stories through what most might consider ordinary.

I love to travel, see new things, and meet new people. You wouldn’t believe the kinds of people you walk by every day, each one carrying a world of experiences that often goes unseen. Through my lens, I try to bring some of that hidden beauty and humanity forward.

I also really enjoy connecting with other photographers and creators, learning from their unique perspectives, and applying those lessons to my own. Every photo is a chance to grow, not just technically, but in how I understand people and the places around me.

In the end, my work is about connection: to people, to moments, and to the emotions they hold. If a single image can make someone pause, reflect, or feel something genuine, then I know I’ve done what I set out to do.

I am a Fujifilm photographer, and I currently shoot on a Fujifilm X-T4 (having recently switched from the X-T3 and my first real camera, the Canon 60D). One of the things I love most about Fujifilm cameras is their built-in JPEG editing system, which allows you to apply different film simulation modes—filters designed by Fujifilm to emulate the look and character of classic film stocks. Combined with custom tone curve adjustments, color shifts, and detail settings, you can really dial in a specific mood or style straight out of camera.

Over time, experimenting with these tools has become one of my favorite parts of photography. I’ve built a few custom film recipes of my own, unique combinations that give my photos a cinematic, nostalgic, or stylized feel depending on the scene. These recipes have shaped the way I approach shooting, since I’m not just taking photos but also crafting the atmosphere as I capture them.

I’d love to share these recipes with others and see how they inspire different kinds of creativity.