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I specialize in taking photos of Falconry and Birds of Prey. I also do barrel racing and sporting dogs in action. I have had a passion for birds of prey, horses and sporting dogs for over 20 years.

As a falconer Matt Finch has had over 13 years of experience handling most western species of Birds of Prey. He's also been an educator of Raptors for over 11 years. His obsession of Raptors inspired him to capture the essence of what these animals are about. His photographs are of wild and captive animals in natural settings.

When not out photographing or working, he spends his spare time studying the biology of Raptors, Crocodilians, Ice Age Fauna, and Dinosaurs. He then also teaches what he knows in educational programs around the state. And volunteers teaching at the John Hutchings Museum of Natural History. He is a firm believer that one should never stop learning about what excites you. There is always something new and exciting to learn and teach.

As a photographer he continues to strive for perfection and to continue to learn and perfect his skills. He continues to search for those fun and quirky traits that sets individual animals apart. In his travels he uses his knowledge of the animals and skills as a falconer in getting close to animals in the wild. His style is uniquely his own and strives to capture the personality of the animals in his shots. He is also a longtime wildlife conservationist of 15 years. And hopes his knowledge and photographs may help in future wildlife conservation projects.

Gallery Categories

Falconry Season 2012-2013

2 galleries with 175 photos

Updated: Feb 18, 2013 6:50pm PST

Personal Favorite Images

1 gallery with 102 photos

Updated: Feb 17, 2013 7:23pm PST

In Remembrance

1 gallery with 7 photos

Updated: Mar 13, 2013 9:08am PST

Barrel Racing

7 galleries with 661 photos

Updated: May 17, 2013 8:44am PST

Birds of Prey

19 galleries with 242 photos

Updated: Apr 09, 2013 11:55am PST

Birds

25 galleries with 238 photos

Updated: Apr 29, 2013 4:34pm PST

Mammals

10 galleries with 93 photos

Updated: May 12, 2013 9:25pm PST

Insects, Arachnids, and Reptiles

1 gallery with 28 photos

Updated: Sep 30, 2012 4:36pm PST

Landscapes

1 gallery with 5 photos

Updated: Aug 28, 2012 12:11pm PST

Utah Valley Renaissance Fair 2012

3 galleries with 69 photos

Updated: Sep 23, 2012 1:05pm PST

Falconry Over Time

1 gallery with 27 photos

Updated: Sep 15, 2012 6:56am PST