Matthew shares how his environmental studies degree and creative pursuits in college guided him toward photography and visual storytelling.

At the end of high school, Matthew had to pick between pursuing science or storytelling in college. This is the story of how he chose environmental studies, and ALMOST became a scientist.

On the latest episode of The Curious Lens, Matthew reflects on the influences of his childhood - from educational TV to video games to outdoor adventures - that shaped his curiosity and approach to photography.

In this episode of The Curious Lens podcast, Matthew Sickones takes us on a nostalgic trip down memory lane as he recounts his experiences with disposable cameras, digital upgrades, and the magical moment that sparked his love for macro photography.

Matthew's Mom shares his story of battling meningitis as a baby, which caused disabilities including partial deafness and vision loss. He discusses the challenges of adapting to disabilities, being bullied in school, and ultimately finding purpose through photography and creative pursuits. Matthew reflects on how the illness shaped his character in positive ways like increased kindness, curiosity, and thoughtfulness.