Matt Payne

Prairie Surf Creative will usher in a new wave of powerful storytelling by focusing on untold narratives, especially those from underrepresented segments of the community. Their first documentary, “The Jewel,” is one of those projects. Find out more: bit.ly/45bSsia

The growth in Oklahoma City’s film industry the last few years has been amazing. But perhaps it was always meant to be… (thanks to Jacob Finck at Prairie Surf Media for the OKC supercut!)

Big news from SATW member Matt Payne. @VisitOKC @mattpaynewriter oklahoman.com/article/567134…

@satw @VisitOKC Thanks for sharing my news!

@craigsanger hey brother. One of my friends at 405 Mag would love to interview you. Greg Horton. He’s awesome!

Pumped to be able to land a handful of my favorite travel spots on @UPROXX 2020 hotlist! Check out the entire feature here!

Lots of bad news about the Amazon these days. Here is some insight into what made thexriver so special for me. @IEtravel

Excited to have brought gorilla conservation coffee to the @okczoo gift shop!!! Go pick up a bag and read about it here!

@SurfnSunshine @wesaidgotravel Thank YOU!

RT @wesaidgotravel: Thank you @mattpaynewriter for sharing your #photos #video and story about #Uganda on @wesaidgotravel wesaidgotravel.com/the-real-power… #travel #video: youtu.be/MgN5mz5SH8Y #children #photo #essay #Africa

Check out this article/video/photo essay (but really the video!) I made about sharing photography with some amazing kids who have never seen a camera. Posted on @wesaidgotravel

Gonna be posting Instagram stories of my chase today with @valcastor and @NEWS9 - (matt payne Travel Photography) - took this at the end of Saturday’s storms. A reminder that we will get to the other side of this beast. #OKWX

After a day of storms, last night the sunset was amazing. The light was truly cinematic. KWTV - NEWS 9 #okwx

A handful of shot from Wednesday’s storm chase. Amazing! Fun or too scary?

Did my first home shoot for 405Home and am really pleased with how it turned out! All you house sellin' types out there, if you need someone to photograph your home, looks like I might be capable!... 405magazine.com/405-Home/April…

In case you missed it, here's my feature story from last month's 405 Magazine which includes different staycation itineraries for OKC. Give it a gander if you're looking for a cool new way to experience... 405magazine.com/March-2019/A-S…

I was saddened to wake up to news stories about the kidnapping of an American in Uganda. I recently spent two weeks traveling across the country including the park where the kidnapping took place and there was... facebook.com/32062713128598…

Last year, my boy Travis Tindell and I created a show called Mosaic Oklahoma for the OETA Foundation. We can't wait to share all of the episodes but in the meantime, here is our trailer for the Paseo Arts... facebook.com/mattpaynewrite…

International dining in @midtown_okc; adventure at @RiversportOKC; art at @OKCMOA, @21cOKC and in @PaseoOKC … whether your spring break was wondrous or weak, it’s always a good time for a staycation in OKC: 405magazine.com/March-2019/A-S… @mattpaynewriter

I love this story on our awesome city by @mattpaynewriter. And it quotes my pal @tabbiburwell! I may visit some of these places on my one day off for spring break next week 😛 405magazine.com/March-2019/A-S…

Excited to be in this little iPhone video interview (which features a few of my images) with the incomparable Dr. Gladys Kalema-Zikusoka. She is a titan in the world of gorilla conservation and... facebook.com/story.php?stor…