Landscapes, deep space, and human stories beneath the stars.

Under Dark Skies

Milky Way galaxy reflected in a tidal pool beneath Kissing Rock on the Oregon coast at night, with stars mirrored in the water and the rock formation silhouetted, photographed by Matt Costanza.
High-resolution astrophotograph of the Andromeda Galaxy (M31) showing a glowing orange galactic core and spiral arms against a star-filled night sky, captured by astrophotographer Matt Costanza.
Person silhouetted against vibrant green and magenta aurora borealis in a snowy winter landscape under a starry sky at Whitefish Point, Michigan, photographed by Matt Costanza.
Rusty abandoned truck in a snowy field under a clear night sky with the Orion constellation visible above in rural New York, photographed by Matt Costanza.
Milky Way over Monument Cove in Acadia National Park, Maine, with glowing fireflies above the rocky coastline and pine trees at night, photographed by Matt Costanza.
Woman sitting on top of a weathered blue truck under the Milky Way in rural Western New York, with trees, grass, and a starry sky in the background, photographed by Matt Costanza.
Full moon reflected in Avalanche Lake in the Adirondack Mountains of New York, with surrounding cliffs and forest at night, photographed by Matt Costanza.
Astrophotograph of Melotte 15, a brilliant star cluster within the Heart Nebula (IC 1805), captured by Matt Costanza—featuring vibrant red emission nebulae, dark dust lanes, and luminous stars in deep space.
Milky Way rising above Wolfe Ranch Cabin in Arches National Park, Utah, with snow patches on the ground and a glowing window in the rustic log cabin, photographed by Matt Costanza.
Portrait of a Navajo woman in traditional dress under a starry night sky in Monument Valley, Utah, with sandstone buttes silhouetted in the background, photographed by Matt Costanza.
Matt Costanza silhouetted against the twilight sky, adjusting camera settings on a tripod near Blue Mountain Lake, Adirondacks, New York.

About Matt Costanza

I’m Matt Costanza, a Utah-based astrophotographer and night sky photographer specializing in landscape astrophotography, deep sky astrophotography, and night sky portrait photography.

Originally from Upstate New York, I recently moved to Utah to photograph the dark skies of the American West. Outside of photography, I work full-time as a Medical Laboratory Scientist, where my science background fuels my fascination with the universe.

My passion for astrophotography began at Cherry Springs State Park in Pennsylvania, where seeing the Milky Way with my naked eye completely changed how I viewed the night sky. The quiet months of the 2020 pandemic gave me the time to pursue the craft more seriously and deepen my connection to photographing the cosmos.

On this site, you can explore prints, book night sky portrait sessions, sign up for my newsletter, and read my blog about photographing the night sky across the American West.

Latest Adventures

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Winter Night Sky Photography in Utah’s National Parks
Winter Night Sky Photography in Utah’s National Parks

In January, I traveled across Utah’s national parks to capture winter astrophotography, photographing Delicate Arch, The Watchman, and Bryce Canyon beneath some of the darkest night skies in the world.

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Arizona Night Sky Adventure — From Sedona’s Red Rocks to the Northern Lights Over Monument Valley
Arizona Night Sky Adventure — From Sedona’s Red Rocks to the Northern Lights Over Monument Valley

In May 2024, I spent a week capturing astrophotography across Phoenix, Sedona, and Monument Valley, including a rare Northern Lights display over the Arizona desert.

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Night Sky Photography in Oregon: Crater Lake, Coast & Alyn Wallace
Night Sky Photography in Oregon: Crater Lake, Coast & Alyn Wallace

In July 2022, I traveled across Oregon for a night sky photography workshop, from Crater Lake to the Oregon Coast, chasing the Milky Way and meeting my inspiration, landscape astrophotographer Alyn Wallace.

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