Milky Way Landscapes & Portraits

Utah Astrophotography

Photographing the darkest skies across the American West

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.
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.
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 specializing in Milky Way landscapes and night sky portraits.

My passion for the night sky began at Cherry Springs State Park, where seeing the Milky Way with my own eyes completely changed my perspective.

That experience led me west. Today, I photograph the dark skies of Utah and the American West.

By day, I work as a Medical Laboratory Scientist, bringing a science-driven approach to astrophotography—from deep space imaging to capturing the Milky Way.

My goal is simple: to capture the same sense of wonder I felt that first night—whether through fine art prints or night sky portrait sessions.

Explore prints, book a session, or follow along on the blog as I document the night sky across the 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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