About Matt Costanza

I’m Matt Costanza, a landscape astrophotographer based in Salt Lake City, Utah, capturing the beauty of the night sky across the American West and beyond.

My passion for the night sky began with a single unforgettable moment beneath the Milky Way at Cherry Springs State Park in Pennsylvania. Seeing our galaxy with my own eyes for the first time completely changed my perspective and sparked a fascination with the universe that continues to inspire my work today.

That experience eventually led me west. After relocating from Upstate New York to Utah, I found myself surrounded by some of the darkest skies and most spectacular landscapes in North America. From high alpine peaks and red rock deserts to remote backroads beneath the stars, I now spend countless nights exploring the American West in search of places that inspire awe.

By day, I work as a Medical Laboratory Scientist in Salt Lake City. My background in science has shaped the way I see the world, encouraging curiosity, patience, and attention to detail. Those same qualities carry into my photography, where I strive to blend science, adventure, and storytelling into every image I create.

While landscape astrophotography remains the heart of my work, I also enjoy helping others experience the magic of standing beneath the stars through night sky portraits.

My goal is simple: to capture the same sense of wonder I felt that first night beneath the Milky Way and share it with others—whether through fine art prints, stories from the road, or photographs that inspire someone to step outside and look up.

I’m honored to have my work featured in Royce Bair’s Milky Way NightScapes ebook and grateful for opportunities to learn from and connect with photographers such as the late Alyn Wallace, whose passion for exploring the night sky continues to inspire me.

Whether you’re here to browse galleries, read stories from my adventures on my blog, purchase a print, or book a Night Sky Portrait session, I hope my work encourages you to discover the beauty, wonder, and adventure waiting beneath dark skies.