Photographing NYC for 25 years in mostly black & white and for six of those years I was driving a New York City taxicab. I never stage photos, so what you see here actually happened.
Urban Photos was my website for the past ten years and it was badly designed. Hopefully the various categories will make surfing this site easy and pleasurable.
I am also a close confidant of the “immortal” Dave Beckerman, owner of the first photography blog in the known universe. (who suggested that I build this site and donated many hours)
My book the Urban Prisoner is still in print and if you want to purchase a copy please contact Sanctuary Books
Black and White Street Photographs of New York City by Matt Weber 
Wonderful goods from you, man. I have understand your stuff previous to and you are just too great.
I enjoy your work. I am an aspiring artist myself. Started with tattooing and I have recently moved into photography because of a good friend from Canada who freelances for a living. Long story short, I would love if you would take a look at some of my work and lend me your voice of knowledge. Respect your work, and would love to hear any feedback.
i have to say…i hate your comments. you sound like an asshole. fuck you matt weber.
People who insult others are showing their own insecurity and jealousy. Matt is very talented and there will always be small minded people who are jealous of that talent.
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YOU love me and I agree that I am worthy of your adulation…Thanks for sharing!
Your photos are incredible not just as memories and works of art but also for research. If you ever consider adding “tag” categories may I recommend breaking down by decade?
I worked as a medic in times square and hell’s kitchen in the 1980s and 90s. These photographs bring back so many memories. They capture that era perfectly. I worked nights so it’s all in black and white in my memory too. Thanks for posting them!
I arrived here by way of James Maher’s blog and somehow ended up listening to an interview with you about the highs and lows of rent control (and photography of course). When I saw it was an hour I thought there was no way I would make it through but you were so authentic and funny ya hooked me. I, sadly, am one of the millions that are cluelessly flooding the streets with our shiny DSLR’s. At least I wear the camera around my neck and am not in NYC! Just wanted to say your photos really matter because they document the lives of people that would otherwise never be seen or remembered. That counts for something, right? Not to mention I think you could make bundles giving short lectures at some lecture in Park Slope. Yuppies pay good!
I’ll immediately snatch your rss feed as I can’t find your e-mail subscription hyperlink or e-newsletter service.
Do you have any? Kindly let mme know in orde that I may subscribe.
Thanks.
Absolutely stunning gallery! Love your street photography, Matt! Black and White is just awesome… Take care and greets from Germany
Love your photographs, this Australian will never visit NYC and your images help me to form an impression. Thanks for sharing.
Love your photos!! Love New York!! So happy to have stumbled upon your site!!
Really great blog Matt; I love your photography.
How do you make your images stretch? By the way love your photos!
Several people have been asking me who the homeless veteran you photographed is so they can help him.Did he sign a photo release or anything?
Are you still around? A friend just sent me the photo you took of Hope St tunnel. I used to live there and it was the first proof we could find of it. Remarkable work!
Most images can be purchased as signed “ptints”. Please correct that! btw i love your work!
Do you have the contact information for this man? I want to help. https://mattweberphotos.files.wordpress.com/2015/11/soldier-homeless-sign-copy.jpg