E1 - Exceptional Stationery Through Creative Mastery with Matthew WengerD
Matthew Wengerd, owner of A Fine Press, specializes in crafting special stationery, including invitations, menus, and gifts, catering to courageous clients. His work seamlessly blends functionality with art, architecture, fashion, and food inspiration. What sets Matthew apart is his remarkable clientele, a group of individuals willing to be known and remembered through their stationery. Matthew provides a safe space for creativity, fostering an environment where clients can authenticate themselves. Emphasizing the importance of giving one's best work as an act of love, Matthew, a creative teacher with a diverse skill set, reflects on his 16-year journey from school to becoming a professional event photographer. Recognizing the need to celebrate creative individuals during the challenges of the pandemic, he highlights the pressure to maintain a flawless image. He finds joy in re-contextualizing the work of other artists.
As a wedding photographer, Matthew's perspective on weddings goes beyond capturing a couple's love in a moment; it extends to representing that love within the context of their community. He challenges the conventional idea that the perfect day is necessarily the best, highlighting the significance of capturing a great and real moment. While acknowledging the limitations of discussing dark aspects of life under the facade of a smiling couple, Matthew suggests finding a place for such conversations in personal portraits or moments of work. He delves into the complexity of maintaining balance in the creative field, where one's self-worth is often tied to how creativity is received, especially when external indicators like bank accounts reflect trust and work. Matthew advocates for a nuanced perspective, breaking away from the binary notion of it being either good or bad and finding equilibrium in the complex intersection of personal and professional aspects of life.
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