Matthew Hinton

Matthew Hinton is a New Orleans area freelance photographer whose work has been recognized by the National Press Photographers Association (NPPA) Best of Photojournalism Awards in 2014 and 2016, and by numerous awards from the Press Club of New Orleans, including the Hal Ledet President's Print Photography Award, the highest honor the Press Club can bestow upon a photographer.
Matthew Hinton has previously been a staff photographer at both of the daily newspapers in New Orleans. His work has appeared nationally and internationally through freelance work with the Associated Press and AFP, Agence France-Presse.

Jeff Goldblum proves clashing animal print can be fabulous during Southern Decadence

By Matthew Hinton / September 3, 2019

Jeff Goldblum, clad in leopard and zebra print, showed us that anything goes (and works) during Southern Decadence.

New Orleans remembers Hurricane Katrina’s 14th anniversary

By Matthew Hinton / August 30, 2019

Fourteen years after Hurricane Katrina struck the Gulf Coast, Aug, 29, 2005 remains freshly etched in the memory of nearly every New Orleanian.

PHOTOS: Run to save your buns! NOLA Bulls take to the streets for San Fermin

By Matthew Hinton / August 26, 2019

The event parodies the same event in Pamplona, Spain and is usually held the same weekend but the New Orleans event was postponed due to Hurricane Barry.

PHOTOS: Krewe of Oak celebrates Midsummer Mardi Gras

By Matthew Hinton / August 26, 2019

Krewes paraded down Carrolton Ave to Palmer Park and back to Oak street to mark the halfway point, 184 days, to Mardi Gras 2020.

PHOTOS: Marching krewes dance to get the blood flowing, literally

By Matthew Hinton / August 19, 2019

The krewes put on a show for donors to The Blood Center that is the primary supplier of blood, blood components and plasma derivatives to local hospitals throughout South Louisiana and Southern Mississippi.

Photos: Dirty Linen Night’s fun, funky vibes hit the French Quarter

By Matthew Hinton / August 13, 2019

Dirty Linen Night served up a cooler, more laid back artsy offering Saturday night.

PHOTOS: Hundreds come dressed to impress at Red Dress Run 2019

By Matthew Hinton / August 12, 2019

Hundreds clad in crimson frocks took to the street Saturday running/walking/staggering through the Vieux Carré.

Gallery: Satchmo Summerfest celebrates love for the famous local Louis Armstrong

By Matthew Hinton / August 4, 2019

Satchmo SummerFest at the U.S. Mint honors the birthday of famed New Orleanian Louis Armstrong on August 4, 1901, known as Satchmo.

PHOTOS: New Orleans says goodbye to Art “Poppa Funk” Neville

By Matthew Hinton / July 30, 2019

Rain didn’t stop New Orleans from celebrating the life of Art “Poppa Funk” Neville Wednesday at a memorial service in Rhodes Funeral Home in Central City.

PHOTOS: Second line pays tribute to Art ‘Poppa Funk’ Neville

By Matthew Hinton / July 30, 2019

Neville’s daughter Arthel Neville, Troy ‘Trombone Shorty’ Andrews, young trombonist Alvin CoCo, Corey Henry and others were in attendance at the second line.