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.

‘Bare as you dare’: World Naked Bike Ride hits the French Quarter streets

By Matthew Hinton / June 10, 2019

The group states on its website that the purpose of the ride is to promote a cleaner, safer, body-positive world to the masses in a free, non-sexual, fun bike ride.

Bummed you missed Bayou Boogaloo? We’ve got all the awesome pics!

By Matthew Hinton / May 20, 2019

Missed the canoe races, homemade floaters, and performers like Amanda Shaw and Tab Benoit? No worries, we’ve got you.

GALLERY: Mother’s Day in New Orleans includes Big 7 Second Line, Mardi Gras Indians

By Matthew Hinton / May 13, 2019

The Original Big 7 second line took it to the streets, and Mardi Gras Indians put on their feathers for one of the last times this year for Downtown Super Sunday.

Jazz Fest at 50: Steppin in Sunday Parades

By Matthew Hinton / May 6, 2019

The beautiful sunshine kept everyone in bright spirits and we couldn’t help but step in and enjoy the fun.

Sunday Performers – Chaka Kahn, John Boutte, Bo Dollis Jr.

By Matthew Hinton / May 6, 2019

The final Sunday of Jazz Fest closed out with epic performers. Here’s who WE loved seeing and hearing!

PICS: Food, fun, dancing under sunny skies start off second weekend Jazz Fest

By Matthew Hinton / May 3, 2019

Jazz Fest is so much more than the music. It’s the food, culture, crafts and the fun!

It’s not unusual: Funky Sam, Tom Jones, Widespread Panic help kick off second Jazz Fest Weekend

By Matthew Hinton / May 3, 2019

The weather was picture perfect to kick off the second weekend of the 50th New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival.

Jazz Fest at 50: Food & Fun

By Matthew Hinton / April 29, 2019

The music fills the air, parades fill the grounds and people enjoy the FOOD while being shoulder-to-shoulder. Let’s look at the fun we’re having out at the 50th New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival. 

GALLERY: Pretty Pretty! Mardi Gras Indians hit the streets for Westbank Super Sunday

By Matthew Hinton / April 15, 2019

After Downtown Super Sunday was cancelled, the sun shined bright for Westbank Super Sunday on April 14.

Gallery: STELLA! Stella and Stanley Shouting Contest closes out Tennessee Williams Fest

By Matthew Hinton / April 1, 2019

STELLAAAAAAAAAA!