My name is Matt Tuteur. I’m a Chicago based photographer and Chicago native. I began taking photos in 1995 with a 35mm camera. Soon after, I Became overwhelmed with an interest in documenting Chicago’s street art. In my search to find and document Graffiti/Street Art, I spent many days walking Chicago’s streets. In doing so, I exposed myself to countless significant events and local happenings. From headline news, to neighborhood events and crime, to anything I feel represents Chicago through the times were living in, I strive to photograph and document all aspects of Chicago’s rich cultural heritage.

Working on a daily basis for nearly a decade, the body of photographic work I have accumulated is truly one of a kind. I feel my photographs uniquely depict the city of Chicago in its true light. They provide a voice for the Chicagoans that cant speak for themselves and exist to remind us of our unique past, present and future.

1. Ive been a cop since 1975 2. 84 year old shop lifter (no need for cuffs) 3. When cpd tells you to pick up your dogs shit, you do it.. 4. Wabash foods murder/robbery. 5. Pondering an arrest. 6. An exercise in futility. 7. Downtown day dreamin.. 8. Narcotics located. 9. Cocane discovered. 10. Detained with extreme prejudice.

20 STRONG AFRICAN AMERICAN FACES ( PHOTOGRAPHED DURING THE MONTH OF JANUARY 2013) These residents bridge the gap from the Chicago of yesteryear into the present day. I truly appreciate their support and willingness to be photographed, allowing me to document their everyday lives

I know my "Real" Chicago people when i see em..

WE ARE CHICAGO!

Chicago begins to embrace the new boss.

Real gangsters dont run..

Chicago's 99% movement gains momentum. May 2011

Downtown drummer boys.