New England born and bred, Matt Albiani was introduced to the world of fashion in college, when he was plucked from a Crew Race by a Bruce Weber scout in California. NYC-based Albiani has shot campaigns by the likes of Nautica, Ralph Lauren, Estée Lauder, Hugo Boss, Vineyard Vines, and Cole Haan. His first book of photographs entitled LIFEGUARD ON DUTY art directed by the legendary Sam Shahid, released in 2009 and a go-to beach house tome, is already out of print.