Matt Dinerstein: A Life in Lens

0:00It's May 2, I'm Cory with the Story, and this is Entertainment and Celebrity News today. Your AI-powered Entertainment Report. Matt Dynastine, the veteran unit still photographer behind, shows like the Bear and Chicago PD passed away on May 1st from Cancer. He was 69. Dynastine captured the raw energy of Chicago kitchens and sets for over two decades, working on hits including Chicago Fire, ER, and Top Chef Plus. Films like Masked and Anonymous. His brother, David, in Oscar winner for Summer of Soul, shared that Matt fought brain cancer for 16 years. Born in 1956 in New York, he studied at the University of Denver before making Chicago home, where his sharp eye and precision made him. A go-to on creative teams. Folks who work with him praise his collaborative vibe and trusted presence on set, always nailing the authenticity in every shot. His images from Season 1 of the Bear really brought that intense kitchen drama to life

1:01for fans. Dynastine retired in 2023 after radiation treatments caused vision loss, then got into adaptive skiing and events like the Rise 2. Shine run for the visually impaired. He leaves behind wife Angela, kids Alec, Max, and Tess, brother David, and dad Fred. A celebration of his life with a photo exhibit hits Chicago in June, and the family wants donations to local animal shelters instead of flowers.