Matt Trappe transitioned from being a soccer player to discovering a passion for trail running in his late 20s while working in marketing. He leveraged his photography hobby into a business as Instagram grew, leading to his relocation to Denver. At the 2012 Hardrock 100, he began capturing running through his lens. For Trappe, running functions as a vital creative outlet, fostering mental clarity and idea generation. His brand, Auteur Sportif, merges running and art, emphasizing storytelling within the ultrarunning community.
Running serves as my most significant creative outlet and mental reset, providing clarity and freedom of thought where my best ideas often emerge during runs.
As I transitioned from a soccer player to a runner in my late 20s, I discovered a passion for trail running and saw an opportunity to merge it with my photography.
After working in marketing at a biotech startup, I took a leap of faith to pursue my interests in running and photography after the company was acquired.
The launch of my brand, Auteur Sportif, integrates my love for running and art, showcasing the stories and passion behind the sport.
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