ABOUT MATTHIAS

I’m a nature and landscape photographer based in Germany, creating fine art photographs, working on commercial projects, and sharing my experience through workshops, photo tours, and one-to-one tuition.

My work is rooted in a lifelong connection to nature. Growing up in Thuringia, near what is now Hainich National Park, I spent much of my childhood outdoors. My first encounters with photography came through my parents’ and grandparents’ analogue EXA and Praktica cameras. Later, while studying business administration, travels through Canada, Mexico, and the United States deepened my fascination with landscapes and shaped my path into professional photography.

Today, I’m drawn to both expansive landscapes and the small details that often go unnoticed. From the changing light and weather of the Swiss Alps to the delicate structures of botanical subjects and the quiet rhythms of the coast, I explore form, texture, and atmosphere. Much of my personal work is monochrome, with an emphasis on simplicity and careful composition.

My ongoing fine art projects include “Botanical Studies”, “Lights, Shadows, and Glaciers”, and “Still Waters”. These bodies of work find their physical expression in carefully produced fine art prints and limited editions.

Alongside my personal projects, I collaborate with brands on photography, editorial content, and visual storytelling. My commercial work also includes product and advertising photography, combining a creative approach with the planning and attention to detail each brief requires.

Through workshops and individual tuition, I help photographers develop their own visual language, from working thoughtfully in the field to refining their images in post-processing.

Whether I’m creating a print, working with a brand, or guiding a workshop, my aim is to encourage a closer look and share something of how I experience the natural world.

My photographs have been featured in BLACK+WHITE PHOTOGRAPHY Magazine, in SCHWARZWEISS Magazin and exhibited in solo and group exhibitions.

My goal is simple: to slow down, look closely, and share the poetry of the natural world, whether in grand glacial panoramas or the quiet geometry of a single leaf.

Gear I Use and Trust

While my photographic focus is on simplicity, quiet detail, and natural form, the tools I use are essential to realizing that vision, whether I’m photographing glaciers from a mountaintop or the delicate textures of a leaf in the studio.

Camera Bodies

I currently work with the Sony A7 V, Sony A7R V and Sony A7R III camera bodies, offering exceptional resolution and dynamic range, essential for capturing subtle transitions in tone, light, and texture.

Lenses

I use a carefully selected mix of zoom, prime, macro, and telephoto lenses depending on the subject and environment (the list is not complete - just what I use most):

Sony FE 200–600mm f/5.6–6.3 G OSS
Sony FE 90mm f/2.8 Macro G OSS
Sony FE 100 mm F2.8 Macro GM OSS
Sony FE 16–35mm f/2.8 GM II
Sony FE 70-200mm F4 Macro G OSS Ⅱ
Sigma 20mm f/1.4 DG DN | Art
Sigma 24mm f/1.4 DG DN | Art
Sigma 28–105mm f/2.8 DG DN| Art
Sigma 50mm f/1.2 DG DN | Art
Sigma 100–400mm DG DN OS
Tamron 28–75mm f/2.8 Di III RXD
Zeiss Milvus 50mm f/2 Macro
Canon 50mm Compact Macro
Laowa 90mm f/2.8 2x Ultra Macro APO

This flexibility allows me to switch between wide landscapes, compressed glacial forms, and macro botanical detail while maintaining consistent optical quality.

Filters & Light Control

To manage reflections and control light in high-contrast conditions, especially in snow, ice, and wet foliage, I rely on high-quality filters.

As a Maven Filters affiliate, I primarily use their Dark-CPL (ND + CPL combination) filters.

These reduce glare and enhance tonal control while preserving accurate color, ideal for both alpine and botanical work.

Tripods & Stability

I’ve trusted Gitzo tripods for over six years and am proud to be part of the Gitzo Creatives program.

For stability and precision in demanding environments, I use:

Gitzo GT3543LS Systematic Tripod (Series 3)
Gitzo Traveler Kit (Series 1, 4-segment)
Gitzo Center Ball Head, Series 4
Gitzo Center Ball Head, Series 3

These systems allow me to shoot long exposures or precise macro setups with confidence — even in alpine winds or rugged terrain.

Camera Bags & Field Gear

Protecting gear in the field is just as important as image-making.

I work with several modular backpack systems depending on the destination, duration, and gear load:

Shimoda Explore 60L & 40L V2
Shimoda Action X V2 (50L + 70L)
f-stop Tilopa (50L)
f-stop Kashmir
LowePro PhotoSport PRO 70L AW IV (M/L)

For multi-day hikes or expeditions that require extra outdoor gear, I use:

Fjällräven Kajka 75 (M/L)
Deuter Aircontact Core 70+10

These setups allow me to carry professional gear safely and comfortably, from glacier ridges to alpine forests, while staying mobile and prepared.

Printing & Final Output

All of my fine art prints are produced using archival pigment inks on museum-quality papers from Hahnemühle, Canson or Ilford, ensuring longevity, tonal richness, and a tactile finish that honors the image and its story.

When I print in-house I'm using the Epson SureColor P800 and P900, both DIN A2-capable and equipped for roll paper handling. This gives me complete control over the final output, from file to physical print, allowing me to fine-tune every detail in contrast, sharpness, and tonal depth before it reaches the collector.

Each print is part of a carefully managed edition and can be delivered unframed, mounted under acrylic glass, or framed in high-quality wood options, depending on the series.

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