On the drive from Abisko toward the Norwegian border, I came across a small, almost hidden place right next to the road. A patchwork of shallow lakes, open tundra, and skeletal trees stretched across the landscape, easy to miss if you weren’t willing to slow down. I stopped without a plan, explored the area in the soft evening light, and decided to stay the night nearby in the camper van. Early the next morning, I returned with a very different intention. Rather than photogra

I spent four days in Abisko, and from the very beginning it felt like a conscious pause in my journey north toward Norway. After the physical intensity and raw isolation of Sarek, Abisko offered a different rhythm. More accessible, more open, yet still deeply connected to the vastness of the far north. It was a place to stay, not just to pass through. Sony A7 RV, Sigma 100-400mm F5-6,3 DG DN OS | Contemporary, Maven Filters 3 Stop Dark CPL, Gitzo Systematic Tripod Abisko Nati

The farther you travel north, the quieter the world becomes. The landscape doesn’t change abruptly, but in a slow, almost imperceptible shift. Forests grow wider, settlements become rarer, and the horizons open up. Lakes appear and disappear again as if they were brief breaths in this ever-deepening silence. And somewhere between those long stretches of road, little hidden gems reveal themselves, places without names or markers, moments impossible to plan. A still lake catchi

It feels like ages ago that I set off in August with the camper van, driving from Germany through Denmark and all the way up to Swedish Lapland, eventually Norway and of course back home. My plan was simple: travel north without expectations, without a strict schedule, without pressure. Before I even reached Swedish Lapland, I stumbled upon a small lake by pure coincidence. I had only planned to spend the night there. But during a short scouting walk around the shoreline, I d

Matthias Conrad wins Gold in the 2025 Monovisions Awards for his series Lights, Shadows, and Glaciers. Explore the work and discover available prints.

Setting out with a vision My initial idea for this journey was to continue working on my long‑term project “ Lights, Shadows, and...

Discover the poetic beauty of plants in Matthias Conrad’s black-and-white fine art photography project “Botanical Studies,” as featured in SCHWARZWEISS Magazine Issue 166. A tribute to form, texture, and quiet elegance.

Lights, Shadows, and Glaciers in the ELEMENTS Magazine Issue 49

I am deeply honored that the prestigious Black+White Photography  magazine has featured a series of images from my project, "Lights,...

I'm excited to share the news that this morning brought an unexpected and immensely gratifying surprise – the 2nd Place Silver Star Award...

Mountain Spring in the Swiss Alps is always a spectacle of nature. During my hikes up to the glaciers, the abundance of wildflowers made it

Behind the dunes and with a view of the unique Bodden landscape, let you have a peek at what's behind the sandy beaches. One of the more...

Even though mountain spring hasn't even started yet, I'm looking forward to summer and fall in the Swiss Alps. Together with Robert...

Since 2016 I have been working on my "Botanical Studies" project with a distinctive and cohesive minimalistic high-key monochrome look...

I feel very honored that one of my images found its moment in the spotlight at the 2023 Close Up Photographer of the Year competition...

My long-term project "Botanical Studies" just won the 3rd prize in reFocus Awards at the 2023 Black & White Photo Contest in the...

I'm excited to share the news that this morning brought an unexpected and immensely gratifying surprise – the prestigious 1st Place Gold...

Searching for a unique and meaningful gift? My 2023 Portfolio Box is the perfect choice for art enthusiasts, nature lovers, and anyone...

It's almost November and I'm happy to announce the addition of the final 2 images now completes my 2023 Portfolio Box themed "The...

Capturing the Soul of the melting giants: A Monochrome Journey with the Pentax K-3 III to the Swiss Mountains. In the heart of the Swiss...