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David Matthiessen
Photography & Soul
Over the years, Matthiessen has become very inspired by people. One of the photographers that inspire him the most is Jess Wall, he is very attracted to his work. Nevertheless, he also acknowledges the presence of an endless variety of work, from great documentary and staged photography, to that of amateurs and professionals alike.
“I’m curious, in my profession most thinGs happen very quickly” “I love to assemble colors and the light is very important in photography as well.It´s essen-
tial to know the correct use of the technical possibilities of photography, a good photo has to give the viewer the impression that the moment actually existed.”
In Le CITY deluxe DELHI, Matthiessen has had the opportunity to portray the developing ideas of a number of different creative people, as well as to reveal many of the fascinating places of the colossal and impressive city. He is currently working on an artistic, almost documentary project in the South of France, experimenting with extrodinary new ideas.
We will be right to expect more from David Matthiessen in years to come.
TEXT Samantha Dahlstrand SUMMER 2012
hat comes to Photographer David Matthiessen mind when asked about luxury? The evening sun, white tablecloths, a Lobster and a perfect rose on a beautiful Spanish square... these elements sound picture perfect. But was he always this keen on visualization? Did he always envision his thoughts materialize in a snapshot or think of himself with a camera in hand?
According to Matthiessen, as a young boy, a skateboard would have been much more appealing to him than the reflex camera his grandfather gave him, his first one ever. Yet when his grandfather explained to him how the camera worked, a spark of interest ignited within his very soul. This interest evolved into fondness, and the fondness then flourished into the profound love of photography he possesses today.