Born in Vienna, Austria, Matthias “Mato” Johannik is a graduate of the well-renowned Brooks Institute for Photography in Santa Barbara, California. Assisting legends such as Greg Gorman, Steven Klein and David Lachapelle, he got the ropes of high end celebrity portraiture.
An unparalleled ability to capture his subjects with intimate nonchalance and candid immediacy imparts Mato’s images a true-to-life character, bearing his signature style.
As a visual artist, curator, panel speaker, creative director and magazine publisher, he does not lack the experience and hands on mentality to tackle challenges way beyond other’s comfort zones.
A reputation as a powerhouse in people and advertising photography precedes his calm professionalism and charismatic appearance, thus making him the go-to-guy for iconic creations.
While working on productions in Vienna, Berlin, Paris and Los Angeles, he lives in Olso with his family.
His clients include Adidas, Bipa, DM, Givenchy, GNTN, L’Officiel, Magenta, ÖMV, Peek&Cloppenburg, Pro7, Puma, Red Bull, RTL, Radio Ö3, Standard Rondo, Superfly, Steffl Vienna, Samsung, Sony Music, Swarovski, Universal Records, Zalando, Volkswagen, Volvo, Vivienne Westwood, Zeitmagazin.
An unparalleled ability to capture his subjects with intimate nonchalance and candid immediacy imparts Mato’s images a true-to-life character, bearing his signature style.
As a visual artist, curator, panel speaker, creative director and magazine publisher, he does not lack the experience and hands on mentality to tackle challenges way beyond other’s comfort zones.
A reputation as a powerhouse in people and advertising photography precedes his calm professionalism and charismatic appearance, thus making him the go-to-guy for iconic creations.
While working on productions in Vienna, Berlin, Paris and Los Angeles, he lives in Olso with his family.
His clients include Adidas, Bipa, DM, Givenchy, GNTN, L’Officiel, Magenta, ÖMV, Peek&Cloppenburg, Pro7, Puma, Red Bull, RTL, Radio Ö3, Standard Rondo, Superfly, Steffl Vienna, Samsung, Sony Music, Swarovski, Universal Records, Zalando, Volkswagen, Volvo, Vivienne Westwood, Zeitmagazin.
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