David Matyis is a highly experienced media professional, professional pilot, and a Dad. He has over 30 years of experience in photography, film, audio, broadcast TV & radio, and podcasting. David’s photography interests have primarily been landscapes and, more recently, wildlife. His excellent production work has won him many awards, including several Telly Awards, National and International Film Documentary awards, as well local photography contests. He has also created corporate video and photo productions for companies such as CBS, Entercom, Audacy, and Fandango, as well as an Outdoor TV Series for NBC Sports. He is a member of the Professional Photographers Association and a contributor to numerous Landscape & Wildlife Photography sites.

His exceptional abilities, combined with his creative vision, have enabled him to create award-winning work that is both visually stunning and emotionally compelling. The commitment to his craft is evident in the outstanding quality of his work, and he continues to inspire and impress with his talent and expertise.

For David Matyis, landscape photography is not merely an art form, but a profound philosophy—one rooted in the belief that nature is a mirror of the human experience. He approaches his craft with the understanding that the natural world holds stories not just of beauty, but of impermanence, growth, and transformation. In each photograph, he seeks to capture not only the external scenery but the internal reflection it evokes within him. Just as a landscape constantly evolves, so too does the photographer’s understanding of it—every new frame is both a record and an exploration of an ongoing dialogue between the observer and the observed. For David, photography is a meditation on this fluid relationship, where every click of the shutter is an act of connection to something greater than himself.

The philosophy behind David’s landscape photography is steeped in mindfulness and presence. He believes that to truly understand nature, one must first slow down and immerse oneself in the moment—something that is often missing in today’s fast-paced world. His process is meditative, each photograph requiring patience, observation, and a willingness to let the environment unfold naturally. This attentiveness is not just about capturing a beautiful shot; it’s about understanding the subtleties of light, texture, and atmosphere that define the essence of a landscape. For David, it’s not about imposing a vision onto the scene, but rather about letting the landscape reveal itself in its own time, allowing the photograph to emerge as a reflection of the moment rather than a manipulation of it.