Mathias Eis
b. 1995, Denmark
Copenhagen based freelance documentary photographer and visual storyteller.
He is an experienced and trained photojournalist holding a BA degree from DMJX (Danish School og Media- and Journalism), specializing in editorial portraits, reportage and short-form video storytelling for varius international media outlets and NGO organizations. His personal work focuses on long-term real-life projects that explore communities and subcultures that provide a unique insight into people’s ways of living through portraiture, reportage and landscape photography.
Available for assignment.
hello@mathiaseis.com
+45 24652893
Instagram: @mathias.eis
New York Times • Financial Times • Monocle • Konfekt Magazine • ZEITmagazin • Der Tagesspiegel • Berlingske • Weekendavisen • Information • Ud & Se • Tuborgfondet • MAISON Ë • Designmuseum Danmark • Finansforbundet • Realdania • Bikubenfonden • Tapas Magazine • Green Power Denmark • Ungdomsøen • Institut for Menneskerettigheder • Det Kongelige Teater • Talerskolen Røst • Mellemfolkeligt Samvirke
Selected clients
2019-2023: BA Photojournalism, Danish School of Media and Journalism (DMJX).
2021-2022: Photojournalist intern, Berlingske (full time).
2018-2019: BA Fine Art Photography, Royal Academy of Art The Hague.
Education
Grants
2023: Politiken Fonden (project grant)
2024: FUTURES Photography 2024 talent. Nominated by Copenhagen Photo Festival.
2023: 78th College Photographer of The Year, online storytelling, "Dreaming of Paradise", Award of Excellence.
2023: Danish Press Photo of the Year 2022, Portrait, 2nd prize.
2023: Canon Student Development Programme 2023.
2022: 77th College Photographer of The Year, portrait, Finalist.
2021: 76th College Photographer of The Year, documentary short, Award of Excellence.
2020: Canon Student Development Programme 2020.
Awards / Honors / Programs
2024: Copenhagen Photo Festival, “Are we nearly there yet?”, FUTURES Talents 2024
2023: Danish Press Photo of the Year 2022, The Black Diamond, Copenhagen
2020: Er vi der snart?, "Vi er her stadig", PixlArt, Østervrå,
2017: Antisocial, Københavns Rådhus.