Austrian photo talent: Kniepeiss wins bronze in Quito!

Austrian photo talent: Kniepeiss wins bronze in Quito!

Quito, Ecuador - In an impressive night on March 21, 2025, the Austrian photographer Mathias Kniepeiss was awarded the 3rd place in the "Advertising Photography" category at the renowned World Photographic Cup in Quito, Ecuador. His outstanding work "Chameleon" is part of an innovative campaign called "Bodypaint Animals" by the Graz company Tyromotion, which is one of the leading manufacturers of technology -based therapy devices. For this award-winning photography, the 13-member team needed 1.5 months of planning and spent 14 hours on the set. This performance shows how creative cooperation can lead to extraordinary results.

Mathias Kniepeiss, born in Graz in 1980 and now based in Vienna, has made a name for itself as a varied photographer. After engagements as a team photographer for Red Bull Racing in Formula 1 and as an official photographer of the Life Ball, he worked with famous personalities such as Bill Clinton and Sebastian Vettel. "This award is a special honor and confirmation of the creative work of our entire team," said Kniepeiss. Tyromotion aims to improve the quality of life of people through innovative solutions, which underlines the importance of the award gained. For more information about his impressive career and projects you can visit the website of Mathias Kniepeiss that offers insights into its diverse work.

World Cup of professional photographers

The World Photographic Cup is a prestigious competition that brings together the best photographers from all over the world. Kniepeiss' Success in Quito emphasizes the high creativity and quality of Austrian photography at an international level. Cooperation with experts such as the renowned Fine Art bodypainter Johannes Stötter and the media production company Boxquadrat enabled the team to seamlessly combine art with technology. Many young photographers inspire such success and show how technical innovations can open up new creative opportunities.