See the renowned photography of Swedish pro Mattias Fredriksson at www.mattiasfredriksson.com
Mattias Freriksson has a reputation for bringing up-and-coming freeskiing talent to light. One of the most prolific action-sport photographers of our time, his talent, dedication and farmer’s work ethic have boosted him to this level.
Fredriksson combines subtleties of natural mountain light with motion to offer a potent mix of quiet alpine moments, loud, screaming action, and creative portraiture. He spends winters—and many summers—traveling and working with a vast assortment of freeskiers and other athletes. His friends and professional contacts extend around the globe.
After living in Riksgränsen, Sweden, for two seasons, Fredriksson started his career in print journalism with Vertikal magazine, eventually landing in Åre as editor of Sweden’s national ski magazine, Åka Skidor. He decided to focus on photography and freelancing in 2000, and his work now appears in all of the world’s top ski and bike magazines.
He was an invited presenter at the 2003 World Ski and Snowboard Festival’s internationally renowned Pro Photographer’s Showdown in Whistler, B.C., Canada and at the 2004 Mountainfilm Festival in Telluride, CO, USA. The 33 year-old is still based in Åre, where he lives and enjoys life in between all the trips around the globe.
—Leslie Anthony, Editor Peak Performance Magazine
