Dr. Matrishva B. Vyas is an Orthodontist by profession based at Nagpur. He did his BDS and MDS from Govt. Dental College, Nagpur in 1992 and 1996 respectively.
Sensing a need for photographic documentation of his patients, he took to learning photography. With the Tiger Capital of India being his home, his interest in wildlife photography was naturally piqued.
Surprisingly, his first award in photography was for Glamour and Portraiture which he received at a competition held in Bangalore. His work is regularly published in Sanctuary Asia Magazine, Africa Geographic Magazine, online international wildlife photography magazines, and has even made it to several Coffee Table Books on Tadoba, Bor and other parts of Maharashtra. He has also won several accolades notably a Special Mention at the Wild Maharashtra competition in 2012; 3rd prize at Kirloskar Vasundhara International Film Festival in 2014; 3rd price for I AM Into The Wild Competition held by Nikon India in 2016 and a PSI Gold in 2016. One of his video received the Best Video Clip 2018 Audience Favourite award in competition conducted by Africa Geographic.
He is a guest lecture at various national and international orthodontic conferences and regularly conducts courses on clinical photography, wildlife photography and street photography. He has authored the book, “Clinical Photography in Dentistry”.
He is a Mentor for Nikon School of Photography.
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How to Capture Stunning Photos on Your Phone | Dr Matrishva Vyas | OCLF
On 23rd Nov 2025 2.00 PM TO 2:40 PM
This experiential masterclass with Dr Matrishva Vyas offered a fresh look at how powerful mobile photography can be when approached with curiosity and creativity. An orthodontist and wildlife photography mentor, Dr Vyas guided participants through the art of noticing beauty in everyday surroundings and transforming simple moments into compelling visual stories.
The session covered essential techniques such as composition, lighting, angles, exposure control, and using everyday objects to elevate a frame. Participants learned how movement improves clarity, why storytelling matters in photography, and how creativity often outweighs equipment. Live demonstrations and hands-on practice helped attendees understand how to capture clear, vibrant photos with just a mobile phone.
The audience engaged actively, asking questions on lighting conditions, editing apps, and perspective. The session concluded with a reminder that extraordinary images begin with observation, intention, and the willingness to see the world differently.