Der Rote Drache Fotografie is the official photographer of the Ascona Polo Cup. Behind the name is Kathrin Gralla – active polo player and professional photographer who covers international polo events in Europe and beyond. Her authentic photo reports appear in renowned media and provide organizers, sponsors, and partners with high-quality content for press, marketing, and communication.
«Photography with fire and passion» – this guiding principle sums up what Der Rote Drache Fotografie is all about: Every major event tells a story, and exactly that story is made visible.
Every event tells a story
Polo is emotion, precision and elegance – and it is the moments between the goals that shape the character of a tournament. For many years, Der Rote Drache Fotografie has accompanied international polo events in Europe and beyond. The photo reports appear in renowned media and provide organizers, sponsors and partners with authentic content for press, marketing and communication. Images that not only show what is happening, but make it palpable what it feels like to be there.
The sport from personal experience
As an active polo player, Kathrin Gralla knows the sport from her own experience. She understands its rhythm, recognizes the decisive moment – and captures it. Professionally. Discreetly. Authentically. This insider knowledge makes all the difference: those who know when the game is turning are already there with the camera where everything is about to happen.
The view behind the camera: Kathrin Gralla
For Kathrin Gralla, extraordinary images are created where openness, respect, and genuine curiosity meet. Inspired by Peter Lindbergh, she seeks the connection first in every assignment—only then the image.
After her training at the New York Institute of Photography, she co-founded Der Rote Drache Fotografie in 2009 together with Nati Levi. Prior to that, she spent over twenty years in international management positions in marketing and business development. A Master's degree in Marketing and Psychology as well as her training as a certified systemic coach combine business understanding with psychological intuition and shape her perspective on people and communication.
References, media, and international environment
As a photographer, Kathrin Gralla works for the German Press Agency (dpa) among others. Her work has appeared in international media such as Vogue, Forbes, Gala, Bunte, Polo+10, Polo & Luxury, and Highlife. She speaks German, English, Mandarin, and Hebrew, and is entirely at home in an international environment. Whether on the polo field, at exclusive events, in corporate communication, or in high-end portraits, her pictures not only show what is happening, but convey what it feels like to be there.
Official photographer of the Ascona Polo Cup
At the Ascona Polo Cup, Der Rote Drache Fotografie ensures that the emotions, the elegance, and the decisive moments of the tournament are captured – for memories, for the press, and for everyone following the event on Lake Maggiore.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the official photographer of the Ascona Polo Cup?
Der Rote Drache Fotografie with Kathrin Gralla is the official photographer of the Ascona Polo Cup. As an active polo player and professional photographer, she accompanies the tournament and captures its decisive moments.
What distinguishes Der Rote Drache Fotografie?
Der Rote Drache Fotografie has been covering international polo events for many years and delivers authentic photo reports for press, marketing, and communication. The guiding principle is "Photography with fire and passion".
Who is Kathrin Gralla?
Kathrin Gralla is a photographer and active polo player. After training at the New York Institute of Photography, she co-founded Der Rote Drache Photography with Nati Levi in 2009. She combines over twenty years of experience in marketing and business development with a Master's degree in marketing and psychology, as well as training as a systemic coach.
For which media has Kathrin Gralla worked?
She works, among others, for the German Press Agency (dpa). Her work has appeared in media such as Vogue, Forbes, Gala, Bunte, Polo+10, Polo & Luxury, and Highlife.
What services does Der Rote Drache Fotografie offer?
The spectrum ranges from polo and event photography to exclusive events and corporate communication up to high-quality portraits – always with the aim of capturing moments authentically and palpably.