Der Rote Drache Fotografie is the official photographer of the Ascona Polo Cup. Behind the name is Kathrin Gralla – an active polo player and professional photographer who covers international polo events in Europe and beyond. Her authentic photo reports are published 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 summarizes what Der Rote Drache Fotografie is all about: every major event tells a story, and it is precisely that story that is made visible.
Every event tells a story
Polo is emotion, precision, and elegance – and it is the moments between the goals that define the character of a tournament. For many years, Der Rote Drache Fotografie has been covering international polo events in Europe and beyond. The photo reports are published in renowned media outlets and provide organizers, sponsors, and partners with authentic content for press, marketing, and communication. Images that do not just show what is happening, but make the feeling of being there tangible.
The sport from personal experience
As an active polo player, Kathrin Gralla knows the sport from personal experience. She understands its rhythm, recognizes the decisive moment – and captures it. Professional. Discreet. Authentic. This insider knowledge makes the difference: those who know when the game is about to change are already there with the camera where it is all going to happen.
The eye behind the camera: Kathrin Gralla
For Kathrin Gralla, extraordinary images emerge where openness, respect, and genuine curiosity meet. Inspired by Peter Lindbergh, she seeks the connection first in every piece of work – only then the image.
After her training at the New York Institute of Photography, she founded Der Rote Drache Fotografie in 2009 together with Nati Levi. Previously, she worked for 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 economic understanding with psychological sensitivity and shape her view of people and communication.
References, media, and international environment
As a photographer, Kathrin Gralla works for the Deutsche Presse-Agentur (dpa), among others. Her work has been published in international media such as Vogue, Forbes, Gala, Bunte, Polo+10, Polo & Luxury, and Highlife. She speaks German, English, Mandarin, and Hebrew and moves naturally in an international environment. Whether on the polo field, at exclusive events, in corporate communications, or in high-quality portraits – her images do not just show what is happening, but convey the feeling of being there.
Official photographer of the Ascona Polo Cup
At the Ascona Polo Cup, Der Rote Drache Fotografie ensures that the emotions, elegance, and decisive moments of the tournament are captured – for posterity, for the press, and for everyone following the event at Lake Maggiore.
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Frequently asked questions
Who is the official photographer of the Ascona Polo Cup?
Der Rote Drache Fotografie by 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 provides 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 her training at the New York Institute of Photography, she founded Der Rote Drache Fotografie in 2009 together with Nati Levi. 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 outlets has Kathrin Gralla worked?
She works, among others, for the Deutsche Presse-Agentur (dpa). Her work has been published 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, through exclusive events and corporate communication, to high-quality portraits – always with the goal of capturing moments in an authentic and tangible way.