Flo Hagena

2009 Interview Munich Surf open

Interview with Flo Hagena world class sports photographer

 RSM:1.How long have you been taking photos?

FloH:Since I was 14teen it has been my job since ´99.

Photo courtesy of: Flohagena.com and Buster

RSM:>2.What are your favorite cameras to use if I may ask and do you have a favorite subject to shoot ?

FloH:Canon full frame, lifestyle of sports motivated people, shooting in the ocean is the best.

RSM:3.How was the Munich river surfing open this year ? always looks like a blast to me ,do you surf the famous river waves of Munich? and do you take part in the other sport's you shoot?

FloH:The MSO09 had little less participants, weather was the reason I guess. Not all the good surfers are competition guys. But its a big get together and a hype for the young guns. VeiwMore Photos from Flo Hagaen of the MSO2009 Grossstadtsurfer contest

FloH:I surf really rarely when I am home, when I am in Munich I work to much. all board sports I like a lot, where ever I go I take my skateboard with me, snowboarding, Mtn biking, little bit of climbing - no soccer no tennis no golf.

Photo courtesy of :Flohagena.com and Buster

RSM:4.You have a wide variety of photo skills many great shots dig the black and whites of the old cars any tips for wanna be photographers out there you can offer ?

FloH:The best tip I offer is you should be interested in what you shoot, look for your own angel, do not copy other peoples ideas, the more you are into the (sports) the better you get at shooting them.

RSM:5.Are you strictly Photography or do you shoot video as well?

FloH:From time to time I shoot a little video never have edited it by myself , now I got a SLR HD even with slowmo and now its time to film - o love it..

RSM:6.Nice camera ,what is your take on the river surfing scene in Munich?It is where it all started the home of river surfing's history.

FloH:Sounds like its the start base something 35 years ago, but I feel every surfer would check it out when they see a wave on a river. But for sure we have the biggest river surf community worldwide, I guess. The scene you can see all day all year long people on bikes, in trains, cruising cars , or on skateboards, in the city.

This video from the UTube is a good example of a day in the life of this great wave

RSM:Any tips on traveling around Munich?.

FloH:Tips for traveling around Munich, many lakes, mountains, high speed autobahn,beer gardens, park where you can and have a have beer in public, or if you wish you are allowed to run around naked.Sailing,pool skating, sightseeing, mtb ..... plus only three hours and your in Italy.....

RSM:7.Ha!!! that sounds like my kind of city , Flo would you like to say something to the world or share a upcoming show or project ?

FloH:Watch out for the movie "keep surfing" - the riverdoc film - and my upcoming surf website monkey-surf.com "so far, hang loose" flo

RSM: Flo we thank you for your time and sharing your great photos our highest regards to your sport of the art.