Prime Park Sessions: A Peak Behind the Lens

CLIENT: Prime Park Sessions
ROLE: Photographer
LOCATION: Stubai Glacier, Austria
DATE: Annually since 2016 (as part of the team since 2018)

Prime Park is no ordinary destination—it's a world-renowned high-performance training camp where elite skiers and snowboarders prepare for the contest season. From ambitious privateers to national teams, athletes gather here to perfect their skills and push the limits.

As the camp’s dedicated photographer, my role involves capturing high-energy action shots for athletes, sponsors like Red Bull, and to provide visuals for presentations and marketing decks. Since joining the team in 2018, I’ve worked to document not just the incredible performances but also the camaraderie and spirit of the camp.

Each year brings its own set of challenges. The environment remains largely consistent, with familiar settings and similar features year after year. Keeping the work fresh and creatively engaging requires constant innovation, especially when capturing riders repeatedly hitting the same jump. This year, climate change's impact on the snow was undeniable, adding another layer of complexity.

What makes Prime Park so unique is the opportunity it provides for experimentation. With athletes like Anna Gasser, Matej Svancer and Niek van der Velden performing highly technical tricks, the repetition and precision allow me to test new angles, refine techniques and