I travelled to Norway alongside Jon and Drøger to document one of Scandinavia's biggest football rivalries, Lillestrøm vs. Vålerenga.
Ahead of the match, we spoke with local supporters to get a sense of the rivalry and the passion surrounding the derby. We also joined the fan march through the streets of Lillestrøm, surrounded by thousands of passionate supporters, flares, drums and an incredible atmosphere. With press accreditation granting me pitchside access at Lillestrøm Stadium, I had the opportunity to capture the action up close as the two rivals faced off in an intense and heated encounter.
My focus throughout the production was to capture the raw intensity of the match, the fierce battles between the players, and above all, the emotions and passion of the supporters that make this rivalry so special. Additionally I snapped a few Fujifilm photos along the way, which can be seen below.
Creative Direction: Benjamin Hedegaard, Jonas Drøger and Jonathan Vejlemand
Videographer: Benjamin Hedegaard
Editor: Benjamin Hedegaard
Colorist: Benjamin Hedegaard
Graphic Work: Lucas Flink
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