Check out this interview with Erwin Polanc, who started a career in snowboarding, got hurt and now is a photographer in the scene. The photos you see here are just a tiny extract from his portfolio. You better watch out for his zoom lens! 

Introduce yourself with your name, age and profession

Erwin Polanc, 27, Photographer based in Austria

Please describe yourself using 7 adjectives

Focused, honest, social, cosmopolitan, exact, perfectionist and motivated.

Tell us a bit about your snowboarding career. How did it start, how did it go, and what stopped you?

I started snowboarding when I was about 14 years old. I went with my friends to our local mountain. My career started quite normal. I started getting sponsored and off it went. It ended with a knee-injury 4 years ago. After my physical rehabilitation I started ArtSchool for Photography and quit snowboarding.

Who do you think is the best snowboarder out there at the moment?

Marc Swoboda

About your photography: What is your favorite motive and what are you best at?

I like to work with concepts - so this could be everything. I also love to work with people.

How did you get to become a photographer?

I always wanted to create pictures and I think photography is the best way to express myself. I really like the variety of the medium.

What do you wanna express with your photography?

I want to transport the message behind the concept. I´m trying to integrate my personal style and attitude in my work.

Photography and snowboarding - what is similar what is different?

Photography is a powerful medium - snowboarding a sport. But both also have things in common like creativity, spirit and a good community.

What would you pick?

-Mountains or beach: both

-Chocolate or vanilla: neither

-Dogs or cats: dogs

-Camping or luxury hotel: both

-Beer or wine: wine and dinner - beer and party

Who is your idol?

Got no idols.

Where can we find your photography?

You can view my onlineportfolio: http://www.erwinpolanc.com