Adam Andersson & Christoffer Ågren

Adam and Christoffer are videographers, film producers and editors based in Gothenburg, Sweden. They run the film production agency Relai together. Relai has a number of well-known clients such as Kärcher, NCC, Serneke and Skistar.  

Q&A

1. How did you start with photo/video?
   Adam: I started as a kid playing with cameras and then later on turned into filming myself and my friends riding BMX, skateboards and skis. I was creating small edits with shaky GoPro content and  music that wasn't roaltyfree in any way.
   
   Christoffer: I started making movies at the age of ten when my family bought a camera. I haven't stopped since then.
2. How would you describe your style?
   Adam: I like street style filming with natural light and to capture moments in real life.
   
   Christoffer: I mostly work with business clients, so I would say it is kind of a commercial look with cinematic grades. I also use a lot of sound design in my projects and I always focus a lot on the pace of the edit.
3. What inspires you?
   Adam: To tell stories which create either laughs, tears or something in-between.
   
   Christoffer: Music inspires me a lot.
4. What is your dream shoot or project?
   Adam: A project that requires the cameraman (myself) to shoot from inside the cockpit of a JAS 39 Gripen jetfighter. If that is not possible, I would make a blockbuster or documentaries.
   
   Christoffer: It is kind of a cliché, but like all creators I would like to inspire and influence others through my work of art. A pro bono documentary where I can contribute to make the world better in some way would be a dream project.
5. What is your best advice to others that want to develop as photographers?
   Adam: Do your 10 000 hours. And then another 10 000.
   
   Christoffer: Don't underestimate sound design in your videos. That is one of the key elements and can really help to put the viewer in the right state of mind. To me, that is what being a creator is all about.

What is in your bag?

1. What is the most important in your bag?
   Adam: 1. The back up drives 2. Camera 3. Lenses
   
   Christoffer: Panasonic EVA1/GH5 and Samyang Xeen cinema lenses.
2. What bag do you use?
   Adam and Christoffer: We both use a B&W 6700 bag.

 

Discover more about Adam Andersson & Christoffer Ågren

Instagram: @detvaadamsfel and @christofferagrenn
Facebook: relai
Website: relai.se