Matthias Hangst is an award-winning sports photographer based in Karlsruhe, Germany. At the age of 46, he has already attended eleven Olympic Games, covered both men´s and women´s FIFA World Cup Finals, and worked at most of the major international sporting events around the globe. After being an independent photographer for over ten years, he became a staff photographer with Getty Images, managed a team as chief photographer and in 2022 he took on the role as Director of Photography. Since the beginning of 2024, he has been Director of Content, overseeing the photographer teams in EMEA and APAC, a new challenge that involves managing some of the most talented sport photographers in the business. Having been a competitive athlete himself, Matthias brings a passion for sports and movement, and has an eye for that very special moment. His dynamic style and his ability to capture interesting moods and perspectives have brought him assignments for top sports associations such as FIFA, DFL, FINA or Wimbledon. In addition to earning numerous awards for his work at global sports events, he has photographed successful advertising campaigns for notable brands, and works regularly on behalf of sponsors and organizations. Matthias is also a Nikon Ambassador.
