I started training at Strong Sports Social Club & Gymnasium about one year ago. I started with their boxing conditioning class and have since also taken up strength training in their weightlifting program. The gym is an incredible community of kind people who take their training seriously. As I spent more time in the gym, and developed friendships, the gym owner asked me if I’d start taking photos during their sparring sessions. I was happy to have this opportunity and I am continuing to practice and improve my technique. I started taking wide shots of the fights, but I am now focusing more on the details of the fights. I am looking to capture the fighter’s form, their footwork, the coaching, the small elements around the ring itself, and the personalities. I enjoy the challenge of shooting these images. I have to be very aware of my surroundings, finding a way to get close to the action while not disturbing the fighters or getting hit myself.
