I first met combat sports photographer Scott Hirano when I was photographing a friend’s Muay Thai fight. I had not done much photography in this genre, and in all honesty was nervous as could be, but after introducing myself to Scott he was so kind. He was there shooting for a media outlet and it was great to have someone to chat with, not to mention to watch and study. Combat sports does have a lot in common with my normal area of Concert Photography – they are both fast action, low light photography.

Over the years I have watched Scott develop into one of the premier photographers in that world, and he has moved from shooting for media outlets to shooting for the top promotions. He was on the photography team for the Showtime event that covered Floyd Mayweather vs. Manny Pacquiao, he has photographed Glory in multiple countries, and he’s a master at getting behind the scenes shots that most people would miss.

Scott has been shooting fights for a while now, including MMA, kickboxing, boxing, Muay Thai, and Jiu Jitsu. He told me he’s been lucky enough to find himself in some cool experiences within the combat sports world, but I would argue that luck has little to do with it. Combat sports has a lot of photographic talent available to document it, and Scott’s rise in the game is surely because of his talent, but also because of his work ethic. Constantly working on his craft, he continues to try to improve his skill set on all levels. That work ethic shows when you watch him work, or when you see that he managed to get an amazing shot, a shot that tells a unique story, even though the room was full of people, cameras, family and clutter.

I wasn’t sure Scott would be able to discuss one of his most recent jobs, the Mayweather vs McGregor fight for Showtime, but here we are.

Join Combat Sports photographer Scott Hirano and me as we discuss one of his behind the scenes shots of Conor McGregor following his loss to Floyd Mayweather in what many saw as the Biggest Fight in Combat Sports History.

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The geeks and early adopters of the world have been waiting in shivering anticipation for the latest release from Apple’s iPhone devision. After being teased with a keynote introduction showing off features like an improved camera, a new industrial design, and new bezel-less form factor… not to mention brand new software technologies like FaceID and, dare I say it “Animoji’s”. The wait is over, and Steve Brazill and I have our phones in hand, and are eager to compare notes and share our initial impressions on this new (and expensive) iPhone.

Here are some of the iPhone X shots Steve mentions during the interview:

 

Brad Moore is a Nashville based music, entertainment, and commercial photographer/videographer with an amazingly strong photography background. Before launching his own career, Brad worked with some of the best in the business, learning the craft and business of photography. Many people will know Brad from his years at KelbyOne, as Scott Kelby’s assistant. In fact he still handles Scott’s Guest Blog Wednesday’s (which I was lucky enough to be featured on here). Assisting Scott Kelby has got to be one of the best ways to be exposed to just about every facet of photography and videography. Not many people get that kind of experience. In Brad’s case though, assisting Scott followed a few years of assisting Joe McNally! That is a rare education, and Brad’s skills are what you would expect coming from that kind of background – he can photograph just about anything.

Brad’s clients include companies like Red Bull, Walmart, FedEx, and Nikon to name just a few. When he’s not behind a camera, he can be found working at WELD, Nashville’s premiere co-working space, devouring a cheeseburger at Husk, or hanging at the dog park with his girlfriend and her dachshund.

Join us on this episode of Behind the Shot as we dissect one of Brad’s images of the metal band Underoath, and discuss the issues involved when capturing an environmental portrait of a group, with tough lighting and extremely limited time… oh yeah, and with an arena full of screaming fans watching you – no pressure there.

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This week on the show we bring you Canadian photographer Al Del Degan. Entrepreneur, software developer, and photographer, Al has become a force to be reckoned with in the Calgary photographic community. Although he is comfortable photographing many genres, his real passion is boudoir. Never missing an opportunity to combine his passions with business, Al operates the highly successful Aduro Fine Art Photography.

Silhouettes

Prominent in the featured work for this episode, Al has shared and a number of images featuring his simple but effective technique for creating striking silhouettes. Avoiding the common technique of backlighting a semi-translucent background, Al has perfected the technique of selectively front illuminating a seamless backdrop to create many different silhouette effects.

 

 

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Brett Stanley is an internationally recognized Australian photographer that specializes in underwater portrait and fine art photography. Brett’s work has been published worldwide, and a quick browse through his portfolio shows why. Working with gymnasts, aerial performers, and cosplay artists, he creates images that seem to stop the world in a dream.

In 2013, after falling in love with underwater portraiture, Brett made the move from New Zealand, where he had lived for over 10 years, to Los Angeles and his career has since taken him to countries around the world. His relaxed style helps create a safe and enjoyable environment for his clients, many of whom can’t even swim, and his eye for the surreal completes the final image.

Brett’s goal is to bring the underwater experience to anyone who dreams of the surreal and fantastic, and to push the boundaries of what can be done underwater. Underwater photography and lighting doesn’t alway come easy with today’s gear, and when the gear available doesn’t fit his needs he takes matters into his own hands. He is routinely creating his own underwater equipment in order to bring to life the images he wants to create.

Brett holds underwater photography workshops for groups, as well as one-on-one, for people wanting to learn more about shooting underwater and lighting creatively.

Join Brett and me on this episode of Behind the shot as we discuss underwater photography, and examine his his image “Starlight”.

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I’ve known Chris for a while now and I interviewed him back in March of 2016, and since then I have been personally inspired by watching his personal photographic journey unfold. When we met, he was the very definition of “advanced amateur” — that is, someone who is highly skilled but is creating simply for the love of — creating. rather than money. Chris has since seen demand for his work increase dramatically, and has increased his skillset accordingly. And as a result, he’s now in the midst of making that all important transition from amateur photographer to professional.

We discuss what this transition means, and how he’s managing the idea of putting a price tag on his work, and the responsibilities it all brings.

About Chris:

Chris is a realtor in Tucson, AZ. Up until recently, he as been enjoying photography as a hobby, but recently he has begun to sharpen his skills and shoot for fun, as well as profit. He is a licensed drone operator, and has shot for local realtors, agriculture, architects and small multi-media companies. He has also been contacted for drone work on weddings, and is a self professed tech nerd who loves all things DJI and Apple.

On this episode of TWiP GLAM! we bring you the photographer, Joel Belmont. Joel is at renaissance photographer in every sense of the word. His work ranges from landscapes to abstract art pieces. When not creating art, Joel is busy teaching others’ his craft as the lead instructor with Dynamic Photo Workshops. Comfortable with everything from digital to large-format film, his workshops are renowned for their artistic depth and integration with their natural settings.

The Dynamic Nude Workshops

Truly taking the destination nudes in nature workshop concept to the next level, the dynamic photography workshops are recognized as some of the best. Currently running workshops in the Colorado Rockies and Lake Powell in Utah, Participants can expect an extraordinary experience!

Digital Master Class

Seeking to reach a wider audience and overcome the limitations of time and budget, Joel has released a digital master class. With 180 minutes of video instruction and a full set of written materials from the on-location workshops. But buyer beware, you may not be able to resist an adventure in the American West!

 

 

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I have known a lot of Freelance Photojournalists, but I have only known one photographer that specializes in military and aerial photography. Scott Dworkin is a rare photographer. Most people can only dream of flying in military jets, and most of those dreams include getting sick, but he does it with a camera!

Scott has flown with every branch of the US military, as well as many civilian aviation outfits and law enforcement aviation units. He’s traveled to Afghanistan to embed with the United States Air Force, as well as all around the U.S. with various military and civilian units.

In 2012, his freelance work led to him being hired by the United States Air Force – Air Force Flight Test Center 412th Test Wing at Edwards Air Force Base in California. While there he provided aerial multimedia, both air-to-air and air-to-ground coverage, including still photography, high definition videography, high-speed video, and post production. His job was to document ordnance and weapons testing, drop tests, aircraft flight performance, and other operational missions.

In 2014 Scott jumped back into the freelance world to start his own company, Mach 91 Aerial Photography, doing the same type of photography work he was doing for the Air Force, but more in the public eye than the work at Edwards allowed.

On this episode of Behind the Shot, Scott Dworkin and I take a look at one of his crazy aerial shots, and discuss how he captures all this action while flying.

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This week on the show we feature Hawaiian photographer Kyle Nishioka. A relative newcomer to glamour photography, Kyle has leveraged his technical excellence to create a bounty of superb images. Not limited to glamour, within moments of visiting his website, you will find a variety of well-executed genres.

Posing to enhance shape

In the world glamour, photographers fight a constant battle to make the shapely seem thin and the thin seem curvaceous. In this episode, we

tackle bringing the hourglass shape to the slender model. Kyle does an excellent job of demonstrating a strategy of raising the model's arms to narrow the waist. This posing strategy also gives the model stronger shoulders and a look of confidence. We hope you experiment with this pose in your next shoot and send us your results. But be warned, this pose can exaggerate the model's armpit if not managed carefully.

 

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This week on the show we feature Hawaiian photographer Kyle Nishioka. A relative newcomer to glamour photography, Kyle has leveraged his technical excellence to create a bounty of superb images. Not limited to glamour, within moments of visiting his website, you will find a variety of well-executed genres.

Posing to enhance shape

In the world glamour, photographers fight a constant battle to make the shapely seem thin and the thin seem curvaceous. In this episode, we

tackle bringing the hourglass shape to the slender model. Kyle does an excellent job of demonstrating a strategy of raising the model’s arms to narrow the waist. This posing strategy also gives the model stronger shoulders and a look of confidence. We hope you experiment with this pose in your next shoot and send us your results. But be warned, this pose can exaggerate the model’s armpit if not managed carefully.

 

 

 

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