Boxing Photography Project

[sergelapelle]

Alright guys I was wondering if you could help me out...

I've loved the sport since I was a kid and when I did my photography foundation course last year I did it on amateur boxing. You can see the best of the results here

http://www.flickr.com/photos/sergelapel ... 6566/show/

I was hoping to follow it up by doing some work with pro fighters - anyone from beginners to journeymen. Does anyone have any contacts in the Manchester/North West area who would be interested? I haven't had much luck approaching people directly.

Cheers

[rhino222]

speak to chris royle mate...he posts on here as real_deal... he is a pro photographer and will guide you in the right direction. chris often posts his work on here and is a nice approachable lad, although i would not let him babysit!!...

[REAL_DEAL]

Try Steve Wood, he is a nice guy and would probably let you take some photos at his fighters gym.
http://cjrphotos.photoshelter.com/galle ... _a3DfnvFY/ some of my boxing photos over the years (shameless plug)

ps rhino are you still upset realmeal finished your burger.

[sergelapelle]

Class photos Chris, I especially like the one of Jon Thaxton after he's been scrapping. That's the sort of stuff I'm after, besides the usual gym stuff, I want to be able to show how the lads dedicate themselves, live and breathe boxing. I'll email VIP now, hopefully it pays off...

[Wake up call]

Loads of top blokes around Manchester that will let you take some photos mate. Steve Wood is a good shout. You could also try Joe Gallagher or Arnie Farnell. I'd message a few on facebook and twitter.

I'm off to see Joe Gallagher next week so you want me to mention it I will do.

[sergelapelle]

Loads of top blokes around Manchester that will let you take some photos mate. Steve Wood is a good shout. You could also try Joe Gallagher or Arnie Farnell. I'd message a few on facebook and twitter.

I'm off to see Joe Gallagher next week so you want me to mention it I will do.

Thanks feller I've PM'd you my details

[lusop]

Great photos buddy...

[dondada]

What bod(y)(ies) and lenses do you have?

An increasingly out of shape one and daily disposables.

You?

[dondada]

What bod(y)(ies) and lenses do you have?

An increasingly out of shape one and daily disposables.

You?

Godlike

Aye, so's mine. Buddha.

[sergelapelle]

I shoot with a rolleiflex TLR circa 1961 (fixed 80mm medium format - equivalent 50mm on a standard camera)



And a Nikon FM with a 50mm lens

[sergelapelle]

Trying to get back into the photo game - any ideas?

[jameswilson]

Some cracking photos there Chris.

[Looking On]

Trying to get back into the photo game - any ideas?

If you want to practice photos of fights etc then most unlicensed promoters will let you in to do it .

When i went to damien huckers last show he had a student photographer turn up at the door and he let them in to do their photos etc without any problem , damien posts on here but hes in notts so id imagine thats a little too far to travel but i know hes got a show 6th april because ive got 2 lads on it .