MMA Photography (from Minneapolis)

[SnapLocally]

Taken last Saturday night (7/23):

 

[frisii]

Brutal! Interesting shots..good work!

 

[LuckySe7en]

wow lol

 

[bogeyguy]

Like your photos, hate the fight games. Men beating each others brains out??? People have gone to jail for dog and cock fights. I don't understand why this is allowed. IMO.

 

[jake337]

Like your photos, hate the fight games. Men beating each others brains out??? People have gone to jail for dog and cock fights. I don't understand why this is allowed. IMO.

Thats animal cruelty, and yes, if I were to force two humans to fight, possibly to the death, I would also go to jail.

 

[SnapLocally]

I understand your position. It's definitely not for everyone. I will however point out that unlike dog and cockfighting, these individuals have a choice in the matter.

 

[Trever1t]

brutally clean crisp shots. Amazingly good lighting.

 

[spacefuzz]

wow, great shots really show how beat up they get. And here I was expecting shots from the bleachers!

How is the lighting at these events, what gear did you use to get such nice stopped motion with the throws?

 

[SnapLocally]

Thanks guys.

SF, this was at the Target Center in Minneapolis, and the lighting was second to none. The majority of events I shoot are in significantly worse light.

I covered this event with a 7D and a Tamron 70-200. That said, each event is different and calls for different lenses, apertures, and ISO's.

 

[jake337]

I would like to comment but see no photos. Can I see them in your sig link?

 

[SnapLocally]

Strange, but there's a direct link: Combat Sports Photography

 

[jake337]

Strange, but there's a direct link: Combat Sports Photography

It must have been my work blocking the photos, they blocked the link too. I can see them just fine at home! Great set.

 

[D-B-J]

Great set, and as stated, they are all nice and crisp, and well lit.

 

[kundalini]

Excellent work. Thanks for sharing. There were a few stand outs (like the profile of the ref), but since they're not numbered...........

 

[SnapLocally]

Thanks guys.