Boxing Portraits: Manny Pacquiao and the Fighters Inside the Ring

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Howard Schatz is regarded as the most respected photographer in the world, and his photography inside world of professional boxing is extremely remarkable. He makes use of his camera to show the human form and shape while constantly recognizing the warmth and strength of the human soul. A lot of people are not aware that photographer Howard Schatz was actually a doctor. His medical background makes it possible for him in creating uniquely illustrated view of the body.


Your sport has movement, a photograph is still, your sport has depth, photograph is flat, your sport has sound, a photograph is quiet. How do we make a photograph that depicts the passionate effort that you have to exert to be a champion? – Howard Schatz

One of his subject for his Boxing series was Philippine Boxing Champ Manny “Pacman” Pacquiao who just recently won against his third fight with Juan Manuel Marquez at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas last November 12. Let’s view some of the incredible work and fine art portraits of various boxing characters captured by Howard Schatz photography.

boxing-portraits-manny-pacquiao-and-the-fighters-inside-the-ring-01-05Portrait #01: Manny “Pacman” Pacquiao

 
boxing-portraits-manny-pacquiao-and-the-fighters-inside-the-ring-02Portrait #02: Manny “Pacman” Pacquiao

 
boxing-portraits-manny-pacquiao-and-the-fighters-inside-the-ring-03Portrait #03: Manny “Pacman” Pacquiao

 
boxing-portraits-manny-pacquiao-and-the-fighters-inside-the-ring-04-07Portrait #04: Manny “Pacman” Pacquiao

 
boxing-portraits-manny-pacquiao-and-the-fighters-inside-the-ring-05-01Portrait #05: Manny “Pacman” Pacquiao

 
boxing-portraits-manny-pacquiao-and-the-fighters-inside-the-ring-06-04Portrait #06: Manny “Pacman” Pacquiao

 
boxing-portraits-manny-pacquiao-and-the-fighters-inside-the-ring-07-06Portrait #07: Manny “Pacman” Pacquiao

 
boxing-portraits-manny-pacquiao-and-the-fighters-inside-the-ring-08-26Portrait #08: Devon Alexander

 
boxing-portraits-manny-pacquiao-and-the-fighters-inside-the-ring-09-11Portrait #09: Vic Darchinyan

 
boxing-portraits-manny-pacquiao-and-the-fighters-inside-the-ring-10-22Portrait #10: Joseph Agbeko

 
boxing-portraits-manny-pacquiao-and-the-fighters-inside-the-ring-11-10Portrait #11: Joseph Agbeko

 
boxing-portraits-manny-pacquiao-and-the-fighters-inside-the-ring-12-27Portrait #12: Sergio Martinez

 
boxing-portraits-manny-pacquiao-and-the-fighters-inside-the-ring-13-16Portrait #13: Andre Ward

 
boxing-portraits-manny-pacquiao-and-the-fighters-inside-the-ring-14-24Portrait #14: Edison Miranda

 
boxing-portraits-manny-pacquiao-and-the-fighters-inside-the-ring-15-12Portrait #15: Yonnhy Perez

 
boxing-portraits-manny-pacquiao-and-the-fighters-inside-the-ring-16-20Portrait #16: Shane Mosley

 
boxing-portraits-manny-pacquiao-and-the-fighters-inside-the-ring-17-23Portrait #17: Andre Berto

 
boxing-portraits-manny-pacquiao-and-the-fighters-inside-the-ring-18-17Portrait #18: Carl Froch of The Super Six

 
boxing-portraits-manny-pacquiao-and-the-fighters-inside-the-ring-19-15Portrait #19: Mikkel Kessler of The Super Six

 
boxing-portraits-manny-pacquiao-and-the-fighters-inside-the-ring-20-18Portrait #20: Andre Dirrell of The Super Six

 
boxing-portraits-manny-pacquiao-and-the-fighters-inside-the-ring-21-19Portrait #21: Allan Green of The Super Six

 
boxing-portraits-manny-pacquiao-and-the-fighters-inside-the-ring-22-25Portrait #22: Mike Tyson

 
boxing-portraits-manny-pacquiao-and-the-fighters-inside-the-ring-23-09Portrait #23: The Bantamweights

 
boxing-portraits-manny-pacquiao-and-the-fighters-inside-the-ring-24-13Portrait #24: Ward, Kessler, Dirrell, Abraham, Froch, and Green of The Super Six

Behind the Camera: Photoshoot with The Super Six Boxers



Camera Gear And Lighting Techniques Used


Camera: Hasselblad H2 with Leaf Aptus 75 digital back and 80mm lens, set on tripod six feet back. Shot at 1/125, f11, ISO 50.

Lighting: The key light is a medium striplight at f22 boomed slightly in front of, and above, the boxer, angled down.This gives the highlights on the head and on the arms. Another medium striplight at f22 is positioned low and directly in front of him, angled up. This gives the glow on his lower forearms, shorts, face and gloves. Two small strip lights at f22 are set low and behind the boxer, left and right of him, angled up.

Further Readings And Inspiration


1. Faces Of Power: 50 Portraits That Influence The World By Platon
2. Photography Guide: 27 Creative Self-Portrait Ideas To Show Off
3. 30 Surreal Photo Manipulation: Beyond Portrait Design
4. 5 Elements Of Black And White Print With Unique Portraits of Paris
5. Images from Howard Schatz Photography

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