Matt stretching out a bit before are shoot… Turned out to be one of my favorite images from the day.

Matt stretching out a bit before are shoot… Turned out to be one of my favorite images from the day.

Guilherme Marques Almeida (AKA Guima) wearing his traditional Muay Thai gear including a Mongkol head band. Muay Thai fighters believe the Mongkol will keep them safe and free of danger. The tradition is from the ancient times when soldiers would wear them before going into battle.

Guilherme Marques Almeida (AKA Guima) wearing his traditional Muay Thai gear including a Mongkol head band. Muay Thai fighters believe the Mongkol will keep them safe and free of danger. The tradition is from the ancient times when soldiers would wear them before going into battle.

Vanessa running on Gabrieleno trail in Angeles National Forest as the sun begins to break through a cold foggy morning.

Vanessa running on Gabrieleno trail in Angeles National Forest as the sun begins to break through a cold foggy morning.

University of California volleyball player, Jillian Davis

University of California volleyball player, Jillian Davis

Urban street poet Philip Ray came by the studio for a C9 shoot. After he hung out and we did a few portraits. You can check out his poems in his book Phil’s Poetic Mind.

Urban street poet Philip Ray came by the studio for a C9 shoot. After he hung out and we did a few portraits. You can check out his poems in his book Phil’s Poetic Mind.

Kamal Shalorus training for his up coming UFC fight.

Kamal Shalorus training for his up coming UFC fight.

Paulo Bananada backstage preparing with coach Anderson Silva for his fight in Las Vegas last Thursday night.

My latest shoot for Runner’s World Magazine…out on news stands now.

My latest shoot for Runner’s World Magazine…out on news stands now.

Provo River, UT

Provo River, UT

Johnny stretches out before a morning run on an unseasonably warm day. 
Big Cottonwood Canyon, UT

Johnny stretches out before a morning run on an unseasonably warm day.

Big Cottonwood Canyon, UT