Inspiration: Interview with Alexis Cuarezma about Sports Portraiture

2/17/2016 ISO 1200 Magazine 0 Comments

It's important to shoot what you love, and even more important to show the work you want to get hired for.

It was really great filming an interview today at @borrowlenses about photography. Stay tuned, video coming soon. #borrowlenses #phototalk #photography

Una foto publicada por Alexis Cuarezma (@alexiscuarezma) el 12 de Feb de 2016 a la(s) 9:08 PST

Photographer @AlexisCuarezma explains how he began shooting for the jobs he wanted, including complicated lighting and how to build rapport, ultimately enabling him to photograph the high profile clients he so desired!

They call him "The Gift" but I've been fortunate enough to be around @philheath to know that he works harder than anyone else for that "gift". His dedication to his craft is 2nd to no one and it's clear to see why he has won #mrolympia 5x in row. Not only that, but he gives 100% attention to his fans no matter how busy he is when they come up to him. Today is his birthday and I'd like wish him the best. It's been a privilege to photograph him. I was also recently tasked to select up to 30 of my best images for a portfolio submission/review. I only had 27 that made the cut to my standards and this was one of them. #happybirthday #philheath #classact #fitness #bodybuilding #2015Alexistop27

Una foto publicada por Alexis Cuarezma (@alexiscuarezma) el 18 de Dic de 2015 a la(s) 5:15 PST

This Saturday , @teamfunez & @tengooseboxing_gym return to the ring. #tengooseboxing #juanfunez #boxing

Una foto publicada por Alexis Cuarezma (@alexiscuarezma) el 11 de Nov de 2015 a la(s) 9:40 PST

Close up of @katelynnansari , who wants some? Ha! #2weeksofCupKate #cupkate #giftednutrition #giftedgirl

Una foto publicada por Alexis Cuarezma (@alexiscuarezma) el 20 de Oct de 2015 a la(s) 5:20 PDT

My portrait of @sfgiants pitcher #HunterStrickland for @nytimessports #sfgiants #mlb #baseball

Una foto publicada por Alexis Cuarezma (@alexiscuarezma) el 7 de Oct de 2015 a la(s) 8:02 PDT

The furious 3 @carlilloyd @alexmorgan13 & @abbywambach . My favorite image from this shoot in my personal style. Worth a repost since @instagram now allows vertical images to display bigger. #carlilloyd #alexmorgan #abbywambach #USWNT

Una foto publicada por Alexis Cuarezma (@alexiscuarezma) el 28 de Ago de 2015 a la(s) 10:27 PDT

Best of luck to @chadmendes who's headlining today for the @ufc in a mega fight #mma #chadmendes #teamalphamale I've been fortunate enough to make portraits 4 members of @teamalphamalemma , all awesome and super nice guys

Una foto publicada por Alexis Cuarezma (@alexiscuarezma) el 11 de Jul de 2015 a la(s) 4:47 PDT

Huge shout out and Happy birthday to this fitness boss! @ashleydpfaff have an awesome day #fitness #happybirthday

Una foto publicada por Alexis Cuarezma (@alexiscuarezma) el 13 de Jul de 2015 a la(s) 3:36 PDT

What a performance by @carlilloyd ! 3 goals!! Congratulations!!!! #TBE #GOAT #carlilloyd #23daysofUSWNT #celebrate #USWNT #2015WWC #FIFAWorldCupChampion #goldseries #USWNT #womensworldcup #worldcup

Una foto publicada por Alexis Cuarezma (@alexiscuarezma) el 5 de Jul de 2015 a la(s) 6:03 PDT