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Featured Photographer: Michael Brian – CrossFit, Kids, and Dogs

Michael Brian captures intensity, family, and community in his photos - all in the context of fitness and athletics. Learn more about Michael and see his gallery of amazing photos.

Becca Borawski

Written by Becca Borawski Last updated on September 20, 2012

Art can be so much more meaningful when you know a little bit more about the person behind it – the eye behind the lens. That’s why I periodically profile sports/action photographers and their work. Read on to learn about photographer Michael Brian and get a good look at the world through his eyes:

Michael Brian first experienced photography from the other side of the lens – as a model. He was lucky enough to work with many talented photographers who were happy to chat with him and answer his myriad of questions regarding the art. Eventually this blossomed into Michael’s own career as a professional photographer.

LIke a previous featured photographer Mary Siani, Michael Brian is also a dog photographer. His favorite subjects are dogs, kids, and CrossFit. For Michael, he said it’s all about the physical form:

I see it as body sculpture, as in, how can I portray the physical form to appear in its finest representation? I also love shooting kids quite a lot, which is what I started shooting once I picked up the camera full time. Much like dogs, they wear it on their sleeve – no false pretense. It’s kind of like a sport in itself shooting kids – trying to catch the ultimate moment that they may give you at any given moment.

It is the purity of the moment that drives Michael creatively and what drew him to sports photography, as well, starting first with athlete portraits and then moving into action photography. In his CrossFit work he is compelled by the intensity and adrenaline, both of the athletes and the crowd, and attempts to portray the physical, mental, and emotional outlay of his subjects.

Ultimately, Michael seeks to spread a positive message with his work. His stated theme: “Always that of optimism and empowerment, and that we are all living beings with a incredible souls worthy of all things possible.”

Photos courtesy of MichaelBrianPhoto.com:

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For more visit MichaelBrianPhoto.com.

Becca Borawski

About Becca Borawski

Becca found her way to a career in health and fitness through Martial Arts and CrossFit. Originally a music editor for film and television, Becca started studying Martial Arts in 2000. Though she started with traditional Martial Arts it was not long before she discovered Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) and her path was forever altered. She began training in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) and Muay Thai and started working with professional MMA fighters, building websites, working on fight promotions, and producing videos.

As a competitor in BJJ herself, Becca wanted to get stronger and fitter. In 2006 she discovered CrossFit and became a student at CrossFit Los Angeles. In only a couple of years she became CrossFit Level III Certified, left her career in the film industry, and dedicated herself full time to coaching. She has since been certified through CrossFit in Olympic Lifting, Powerlifting, Nutrition, Endurance and Kids coaching. She also held an NSCA-CSCS from 2006-2008 and is a certified IndoRow instructor. In addition to coaching adults, she founded the CrossFit LA Kids program in 2010 and taught children aged 5-17.

Becca regularly takes on new sports, which have included indoor rowing, fencing, and most recently, cycling, as she believes it makes her both a better athlete and a better coach. In order to reach more people with her coaching, Becca also created ModernAthena.com – a website dedicated to women in pursuit of physical fitness and self-improvement.

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