Approaching Randy Tex Cobb: getting the perfect image and walking away untouched

The John Greengo Photography Video Podcast is tomorrow, one of the topics we will be covering is my approach to capturing the right image. The way I approach most photography sessions is to connect with the subject and not let the mechanical aspect of the shot get in the way.

One session I recall with fondness was my shoot with a man who knocked out 13 straight opponents in the boxing ring: Randy Tex Cobb.

Randy broke the ice in the session when he turned to his brother and said in his Texas drawl, "I betcha Dave hasn't gone a round with anybody, Have ya Dave?" I told him that "I am a peace loving photographer, now sit over there and keep your chin down!" To which they both laughed.

It was a fun session. And I ended it by punching him in the stomach :)

You can catch more stories like this one on the John Greengo Photography Video Podcast tomorrow, March 17th at 3pm:

http://creativetechs.com/training/live/

If you miss the show the podcast will be available on Itunes via free download in about a week:

http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-john-greengo-photography/id340795652.