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MARC AYRES

Black and White Photographer

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Sport

Photographing sporting events like MMA and motorbike racing in black and white transforms the raw intensity of these high-octane activities into timeless works of art.

Stripping away color emphasizes the drama, motion, and emotion that define these sports, capturing the grit of an MMA fighter’s determined expression or the blurred speed of a motorbike leaning into a sharp turn.

The stark contrasts highlight muscle definition, sweat, and grit in the cage, while racing tracks become dynamic landscapes of light and shadow. Black and white brings an almost cinematic quality, immortalizing split-second moments—like a decisive punch or the spray of gravel from a tire, in a way that feels both visceral and poetic.

This medium allows the focus to shift from spectacle to story, celebrating the passion and perseverance at the heart of sport.

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Footballer Leon McKenzie
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