honorable mention
Greg Woodward united kingdom
title
Kushti
Kushti is a dying sport with participation decreasing despite India's increased worldwide success in the international wresting arena.
My clients include, but are not limited to, TUI UK, Nike, The AA, British Gas, Tesco, Team GB, GB Boxing, Lego, Deliveroo, HSBC, Vice, Jeep, Grosvenor Hotels, Melia Hotels, Tesco, Sweatshop, TM Lewin and Ark.
I love my job and find nothing more satisfying than seeing an excellent concept realised.
I am always seeking commissions and looking to expand my portfolio so if you have a project or a commission you'd like to work with me on, don't hesitate to ask.
Cheers,
Greg
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entry description
Shot in the center of Mumbai, I was lucky enough to be introduced to Akash and Viki. On a previous trip to India (Jaipur) I had watched the film 'Dangal' at the cinema. I was struck by the depths of colour featured in the opening sequence of the film which was shot in a Kushti Ankara and was determined to come back to shoot the sport at a later date. Late 2019 I got my shot after a friend of mine, Adarsh, a Bombayite, introduced me to two young wrestlers who allowed me to make this work during one of their sparring sessions.Kushti is a dying sport with participation decreasing despite India's increased worldwide success in the international wresting arena.
about the photographer
Over the last eight years I have undertaken numerous freelance commissions across four continents and twenty two countries, working both solo and with crew, including projects in Antigua, India, Ibiza, Finland, Egypt, Vietnam, Mexico, Barbados, China, Thailand and the USA to name a few. I shoot a mixture of lifestyle and sports stills and all the grounds that sit between the two, as well as directing and shooting moving image.My clients include, but are not limited to, TUI UK, Nike, The AA, British Gas, Tesco, Team GB, GB Boxing, Lego, Deliveroo, HSBC, Vice, Jeep, Grosvenor Hotels, Melia Hotels, Tesco, Sweatshop, TM Lewin and Ark.
I love my job and find nothing more satisfying than seeing an excellent concept realised.
I am always seeking commissions and looking to expand my portfolio so if you have a project or a commission you'd like to work with me on, don't hesitate to ask.
Cheers,
Greg
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