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Bloody Beaten Combatants

Clean the Sky - Positive Eco Trends & Breakthroughs

The Sam Faulkner Cage Fighter Photography is Gory

— June 13, 2012 — Lifestyle
The Sam Faulkner Cage Fighter photography series captures the fighters immediately following their smack-downs. Highly accomplished photographer Faulkner is a master at snapping some of the most creative and compelling photography in the world today. Contrasted to the glaringly white backdrops, the fighters' sustained injuries are highlighted and, quite honestly, fascinating.

Though not the prettiest photography, the series captures some very real injuries of a very dangerous sport. The Sam Faulkner Cage Fighter photography collection is a great depiction of some of the dangers of the sport, while making it captivating.

As a photojournalist, Faulkner has been awarded with the Winston Churchill Memorial Trust Fellowship and the Joop Swart World Press Photo Masterclass among others. Past clients include Burberry, Dior, Vanity Fair, Esquire, Newsweek, Vogue, and many more well respected names.
Trend Themes
1. Cage Fighting Photography - The trend towards more gory and realistic photography in combat sports highlights the need for innovation in safety equipment and protective gear.
2. Captivating Injury Photography - The trend towards highlighting the realities of dangerous sports such as cage fighting creates opportunities for innovation in post-injury care and treatment.
3. Creative Combat Photography - The trend towards creative and artistic photography in combat sports provides opportunities for innovation in camera and lighting technology specifically tailored to the sport.
Industry Implications
1. Combat Sports Equipment - The industry for combat sports equipment must innovate in terms of safety equipment and protective gear in order to combat the injuries highlighted in gory photography.
2. Post-injury Care - The healthcare industry has an opportunity to innovate in post-injury care and treatment for dangerous sports athletes to address the injuries highlighted in realistic photography.
3. Photography Technology - The technology industry has an opportunity to innovate in camera and lighting technology specifically tailored to combat sports photography in order to capture the action in a more creative and compelling way.
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