Behind the lens: Tim Mantoani


ULTIMATE DAY CAMPAIGN – 2014

Over the past couple of years we have had the pleasure of working with one of the best photographers in all of sports, Tim Mantoani, who has shot photos for the box art of EA’s UFC and Madden NFL franchises. Tim recently passed away battling a long bout with cancer at the age of 47. 

In 2014 we had the pleasure of working with Tim and his team to shoot and develop our “Ultimate Day Campaign” which included shooting BAD BOY Athletes Alexander “The Mauler” Gustafsson, Chris Weidman, Stephen ‘Wonderboy’ Thompson, Kelvin Gastelum, and Brandon “The Truth” Vera.

 


ULTIMATE DAY Q1 PRINT AD – 2014

Tim continued to work with us on our annual campaigns including the “Respect is Earned” and infamous “Born in Brazil” advertisements. He was also a pleasure to work with and loved the world of combat sports. He was one of most humble and lighthearted people you would ever meet. His knowledge and understanding of photography and capturing human movement was unparalleled. He will truly be missed but not forgotten as his timeless images will live on forever.  

 Bad Boy Model in Brazil

BORN IN BRAZIL PRINT AD – 2014

To check out some of Tim’s work please visit his website to view iconic photos of some of the most recognized names in sports including: Kobe Bryant, Tiger Woods, Sugar Rey Leonard, Fedor “The Last Emperor” Emelianenko, Randy Couture, and our very own Alexander “The Mauler” Gustafsson. 

 http://www.mantoani.com/


 TIM AND ALEX GUSTAFSSON AT HIS STUDIO - 2014

 


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