Canelo Alvarez - Boxing Photography

Portraits of Canelo Alvarez - Boxing Champion

Over the course of my career, I've had some great opportunities to shoot with some world class athletes. All of them impressive in their own right, but not many who compare to Canelo Alvarez. When he goes at the heavy bag, he's going %110. It's like he only has one speed. And the sound his gloves make when they connect is amazing. We shot for quite a while, so it was really cool to feel and hear the rhythm of his routine. He's very vocal during the whole thing. Without a doubt, the most intense and intimidating  153 lb. person I've ever been around. Really cool guy, and a pleasure to shoot with. He couldn't have given more to the day if we asked him to. It was all out there. 

A couple of my favorites from the Everlast ad campaign. 


Boxing Photography - Everlast

Deontay Wilder - World Heavyweight Champion

Boxing Photography

Deontay Wilder, the current Heavyweight boxing champion. Shot with him a while back in New Jersey for Everlast. Really great shoot. The client and crew were awesome. And i'd kill for this location everyday. Deontay gave a ton of energy. His punches were so quick and powerful, that it took a little bit to catch up with. The sound his gloves made when they hit the heavy bag was like a wrecking ball slamming into the side of a building. Can't imagine that being someone's face. Guess that's why he's the champ? 




Pacific Crest Trail Running Photographs for Editorial and Commercial Usage

Trail Running on the PCT - California

The Pacific Crest Trail isn’t an easy place to work — which is exactly why I chose it. For this shoot, we hiked deep into the backcountry of California to create a series of trail running photographs that feel as real as the places themselves. Everything was intentionally staged — but we kept the pacing, effort, and conditions as close to the real thing as possible. No fake sweat, no glossy setups, just actual runners moving through rugged terrain at the golden hour.

The goal was to make images that show what it really feels like to run in big, wild spaces — and to do it in a way that’s clean, brand-ready, and still grounded in authenticity. We focused on moments that show both the solitude of the trail and the sheer scale of the California backcountry — the runner always just a small part of the larger landscape.

If you’re a brand, magazine, or agency looking for this kind of imagery, or something tailored to your own vision, I’d love to talk. I’m always open to planning location-based shoots that strike the right balance between grit and polish, especially when the story involves movement, gear, and the outdoors.

You can license images from this series for editorial and commercial usage, or we can plan something from the ground up. Either way, it starts with the right trail - rob@robhammerphotography.com


Aquatech Elite Sport Housing

Picked up an underwater camera housing from Aquatech a while back, and just got around to shooting with it last month. Thing is a blast, and opens up incredible opportunities that would otherwise be completely out of reach. Just like anything, it take some getting used to. I chose the Aquatech over others in the field because it seems to offer the most options when it comes to camera operation. You can tell right when you get the rig set up, that it's solid. And (knock on wood) you have very little worries about leaks. After playing around a bit, you easily get a feel for it, and understand how get comfortable with it.  I only have the widest angle lens dome port, because I only want to shoot things like you see below. I'm not a surf photographer. What you see was done close to shore and lit with strobes. That to me, is fun. Don't get me wrong, I'll get out in the waves with my friends, but I have more fun with strobes. The shutter button is a little hard to push down, but probably necessary. And it's also a little awkward to hold with two hands. So I definitely recommend getting the trigger handle. It will make your life a lot easier (looks cool too). Another thing you definitely wanna pay attention to is the back piece. It has to be precisely in place or the buttons won't operate the camera properly. Again, something that just needs a little getting used to. Overall, I love the rig and can't wait to use it in clearer waters.