"Body by Witt" Photo Session

September 28th, 2011               East Troy, Wisconsin   Lake Beulah Studio

Photo session September 25th

A few days ago, I had the honor of being able to photography Nancy Witt ( Independent trainer of "Body by Witt") who had just competed in the NGA Windy City Classic and placed second in her group.   

Here's a few quick Picks from our Lake Beulah studio from the fun session on Sunday. 

Please let me know which images you like the best ...

Nancy will also be competing at the "Fitness Midwest" competion this Saturday October 1st at The Harper College Performing Arts Theater located in Patatine at 1200 W. Algonquin.  Come on by and check it out.

If you need any information regarding that completition or fitness tips contact Nancy at;

Nancy Witt    ACSM CPT            www.bodybywitt.com

Cheers,

Tomba ...

8 Count Productions WCFN #19 Photo gallery

September 26th        East Troy , Wisconsin    Lake Beulah Studio

The full gallery of all matches presented at the UIC Pavillion on September 23rd by 8 Count productions has been posted on www.tomba-images.com . ....     The album here is a few Tomba picks (my favorites)  from each match or category in the gallery ..

http://web5.sendtoprint.net/proofbook/WCFN19/index.php/cover

If you need any help navigatiing throught the Tomba commerce site or if you have any questions, please text or call me at 630-258 8930...

Cheers,

Tomba

8 Count Productions Presents Windy City Fight Night # 19

September 23rd, 2011           UIC Pavillion   Chicago,IL

Once again, 8 Count Productions presented another action filled night of professional Boxing at the UIC Pavillion that kept their fans on their feet and yelling for their champion.

Here's a few favorite picks of the night ..

I have a few things lined up for the next couple of days but I should be able to post all the matches on Monday or Tuesday on www.tomba-images.com

Cheers,

Tomba

8 Count Productions Windy City Fight Night # 19"weight-In"

September 24th, 2011             Burr Ridge,IL

In preparation for tommorow night's Windy City Fight Night at the UIC Pavillion.  Here's a few "stare down" pic's from tonights Burr Ridge "Weight In" ...

See you tommorow night at the UIC Pavillion ...

Cheers,

Tomba ..

What makes a " photo session" a success?

September 21st , 2011                  Richmond, Virginia

On Wednesday, Gibb answer that question by saying "it's all in having the right team" ...On that day In Richmond, Virginia the "dream team" was in place.  Creative art director and MMA manager extraordinar Brian Butler, MMA star and on that day model who everyone loves Felice Herrig, Technical director Tim Adams who showed the correct way to hold/ handle the various weapons and "the man" who put it all together and model Gibb Howell.

Here's a few behind the scenes pic's and a sample of what Battleware Technology will put be posting in the near future...Check it out on the Battleware Technology Facebook Page.

Cheers,

Tomba ...

Kevin Switalla Portraits

September 14th, 2011        Lake Beulah, Wisconsin studio

During the Weight-In's for the XFO 41 Outdoor Wars # 7 , I was fortunate enought to have the opportunity to be able to photography some of the finest MMA  amatuer's in the Chicago area.  Here's a few quick picks one of them Kevin Switalla ...

If you were at that "weight-in" and want to check out your portraits, please get ahold of me.

Cheers,

Tomba ..

New Chicago "hit men" in town

September 12th, 2011        400 N. Michigan   Chicago , Illinois

There's some new "hit men" in town and they really  look tough ...Check out some pic's from the Mike Lee "Open Work Out" today at 400 N. Michigan ...

It was a photographer's dream setup ( Well, could have used a late afternoon sun and more clouds if it was my dream) but it was very very cool ..

Cheers,

Tomba

Joey Diehl at XFO Wars 7

September 8th,  2011         Long Grove Studio , Illinois

It's been 5 days but we still all love looking at the Joey Diehl files (OK me included) ..So here's a few Joey "cut "picks" from last Saturday XFO 41 Out door Wars 7 ..

Entire nights matches Pro and Amatuer, can be viewed at www.tomba-images.com ..

Cheers,

Tomba

XFO Outdoor War's 7 last 8 Amatuer Matches

September 7, 2011      Long Grove , Illinois Studio

Yes, I know Outdoor War 7 was September 3rd and it's taken way too long to get the last 8 Amatuer matches posted.  But the paying corporate gigs keep me in business (and nice camera gear) so it's not hard to figure out who gets their image first ...

Here's some favorites from the last 8 amatuer matches  (Tomba-Picks Favorites folder on the posting) ..

The remaining 8 Amatuer matches can be viewed at  http://web.sendtoprint.net/login.php?g=XFOOutdoorWars7

as well as all of XFO's matches at www.tomba-images.com ...I have had some requests to posted the September

 2nd weight-in portraits from Sideouts, It probably will not happen till Saturday night.

Cheers,

Tomba ..

XFO 41 Outdoor Wars 7 Amatuer matches on "Fight night'

September 5th, 2011                        Fight Night on September 3rd, 2011         

XFO 41 at Sideouts in Island Lake, Illinois...

You know you are having a good time when the "amatuer's" fight like "pros".   To every amatuer that fought last Saturday , GREAT JOB one and all ...

Here's some favorite pic's of mine from the first 11 matches..   

The above is from the favorite folder (Tomba-Picks from each match)  that is posted with the complete gallery of all amatuer matches (first 11 matches) on http://web.sendtoprint.net/login.php?g=XFO41Amatuer  .....All matches can be viewed on www.tomba-images.com.

It's time for me to pour a beer and check out the lake from the deck ..The remaining 7 amatuer matches and the American Angels folder will be posted soon , guess it depends how much beer I drink and how cool / cold it gets on the deck.

Cheers,

Tomba

XFO 41 Outdoor War Favorites folder

September 3, 2011            Lake Beulah Studio, East Troy , Wisconsin

The below are my favorite images (a few Tomba Picks from each one of the Pro matches) captured at the XFO 41 Outdoor War yesterday.

Favorites folder posted at www.tomba-images.com

Complete posting of all "pro matches" can be viewed at  http://web.sendtoprint.net/login.php?g=XFOOutdoorWar7

Let me know if you need any help navigating throught the site...Will work on posting the amateur matches next..Enjoy the hoilday ...

Cheers,

Tomba ...

Joshua Epps vs Joey Diehl at XFO

September 2nd, 2011           Sideouts bar & Eatery     Island Lake, Illinois

XFO Outdoors War 7   Joshua Epps vs Joey Diehl ...

...Your fans have always loved you , now they are going to worship you ...Great job Joey!

Cheers,

Tomba

Greg Reddington vs Christian Reynoso at XFO

September 2nd, 2011   Sideouts Bar & Eatery    Island Lake, Illinois

XFO Outdoor War 7 Greg Reddington vs Christian  Reynoso

Cheers,

Tomba ..

Casey Dyer vs Daniel Aguirre at XFO Outdoor War 7

September 3rd, 2011        Sideouts Bar & Eatery    Island Lake , Illinois

Co-main event Dyer vs Aguirre ...

Cheers,

Tomba ..

Christopher Albandia vs Eric Schafer at XFO

September 3rd , 2011          Sideout's Bar and Eatery   Island Lake , Illinois

Tonight's Main event ...Albandia vs Schafer..Check it out ..

Another great night of MMA action from our friends at XFO..

Cheers,

Tomba

XFO 41 Outdoor War 7 Pro weight-in

September 2nd, 2011           Sideouts Bar & Eatery      4018 Roberts Road

                                                 Island Lake, Illinois

The pro's have weighted in and are ready for the Outdoor War 7 tommorow at SideOut's ...Here's a few favorite picks of the weight this evening.

Tommorow's MMA action starts at 2:00PM for the Amateurs and 7:00PM ...See you there...

Cheers,

Tomba ..

XFO 41 Outdoor War 7

September 2nd, 2011      Sideouts Bar and Eatery    4018 Roberts Road    Island Lake, Illinois

In preperation for tommorows XFO Outdoor War 7, the weight in's for the amatuers just finished up.  Here's a few pic's from this afternoon weight in.

The pro's are filling out the commission's paperwork right now and the Pro's weight-in will start in a few ...If you are anywhere near Island Lake , come on over..

Tommorow's MMA action starts at 2:00PM for the amatuers and 7:00 PM for the Pro's ..All day outdoor action that can't be beat ...See you there.

Cheers,

Tomba

Robert Hinds doing "his thing"

August 30th , 2011      Lake Beulah Studio, Wisconsin

I have always enjoyed watching Robert Hinds working , a true professional ....As always, Robert you did a great job at the UFC Live in Milwaukee ..

Keep up the Good Work ...

Cheers,   Tom

8 Count Productions present Windy City Fight Night #18 Swing Matches

August 27th, 2011                Long Grove, Illinois

The images below are captures from the "swing bouts" on  August 26th WCFN#18 presented at the UIC Pavillion.

Daniel Sotelo vs Ronnie Fuentez

Luis Santiago vs Clifford McPherson

Juan Bustamante vs Andrew Kato

Please note the following:

- The main event of Gomez vs Granados and co-main event of Figueroa vs Herrera and Weight-In's can be viewed by looking at previous (Back to blog button) tomba-images.posterous;

-Please visit www.tomba-images.com regarding usage and purchasing of any of the copyrighted images attached;

-If you are interested in a particular match/ fighter, please contact us as not all files have been posted.

Cheers, Tomba