Meet Scott Morales | Photographer

We had the good fortune of connecting with Scott Morales and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Scott, what role has risk played in your life or career?
Risk and growth are intertwined and are reliant upon each other. You risk falling as a child when learning to walk. As a teen you risk crashing when learning to drive. As an adult, you risk wasting time as you find yourself.

As a business owner, father and husband.. Risks are more calculated and less traversed but more meaningful than they were when I was throwing myself down stairsteps on a skateboard.

My risks now, such as pursuing a new style of photography, experimenting with new editing styles and approaching more established fight promotions are all calculated for effect. While these things are similarly deeply rooted in my sense of self as skateboarding was as a kid, the intention and correlation between risk and growth has matured. I understand that risk is essential however misdirected risks can be detrimental.

Can you open up a bit about your work and career? We’re big fans and we’d love for our community to learn more about your work.
(I am a fight sports photographer)

I love the fight world and being a photographer is my service to the community that I have been a part of for the last 10 years or so. As a brown belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, my eye for action is detailed and I can usually predict when something is about to happen on the mats, canvas or in the cage. My progression has a sports photographer stems from my want to preserve memories of big events like tournaments and/or fights. I started with sneaking cameras into venues and investing into longer lenses which happened to be the perfect setup for tournament photography. My teammates needed pictures, and it just made sense. Naturally, sportraits were my next venture and this is where I’ve found most satisfaction when it comes to my work as tournament conditions are everchanging and the sportrait/studio setup is (almost) entirely under my control.

The lessons I have learned have been probably too technical for this interview but when it comes down to it, learning my camera/gear, networking with the community I work with, and putting myself in the right locations.

If you had a friend visiting you, what are some of the local spots you’d want to take them around to?
I am rather new but have found some spots that I consider worth seeing!

To eat, Cherry Cricket or Sam’s No. 3.. They’re just the most “Colorado-y” places I can think of.
To drink, Breck Brewery (surprisingly good food also tbh) or Olde Towne Tavern (They have the best wings i’ve found around here)

To visit, the typical sights.. you know, red rocks.. garden of the gods, and stuff like that.. I will say though.. Deer Creek Canyon Park is nice and off the beaten path.

The Shoutout series is all about recognizing that our success and where we are in life is at least somewhat thanks to the efforts, support, mentorship, love and encouragement of others. So is there someone that you want to dedicate your shoutout to?
I want to give my shoutout to my wife, Mariela Morales.

It has been a long journey to start my creative journey, and my wife has been supportive throughout the process. She saw me struggle to find jobs, and once I found a career, she saw me struggle to find purpose. Once I found my purpose, she helped me accept it and has been supportive throughout. The love she has shown me shows through my work. I truly believe without her presence and guidance, that I would not have pursued this line of work.

Website: https://prospecmedia.co

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Image Credits
Scott Morales