An ever evolving project supporting the Wrestling scene in the UK and Abroad
Portrait Of A Wrestler is the creative output for professional photographer James Musselwhite. Bringing you personality through portraits. From moody to colourful, extravagant to quiet...and everything in between. In celebration of the wrestling personas so carefully created by every individual he has the pleasure to meet.
James Musselwhite - The man behind POAW
I have been lucky enough to travel Internationally following wrestlers and promotions throughout my career thanks to my love of wrestling and the project Portrait Of A Wrestler.
Working with promotions large and small from Riot Cabaret to AEW and Ring Of Honour. It's always a privilege to meet so many wrestling talents at various points in their career.
Collaborative projects, studio work, ringside and backstage are all equally part of the creative world of photography - and professional wrestling. A match made in heaven!
How It Started...
Portrait Of A Wrestler began as a project to gain my Fellowship qualification. As a Professional photographer this is the highest accreditation awarded and it takes a lot of dedication so has to be on a subject you love.
I started that project in 2014, gained the qualification with the added bonus of winning 'International Fellowship panel of the Year and I am still shooting the Independent Wrestling Scene. And I still love it.
I continue to work with great names and great promotions. The work is always evolving and I now work on filming and editing full video promos too.
Browse through the site, check out the store and follow on instagram to see recent work.
Thank you for your time and support
All the best -
James
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For Wrestling Photographers
Having worked ringside, backstage, on location and in studio James has covered pretty much every angle a wrestling photographer could imagine.
Working with promotions including AEW and Ring of Honour abroad and more locally with Riot Cabaret, Progress and Riptide the experience is varied.
The YouTube channel has a tonne of free content for photographers, plus our dedicated training site offers portfolio reviews, mentoring, courses and workshops.
We don't believe in gatekeeping the amazing industry of photography and want to help you reach your full potential.
'I'm still learning too!'
James
