Photo and video service of the
European Championship Powerlifting IPL 27-28 June 2026
The true essence of strength
What remains when the barbell hits the ground?
Months of waking at dawn, the smell of chalk, the days when your muscles screamed for you to stop: it all comes down to a few seconds on the platform. It’s just you, the weight, and the desire to hear “Good Lift”.
Then you step down, the adrenaline fades, and the memories blur. My job isn’t “just to take a photo”, but to freeze time on the breath before the squat, on the hands gripping the barbell, on the burst of joy at a new PR.
In ten years time, looking at these images, I want you to still be able to feel the cold of the iron between your fingers.
Your story is written in cast iron and sweat: it deserves to be told just as you lived it.
Keep up your performance over time!
You’re not just another number on the starting line. You’re an athlete who has invested time, money, effort and health for a moment of glory. Your dedication shouldn’t go unnoticed!
Your strength deserves to be remembered.
Why you need to hire a professional photographer or videographer.
Everyone watches the barbell rise and the three white lights come on. But those few seconds have cost months of brutal training, battling the urge to give up.
All too often, that sacrifice ends up in a blurred photo or a video that doesn’t do justice to the depth of your squat or the intensity of an official record.
I’m not just a photographer behind a lens: I come from the world of bodybuilding and martial arts.
I know what it means to feel the weight crushing down on you.
While other photographers look for the standard shot, I look for the exact moment when your muscles tremble and your determination overcomes gravity.
I capture your IPL competition through the eyes of someone who lives and practises sport every day.
Below you will find the various standard packages available for quick bookings, but I am also available to accommodate specific requests. For further information, please contact me directly and we will find the ideal solution.
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BELOW YOU WILL FIND THE SERVICES AVAILABLE FOR IMMEDIATE PAYMENT:
By selecting one of the packages above, you will be redirected to a Stripe payment page where you can securely pay for the service.
IMPORTANT: ALWAYS INCLUDE THE ATHLETE’S NAME IN THE NOTES!
Frequently Asked Questions – FAQ
The number of photos may vary as they may also include behind-the-scenes shots. As a guide, a photo package typically contains between 20 and 40 selected photos of the athlete.
The videos are delivered in high resolution, featuring clips of the athlete’s performances on the platform, filmed from various angles.
You’ll see me on the platform or in the technical areas with my camera gear clearly visible, or you’ll see me constantly checking the cameras set up around the competition area. Don’t focus on me – just concentrate on your lift, I’ll take care of the photos!
We’re athletes, so we know that the unexpected can happen. If you’re unable to take to the platform due to a documented injury or circumstances beyond your control, your booking will NOT be lost.
You can contact me to convert it into a credit for the next IPL Italia competition I’m attending or, if you prefer, arrange a full refund (minus the booking administration fees charged by Stripe).
Yes. When you purchase the package, the licence for your personal branding is included. You can pass the files on to your technical sponsor, use them to promote your coaching business, or publish them wherever you see fit. The only thing I ask is that you do not resell the files to third parties or media outlets without first contacting me regarding extended commercial rights.
Photos taken by friends in the audience serve a different purpose: to document the competition, not to capture your performance. I work with professional equipment, angles specifically designed for powerlifting, and shutter speeds timed to the key moments of the lift. You can see the difference when you compare a blurry smartphone shot with a photo that captures the chest press or the explosive lift. They are two different products, not two different qualities of the same product.
After the race, you can request the ‘Video Performance’ package, as I record the entire competition from start to finish. As for photos, priority is given to athletes who have booked a photo slot or the video service: without a booking, there is no guarantee that the material will be available.
Delivery times may vary depending on the type of service. For photos, delivery takes 10-15 days (this is an approximate maximum timeframe; I usually post the photo packages within 5–10 days); for central and side-angle videos of the performances, delivery takes up to 15 days.
