Shout Out Fight Podcast #169 "Behind the scenes from behind the lens - round 2 with The Social Collective YYC"

Hello again fighty friends!Today - back for round 2 on the podcast we have Jen Ball from The Social Collective YYC! Jen was on for the first time in January and we had a long chat about going from photographing weddings to stepping into the fight world with a camera AND KILLING IT BY THE WAY!!! But since our first chat, Jen has really kicked it into high gear now adding MMA into her photography game which she did say was a goal of hers on the last podcast. So naturally we had a conversation about the differences - pro, cons and challenges between the 2, and just the general experience of being involved in the biggest MMA promotion in the country.We got to learn what Jen did/does on the first pod, so this time we got to just have a real conversation instead of an introduction - which honestly, was one of the best flowing podcasts to date!! Jen lets us in on some big changes since the first episode, what it's like having a husband as a fighter/coach AND if she would be able to photograph a fight her husband is in, or would she be too emotionally attached - working with Gloves Not Guns and why she wanted to be part of it, help give back and why it is important to her. Jen also has a marketing background, so she educated me (and you!) about professionalism, presence and how a fighter can stand out (or disappear!) when it comes to sponsorship and social media. This turned into a real look at the fight game from the safe side of the ropes .If you are a fighter/coach or even just a fan of the sport, this episode gives you a behind the scenes look at how the fight world is documented - and how the lens can shape perception, opportunity and reputation.Awesome podcast, with an awesome human being. SHOUT OUT TO YOU JEN!