Several days ago our best friend Jay paid us a visit in our house. We had a conversation about life things with an excellent cup of tea and some deserts. And we talked about his older brother’s upcoming fight which we were honored to capture. It is hard to describe a fire which I saw in Jay’s eyes when he spoke about his older brother Amer. Unmistakably, I was reading an honor, admiration, undeniable confidence and pride for his brother.
And then on the evening of Saturday, Amer was unstoppable and glorious.
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Absolutely the finest work I’ve ever seen… period. As bold a statement as that may be, this is truly the most remarkable display of professional photography. There is simply no competition when it comes to your talents Worldwide. God Bless you.
Watching the slide show makes is so real again! These aren’t photos, this is still motion, force and glory! Awesome job, as always.
Salam Alnakeeb10:29 am
Incredible work! You defined this fight’s storyline through these great pictures. Great job!
Scott10:32 am
I have watched this slide show about 6 times and have found a different detail in every picture with each view, this is incredible work. I have a close family friend that owns her own photography studio and I thought her work could not be beat. I’m hear to say this tops it.
Fantastic photography, I’ll be back to view more of your work.
Angela10:33 am
I didnt know pictures could be so powerful. I felt like I was there and could feel the emotion and excitement in every picture. Amazing work!
These images are stellar. You are a true artist. The slideshow captures Amer’s story perfectly.
Tim Hadad10:43 am
Unequivocally the best photography I’ve ever viewed. You brought us all there and back with the flash of your camera. Truly inspirational Yuka… you’re talents are magnificent.
Dawn Sarnecky10:51 am
I just want to say that when I get married, I would like you to be my photographer. One of my passions in life is photography as well (though I’m just a beginner) and this is the most amazing work I have ever seen – hands down. Thank you for posting your work and art for the world to see! I can’t wait to see more!
Craig Butler10:55 am
What a great slide show you have put together! Very inspirational photos and an amazing talent you have! I was there and the powerful emotion in these photos was comparable! I have had the privilage of knowing Amer and Jay for awhile now and the shot of Jay holding his brother up after the fight really capture his pride for Amer and their love for each other!!
Ryan11:08 am
Great work here capturing the fight. Not only is the intensity of the situation gracefully highlighted, but also the bond between brothers.
Thanks for sharing the set!
Nader Abdallah11:21 am
Inspirational. Very well put together piece of art. Somebody above mentioned the captured photos from the fight and I couldn’t agree more. Everything from choice of music, choice of photos and the phenomenal “soul” and meaning captured in each photo make this one of the best compilations I personally have ever seen. Very well done.
It’s amazing how you were able to portray the look of determination on Amer’s face as well as the feeling of redemption. It was a pleasure to have the opportunity of being present at the fight, but I didn’t tear up until I saw these photos. Thank you for this.
Josh Carlson11:23 am
Thank you so much for taking the time to capture the events of this evening. I was extremely disappointed that I couldn’t be there to support Jay and his brother and their next phase of life. Your art brought this evening to life for me with all of the passion and glory that I’m confident was present that night in Kenan Arena. Thank you again.
Yuka, you are amazing. From the bottom of my heart, I extend my true appreciation and gratitude for being there on the most important night of my career. May God continue to bless you in your unequivical skills and talent.
Great Pic’s!!! The way you put it together is amazing. What a great display of the night. God Bless you.
STEPHEN PIENTA1:23 pm
WELL DONE AN AMAZING DEPICTION OF HEART AND SOUL AS SEEN THROUGH THE LENS OF A TRUE TALENT .EVEN THOSE WHO WE NOT THERE COULD SEE AND FEEL THE EMOTION THROUGH YOUR TALENT.CONGRADULATIONS TO BOTH YOU AND YOUR SUBJECT.
Dee-Dee1:44 pm
You really did an incredible job of capturing this great victory. Watching this slide show makes me feel as if I’m sitting in the Arena again!!
Lisa Calabrese2:19 pm
This slideshow is absolutely beautiful. The way you were able to capture the passion and determination of everyone involved is truly amazing. Great work!
BUTCH PARKER3:58 pm
THANK YOU . I WORK IS A WORK OF ART. YOU WERE ABLE TO CAPTURE AMER AS HE REALLY IS. GOD LOVING AND A FIERCE, COMPETITIVE PERSON. YOUR WORK ALOWED ME TO SEE THINGS I DID NOT SEE THERE . THANK YOU FOR SHARING THIS WITH ALL THOSE WHO KNOW AND CARE FOR AMER.
Ahmed4:48 pm
Yuka, the pictures you took are amazing, and the way you’ve prepared them for the slideshow is really great. Since I was at the fight I can honesty say that you captured through pictures the the true “feel” of the event. I especially like the pictures where you don’t see what’s happening only in the ring (The picture of Jay in the shadows watching on from ringside is a perfect example of what I’m talking about) but around it as well. I think that is what gives it such a complete feeling. It’s not just a lot of pictures of Amer, rather it’s pictures of the event and the people who were there supporting him. FANTASTIC JOB!!!
Jessica4:54 pm
What an incredibly moving and inspirational work of art (of an equally inspirational subject). You captured the raw emotion of the moment and let us all feel as though we were there.
Thank you!
Manal Qawasmeh10:46 pm
Absolutely brilliant work. I am so proud of my brother, my hero. The photography was stunning and captured every flawless, priceless emotion. Well done. Ma Sha Allah.
Matt Greening1:26 am
Stunning photographs of a man – I am inspired by his passion and his talent.
Michael Calabrese8:08 am
Brilliant job! It was quite the moving experience to watch again and again. What a display of professionalism. Simply awesome!
Wow! looks like your fan base is
growing like crazy! Congratulations, you deserve it. Please don’t forget about us little people when you become rich and famous!!!
Cheryl1:44 am
After viewing the video, it is evident the dedication, commitment, strength, skill, motivation, talent and support Amer has within him and around him. An amazing acheivement, congratulations! You really are a champion!
Tim Frank10:34 pm
I have been fortunate to know Jay for several years, and heard so many great things about his brother Amer. Having seen this slideshow, I now see what Jay has been telling me – his brother is a true champion both in and out of the ring. The photos are moving and inspirational and capture the essence of the battle Amer has won. I wish them both continued success.
Absolutely the finest work I’ve ever seen… period. As bold a statement as that may be, this is truly the most remarkable display of professional photography. There is simply no competition when it comes to your talents Worldwide. God Bless you.
Watching the slide show makes is so real again! These aren’t photos, this is still motion, force and glory! Awesome job, as always.
Incredible work! You defined this fight’s storyline through these great pictures. Great job!
I have watched this slide show about 6 times and have found a different detail in every picture with each view, this is incredible work. I have a close family friend that owns her own photography studio and I thought her work could not be beat. I’m hear to say this tops it.
Fantastic photography, I’ll be back to view more of your work.
I didnt know pictures could be so powerful. I felt like I was there and could feel the emotion and excitement in every picture. Amazing work!
Thank you everybody for your kind words!!!!!!!If you feel what I feel looking these photographs…..this is the best what I can get!!!!!!!
These images are stellar. You are a true artist. The slideshow captures Amer’s story perfectly.
Unequivocally the best photography I’ve ever viewed. You brought us all there and back with the flash of your camera. Truly inspirational Yuka… you’re talents are magnificent.
I just want to say that when I get married, I would like you to be my photographer. One of my passions in life is photography as well (though I’m just a beginner) and this is the most amazing work I have ever seen – hands down. Thank you for posting your work and art for the world to see! I can’t wait to see more!
What a great slide show you have put together! Very inspirational photos and an amazing talent you have! I was there and the powerful emotion in these photos was comparable! I have had the privilage of knowing Amer and Jay for awhile now and the shot of Jay holding his brother up after the fight really capture his pride for Amer and their love for each other!!
Great work here capturing the fight. Not only is the intensity of the situation gracefully highlighted, but also the bond between brothers.
Thanks for sharing the set!
Inspirational. Very well put together piece of art. Somebody above mentioned the captured photos from the fight and I couldn’t agree more. Everything from choice of music, choice of photos and the phenomenal “soul” and meaning captured in each photo make this one of the best compilations I personally have ever seen. Very well done.
It’s amazing how you were able to portray the look of determination on Amer’s face as well as the feeling of redemption. It was a pleasure to have the opportunity of being present at the fight, but I didn’t tear up until I saw these photos. Thank you for this.
Thank you so much for taking the time to capture the events of this evening. I was extremely disappointed that I couldn’t be there to support Jay and his brother and their next phase of life. Your art brought this evening to life for me with all of the passion and glory that I’m confident was present that night in Kenan Arena. Thank you again.
Yuka, you are amazing. From the bottom of my heart, I extend my true appreciation and gratitude for being there on the most important night of my career. May God continue to bless you in your unequivical skills and talent.
Great Pic’s!!! The way you put it together is amazing. What a great display of the night. God Bless you.
WELL DONE AN AMAZING DEPICTION OF HEART AND SOUL AS SEEN THROUGH THE LENS OF A TRUE TALENT .EVEN THOSE WHO WE NOT THERE COULD SEE AND FEEL THE EMOTION THROUGH YOUR TALENT.CONGRADULATIONS TO BOTH YOU AND YOUR SUBJECT.
You really did an incredible job of capturing this great victory. Watching this slide show makes me feel as if I’m sitting in the Arena again!!
This slideshow is absolutely beautiful. The way you were able to capture the passion and determination of everyone involved is truly amazing. Great work!
THANK YOU . I WORK IS A WORK OF ART. YOU WERE ABLE TO CAPTURE AMER AS HE REALLY IS. GOD LOVING AND A FIERCE, COMPETITIVE PERSON. YOUR WORK ALOWED ME TO SEE THINGS I DID NOT SEE THERE . THANK YOU FOR SHARING THIS WITH ALL THOSE WHO KNOW AND CARE FOR AMER.
Yuka, the pictures you took are amazing, and the way you’ve prepared them for the slideshow is really great. Since I was at the fight I can honesty say that you captured through pictures the the true “feel” of the event. I especially like the pictures where you don’t see what’s happening only in the ring (The picture of Jay in the shadows watching on from ringside is a perfect example of what I’m talking about) but around it as well. I think that is what gives it such a complete feeling. It’s not just a lot of pictures of Amer, rather it’s pictures of the event and the people who were there supporting him. FANTASTIC JOB!!!
What an incredibly moving and inspirational work of art (of an equally inspirational subject). You captured the raw emotion of the moment and let us all feel as though we were there.
Thank you!
Absolutely brilliant work. I am so proud of my brother, my hero. The photography was stunning and captured every flawless, priceless emotion. Well done. Ma Sha Allah.
Stunning photographs of a man – I am inspired by his passion and his talent.
Brilliant job! It was quite the moving experience to watch again and again. What a display of professionalism. Simply awesome!
Thank you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Wow! looks like your fan base is
growing like crazy! Congratulations, you deserve it. Please don’t forget about us little people when you become rich and famous!!!
After viewing the video, it is evident the dedication, commitment, strength, skill, motivation, talent and support Amer has within him and around him. An amazing acheivement, congratulations! You really are a champion!
I have been fortunate to know Jay for several years, and heard so many great things about his brother Amer. Having seen this slideshow, I now see what Jay has been telling me – his brother is a true champion both in and out of the ring. The photos are moving and inspirational and capture the essence of the battle Amer has won. I wish them both continued success.