The Way Institute of Martial Arts

I recently photographed some martial arts portraits at The Way Institute of Martial Arts in Agoura, Ca. I've known the owners Master Conrad Ercolono and Master Julie Ercolono for a few years now, great people, great martial artists. During the photo shoot Master Julie Ercolono comes out with a staff that can be lit on both ends. That is lit as in fire, flamage, hot! I was concerned about my paper backdrop catching fire, but everything was fine and we created some amazing images. Here's one below, this and another are posted in the Martial Arts gallery and there will be more to come, including some of her spinning it, which allowed me to capture a complete ring of fire. Enjoy!