Uploaded November 2025 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago

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Sports photographer Jean Fruth sits down with legendary photographer Neil Leifer, the man behind the iconic Muhammad Ali photo (yes, that one). Both have captured defining moments that shaped the way we see sports. In their conversation, they discuss Neil’s career, his favorite images, and how sports photography has evolved over the years.

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-Instagram: instagram.com/neilleiferphotography
-Website: neilleifer.com

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-Instagram: instagram.com/jeanfruthimages
-Website: jeanfruthimages.com
-X: https://x.com/leiferneil
-Facebook: facebook.com/NeilLeiferPhotography

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0:00 Intro
1:00 About Neil
2:30 What changed in sports photography?
6:22 What makes a great sports photo?
8:11 Prep
11:50 How has modern cameras change Neil's work?
16:27 How Neil learned his skill
19:28 Know the sport you're photographing
27:48 Handling failure
30:08 Building a relationship with the athlete
38:45 The Muhammad Ali photo
41:10 Jean's work
42:45 Q&A

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