I had the pleasure of photographing my good friend Rooni Siraj yesterday. Rooni is a weightlifting champion who represents England - but above & beyond that he’s a really nice guy. I met him on a weightlifting project I started 18 months ago and he’s the first Pro sportsperson I’ve got to know well. The dedication & sacrifice these people display is awesome. I photographed him at the British & the UK Championships last year & it really adds an extra dimension when you are rooting for one of the competitors. This image conveys how I see him - a real sporting hero (of mine).