I met Hulk in an open-air training zone in the southern part of Miami. It was early, and not many people were training. He was there, working hard and exhibiting a strong sense of determination – the kind needed to realize your aspirations. That is what I wanted to capture in this photograph after I asked him to make his portrait.
Thibault Gerbaldi is a self-taught Leica photographer and passionate traveler, known for authentic stories from the world’s most remote regions. His work spans landscapes from Greenland to India, blending documentary, travel, and portrait. He has self-published seven books and earned recognition: 1st at Siena Awards 2025, International Photo Awards 2025, and TPOTY Rising Talent (2024). Exhibited globally and featured in LFI and LENS Magazine. As a board member of The Forgotten International, he supports humanitarian projects.