{"id":94115,"date":"2024-06-18T15:18:25","date_gmt":"2024-06-18T15:18:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/racepages.com\/Videos\/drag-racing\/uncategorized\/behind-the-lens-with-rick-belden-on-the-racing-business\/"},"modified":"2024-06-18T15:18:25","modified_gmt":"2024-06-18T15:18:25","slug":"behind-the-lens-with-rick-belden-on-the-racing-business","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/racepages.com\/Videos\/drag-racing\/uncategorized\/behind-the-lens-with-rick-belden-on-the-racing-business\/","title":{"rendered":"Behind the Lens with Rick Belden on \u2018The Racing Business\u2019"},"content":{"rendered":"

In a recent episode of \u201cThe Racing Business,\u201d host Jason Dukes welcomes Rick Belden of Rick Belden Photography, who is a seasoned photographer with a unique blend of portraiture and action photography expertise. Belden is also behind some of the iconic Drag Illustrated<\/em> magazine covers. With over 30 years in the field, Belden has become a staple in the drag racing community, capturing the essence of racers both on and off the track.<\/p>\n

A Passion for Photography and Racing<\/h4>\n

Rick Belden\u2019s journey into the world of photography started decades ago, and his passion for the craft is evident in every shot he takes. \u201cI don\u2019t do probably as much racing as most drag photographers because I\u2019m doing a lot more portraiture, although I do action as well,\u201d Belden explained. His ability to make his subjects feel at ease and look their best has made him a sought-after photographer in the industry.<\/p>\n

One of Belden\u2019s favorite aspects of his job is working with strong, dedicated individuals. He shared, \u201cI\u2019m passionate about working with people that are just strong\u2014not just physically strong, but mentally strong and dedicated.\u201d This dedication is evident in his work with female drag racers like Leah Pruett, Melissa Serber, and Megan Meyer. \u201cI can take these really strong women and make them comfortable, and you know, they look amazing.\u201d<\/p>\n

Total Nutrition Technology: Fueling Athletes for Over 30 Years<\/h4>\n

In addition to his photography, Rick Belden is the owner of Total Nutrition Technology, a sports nutrition company that has been around for 31 years. The company works with a variety of athletes, from mixed martial artists to NFL teams. \u201cWe\u2019ve had it and dealt with a range of sports professionals. It\u2019s been a great ride and opened up doors through that nutrition aspect,\u201d Belden said.<\/p>\n

Insights on Partnership and Passion<\/h4>\n

Belden offers valuable advice on partnerships and pursuing one\u2019s passions. \u201cGet someone that you absolutely positively love being around,\u201d he advised. For Rick, success in partnerships comes from clear communication and aligned goals. \u201cIt\u2019s about upfront, open communication. This is what our goal is, put it down in writing, and make sure you\u2019re in alignment.\u201d<\/p>\n

When it comes to passion, Belden believes in its importance for fulfillment. \u201cSo many people settle for things they feel they have to do instead of things they love doing or feel passionate about,\u201d he observed. Rick\u2019s own passion for photography and sports nutrition has driven his career and enriched his life.<\/p>\n

Continuous Learning and Humility<\/h4>\n

Belden\u2019s commitment to continuous learning and humility stands out. \u201cI think there are two types of people in this world: those people that are humble and those that are about to be,\u201d he quipped. This mindset keeps him striving to improve and adapt in his field. \u201cI never stop learning. I don\u2019t ever want to be that person where I think I know everything.\u201d<\/p>\n

A Dedication to Excellence<\/h4>\n

Rick Belden\u2019s dedication to his craft and his clients is evident in his approach to photography. \u201cEvery single racer I work with, I want to know a little about. I shake a hand and move on, but I want to make sure they have a good experience.\u201d His goal is to entertain and create memorable experiences for his subjects, ensuring they leave a session feeling positive and appreciated.<\/p>\n

For Rick Belden, photography and sports nutrition are more than just professions\u2014they are passions that drive him to be the best he can be. His story is a testament to the power of dedication, passion, and continuous learning in achieving success and fulfillment in life.<\/p>\n

This story was originally published on June 18, 2024. <\/p>\n

The post Behind the Lens with Rick Belden on \u2018The Racing Business\u2019<\/a> first appeared on Drag Illustrated<\/a>.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

In a recent episode of \u201cThe Racing Business,\u201d host Jason Dukes welcomes Rick Belden of Rick Belden Photography, who is a seasoned photographer with a unique blend of portraiture and action photography expertise. Belden is also behind some of the iconic Drag Illustrated magazine covers. With over 30 years in the field, Belden has become […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":0,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-94115","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/racepages.com\/Videos\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/94115","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/racepages.com\/Videos\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/racepages.com\/Videos\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/racepages.com\/Videos\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=94115"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/racepages.com\/Videos\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/94115\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/racepages.com\/Videos\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=94115"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/racepages.com\/Videos\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=94115"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/racepages.com\/Videos\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=94115"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}