After leaving his job because he felt "sick of taking the same tube, wearing the same suit," he battled through a tough few months, but one lunch and a trip to Japan later, Voelkel earned his chance to shoot the Confederations Cup in Germany. Since then, his work has blossomed and clients now include Nike, Adidas and Sports Graphic media, to name but a few. His photos are often taken from unusual angles, and his ability to convey sporting emotions pervades his portfolio.