36 FItness Photoshoot ideas
If you're an Atlanta based fitness enthusiast or fitness photographer looking for inspiration for your next photoshoot, you've landed on the right page! From picturesque locations to creative props and lighting, we've compiled 36 fitness photoshoot ideas to help you jazz up your portfolio or fitness routine.
Outdoor park workout: Atlanta is one of the absolute greenest cities, so parks are abundant for the outdoor workout set.
Beach workout: Capture a sunrise or sunset beach workout if that’s available. Lake Lanier is Atlanta’s closest option.
Industrial area photoshoot: Use brick, concrete, or graffiti walls as backdrops for your fitness shoot.
Fitness model in action: Show your model in action with flying sweat and muscles flexed as they lift weights or run on a treadmill. P.S - sweat can be faked!
Dynamic sports photoshoot: Incorporate basketball, yoga or any sport as access to feilds, courts and studios are abundant thorughout Atlanta.
Cinematic portrait: Use shadows, angles, and color contrast to create a cinematic portrait. Note: light from straight in front does not do the body justice!
Water sports: Capture your fitness model swimming, kayaking, or paddleboarding in calm or turbulent waters.
Hiking shots: Another beautiful thing about Atlanta is we are surrounded by mountains and hiking opportunities to get some nature sets.
Boxing photoshoot: The boxing and martial arts scene in Atlanta is one of the reasons why I moved here. There are so many gyms available here!
Underwater photoshoot: Take your fitness model for a swim and capture their underwater workout routine to create unique images. Protect your equipment!
Shadow boxing shots: Add some depth and texture to your photos by incorporating shadows and angling the light source to create a film-like feel to your shot.
Nighttime cityscape shot: Position your fitness model on top of a tall building with a stunning view of the city skyline.
Gym loft session: Use the open space of a gym's loft to take photos of your fit model striking a pose.
Slow it down: Capture the quiet of someone meditating, and stretching, balancing out their hard workouts with quiet.
Acrobatics: Have your model perform yoga or acrobatic movements on a secluded beach or mountain top.
Urban workout: Running and cyling down the streets of Atlanta can capture the real energy of the city.
Aerial photoshoot: Accompany your model for aerial shots by using a drone or plane, showing off their athletic side while soaring high above the skyline.
In the woods: Capture your fitness model in a natural setting, surrounded by trees, running through trails or doing yoga outdoors.
Aerial fitness: Showcase your fitness model as they perform acrobatic aerial moves while suspended in mid-air.
Make it monochromatic: Play with the colors, have a monochromatic shoot in black, white or grey.
The ultimate transformation: Do a side-by-side photo comparison to show the success of a transformation program.
Make it edgy: Give your fitness photoshoot an edge with unexpected textiles or juxtaposition of environment.
Show off their progress with progress photos: Take a series of photos tracking your fitness model's progress during a workout program.
Use props: Incorporate workout equipment, such as resistance bands, dumbbells, or yoga blocks into your fitness photoshoot for narrative.
Through the mirror: Use a mirror to capture the reflection of your model as they do exercises like lift by the dumbbell racks or pose in the dance studio.
In unique locations: Surprise your viewer by taking your fitness model to unique locations such as libraries, art galleries or a shopping district.
Use neon lights: Use neon lights to make your fitness model stand out in the dark, creating a futuristic aesthetic.
Use water: Use water to create visuals, adding water splashes, and drops naturally in their workout routine.
In the studio: Utilize a studio offering a variety of backdrops and lighting to create different types of images.
Have a thematic shoot: Go for a specific theme such as yoga, CrossFit, or HIIT to match the subject's preferred workout.
Use time-lapse: Create a time-lapse walking or running shot with your fitness model to offer a unique take on the workout routine.
Medieval exercise: Take your fitness model back in time with medieval-themed shots, incorporating armor and swords as props.
Use a drone: Capture overhead shots and aerial footage using a drone camera for a larger than life feel.
Rain or shine: Don't let weather be a deterrent! Wooded areas during rain or urban areas in a snowstorm can add an element of surprise.
Glamorous gym look: Take photos at the luxurious upscale gym or bring fashion into the gym space to take the aesthetics up a notch.
Wire up: Create a more adventurous look by adding wired props, creating a dynamic space.
