HOW TO SHOOT URBAN FITNESS URBAN FITNESS PORTRAITS

Jo Plumridge

Fitness photography is a very specific genre that focuses on capturing the strength, flexibility, and muscle tone of your subjects. Fitness models have worked hard to achieve defined bodies so it’s up to us as photographers to show these off in your images. In this article I’m going to look at how to shoot fitness portraits in an urban environment, from gear and lighting through to posing. Let’s get started! EQUIPMENT AND CAMERA SETTINGS You can use any camera and lens combination, but you’ll ideally want a 50mm and 85mm (or zoom lens that covers these focal lengths) for the best portrait options. You’ll also need a flashgun and the ability to shoot with it off-camera. The easiest way to do this is with a remote or app. A stand…

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