Men's Fitness Photoshoot with Oliver Laudi
Oliver and I had been planning a fitness photoshoot for weeks. We wanted to capture the essence of the workout routine in a visually stunning manner. Our initial plan was to hit the gym, sweat it out and capture the results on camera.
But fate had other plans. The gym was jam-packed by the time we arrived. We didn't want to inconvenience other users, so we decided to shift the location. Oliver suggested we use his house instead. I agreed and we set to work.
I quickly set up two lightings so that I could light him up properly while separating him from the background. One of the most tedious jobs was to arrange the items in the background, including the curtain. Next, I had to shoot in a "tight space", having to avoid some distractions in the background.
Oliver was natural in front of the camera, striking different poses effortlessly. He was hardworking and didn't mind trying various warm-up and workout routines until we found the perfect shots. We clicked away, trying different angles and positions, playing with shadows and highlights. It was challenging to get the perfect shot, but we were determined to get it right.
Looking back, it was ironic how we had planned to use the gym but ended up creating something better in Oliver's house. It was as if the universe had allowed us to create something unique and special.
Overall, the photoshoot was a metaphor for the importance of hard work and perseverance in achieving our goals. We personified fitness and brought it to life through the photographs. And it all happened because we didn't give up when the initial plan didn't work out. Sometimes, the best things in life happen when we're forced to improvise.
Featuring ↬ Oliver LaudiHairstylist ↬ Sonya LaudiMakeup Artist (MUA) ↬ Sonya Laudi
Wardrobe ↬ Oliver Laudi
Camera ↬ Canon 6D Mark IILens ↬ Canon 24-70mm F2.8L IILighting ↬ Godox AD600BM, Godox V1C
Place ↬ HomeDate ↬ Year 2022
Photo Editing type ↬ Advanced
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