I had the opportunity to be the photographer for a headshot session at Orange Theory Fitness in Brighton, MI, and it was pretty awesome! I got to help the coaches and staff showcase their professionalism and fitness expertise with beautiful images. This was special for me because as an OTF member myself, these coaches and this staff have helped me grow and push myself with my own fitness goals. Since they are normally the ones helping me, it was a blessing to give back to them.

First, I want to take a moment and tell you what makes Orange Theory Fitness so special. It is a community of people, all working towards their fitness goals together [and a special shout out to the fun 7pm crew, there is no other group as special as you! You know who you are…WOO HOO]. The coaches and staff at OTF are incredibly knowledgeable and passionate about what they do, and they go out of their way to create a supportive and welcoming environment for everyone. The HIIT workouts themselves are also uniquely challenging and effective. The combination of cardio and strength training in each class helps to burn fat and build lean muscle, making for a truly well-rounded fitness experience. At OTF I have learned…lifting is my favorite, rowing is just okay, and I will always hate burpees.

Now back to the photo session…to capture great headshot photos, it’s essential to have good lighting and Orange Theory studios simply have the worst lighting (HELLO ORANGE LIGHTS!!!). Sorry, but if you have been there, you know it’s true. So I made sure to use as much of the natural light from the front window as possible, along with some of my off camera flashes and some continuous lights. Then I used kelvin to set my white balance to counter act all the orange. My set up did the trick and the photos came out great!

During the shoot, I focused on creating a relaxed and positive atmosphere. I wanted everyone to feel at ease and confident so that we could capture some fantastic shots. It was also fun to correct their “form” when posing them. Boy how the tables turned there. Anyway, these women are beautiful inside and out and I believe it shows in these images.