How to Prepare for Your Yoga Photo Shoot
Alyona Moves, Nomad Yoga Teacher, Barcelona Yoga Photo Shoot
During last years I was lucky to create stunning visual content for different nomad yoga teachers visiting or living in Barcelona.
After photographing them in different locations: studios, outdoors or during workshops
I prepared some insights and tips and that I wanted to share with anybody who is preparing for a yoga photo shoot
Adriana, Yoga Wall Teacher, Barcelona Yoga Photo Shoot
- First of all, think about your statement, about your brand philosophy and what kind of emotions you want to transmit with your photographs.
Yoga positions are extremely photogenic, but also as a yoga teacher you should find the balance between the stunning visuals and the spirituality.
When you figure out what you, as a yoga teacher is standing for, think what kind of content you need and where you’re going to post it on: Instagram, Website or Facebook.
Every single platform has its own rules and you need different formats.
Make sure to be specific about it and to talk it through with your photographer.
Some Tips: How to Prepare for Your Yoga Photo Shoot
- Inspire and be inspired.
Make a small research and prepare a mood board with the poses that you would like to photograph.
Note down a list of poses you’d like to include during your session.
The best is to have a variety of standing poses, balances and backbends.
Alyona, Nomad Yoga Teacher, Barcelona Yoga Photo Shoot
- Always remember about the light.
If you want your photos to be taken with a natural light, remember that the best time is early in the morning or just before the sunset.
In studio your photographer should arrange additional light if needed.
Never forget to play with the shadows, lights and reflections. You can get really magical and unique effects.
Sarah, Yoga Barcelona Photo Shoot
- Think about the location and style. Would you prefer a photoshoot outside or in a studio?
Both are great.
Studio has more minimal vibe, might be more consistent with your online visual strategy.
Outside shoots give you more freedom and a variety of backdrops.
You can find excellent urban minimal locations or connect with the nature. Specially in places like Barcelona you have an insane amount of possibilities.
Sarah, Barcelona Yoga Photo Shoot
Don’t forget to warm up before your yoga photo shoot. That’s really important, you will be repeating the same poses few times, besides the photoshoot always last a bit more than a regular yoga practice.
Think what props
you need for your yoga photo shoot and prepare them before.
Don’t forget to clean your yoga mat.
Other ideas: journal, candles, yoga books, yoga block, etc.
Prepare 4-5 outfits
It’s better to have more and let your photographer help you choose it according the exact location.
Remember that it doesn’t have to be only yoga leggings and sport top, you can play around.
Everything depends on your personal style and needs. Sometimes a gorgeous long dress could look stunning and it shows a bit more your character.
Sometimes it’s good to invite a friend
to do some photographs showing a relation between you, as a yoga teacher, and a student.
Normally it’s a short part of a session.
While planning the photoshoot, talk it through with your photographer.
Also don’t forget to choose matching outfits.
Alyona Moves, Nomad Yoga Teacher, Barcelona Yoga Photo Shoot
Adriana, Yoga Teacher, Barcelona Yoga Photo Shoot
Sarah, Barcelona Yoga Photo Shoot
Relax and enjoy it!
“All true artists, whether they know it or not, create from a place of no-mind, from inner stillness”
Hope that it will help you to prepare for your yoga photo shoot.
If you have any questions let me know. And if you are interested in creating some stunning content in Barcelona I would be delighted to talk about your project. Just shoot me an email at: julia@juliamalinowska.com
Or find me on Instagram: @jul.malinowska
Let’s talk art!