yoga

I’m putting up a handful of shots from Austin Fit’s feature Yogi Life: Austin’s Yoga Treasures and the People Behind Them. Though the photos have a studio look to them, each one was at a different location. I really enjoyed working on these images for 3 reasons. One, the simplicity of the shoot. When shooting against a solid background in a studio type of setting I can give more focus on the subject with out having to worry about the upteen other factors that manifest themselves on a normal outdoor shoot. It makes for better rapport between photographer and model. Two, I was photographing people who are masters at what they do and they love it. You can’t go wrong with that. And lastly, because of the nature of the shoot, everybody I photographed was calm, warm and inviting. The energy on the shoots was extremely positive and uplifting. I have to give respect to all the people who practice yoga, it’s amazing how strong and conscious the practitioners are. That being sad, here’s the rub. Does it really have to be 400 degrees in the yoga studio? When I did these shoots, the outside temperature was over 100º and I would have to go outside to cool off during the shoots. No joke.  My knees were sweating, I didn’t know that was possible. Anyways, look at everyone’s faces, cool like lemonade,  no sweat. The first shot is of Leah Kramer at sunstoneyoga.com

Keith Kachtick at dharma yoga

the next 3 fun shots were at the yoga vida studio on west 7th

here’s Mike at black swan yoga

Mehtab from yoga yoga on 360. Mehtab was alot fun to work with. I think he actually levitated for a while, but I was in such awe, I forgot to take the picture

This crazy pose is done by Cosmo Wayne at yogagroove

Last, but not least is Mardy Chen at the Bikram Yoga Downtown