Free Guide for Athletes and Fitness Professionals
The Ultimate
Guide to
Photoshoot Prep
Featuring contributions from 3x Mr. Olympia Ryan Terry, nutrition expert Phil Learney, body transformation coach Mark Coles, IFBB Pro Anth Bailes, and Bikini Fitness Pro Nina Ross. Everything you need to show up camera-ready.
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What’s Inside
10 sections covering every angle of photoshoot preparation, written by people who have done it at the highest level.
What to Expect on the Day
Christopher Bailey walks you through the shoot from start to finish. No surprises.
Getting a Pump
How long, how hard, and the mistakes that leave you looking flat or blown out.
The Right Location
Why your choice of gym matters more than you think, and what to look for.
The Perfect Tan
Professional tanning expert Louise Beard-Ritsma on skin prep that makes or breaks your look.
What to Wear
Outfit choices, colours, and the clothing that photographs best under studio light.
Nutrition and Fat Loss Science
Phil Learney on diet timelines, carb science, and why most people get the final week wrong.
Training, Depleting, and Carb Loading
Mark Coles on how to come in full and ultra-lean, not flat and depleted.
Water and Sodium Manipulation
IFBB Pro Anth Bailes on the final week water and salt protocols that create that dry, shredded look.
Shoot Tips from Ryan Terry
3x Mr. Olympia Men's Physique Pro shares his prep for both photoshoots and the pro stage.
Bikini Stage Prep with Nina Ross
IFBB Bikini Fitness Pro on the perfect prep plan and the mistakes that ruin a championship physique.
Who This Is For
Whether it’s your first shoot or your fiftieth, the last few days of preparation make or break your results. This guide was written so nobody has to guess.
First-Time Shooters
Nervous about what to expect? This guide covers everything from what to eat to what to wear so you show up prepared and confident.
Competition Athletes
Post-competition or pre-shoot, the final week protocols from Phil Learney, Mark Coles, and Anth Bailes are world-class.
Body Transformation Clients
You have worked hard to get in shape. A photoshoot is the culmination of that journey. Do not leave it to chance.
Coaches and PTs
Send this to every client before their shoot. Better-prepared clients get better results, and better results build your portfolio.
Your Best Shoot
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The guide is free. The advice inside it comes from decades at the top of the game.
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