Our Blog, Stories, insights, and lessons from 18 years photographing world-class athletes and fitness brands.
The story behind The Neon at Story + Space: a drive-in studio with a full RGB ceiling, inspired by the LA space that doubled as the Batcave, and put through its paces with online coach Jasmine Dawn.
Fitness Photoshoot Tips
25 gym photoshoot ideas, every one from a real shoot: strength, action, editorial and personality frames, with the direction notes on what makes each one work.
Fitness Photoshoot Tips
The founder of a UK PT education business told me their trainers with professional headshots on gym staff boards attract up to ten times as many enquiries as equally qualified colleagues. Here is why the photo does the heavy lifting.
Black and white fitness photography emphasises muscle detail, texture, and contrast in ways colour rarely matches. Learn how lighting, processing, and preparation combine to produce standout monochrome physique images.
Elements Gym Marbella is one of the best commercial gym photoshoot locations in Europe. Christopher Bailey explains what makes it work on camera and how to book a session there.
A sunrise beach shoot in Marbella with coach Sara Basha, plus how UK clients fly out twice a year for directed location shoots and a year of content in one trip.
A women's fitness photoshoot captures strength, personality, and athleticism in images that feel genuinely yours. Here's what to expect, how to prepare, and how to get the best results.
A practical guide to fitness photoshoot poses for male athletes, covering 12 poses that actually work on camera with advice from a professional fitness photographer with 18+ years of experience.
Joel Corry's Men's Fitness cover was shot at Bailey Studio, Nottingham. Behind the scenes of the shoot with the UK's most shredded DJ and WBFF Pro Card holder.
Fitness Photoshoot Tips
From professional rugby to Love Island to the fitness industry. Jacques O'Neill at Bailey Studio, Nottingham.
Fitness Photoshoot Tips
Discover what happens behind the scenes of a fitness photoshoot with Christopher Bailey in Nottingham. Learn how expert lighting and direction create lasting athlete content.
Fitness Photoshoot Tips
Discover flattering fitness photoshoot poses female for every body type to showcase your strength and shape. Expert tips from UK fitness photographer Christopher Bailey.