A Little Body Inspiration

Every time I leave a Cirque du Soleil show, I'm inspired by the body -and am eager to work out again. That's how I felt after today's quick shoot with my friend who is a competition yogini (is that what you'd call it?). Anyway, this mother of two has such a beautiful strong body. Take a look at our unretouched photos:

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34 comments:

EMILY said...

Oh wow. As a Bikram practicer, I really appreciate how stoic these photos are. Also, I'm slightly jealous. Sigh.

steph said...

the first image is awesome! so pretty!

Briel79 said...

Beautiful lighting!

I'm impressed with her body! I just started going to the gym. I'll never reach that level of fitness but it's nice to workout with a friend a few times a week. :)

communikate. said...

Wow!

Jodee said...

amazing! amazing body and amazing photography! nice work y'all

Jill said...

Saw you on studio 5 the other day...you are totally adorable! :)

che carina! said...

wow.

awesome images. awesome body.

Jessica May Lords said...

OUCH!

Kari said...

Her body is amazing...

Lauren's blog said...

She is inspiring!

tori lynn dickson said...

beautiful. the lighting is superb.

the emily said...

Oh my goodness. That is amazing. I cannot imagine my body being that strong.

Kat said...

Nic, what incredibly awesome photos!!
The lighting is fantastical! But I'm even more in love with the flooring. . . is that lucite?
What I wouldn't give to be a little fly on the wall in a studio while you are shooting!
And lately I've been obsessing over friend's dance photography and considering exploring that world! You have certainly just added to my curiosity!
Magical, lady!

Jacqueline said...

Absolutely incredible images Nicole! The lighting is fabulous. She is amazing and you have captured that. I will never have her talent or yours, but I sure can appreciate them. Love you both!

Gabby / Gypsy*Diaries said...

BEUTIFUL! I'd love to knwo what lighting you used on the first pics?
:)
xxx

http://gypsy-diaries.blogspot.com/

Kara Kimball said...

I had no idea she was that flexible! I'm dying over that panche hold!

Martha said...

I love the first image. She is so inspiring!

Emily said...

These are GORGEOUS!

Giedre said...

Gorgeous!
-giedre
www.walkingdotblog.com

sfauthor said...

Great shots! Do you know about these yoga books?

http://www.yogavidya.com/freepdfs.html

Muriel Miller said...

Oh my gosh Nicole! First of all amazing pictures! And honestly could Audra be any more beautiful! Love these!

Sherman said...

Even a mother of two, it doesn't show. She looks very strong in this photos, maybe she works out regularly. I love it, keep it up!
Sherman Unkefer

amanda said...

OH GOSH! and i thought i was flexible....

Jen said...

Beautiful. I am four weeks away from delivering a babe, and I really miss my yoga classes.

Melisande said...

wow! what beautiful photos! i'm on my way out the door right now, heading to the gym, and this is just the motivation i needed!

Tiffany said...

Wow, I'd like to order some of that muscle tone please...where do I sign?

Haley K said...

oh me oh my :) Those photos are STUNNING!!! And make me want to do yoga again! (it's been a couple months...much too long:)

PS - I saw you over at Naomi's blog...you are a lovely mother :) Your words/advice was perfect! I'm definitely still learning, but every thing that you said I was shaking my head "yes" with a smile on my face :)

PPS - that picture of you and your baby girl under "my work" makes me melt :)

Annie-Staten said...

WOW, she is so beautiful! And your photographs are so lovely!! Aaaaand your Evie darling is just divine! I just love finding fellow Mormon bloggers! :)

Kristina said...

Wow, beautiful pictures!!
And such a wonderfully trained body, amazing... Need to practice more Yoga I guess!!
Viele Gruesse, Kristina

Maria said...

Awh, this makes me miss dancing so much!

{lindy baker cakes} said...

You are incredible Nicole. Really. Wow! And don't get me started on Audra. Holy perfect, strong, and beautiful body!

Soon, Then said...

The lighting and subjects are beautiful! Good work. I am always a fan of photography in its true state, without retouching of any kind. Keep it real!

Sue said...

I'm over here from Jacqueline's blog. Incredible photos of an incredible athlete!

jen said...

these are incredible, the human body is a work of art. well done!