To help you angle the light, you can use a ladder or step stool. Downward light will cast shadows on the different muscles, showing depth and detail of the bodybuilder’s hard work.

These lights also help create separation between the bodybuilder and the background.

Use the gold side of the reflector if you want to add warmth to your pictures, or use the white side to add some brightness to dark areas. You can use a reflector 24 inches (0. 61 m) or larger for best results.

You can use a dark colored or black backdrop, or make your own by using a large black sheet or cloth.

Turn off or move the lights on the side so they are out of the shot. Try using an f 2. 8 lens if you plan on shooting in a low light. [3] X Expert Source Victoria SprungProfessional Photographer Expert Interview. 14 April 2020.

Take a few test shots and see how the image looks. If the image is blurry, increase the shutter speed up to 1/1000.

If your image is too bright after adjusting your aperture, try going an F-stop or 2 lower.

If you are using newer, high-end cameras, try using the highest ISO and making adjustments as needed. If your camera has an “Auto ISO” feature,” use this to see what your camera automatically adjusts the levels to.

Your shots will have a greenish or yellowish tint if the white levels are not balanced.

Avoid using too much oil. The amount will vary depending on the person’s size and the type of oil, but you want the model to look realistic, not slippery. You can use baby oil or coconut oil.

Avoid spraying too much water so it looks like they are wet. Just a few drops will work great! A little water also helps capture highlights.

When photographing bodybuilders, you want to show off all their muscles in 1 image. Try out both serious and playful looks.

Snap a diversity of images, capturing the bodybuilder’s chest, back, and side muscles.

Perhaps they love their abs the most and want you to focus on abdominal shots.

For example, have your bodybuilder pose with a workout machine or standing in a stretching pose with a resistance band. You can also use things like sports balls or free weights.

For example, have your bodybuilder use a bench press, or take a picture of them while they run across the frame. Increase your aperture speed if your images look blurry. When photographing action shots, you can use up to 1/1000.