One of the perks of being a competitor is having the opportunity to be a part of photo shoots. I have shot with so many different photographers over the years, and each has brought their own unique perspective and style. They usually are a lot of fun 🙂
Sometimes the shoots are for magazines, for supplement ads, for the Olympia, and sometimes just for me! I don’t keep my contest condition year-round – to me, that is essentially impossible. So when I do get in that kind of extreme condition, I always like to make sure I have a few shoots lined up. After last year’s Olympia, I had the opportunity to shoot with a good friend of mine, Isaac Hinds of Hardbody.com. I have been super busy for most of this year – and so has he – so we finally both had time to look through the photos.
Here are a few of my favorites from that shoot. I am planning on getting one made into a poster. I think I know which I like best, but I would love to hear from all of you 🙂
I will label each with a letter, so let me know what you think!
UPDATE: I just realized I forgot a photo, so G is a late addition 🙂
PHOTO A
PHOTO B
PHOTO C
PHOTO D
PHOTO E
PHOTO F
PHOTO G
I think photo E shows both your upper body and your legs! F and D are GREAT shots of your amazing arms! A is also good but does not show the GREAT legs you have!. I think they are all great but E would b my favorite. Great pictures that show your hard work and dedication!
Hi, definitely photo D and all others are very good photos anyway
C or D are my favs 🙂
I love them all so it is hard to choose. 😉 But if I have to, I think that c and e would be my favorites.
Photo D…holy sh*t, woman! Them arms!! Wow!!! I mean that in the most respectful way.
I see photos C and D as posters.
Can’t waIt to watch you in the next Olympia!
D, for sure
I think all are spectacular! But I think C is may favorite! Te ves angelical y ruda a la vez!
They’re all absolutely stunning. A and E are my favorites.
Well it’s Isaac so they are all fantastic, but I’m gonna go with C!!
Definitely A. Pure beauty.
C or D….all are beautiful.
Nicole, I want ALL of these as posters! So incredible!
Hey, how did you add your profile pic?? 😉
They are all amazing. However, my fav are A and F. A is a great total body shot. I love the definition in your arms in F. Omg. Shows such strength and dedication to the craft. So impressive. Unreal all them.You look unbelievable already and you are still far out from competition. You inspire me.
I love them all! You look so beautiful and fit, but D is my favourite!
They are all amazing!!’ Love E
I love photo c because it looks so genuine & has some feeling to it. Photo D is also great because it showcases your amazing physique the best!
They are all great photos, but if I had to narrow it down… C would be my favourite from an artistic perspective, F as a gym/workout motivational poster and E because it displays the definition of your quads as well as your upper body.
I guess that wasn’t really narrowing it down thou…
All are amazing, but c and d r my favorites!
C and A are my favorites.
C!! You look incredible and it’s different to your previous posters… Love it!!
Tough choices but my personal fave is D
I love photo B and E. My opinion: photo E should get more light on the left side of your face. They are all great! You have a beautiful face and body!
Yep, E for me. Just wish there was more of you lower leg to even out the overall body pic. Your upper body is fabulous of course!
I love photo “C”
A,C, D or E – don’t think you could really make the wrong choice! Your physique & condition is wicked
All of them are great however photo E shows the awesome physique you have in enough detail. Perfect for a poster!
All are great but E for a poster!
Oh, how I love Isaac’s work – A, E & G, but edit out the shoes..
Amazing photos, Nicole! B & F are my favorites. 🙂
A or C!
F for sure! Love the definition and vascularity. Also, it’s inspiring to see a woman in action, lifting actual weights as opposed to only posing:)
amazing G…
Love the paradoxical nature of Photo G – you bring a certain softness to a hard-core image (that’s also true of photos C, D and F, but with G we can see you from head to toe! Ummmh – it’s between photos D and G!
Raffaela Pugliese
Hi Nicole! My daughter (12 years old) and I both pick D! You look amazing and you’re such a good role model for women and young ladies 😉 Thank you!
D!
All look really good! My favourites are E, B and A.
D
A or E. You should make them available for purchase.
Hi Nicole,
I like photo D. I love the intensity and focus along with beauty and strength.
Marilyn
A and/or E.
E for a poster but I also like D.
D – definately
You are going to go with “E” definitely. I also like “G”
C is very classy! Depends on what the poster is for…marketing or just a picture but I think that C would be great for all purposes.
E and F are my favorites. E is a great full body shot & really showcases your quads. F is my ultimate favorite because it you look so feminine, but Yet your vascularity and beastly arms put everyone to shame! It’s a real motivator. Awesome shoot, you look amazing.
I want all 🙂 you are the best
I really like A!
They are all great but I think that A and D are my favorite. can’t wait to see which one you choose.
You look amazing in all of them of course! I have to say there is something in your eyes in “B”… focus, determination, confidence, strength, beauty….it just “speaks”, I think, but what do I know, haha. I LOVE “C”, for me its the one where the most emotion comes thru. It made me really stop and look at it! “E”…well that’s a great full body shot. But I’m voting for “C”, hands down!
I love D!! I feel the grit and determination in d that’s why it’s my favorite!
They are all incredible, but I have to pick D. The look in your eyes plus the sheer amount of arm muscle are enough to make Batman wet himself. Runners up would be C and F because, like D, they capture your muscular body in it’s intensified (rather than relaxed) state. C, D, and F are the ones that get my adrenaline pumping the most.
Photos C and E are my favorite
A and E..
wow all are amazing!! But B is my favorite~
E for sure AWESOMENESS !!!!!!!
Loved D….
Photo C all the way! Although I do like A and D as well. Really there is no bad one!!
Me too.. Loved D
A or C!!!! 🙂
B
I would say D.
My favorite is E !
B~
I love d & f but I realize I am way late in my vote lol
c or d
F is my favorite because it’s full body and shows your quads. Great quads are worth showing off!
I love d. Awesome, intense, motivating!
I love love love D!!!
Photo D and E! 🙂
Photo D and E! 🙂 Amazing body of work!!
For a poster, E would be my first choice and A second and only because of the lighting and background of the two 🙂
I like the energy of C–it’s sort of cold, melancholic, beautiful; but I think D features you best
What gorgeous photos! D and E are my fav 🙂
What do you think Nicole?
i LOVE photo C!!!
F!!!!
I like F the best. It shows a the beauty and the strength of todays athletic female. Also its different than the standard photos u see of fit women in relaxed soft poses.
C & D! Beautiful!
Love them all but I’d go with D
I really like the look of Picture F. It’s all about the guns 😉
Hard to choose…C and F
C !! So pretty !
E first, then A
D & F <3
D, E & G… so hard to choose.. really all are just beautiful. Knock ’em dead at the Olympia!!!!! Best of luck!
Pic C is my fav…you look beautiful strong and womanly !
C or D
A and E are my favorites.
Photo A shows off every muscle group and the angle of your body in relation to the camera is perfect especially with the lighting. All of the other pics are great, but the combination of lighting, complete full body pose and nothing hiding any part of your body makes for the best poster, I think.
C is perfect pose and full muscle body. sculplture!
Again, im sorry for mispelling my first name earlier… C is my first choice and second is G. 🙂
E then A! 🙂
Love the focused and intense expression in D (not to mention those shoulders and arms – Whoa)!!!!!
C for sure!
Hi Nicole
I just joined your sight…I have to say it is awesome at the information and video’s you upload, You are a Inspiration, and I think you look awesome…Photo E is my pick and I think it just brings out the full you, keep up the awesome work 🙂
I love C and F
I like A and E, with E being the top choice.
C or D
F, D and C …. they are hard to pic from!
C For Sure
D—– the answer is D! I like how ypu you added G: but that should have been all of the above!!!!