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!
Log in to replyHi, definitely photo D and all others are very good photos anyway
Log in to replyC or D are my favs 🙂
Log in to replyI love them all so it is hard to choose. 😉 But if I have to, I think that c and e would be my favorites.
Log in to replyPhoto 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!
Log in to replyD, for sure
Log in to replyI think all are spectacular! But I think C is may favorite! Te ves angelical y ruda a la vez!
Log in to replyThey’re all absolutely stunning. A and E are my favorites.
Log in to replyWell it’s Isaac so they are all fantastic, but I’m gonna go with C!!
Log in to replyDefinitely A. Pure beauty.
Log in to replyC or D….all are beautiful.
Log in to replyNicole, I want ALL of these as posters! So incredible!
Log in to replyHey, how did you add your profile pic?? 😉
Log in to replyThey 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.
Log in to replyI love them all! You look so beautiful and fit, but D is my favourite!
Log in to replyThey are all amazing!!’ Love E
Log in to replyI 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!
Log in to replyThey 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…
Log in to replyAll are amazing, but c and d r my favorites!
Log in to replyC and A are my favorites.
Log in to replyC!! You look incredible and it’s different to your previous posters… Love it!!
Log in to replyTough choices but my personal fave is D
Log in to replyI 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!
Log in to replyYep, 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!
Log in to replyI love photo “C”
Log in to replyA,C, D or E – don’t think you could really make the wrong choice! Your physique & condition is wicked
Log in to replyAll of them are great however photo E shows the awesome physique you have in enough detail. Perfect for a poster!
Log in to replyAll are great but E for a poster!
Log in to replyOh, how I love Isaac’s work – A, E & G, but edit out the shoes..
Log in to replyAmazing photos, Nicole! B & F are my favorites. 🙂
Log in to replyA or C!
Log in to replyF 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:)
Log in to replyamazing G…
Log in to replyLove 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
Log in to replyHi 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!
Log in to replyD!
Log in to replyAll look really good! My favourites are E, B and A.
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Log in to replyA or E. You should make them available for purchase.
Log in to replyHi Nicole,
I like photo D. I love the intensity and focus along with beauty and strength.
Marilyn
Log in to replyA and/or E.
Log in to replyE for a poster but I also like D.
Log in to replyD – definately
Log in to replyYou are going to go with “E” definitely. I also like “G”
Log in to replyC 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.
Log in to replyE 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.
Log in to replyI want all 🙂 you are the best
Log in to replyI really like A!
Log in to replyThey are all great but I think that A and D are my favorite. can’t wait to see which one you choose.
Log in to replyYou 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!
Log in to replyI love D!! I feel the grit and determination in d that’s why it’s my favorite!
Log in to replyThey 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.
Log in to replyPhotos C and E are my favorite
Log in to replyA and E..
Log in to replywow all are amazing!! But B is my favorite~
Log in to replyE for sure AWESOMENESS !!!!!!!
Log in to replyLoved D….
Log in to replyPhoto C all the way! Although I do like A and D as well. Really there is no bad one!!
Log in to replyMe too.. Loved D
Log in to replyA or C!!!! 🙂
Log in to replyB
Log in to replyI would say D.
Log in to replyMy favorite is E !
Log in to replyB~
Log in to replyI love d & f but I realize I am way late in my vote lol
Log in to replyc or d
Log in to replyF is my favorite because it’s full body and shows your quads. Great quads are worth showing off!
Log in to replyI love d. Awesome, intense, motivating!
Log in to replyI love love love D!!!
Log in to replyPhoto D and E! 🙂
Log in to replyPhoto D and E! 🙂 Amazing body of work!!
Log in to replyFor a poster, E would be my first choice and A second and only because of the lighting and background of the two 🙂
Log in to replyI like the energy of C–it’s sort of cold, melancholic, beautiful; but I think D features you best
Log in to replyWhat gorgeous photos! D and E are my fav 🙂
Log in to replyWhat do you think Nicole?
Log in to replyi LOVE photo C!!!
Log in to replyF!!!!
Log in to replyI 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.
Log in to replyC & D! Beautiful!
Log in to replyLove them all but I’d go with D
Log in to replyI really like the look of Picture F. It’s all about the guns 😉
Log in to replyHard to choose…C and F
Log in to replyC !! So pretty !
Log in to replyE first, then A
Log in to replyD & F <3
Log in to replyD, E & G… so hard to choose.. really all are just beautiful. Knock ’em dead at the Olympia!!!!! Best of luck!
Log in to replyPic C is my fav…you look beautiful strong and womanly !
Log in to replyC or D
Log in to replyA and E are my favorites.
Log in to replyPhoto 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.
Log in to replyC is perfect pose and full muscle body. sculplture!
Log in to replyAgain, im sorry for mispelling my first name earlier… C is my first choice and second is G. 🙂
Log in to replyE then A! 🙂
Log in to replyLove the focused and intense expression in D (not to mention those shoulders and arms – Whoa)!!!!!
Log in to replyC for sure!
Log in to replyHi 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 🙂
Log in to replyI love C and F
Log in to replyI like A and E, with E being the top choice.
Log in to replyC or D
Log in to replyF, D and C …. they are hard to pic from!
Log in to replyC For Sure
Log in to replyD—– the answer is D! I like how ypu you added G: but that should have been all of the above!!!!
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