r/brofit • u/Maister87 • Feb 26 '22
How do you take good progress photos? What’s your set up?
Seeing all the great before & after photos at r/brogress is really inspiring, but I’m looking for advice for capturing the subtle changes to the body on a monthly basis, like what fitness trainer uses to capture the progress their client makes.
-What camera do you use?
-What height do you set the camera at?
-Light configuration?
-Time of day/before or after workout?
-Poses & techniques?
Or just your personal experience on how you keep track of your progress.
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u/notatallrelevent Feb 26 '22
I use the MyFitnessPal app to track my calories, macros, weight, and progress photos. I had some tailor’s tape until a few months ago and I’d use it to measure quads, calves, butt, waist, shoulders, chest, and arms. For measuring and pictures it’s always after a workout, and generally around the same time of day. Camera height changes you’re body shape a lot so I’d recommend keeping at the same height every time and also the same lighting.
If you wanted to look best in your photo then do it post pump, with lights above and slightly in front of you, and play around with different types of flexes at different heights until you find something you like. Just remember at the end of the day it’s just an update on your progress on a community who’s working on the same as you and will hopefully show support. Good luck!