It seems appropriate that we post Joline’s fitness session today since I (Britt) am currently getting ready to compete in my first bikini competition. Looking back at these images now inspire me to keep pushing through, especially on the hard days. Joline clearly looked fierce which is why she took home third place at her competition. I have so much respect now for the ladies and gentlemen who dedicate their lives to this sport, or even the ones who do it one time for the experience. So much goes into getting your body ready for the stage and I think everybody who does this NEEDS to have photos taken. We all know having a stage ready body isn’t the most attainable look year round so I think it’s very important to have images you can look back on. What I loved about Joline’s session was that we incorporated a little bit of everything. Joline had been training at Crossfit Jono prior to her contest prep so we thought it would be fun to showcase what that looked like. We also wanted to add a little feminine touch to some of the images and make them about her overall beauty rather than her muscles alone.
Needless to say, this was one of the most fun sessions we’ve shot. It was such a great way for Joline to celebrate her body and reward herself for all the hard work that she put in. I know I can’t wait for this to be me, even though it feels like the time will never come.
Also, I know Joline would have to agree that having a good trainer and gym to support you makes things 100% easier. This was something I discovered very quickly as I was going to go at it alone in the beginning. But the more I thought about it I actually compared it to just hiring someone who isn’t a photographer to take photos at your wedding… Sure you’ll end up with pictures, but the quality and the artistic eye may be lacking if you don’t hire a professional. The same goes with this, you can eat the right foods and you may tone up but you won’t have someone telling you how much to eat, when to eat it or to stop eating certain foods that may not work for your body. Not to mention it takes so much pressure off yourself. So ladies, if you’re looking for a trainer Laura Boudreau is your girl!
But in all seriousness, Joline… You are a goddess and you should be so proud of yourself!
Makeup: Miranda Mersereau
Suit by: Toula Sifnakis Joseph
Gyms: Ascendo Fitness, Crossfit Jono
Trainer: Laura Boudreau
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