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http://www.christopherbailey.co.uk This was when I first started taking pictures, later that year I was bought my first manual 35mm SLR.

Fitness Photographer - Christopher Bailey

Originally I set out to be a graphic designer, then in 1997 while living in Basingstoke I signed onto a media course which covered Design, Photography, Film Production and Journalism. During my design classes I learnt about the basics of Photoshop -which has proven to be a vital skill years down the line when I switched over to digital cameras. A lot of things have changed in the industry (especially over the last 10 years) and I feel very lucky to have learned to use a camera in the good old days of film. I turned these skills into a business back in 2004 and since then I have travelled the world as a commercial photographer for many high profile clients. I have always been involved in Fitness due to my background playing Ice Hockey for Great Britain. Becoming a fitness & bodybuilding photographer is something that has just naturally occurred for me over the last few years, starting with a few brand names that spread to magazine and private portfolio work. Fitness is now around 90% of my work load - which I love! Working alongside some of the world's best Fitness Models, Athletes and Bodybuilders each day has rubbed off on me a little more than I would have originally expected. With a push from fellow bodybuilder photographer Gillies Crofta and Mark Coles at M10 Fitness, I took it on myself to go through the shoot process first hand. I like to think this benefits the position I am in now knowing what everyone I work with goes through. I now have the utmost respect for the dedication of my clients.

06/10/2026

This could be a film still.

And that’s exactly what we love about it.

A location. A little texture. Carefully placed light.

Suddenly a fitness shoot has atmosphere, character and a story that extends beyond the physique.

We’re never interested in creating the same gallery twice.

Got a concept you’ve always wanted to shoot? Tell us. The more ambitious, the better.

05/10/2026

One shoot should work harder than one Instagram post.

Think bigger than the grid.

Website imagery. Social content. Coaching launches. Profile images. Brand campaigns. Press features.

If you’re building a name in fitness, having a professional library of imagery means you’re ready when the next opportunity appears.

That’s content with a purpose.

Coach, athlete or fitness professional?

Ask us about building your next content library...

04/10/2026

Who said your fitness shoot had to involve gymwear?

You worked for the body.
You choose how you celebrate it.

Sports bra. Evening dress. Lingerie. Oversized shirt. Nothing remotely fitness-related at all.

Your shoot isn’t about fitting into our idea of what fitness photography should look like.

It’s about creating photographs you want to own.

Your shoot, your experience.

Book today via the link in our bio 📸

03/10/2026

Yes, we will make you train during your photoshoot.

Well… sort of.

A few working shots give us movement, shape and an entirely different set of images alongside the polished poses.

What would showcase your physique best?

Photos from Bailey Studio's post 02/10/2026

The studio is only one option.

Take the shoot outside and everything changes.

Natural light behaves differently.

The environment becomes part of the composition.

There’s space to move, experiment and create images that feel completely removed from the traditional studio fitness shoot.

A wall, a rooftop, a beach, a city street…
Sometimes the best set is one we never had to build.

Where would you pick your location shoot to be?

01/10/2026

Consider this your sign to book the shoot.

Pick the outfits.

Get your hair and make up done.

Bring the heels, the trainers and the gym set you've been saving for the right occasion...

and spend a few hours feeling ridiculously good about yourself.

You don't need to be competing.

You don't need to be a fitness model.

And you definitely don't need anyone else's permission.

Sometimes you can just book the shoot because...

It's your turn. Book your photoshoot today via the link in our bio 📸

30/09/2026

Your business needs more than one good headshot.

For coaches, your personal brand is part of what people are buying into.

That’s why our shoots can go far beyond traditional fitness photography.

Training. Coaching. Lifestyle. Portraits. Behind the scenes.

One session can give you a varied bank of professional content to use across your website, socials, launches and everything in between.

Still you; just photographed with purpose.

Coach, creator or fitness professional? Ask us about our content and lifestyle shoots.

29/09/2026

Same time next year, Marbella? 🇪🇸☀️

Sunshine. Beach shoots. Incredible locations. And a group of people ready to create something special.

Marbella gave us some unforgettable shoot days... so naturally, we’re doing it all again.

Bailey is officially back in Marbella in June 2027.

And if last time looked this good, just wait until you see what we have planned next.

Want to join us?
Marbella 2027 enquiries are open. Get in touch for details.

28/09/2026

This is what happens when we play with the light.

Reflections. Shadows. Shape.

Take away the traditional backdrop and suddenly the entire frame becomes part of the creativity.

Fitness photography... just not as you know it.

Want something a little different? Let’s create it.

Click the link in our bio to book your personalised photoshoot experience today.

27/09/2026

Same physique. Completely different story.

This is why we love playing with styling.

Change the outfit, soften the pose, switch the mood... and suddenly fitness photography becomes something completely different.

The physique is still there.

But now it’s part of a fashion-led, editorial image rather than being the entire story.

Your fitness shoot doesn’t have to live in one lane.

In fact, we’d much rather it didn’t.

Bring the wardrobe options.
Let’s see how many sides of you we can create.

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Thursday 9am - 5pm
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