After a portrait assignment at Tokkie’s Box in Zwaag, Hoorn, a functional fitness box
I opened the door for an appointment for the Starters series from West-Friesland. A deafening noise hit me. Looking around in amazement, I saw only people lying on the floor. Olympic weight bars were scattered all over the room. I was sold.
After years of being overweight caused by my IT office job. Long days, poor eating, too much sitting. I was looking for something to get moving again. In my youth, I was a keen kickboxer and I was looking for something that would make me just as fit or fitter and just as strong or stronger, but without the aggression. I didn't want a full-contact sport anymore.
And now I just walk into a Functional Fitness box. Fit people going all out.
After a short period, inspiration strikes. Resulting in A BOX LIFE . A five-year photo series.
Because I practice functional fitness myself and have experienced the movements, dynamics, and group feeling firsthand, I can translate that excellently into a photo series.
Functional fitness is a passion. Almost a religion. A belief in healthy eating, being fit, getting stronger. Having an athletic body. #Fitgirls and #fitboys are a trend on Instagram. With the rise of athleisure as a clothing style and the focus on having an athletic body, everyone wants to look good.
You want to immortalise a passion. I photograph you during a workout or during a training session in black and white like my A BOX LIFE series. Or with flash in colour. Whatever you think looks best.
Do you also want images for your website? In colour or in raw black and white?
You can call me for portraits of your employees and coaches. Inspirational portraits, or images during classes. Whatever your needs are.
Get in touch for a cup of coffee. Or invite me to join you sometime to experience the dynamics of your box or gym to experience.
See you soon!