Colorful Creations
This past month, I decided to break out the color to bring a little life to this dark, rainy season. In an effort to level up my portfolio, I did a deep dive on some of the artists that inspire my work most and realized that I could use a pop of something fresh and new.
This project, titled Colorflex, focuses on the cool and fashionable side of athletic wear. Sometimes you just want a fit that shows off what you worked for while going to the grocery store. Let this be your inspiration to keep the sweats on, but consider pairing it with a sweet jacket or some Cyberpunk shades.
Photography & Retouching: Daniel Livingstone
Talent: Abby Rios
Talent Agency: 10 MGMT
HMUA: AJ Jones
Artist Agency: LAB Artists
Behind The Scenes
If you’re interested in a deeper insight into how I create projects like this, check out my YouTube livestreams, like this one.
DOMAIN - Bret Gornik
This past month, I’ve been working on a new personal project titled: DOMAIN. So many of my projects focus on storytelling through production, styling, and visual “pop,” but I wanted to lean into a slightly different direction. I felt inclined to do something raw, authentic, and relatable to the fitness experience.
I sat down with Bret for a short interview before taking these photos, and the one thing that stood out to me the most was how this gym wasn’t only built for him, but to foster a healthy relationship for his daughters with fitness. Hearing this really sparked a curiosity in me about the relationship between an individual and their personal space that they dedicate to growth. A domain, if you will.
Photography & Retouching: Daniel Livingstone
Talent: Bret Gornik
Behind The Scenes
If you’re interested in a deeper insight into how I create projects like this, check out my YouTube livestreams, like this one.
Functional Fitness Friday
This past month, I’ve been working with my personal trainer, Jimmy, who needed new photos for his upcoming website. I was immediately on board when he presented me with a mood board that focused on “the cool and sexy aspects of fitness and mobility.” The core themes included dark tones, an urban environment, and a certain attitude that really sparked inspiration.
Jimmy is a great source of knowledge for how a body can and should move, which feels like a refreshing departure from the industry’s typical obsession with aesthetics alone.
This project really gave me the opportunity to step away from my typical on-location work and focus on telling a story about what a healthy body is through simple details instead of a highly produced scene.
Photography & Retouching: Daniel Livingstone
Talent: Jimmy Cravens
HMUA: Romelia Pelin
Artist Agency: LAB Artists
Assistant: Laurel Guido
BTS: Ryan Alioto
Behind The Scenes
If you’re interested in a deeper insight into how I create projects like this, check out my YouTube livestreams, like this one.
New Yoga New Me
"Stasis" explores the harmony between motion and stillness—a state of balance where stability meets flow. This cinematic project highlights the profound connection between yoga practice and the surrounding environment, capturing moments where movement and mindfulness become one.
A major component of this piece is a key focus on the audio design. Put on your best headphones to start 2025 with some relaxing vibes.
Director: Daniel Livingstone
Director of Photography: Andreas Endregaard
Talent: Amber Renee Hansen
HMUA: Mo Drennon
Artist Agency: LAB Artists
Assistant: Laurel Guido
Behind The Scenes
If you’re interested in a deeper insight to how I create projects like this, check out my Behance livestreams, like this one.
November Update: Shooting My 5K Struggle
This month, I laced up my running shoes and grabbed a camera to document my first 5K journey. Balancing training with photography has been a unique challenge—capturing every stride, stumble, and victory along the way. Covering the experience has pushed both my endurance and creativity. Follow along in ups and downs of this incredible experience as I get closer and closer to overcoming my first dreaded 5K run.
Videography: Daniel Livingstone
Strength in Sync
This past month, I decided to focus on more group scenes in my work. What better way to do that than showcase the dynamic relationship between a trainer and their client? Our story features an older, more experienced lifter teaching their younger counterpart how to dial in their form on some new exercises.
I went with a darker spotlight style of lighting to keep the focus on the connection between our two characters. This was achieved through the use of flags, reflectors, and gridded modifiers.
Photography & Retouching: Daniel Livingstone
Talent: Shareef Chandler-El, Ethan Forde
Talent Agency: 10 MGMT
HMUA: Mo Drennon
Artist Agency: LAB Artists
Assistant: Laurel Guido
Location: Lateral Fitness
Behind The Scenes
If you’re interested in a deeper insight into how I create projects like this, check out my Behance livestreams, like this one.
Summer Stretches
As we say goodbye to the summer, it’s important to keep up the momentum through the fall season. Don’t let the changing weather keep you from going on those outdoor runs, making it out to the gym, and doing those morning stretches.
Friday Fight Night
This past month I stepped into the ring to capture the incredible world of boxing. Coincidentally, not one but two clients were interested in shooting training montages. The first project, titled “Boxes,” follows our subject as she warms up and begins her training session with a coach.
In addition to this, a friend and longtime client, Rieffe, asked me to help update his boxing photos. This year, we went for a darker, edgier approach to what we’ve done in the past. The storyline follows a more experienced fighter who now knows exactly what he needs to do to win.
Photography & Retouching: Daniel Livingstone
Clients: Adobe Live & Rieffe K.
Talent: Jarietta B., Rieffe K.
Assistant: Treylegit
Stylish Shots for Studio Three
This past month, I had the pleasure of working closely with Studio Three to capture scenes of their latest programming. In order to achieve an elevated look that was still true to the member experience, we set up a class demonstration filled with Studio Three coaches.
I set my lighting up to essentially “light the room.” This allowed me to move about the space and capture genuine, candid moments while still giving every shot a poppy, highlighted look no matter where I was positioned.
Photography & Retouching: Daniel Livingstone
Client: Studio Three
Exploring Recovery Techniques
This past month has been filled with tons of fun projects and opportunities. Since there was so much going on in my personal and professional life, I needed to take a step back from the intensity of the gym and look towards rounding out my experience. This led me to learning more about the body’s recovery process and other resting techniques. My latest project explores scenes of foam-rolling, massaging, and even nutrition.
Photography & Retouching: Daniel Livingstone
Talent: Cathleen Hua
HMUA: Alisa Radoi
Artist Agency: LAB Artists
Behind The Scenes
A small bonus this month: I was asked to be a featured guest on an official Adobe Livestream! You can watch along to learn more about my editing workflow in Photoshop on projects like this one.
Step Into Spring
This month, I had the pleasure of working on an upcoming project with fitness trainer and influencer Danyele Wilson. We came together to create some incredible motion shots while sneaking in some relaxed poses as well. Every month, I’m learning more and more about the direction I want to take my work, and this shoot has really reinforced my style.
Photography & Retouching: Daniel Livingstone
Talent: Danyele Wilson
HMUA: Sydney Zenon
Assist: Tom Michas
BTS: Riley Polastek
Moody Motivation
In early 2023, I began a project titled “One Rep Max” that showcases people from a variety of experience levels powerlifting their personal records. The catch? You don’t see a single weight. Every image features a closeup of the participant’s expression while achieving this monumental feat. What I’m referring to as “Season 1” has come to a close. Who’s ready for all the crazy lifts we’ll pull off this year?
Photography & Retouching: Daniel Livingstone
HMUA: Alisa Radoi - LAB Artists
Talent: Olivia K., Aidan Parker - The Rock Agency
Assist: Sam Rice
Gym: MagMile CrossFit
One Rep Max - Season 1
In early 2023, I began a project titled “One Rep Max” that showcases people from a variety of experience levels powerlifting their personal records. The catch? You don’t see a single weight. Every image features a closeup of the participant’s expression while achieving this monumental feat. What I’m referring to as “Season 1” has come to a close. Who’s ready for all the crazy lifts we’ll pull off this year?
Photograpy & Retouching: Daniel Livingstone
Talent: Cynthia Stewart, James Martire, Angela Galgano, Tommy Weiss, Aurah Alazam, Mo Alsubagh, Arzel Alazam, Nikko Dunkas, Vincenzo Caporale
Assist: Tom Michas
Gyms: Lateral Fitness, Leblon Fitness
Merry Fit-mas and a Happy New Year!
This year’s holiday photoshoot is an unexpected twist on Christmas dinner. Those who dedicate their lifestyles to fitness tend to make certain changes, sacrifices, or modifications to age-old traditions in the pursuit of a better lifestyle.
Photography & Retouching: Daniel Livingstone
Talent: Ryan Johnson, Greta Meyle, Arzel Alazam
Assist: Steven Koch
Talent Agency: The Rock Agency
Hair & Makeup Artist: Shreni Patel
Artist Agency: LAB Artists