Last Updated: February 25, 2023

7 Yoga Photography Tips for an Amazing Yoga Photoshoot in 2023

1. How do I get the best yoga images for Instagram?

Book a yoga photo shoot with a professional yoga photographer! There's no need to stress about making sure you got the right selfie picture - you don't have to keep running back and forth to check if you set the timer correctly on your iPhone.

No more yoga selfies! Don't be afraid. Breathe, make shapes, and let the photographer guide you through your session as they capture your beautiful shapes.

Kendra Miller's Beautiful Yoga Lines in Downtown DenverYoga girl Kendra Cherise Miller exploring beautiful shapes & lines in the urban terrain of Downtown Denver.

2. How do I get ready for my shoot?

Practice the yoga poses you picked for the photo shoot for a few weeks before the photo session.

Pro Tip: Try to hold your breath for a few seconds while holding your pose. This will help to maintain your pose while the photographer takes a few pictures.

Back Bend in the MountainsMatching the shapes of the landscape.

3. What do I wear and bring to a yoga photoshoot?

Choose a couple of outfits (3-5) and props that reflect your personality. Bring water and snacks to keep hydrated and energized.

Pro Tip: Choose solid, neutral, or muted colors for your outfit. They blend well with any environment. Bright colors tend to reflect on the skin. Get creative and bring a dress and a pair of jeans.

Denver Yoga Photography of this Sunny Yoga GirlCount on this warm ray of sunshine to put a smile on your face! This fun yoga girl is rockin' Mika Yoga Wear for this yoga photo shoot in Denver, Colorado.

4. What are the best yoga poses for photoshoot?

I recommend any pose that you are comfortable doing. Also, I encourage you to try out new and more difficult poses.

Favorite photogenic yoga poses:

• One-Legged Wheel Pose (Eka Pada Urdhva Dhanurasana)
• Dancer Pose (Natarajasana)
• King Pigeon Pose (Eka Pada Rajakapotasana)

Shapes & adventure in the mountains

5. How do I get inspired for my yoga photoshoot ideas?

Follow and study other yogis that you love and inspire you on their social media yoga accounts. Save the images that you want to use into a collection or vision board for your yoga photoshoot ideas.

Pro Tip: Bring your list of yoga poses to assure your shoot goes smoothly.

Illuminating Denver Yoga Photography | Mika Yoga WearA breathtaking, magical & powerful capture of this tattooed yoga girl in her Mika Yoga Wear. A fun & beautiful yoga photography shoot!

6. Should I bring someone to my yoga shoot?

Yes! Definitely bring a yoga friend to your photo session for support. I do offer a discount if they decide they want to shoot with you.

Bonus: They can help with any props and yoga poses.

Yogi Girl in Standing Bow Pose - Denver Yoga PhotographerBeautiful yoga photography on the stunning Colorado landscape. Book a yoga portrait shoot with me & let's create something beautiful!

7. How do I get my new yoga photos to look good on social media?

Ask your photographer to size and format them for social media posts.

Instagram Size & Dimensions:

• Horizontal Posts (16:9) - Minimum
• Vertical Posts (4:5) - 1080px X 1350px
• Square Posts (1:1) - 1080px X 1080px
• Instagram Stories (9:16) - 1080px X 1920px

Personally, I use 3000px instead of 1080px for my clients. It’s convenient to have one set of images that you can use on any platform and send to get printed and framed. However, I do keep Instagram Story Posts at 1080x1920.

Pro Tip: Be sure there is enough space around portrait shots to accommodate Instagram's crop.

Colorado Yoga Girl - Mika Yoga Pants (Denver Yoga Photographer)A radiant yoga girl & model in her Mika Yoga pants. Add a Pantone ultra violet colored Colorado sunset & bam! Ultra vivid beauty!

Now You're Ready To Take Yoga Photos

You are progressing towards taking stunning pictures that resemble the images in popular yoga magazines such as Yoga Journal, and the clothing styles of Lululemon and Alo Yoga. Now go have fun!

Kendra Miller Getting Beautifully Bendy in Downtown DenverKendra Cherise Miller getting beautifully bendy at our urban yoga photography shoot in Downtown Denver.

See more of my yoga photography style

Please take a look at my list of beautiful yoga images for your photoshoot inspiration.

Namaste!

Namaste - Anjali MudraBlack and white photos of yoga girl holding mala beads with anjali mudra.
 

Editor's Note: Originally published January 17, 2018, updated February 25, 2023.