Urban Photo Shoot of a Tiny Gymnast | Austin Texas Gymnastics Photographer
Many years ago, I was a competitive acro gymnast who competed more for love than talent (I unashamedly got last place in every single competition, LOL). Once bitten by the gymnastics bug, I don’t believe it ever leaves you. I still do handstands almost every day and climb up or swing from absolutely anything that is appropriate for me to do so. Naturally, this gymnastics themed photo shoot was right up my alley with this cute and flexible, level four, compulsory gymnast! She has both talent and love of the sport and, even more important, a strong work ethic! This photo session was an absolute blast, running around the colorful, mural-filled, urban center looking for anything interesting to do gymnastics on. And yes, I totally joined in on some of the handstand fun. Just call me the gymnastics photographer of Austin, TX!
One armed cartwheels down the sidewalk against a backdrop of live greenery created such a fun photograph of this eight-year-old gymnast!
Isn’t this peacock mural by Maran Conrad awesome? It was a fantastic match to the colorful Sugar Lulu leggings and top!
How many different gymnastics poses can we work into this fun, Austin photo shoot? Leg holds and arched handstand walks up next!
Now for some straddle holds and presses on the park benches. All the bright color in this urban photo location was so fun!
Here is yet another awesome mural! This time, this strong girl is showing off her hard earned muscles and flexible leg kicks.
Hmm, this is how unflexible me felt during split stretches in my gymnastics years.
What else can this tiny gymnast prop herself up on as she does cool gymnastics skills? Here she’s doing a pretty pike hold on the stair railings and a handstand pose in the park.
And of course we can’t end the shoot without throwing in a few jumps! I upped my shutter speed and this little gymnast sent her hair flying with a cool stag jump!
Gymnasts dedicate so many hours, so much energy and hard work, to their sport. Do you have a Texas gymnast who would love a photo shoot of her (or him), documenting their beloved sport and all the dedication that goes into it? Send me a message and we’ll plan a fun photo shoot to capture this important element of their childhood, along with some of their other interests and loves!
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