Framing each yogic pose as a heroic stance, Goalen shoots from floor-level.
Her photography technique, she says, has strengthened with her own personal yoga practice.
We got in contact with Amy and asked her a few questions.
Read our interview with her, below.
What inspired you to start photographing men practicing yoga?
The magazines, the ads, the clothes…most of these things are geared towards women.
So I decided to focus on yoga men.
That I’m not only seeking out the model perfect beautiful people.
I’m photographing men of all ages, body types, and practices for this project.
I have assured MANY men that you don’t have to look likeAdonisto be photographed by me.
It was surprising to me that many men are just as insecure about their bodies as women.
Every single person’s yoga practice is different.
Whether they are a man or a woman.
When I photograph a yogi, I don’t bring any expectations of their practice to the photo session.
Since anyone who practices regularly knows, your practice can look and feel different from day to day.
So whatever their practice looks like on the day of the session is perfect.
If they don’t nail the handstand or arm balance we move on.
Amy Goalen’s WebsiteInside the Warrior websiteYoga Men Calendar
