A Little Body Inspiration

Every time I leave a Cirque du Soleil show, I'm inspired by the body -and am eager to work out again. That's how I felt after today's quick shoot with my friend who is a competition yogini (is that what you'd call it?). Anyway, this mother of two has such a beautiful strong body. Take a look at our unretouched photos:

©2011 nicole hill gerulat, all rights reserved. Big thanks to Sasha for assisting!
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34 comments:

  1. EMILYFebruary 4, 2011 at 4:58 PM

    Oh wow. As a Bikram practicer, I really appreciate how stoic these photos are. Also, I'm slightly jealous. Sigh.

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  2. stephFebruary 4, 2011 at 5:12 PM

    the first image is awesome! so pretty!

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  3. BrielFebruary 4, 2011 at 5:32 PM

    Beautiful lighting!

    I'm impressed with her body! I just started going to the gym. I'll never reach that level of fitness but it's nice to workout with a friend a few times a week. :)

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  4. kateFebruary 4, 2011 at 5:42 PM

    Wow!

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  5. JodeeFebruary 4, 2011 at 5:54 PM

    amazing! amazing body and amazing photography! nice work y'all

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  6. JillFebruary 4, 2011 at 6:01 PM

    Saw you on studio 5 the other day...you are totally adorable! :)

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  7. che carina!February 4, 2011 at 6:20 PM

    wow.

    awesome images. awesome body.

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  8. Jessica May LordsFebruary 4, 2011 at 7:17 PM

    OUCH!

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  9. KariFebruary 4, 2011 at 7:59 PM

    Her body is amazing...

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  10. LaurenFebruary 4, 2011 at 8:11 PM

    She is inspiring!

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  11. UnknownFebruary 4, 2011 at 9:29 PM

    beautiful. the lighting is superb.

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  12. EmilyFebruary 4, 2011 at 10:34 PM

    Oh my goodness. That is amazing. I cannot imagine my body being that strong.

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  13. KatFebruary 4, 2011 at 10:49 PM

    Nic, what incredibly awesome photos!!
    The lighting is fantastical! But I'm even more in love with the flooring. . . is that lucite?
    What I wouldn't give to be a little fly on the wall in a studio while you are shooting!
    And lately I've been obsessing over friend's dance photography and considering exploring that world! You have certainly just added to my curiosity!
    Magical, lady!

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  14. JacquelineFebruary 4, 2011 at 11:38 PM

    Absolutely incredible images Nicole! The lighting is fabulous. She is amazing and you have captured that. I will never have her talent or yours, but I sure can appreciate them. Love you both!

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  15. Gabby / Gypsy*DiariesFebruary 5, 2011 at 2:30 AM

    BEUTIFUL! I'd love to knwo what lighting you used on the first pics?
    :)
    xxx

    http://gypsy-diaries.blogspot.com/

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  16. karaFebruary 5, 2011 at 10:02 AM

    I had no idea she was that flexible! I'm dying over that panche hold!

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  17. MarthaFebruary 5, 2011 at 12:36 PM

    I love the first image. She is so inspiring!

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  18. EmilyFebruary 5, 2011 at 3:17 PM

    These are GORGEOUS!

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  19. bFebruary 5, 2011 at 4:01 PM

    Gorgeous!
    -giedre
    www.walkingdotblog.com

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  20. sfauthorFebruary 5, 2011 at 7:30 PM

    Great shots! Do you know about these yoga books?

    http://www.yogavidya.com/freepdfs.html

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  21. Muriel MillerFebruary 6, 2011 at 12:34 AM

    Oh my gosh Nicole! First of all amazing pictures! And honestly could Audra be any more beautiful! Love these!

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  22. ShermanFebruary 6, 2011 at 4:56 AM

    Even a mother of two, it doesn't show. She looks very strong in this photos, maybe she works out regularly. I love it, keep it up!
    Sherman Unkefer

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  23. amandaFebruary 6, 2011 at 11:17 AM

    OH GOSH! and i thought i was flexible....

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  24. JenFebruary 7, 2011 at 10:57 AM

    Beautiful. I am four weeks away from delivering a babe, and I really miss my yoga classes.

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  25. AnonymousFebruary 7, 2011 at 1:23 PM

    wow! what beautiful photos! i'm on my way out the door right now, heading to the gym, and this is just the motivation i needed!

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  26. TiffanyFebruary 7, 2011 at 4:57 PM

    Wow, I'd like to order some of that muscle tone please...where do I sign?

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  27. HaleyFebruary 7, 2011 at 5:32 PM

    oh me oh my :) Those photos are STUNNING!!! And make me want to do yoga again! (it's been a couple months...much too long:)

    PS - I saw you over at Naomi's blog...you are a lovely mother :) Your words/advice was perfect! I'm definitely still learning, but every thing that you said I was shaking my head "yes" with a smile on my face :)

    PPS - that picture of you and your baby girl under "my work" makes me melt :)

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  28. AnnieFebruary 7, 2011 at 7:40 PM

    WOW, she is so beautiful! And your photographs are so lovely!! Aaaaand your Evie darling is just divine! I just love finding fellow Mormon bloggers! :)

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  29. KristinaFebruary 8, 2011 at 7:18 AM

    Wow, beautiful pictures!!
    And such a wonderfully trained body, amazing... Need to practice more Yoga I guess!!
    Viele Gruesse, Kristina

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  30. MariaFebruary 8, 2011 at 9:20 PM

    Awh, this makes me miss dancing so much!

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  31. {lindy baker cakes}February 8, 2011 at 11:26 PM

    You are incredible Nicole. Really. Wow! And don't get me started on Audra. Holy perfect, strong, and beautiful body!

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  32. Soon, ThenFebruary 15, 2011 at 8:46 PM

    The lighting and subjects are beautiful! Good work. I am always a fan of photography in its true state, without retouching of any kind. Keep it real!

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  33. SueFebruary 21, 2011 at 7:37 PM

    I'm over here from Jacqueline's blog. Incredible photos of an incredible athlete!

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  34. jenniferhoiyinMarch 4, 2011 at 11:09 PM

    these are incredible, the human body is a work of art. well done!

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