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Fitness Model Amer Kamra Shares the Secrets to Getting Published

March 31, 2021March 31, 2021 arsenik

Cover model and pro bodybuilder Amer Kamra is no stranger to us here at Arsenik Studios. Amer Kamra is a Toronto native that’s been shooting with us since 2010. His first fitness photoshoot was with us and in that time he has landed 12 magazine covers and hundreds of magazine publications and articles. When Amer approached us in 2010, he said his biggest goal was to be on the cover of a magazine. A decade later, he is one of the most published male fitness models in Canadian history. We…

WINTER PHOTOSHOOT EXTRAVAGANZA!

January 26, 2018January 26, 2018 arsenik

As you might know all of our fitness in studio photoshoots are custom built to suit your needs. That option is still there but we thought that for the month of February we will offer a special fitness photoshoot promotion! Yes, the promo will run ALL MONTH long! Many years ago, our photoshoot model was based on a predetermined shoot time, and edit package. Having moved to a fully custom system we decided to bring back our old package back for the month of February! Here is the special deal!…

5 Tips to a successful fitness photoshoot

December 4, 2016 arsenik

Black Friday to Cyber Monday Deal

November 25, 2016November 26, 2016 arsenik

We normally don’t do discounts on shoots, but to celebrate a successful 2016 and in spirit of getting 2017 going in similar fashion we’re giving 30% off on all custom shoots booked for 2017 season! Email with promo code will be mailed out at the end of day on November 25th and again on Monday November 27th! Sign up to newsletter to receive 30% discount code * indicates required Email Address * First Name Last Name

Jo’s Big Debut

June 27, 2016November 25, 2016 arsenik

In nearly 10 years in fitness photography Arsenik Studios has produced numerous fitness magazine covers, and thousands of published images in a variety of publications. From workout spreads, to supplement ads our goal has always been quality and that will never change. I have always said that all those images are a team effort, from the models coming in great shape, to good spray tans and makeup and hair, to spot-on lighting on set as well as photo editing to polish the process off. As with most growing companies, there…

Social Media Video Package

April 6, 2016November 25, 2016 arsenik

Recently we created a whole new booking system to help you create the perfect photoshoot package. One new option that we included in the booking system is the Social Media Video Package. In today’s day and age social media is a strong force behind any brand. When booking a photoshoot it’s best to maximize your time there and get as much relevant material as you can. Here are a few examples of social media videos that can be added to your fitness photoshoot.

A custom Photoshoot package just for YOU!

March 31, 2016November 25, 2016 arsenik

For years everyone in the fitness photography industry has followed a very similar model in regards to booking photoshoots. It works, it gives you a few options, but in the end you are given an option between A, B or C packages. Pretty boring right? How the heck does the photographer really know what it is that you want exactly? You are unique and an individual, so why should your package be same as everyone else? Well, we’ve decided to flip it upside down and give YOU all the power…

Brand Builder Seminar

March 19, 2016November 25, 2016 arsenik

Over the last several years I’ve been asked numerous times to do a seminar on the business side of running a successful business. That idea always was pushed to the back due to the fact that I was so focused on building our brand and running my businesses. Recently, I was approached by Amer Kamra the owner of Hammer Fitness and The Mind Builder to do one together. I worked with Amer on set shooting variety of fitness workouts and covers, as well as working with a number of his…

Saskatoon Photoshoots – May 12-14

March 17, 2016November 25, 2016 arsenik

This May 12-14th will be our annual trip to Saskatoon for the third year in a row. We always look forward to going to Saskatoon as the photoshoots always produce some amazing shots that often end up on pages of magazines. In the past a number of people have made the coveted Inside Fitness Hot and Fit 100 list. Including a number of top 10 images. I can guarantee that this year will be no different; we’re bringing our A game and looking forward to capturing some memorable images. Each…

Photoshot Survey – How can we make your experience better?

February 21, 2016November 25, 2016 arsenik

We try to make every photoshoot special and one that you will remember. In order to continuously improve, we have compiled a series of questions that will help us make future photoshoots even better. We greatly appreciate you taking your time to help us answer some of the questions.