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Boston Photographer | Personal Trainer and Fitness Expert

Haley is a personal trainer, beach body coach, mom to two beautiful little girls, and co-owner (with her husband) of PACE Fitness in Plainville, MA. And soon she will be a nurse on top of all that! To say she knows a thing or two about living a healthy life is quite the understatement. This girl lives THE healthy lifestyle. What I love about Haley is that her philosophy for achieving a healthy body doesn’t involve two-a-days or hours everyday at the gym. She believes in the 30 minute a day workout that everyone can make time for… and CLEAN EATING. She is actually living proof that this works.

For Haley, this photo shoot has to encompass a lot of things – she is well rounded in health and fitness and that’s important for her loyal clients and fans to know. Beauty, strength, versatility, and FUN are a few key words we were going for.

Haley doing yoga with her oldest daughter

Haley doing yoga with her oldest daughter

We started warming up with some yoga, and incorporated her daughter, Lilly into a few shots. Haley is a strong believer that just because you have the kids and can’t get to the gym, doesn’t mean you can’t get a good workout… include your kids!

You’d think someone with a body like this would walk around in their bikini all day everyday (I would anyway), but Haley’s humility and modesty is so sweet. She was a little shy, and I was lucky enough to capture some genuine giggles between shots.

We had to get some shots in PACE fitness, the gym where her and her husband do personal and small group training. I LOVED the purple wall, and Haley looked pretty bad a$$ posing against it. Time kind of got away from me on this photo shoot, but Haley was so fun to work with, and I really wanted to make sure we captured her many fitness personalities. (scroll to the bottom for video)

I love Haley’s fitness philosophies, she makes it sound so simple. Clean eating 80% of the time, and 30 minutes a day. She truly believes that this tone and muscle definition is possible for any average person.

Haley on healthy eating:

If your diet consists mostly of unhealthy, processed foods, you won’t see results. The 80/20 rule applies here again. At least 80% of your diet must consist of healthy, whole foods if you want to see your abs.”

Haley on our photo shoot:

"I wanted my photos to be more than photos. I wanted someone who could capture my personality and the idiosyncrasies of my expressions and body language. My goal was to come across as approachable and non intimidating and she did just that. The moment she walked in I felt at ease, I felt comfortable and able to be myself."

fitness beauty shot

fitness beauty shot

Check out Haley's video short below. If you like it, please subscribe to my You Tube channel and share!

North Andover | Business Portraits with Personality for Monx Design House

Monique answers the phone with a smile. She is always ready to charm and she seems to have mastered the perfect combination of professionalism and personality.

Monx Design House team members, Julissa, Monique, and Katherine

Monx Design House team members, Julissa, Monique, and Katherine

She is a wonderfully creative event designer, and owner of Monx Design House. Her events range from the most extravagant weddings, to smaller intimate gatherings with friends. Whatever the project is, she is working on it wholeheartedly, creating custom props, centerpieces, and experiences.

They always get together and brainstorm ideas for an event

They always get together and brainstorm ideas for an event

They truly customize your event with unique props

They truly customize your event with unique props

I was thrilled when she asked me to do a photo shoot with her and her team for their new website, and I knew immediately that we needed to really create something personal for their brand, something far from the average business portrait. Monique, Katherine, and Julissa, are the epitome of girl power as a team, and I really wanted to let their sophistication and personality shine, while also showing that the are offering a high end luxury service.

Monx Design House team at North Andover Country Club

Monx Design House team at North Andover Country Club

We talked a lot about styling and location and how we could really compliment her brand best. Creating a subtle feeling of luxury was our main focus, giving it an editorial look with the styling and posing.

Monx Design House team at North Andover Country Club

Monx Design House team at North Andover Country Club

The three of them with their dazzling personalities couldn’t have been better to work with, and while it was a long day for all of us perfectionists, I think we were all happy with the outcome. Look at those powerful beauties!

Thanks to Chelsea Stearns for the GORGEOUS new Monx Design House website

Thanks to North Andover Country Club for the amazing location, and letting us rearrange your function room

Thanks to Robert Jason Salon for the hair and makeup that held all day long!