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Rocky Mountain Pole Photo Shoot 2019

At the end of May, my pole fitness studio Aradia Fitness Calgary, along with the Edmonton and Spruce Grove Aradia’s, held a pole retreat in Canmore. As part of the retreat, we included a photo shoot with me :). The three-day event included a group dinner with a meet and greet and workshops by guest instructor Pink Puma from Russia, all while surrounded by the Rocky Mountains.

For the photo shoot, I picked a spot that is popular for sunrises because of the magnificent view of the Three Sisters. There were some other considerations for a pole dance photo shoot, besides the backdrop. We had to get a 210-pound portable stage pole to the location. The stage needed flat ground to be set up on, and I, of course, wanted to put it somewhere that wouldn’t damage plants. The shoreline along Policeman’s creek was level (ish) and sandy, so perfect for my requirements. It was a chore to carry the stage in on the rocky creek bed – it’s a good thing pole dancers are beasts.

The other challenge of the day was the changing light and wind. Sometimes the reflection on the creek was perfect, and sometimes the wind would pick up too much. Clouds drifted in and out all day changing how much light was falling on the stage pole, and the direction of the light changed through the day.

Here are a selection of my favourite images from each of my clients sets. (Can you guess which pole dancer does drag and loves dressing up?)

Red headed pole dancer in black tights and eight inch heels standing with stage pole in the Canadian Rockies
Pole dancer in red two piece performing seahorse move in the Canadian Rockies
Blonde pole dancer holding twisted grip iron x in the Rocky Mountains
Blonde pole dancer in toe point standing with a stage pole in the Rocky Mountains
Pole dancer in blue one piece holding hood ornament pose in Kananaskis
Pole dancer in bright blue two piece and heels holding brass bridge in the Canadian Rockies
Pole dancer with purple hair in black body suit holding butterfly pose in the Canadian Rockies
Pole dancer wearing blue two piece and heels holding elbow grip Ayesha during outdoor photoshoot in the mountains
Two pole dancers perform doubles pose reflecting in poleman's creek near Canmore
Pole dancer in half split pose on a stage pole in the Rocky Mountains
Two pole dancers perform doubles pose in front of the Three Sisters Mountain
Pole dancer black two piece performing hood ornament in the Canadian Rockies with East End of Rundle in the back ground
Pole dancer hold split grip pose at Policeman's creek in the Rocky Mountains
Pole dancer holding sit pose on a stage pole in the Rocky Mountains
Pole dancer in split pose reflecting with the Three Sisters in Kananskis
Pole dancer on stage pole in the Rocky Mountains
Pole dancer in purple two piece outfit doing the knees hold in front of the Three Sisters, Canmore
Pole dancer performs shoulder mount hang in front of the three sisters reflecting in Policeman's creek
Pole dancer in embrace on stage pole in front of the Three Sisters mountains
Pole dancer holding cupid pose on stage pole in front of the Three Sisters Mountains
Pole dancer in creepy doll costume holding a shoulder mount with flexed feet at policeman's creek in Canmore
Pole dancer in creepy doll costume in allegra pose at policeman's creek in Kananaskis
Pole dancer in creepy doll outfit holding lady garden pose with Three Sisters mountains in the background

Filed Under: Events Tagged With: Alberta, Aradia Fitness Calgary, Outdoor Pole Shoot, Rocky Mountain Pole Retreat

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