Photographing Lindsey Vonn for her new book, Strong is the New Beautiful

Being a professional photographer, I’ve had the opportunity to work with amazing people and capture countless incredible subjects. As a lifelong skier and avid fan of ski racing, I’ve had the true privilege to photograph the incomparable Olympic champion, Lindsey Vonn, on multiple occasions.  When I got a call from her team last year asking if I wanted to shoot for her upcoming book project, the recently released Strong is the New Beautiful, I was honored and humbled that she had thought of me. Building trust with clients and dependability are as important as photographing quality images and I work hard to ensure that clients receive exactly what they expect from me.

My assignment was to photograph Lindsey performing the exercise demonstrations that would make up the 64-page section on her recommended fitness routine.  The Minturn Fitness Center graciously allowed us to use their space for the shoot, which provided the perfect backdrop.  Lindsey is a professional in every sense of the word, which has made working with her a pleasure always.  During the shoot, Lindsey’s passion for the central theme of the book, that women should feel comfortable with a strong, fit body without having to be fashion-model thin, was evident.  I was inspired by her dedication to this project as we checked off the long list of exercises that needed to be photographed.  Fortunately, Lindsey also doesn’t take herself too seriously during photo shoots so we enjoyed a few laughs throughout the process.

You can see the finished product in the book, Strong Is the New Beautiful: Embrace Your Natural Beauty, Eat Clean, and Harness Your Power by Lindsey Vonn, available on Amazon and local booksellers.  For a chance to meet Lindsey in person and have her sign a copy of the book, head down to VVP member The Bookworm in Edwards on November 15, 2016 from 6pm-8pm.  See more of my work at Jesse Starr Productions