Holiday Sportraits at Kelowna Gymnastix
Celebrate your gymnast with professional, coach‑guided portraits 📸
Clean lines. Strong positions. Images that feel athletic, confident, and timeless.
Led by Luke O'Geil, professional sport photographer with 10+ years of coaching experience and extensive competition photography experience at provincial, national, elite, and international meets. I photograph gymnasts with a coach's eye - understanding skills, guiding positions, and capturing moments that truly represent your athlete.
Each session is efficient, relaxed, and athlete-focused, with clear guidance so gymnasts feel confident in front of the camera.
Included with Every Session
✔ Coach-guided posing and skill selection ✔ Professional studio lighting
✔ Seamless studio look (backdrop cleanup + continuous floor on full-body images)
✔ Professional post-processing (colour, retouching, selective masking)
✔ Private proof gallery to choose your favourites ✔ Fast turnaround - galleries ready in ~5–7 days
Session Details
📍 Location: Kelowna Gymnastix
📅 Date: Saturday, December 27
🕘 Time: 9:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Sessions are first-come, first-served and spots are limited. Book early to secure your preferred time.
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🏆 Performance Session - $150
More time, more variety, more creative flexibility. This session includes two backdrops (white + black) and the option to incorporate equipment (typically beam) for a wider range of dynamic, skill-focused images and expressions. Best for: Gymnasts who want the most value and variety, including action skills, expressive portraits, and multiple standout "hero" images that showcase both athleticism and personality.
You Get: • 5 professionally edited images (you choose) • ~20 distinct skills/poses captured • ~40-50 proof images to choose from (full body poses, static skills, handstands, routine elements/artistry, and acrobatics) • Optional equipment (eg. beam) for dynamic shots • Private gallery for selections (extra images included at a reduced rate) 👉 Two leotards allowed · Props welcome (grips, medals)
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✨ Spotlight Session - $75
Clean, powerful portraits with a focused, efficient flow. These sessions take place on a white backdrop only and are designed to highlight strong lines, clean shapes, and confident poses in a short, guided session. Best for: First-timers, team profile photos, or athletes looking for a quick, polished session with a clean studio look.
You Get: • 2 professionally edited images (you choose) • ~10 distinct skills/poses captured • ~15-25 proof images to choose from (full-body poses, static skills, handstands, routine elements/artistry, and light acrobatics as time allows) • Coach-guided posing for confident flattering lines • Private gallery for selections (extra images included at a reduced rate) 👉 One leotard · No equipment
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⭐ Signature Apparatus Session - $250 NEW
~35-40 minutes (limited availability)
Signature Apparatus Session - $250Apparatus-driven imagery • Cinematic lighting • 8 edits • ~40 min
A premium, creative session designed for athlete who want something truly unique.
This session moves beyond backdrop-only work and allows for full apparatus imagery (eg., bars, beam sequences, tramp, or specialty skills) using dramatic lighting to isolate the athlete while keeping the gym environment dark and cinematic.
Because of the additional lighting setup and planning required, availability is limited.
Best for: Athletes who want to highlight specific apparatus skills, capture movement through sequences, or crease expressive, gym-based imagery that feels powerful and unique - regardless of level.
You Get:
• 8 professionally edited images (you choose)
• ~60-80 proof images to choose from (full body poses, static skills, handstands, routine elements/artistry, and acrobatics)
• Floor + apparatus images
• Custom lighting setup per apparatus
• Private gallery for selections (extra images included at a reduced rate)
📩 Please contact me in advance to confirm apparatus availability and skill planning.
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Small Group Option (By Request):
The Signature Apparatus Session may be booked as a small group of 2-3 athletes who wish to work on the same apparatus during a shared session. Each athlete still receives individual images, with the added opportunity to capture shared moments or sequences where appropriate.
📩 This option must be arranged in advance to ensure pacing, safety, and lighting quality.
Not sure which to choose?
Choose Performance if:
You want to most value and variety • Dual backdrops + optional equipment • ~20 poses and multiple standout images
Choose Spotlight if:
You want a quick, clean session • One backdrop, no equipment • ~10 poses and a focused experience
Choose Signature Apparatus if:
You want dramatic, gym-based imagery • Apparatus skills are more important to capture • You're looking for a premium, creative result
💡 Athletes who prepare a short list of skills or poses always get more variety.
What parents love
• Coach‑guided sessions: athletes feel confident and supported.
• Competition‑trained eye: details that matter - clean lines and peak positions.
• Seamless studio finish: wrinkle free backdrop + seamless floor on full body shots.
• Efficient, fun flow: quick, action-packed session that maximize variety without stress.
FAQs
What should we bring/wear?
Any leotard your athlete loves. For Performance, you may bring two leotards for variety. Hair can be competition-ready or styled, whatever makes your gymnast feel confident. Props (e.g., grips, medals) are welcome in Performance sessions only.
Can we use bars?
Bars are available only in Signature Apparatus sessions and must be planned in advance due to lighting requirements. Please contact me before booking if bars are important.
How do we choose our images?
You’ll receive a private gallery and select your favourites for editing. Additional images are available at a reduced rate.
Any tips to prepare?
Review the inspiration shots I’ll send, make a short list of must-have skills/poses, arrive 10 minutes early warmed up, and (for Performance) bring any grips/beam shoes you use. Athletes who prep in advance almost always receive more variety in their proof gallery.
Will the gym use our photos?
Image use by Gymnastix (website/social) is optional and only with your consent during checkout.
Questions?
📩 Email: [email protected] · 📱 Phone: 403‑990‑6171