Denver Weight Lifting Photography

Weight Lifting Photographer

Denver, Colorado

There’s something different about the weight room. It’s not just about aesthetics or content—it's about work. Heavy, consistent, no-shortcuts kind of work.

If you’re a lifter in Denver—whether you’re training for competition, coaching clients, or just chasing personal records—you deserve more than a phone pic with a preset filter. You deserve photos that match the intensity and focus you bring to every session.

That’s where I come in.

I photograph weightlifters, powerlifters, bodybuilders, and strength coaches in real gyms across Denver. My style leans dark, gritty, and cinematic. Studio strobes let me control every shadow and highlight when the need arises—so your physique, your movement, your grind gets the attention it deserves.

We’re not faking anything here. These aren’t staged “fitspo” photos. I shoot during real sessions, with real plates, real sweat, and real intensity.

Whether you’re pressing overhead, deadlifting heavy, or just getting zoned in before a big lift—I’ll capture the moments that feel like you. The ones that say: this is who I am when the weight hits the floor.

You don’t have to be an influencer or pro athlete to get photographed. If the gym is your second home, and lifting is your thing, that’s enough.

Scroll through some of my weightlifting images below. And if you’re ready to create something that feels like it belongs on a gym wall or in a training journal—reach out. I’d love to photograph your strength - rob@robhammerphotography.com

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Denver weight lifting photography

Denver body building photographer

Body builder doing bent over rows at a gym in Denver

Photograph of an old bench press

Photograph of an old bench press at an outdoor gym

Black and white body building photographer

Black and white photograph of an athlete doing shoulder exercises at a gym in Denver

Black and white photograph of a body builder working on a lat machine at a gym in Denver

Photograph of a tattooed athlete working out at a gym

Black and white fitness photography

Black and white gym photography

Black and white photograph of a male athlete working out with battle ropes at a gym

Battle rope workout

Photograph of a fitness model with back tattoos

Body builder with back tattoos

Photograph of a weight lifter cringing after a workout

Weight lifter cringing after a workout


Aaron Straker - Nutrition Coach

Aaron Straker - Fitness Photography

My travels have taught me a lot of things about how to live and not to live. It’s all personal opinion of course, but one thing I’ve become very passionate about is living your own life. One that makes you happy. And it always makes me upset seeing people spend their whole lives working a job that they hate. I don’t understand it at all. My buddy Aaron Straker (below images) is doing the opposite of that. For the past 8-ish years he’s been working for a company in San Diego as a senior software engineer. A job that he probably liked ok, but it’s certainly not what he loves to do. Well, last month he quit that job to focus full time on nutrition, and very soon he and his girlfriend (also a nutritionist) are moving to Vietnam to start their own business over there. At some point they will move back to the states, at which point they plan on pimping out a sprinter van and literally taking their show on the road. These type of decisions are ones that 99% of people can make but never do. I applaud him for it and hope that his decisions inspire other people to do something with their own lives.

Follow him on Instagram @aaron_straker and his girlfriend @jennythenutritionist

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Boulder, CO Fitness Photography

Boulder Fitness Photo Shoot

There is always a particular itch that is scratched when I shoot fitness like this. Unrehearsed real workouts. Nothing staged. Just as a fly on the wall waiting for things to unfold. While looking at these images months after the shoot I realized that neither of them was sweating, which is very strange. Then I realized how hot and dry it was that day and that their sweat was just instantly evaporating. They didn’t complain.

If you’re in looking for a fitness photographer in Boulder, Colorado, please feel free to reach out. I’m always happy to discuss your ideas and goals - rob@robhammerphotography.com

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Gym Photographer - Denver, Colorado

Own Your Grind: Gym Photography in Denver for Trainers, Influencers & Serious Lifters

If you spend hours a week in the gym chasing progress, setting goals, and pushing your limits—you deserve photos that show that story. Not the posed, overly polished kind. Real ones. The kind that reflect the grit, the sweat, and the hard-earned strength that lives under the surface.

That’s what I shoot.

I work with personal trainers, fitness influencers, and gym-goers here in Denver who want to level up their presence with powerful, cinematic gym photography. Whether you're building your brand, launching a training program, or just want something that captures the intensity of your fitness journey, this is for you.

I shoot in both private and public gyms across the city and surrounding areas. The vibe? Think moody lighting, sharp contrast, and real action—photos that feel as intense as the workout itself. These aren’t stock-looking fitness pics. They’re personalized, badass, and built around you.

Each shoot is tailored to highlight what you do best—whether that’s heavy lifts, calisthenics, mobility work, or coaching your clients. I bring in studio strobes to control the lighting and create that bold, gritty look that cuts through the noise online.

You don’t need to be a model. You just need to show up and do your thing. I’ll take care of the rest. So scroll through and if the photographs speaks to you, let’s talk. I’d love to help you create something you’re proud to share - rob@robhammerphotography.com

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