Fashion Meets Fitness in Miami: Andrea Evasiuk’s WBFF Journey in Front of the Lens

Andrea Evasiuk was one of the very first models Dennis ever worked with. When DSTNCT was still developing its visual identity, she was already in front of the camera, trusting the process and bringing her quiet confidence and kindness to every frame. Fast forward to Summer 2024 in Miami, and we’re back with Andrea, this time documenting her journey to the WBFF stage, fusing fashion and fitness in one seriously bold shoot.

She’s still the same sweet, ridiculously kind human we remember… just with next-level physique, mindset, and presence. Watching how far she’s come, physically and mentally, felt like reconnecting with a “day one” client and seeing their evolution in real time.

This wasn’t just about gym progress pics. This was about expression, identity, and bringing her story to life through striking, editorial-style images.

Miami Fashion & Fitness Photoshoot with WBFF Athlete Andrea

For this on-location shoot in Miami, the direction was simple and very Andrea: sexy and edgy, but still real, still her.

From a creative standpoint, we approached this like a hybrid between editorial fashion photography in Miami and fitness competition imagery. Think: strong lines, confident body language, and a wardrobe that belongs both on a runway and in a WBFF backstage hallway.

As a fashion photographer in South Florida, Dennis consistently threads that needle between style and story. Andrea’s WBFF journey gave us the perfect excuse to lean into both:

• Fashion side: Strappy pieces, cutouts, body-contouring outfits that highlight shape and silhouette. Textures that play with light. Outfits that feel like they could live on a fashion campaign.

• Fitness side: Poses that show the results of months of training. Angles that bring out shoulder caps, glutes, legs, and core without looking like standard stage shots.

• Personality: Her eyes, her smirk, her energy. We didn’t want “fitness robot mode”; we wanted Andrea, soft when she wants to be, fierce when she needs to be.

If you’re a WBFF or FMG athlete, or just someone deep into prep, you know: it’s not only about looking shredded. It’s about remembering why you did all this work—and having someone document that peak in a way that feels luxe, cinematic, and editorial.

Gear Talk: Sony A1 + 24–70 & 70–200 GM in the Streets of Miami

For the tech heads and fellow photographers:

This entire shoot was built around the Sony A1, paired mainly with:

• 24–70mm – The workhorse. Perfect for on-location flexibility, moving quickly from mid-length fashion frames to environmental portraits with Miami’s architecture in the background.

• 70–200mm GM – The compression king. Ideal for isolating Andrea against textured walls, distant backgrounds, and pulling in that cinematic blur behind her.

The Sony A1 delivered blisteringly fast autofocus, which is huge when you’re working with motion, hair flips, walking shots, or explosive poses. Combine that with the GM glass, and you’ve got sharpness that does justice to months of WBFF prep.

Lighting-wise, we leaned into that bold DSTNCT style: punchy, contrasty, and dimensional. Think controlled highlights on shoulders, quads, and abs while still keeping skin flattering and smooth. On-location in Miami means working with the sun rather than fighting it, so we shaped it, bounced it, and added just enough extra pop with strobes to keep the images feeling editorial rather than flat.

This is exactly the kind of setup we gravitate toward as a South Florida fitness photographer, especially for athletes and models who want something more polished and cinematic than the usual gym iPhone content.

From First Shoot to WBFF Stage: Why Andrea Means So Much to Us

Here’s the part that made this shoot extra special for the team.

Andrea isn’t just “another client.” She was one of the first models Dennis ever worked with. Back then, there were no big lights, no massive portfolio, no long client list—just a shared love for creating images and a willingness to experiment.

To see her again in 2024, now:

1. Dialed in for a WBFF competition

2. More confident with her body

3. Comfortable in front of the lens

4. And still the sweetest, most grounded human

…that hit us right in the feels.

You can tell when someone has put in serious work, not only in the gym but internally. Her posture, her breathing between shots, the way she locked in and then relaxed, every small thing hinted at growth. Watching her move from pose to pose, it felt like we were photographing not just a physique but a decade of evolution.

And honestly? We were proud. Proud of her, proud of the trust she’s continued to give us, and proud that our work has been part of her story from the early days.

Directing Poses: Strong, Sexy, and Unapologetically Feminine

On set, Dennis and Tessa’s directing style is very hands-on—in the best way. Athletes often know their best angles for the stage, but photos are a different beast. Stage shots are static and front-facing; editorial-style images thrive on movement, diagonals, and unexpected angles.

For Andrea, we focused on:

• Lines and length – Long, extended legs, elongated neck, strong posture through the spine.

• Muscle detail – Small wrist turns, shoulder shifts, and hip angles that made her shoulders pop, or her hamstrings read more clearly.

• Energy shifts – We alternated between high-intensity, “I’m about to walk on stage” expressions and softer, almost introspective moments where she could breathe and be Andrea.

Dennis guided every micro-adjustment: chin, torso angle, and placement of the weight on the foot. Tessa dialed in hands, hair, and spine, tiny tweaks that turn a good pose into an editorial-level shot.

This kind of direction sets a standard gym shoot apart from a fully styled athlete-branding photoshoot. You’re not just documenting abs; you’re designing a visual identity that an athlete can use for social media, sponsorship decks, and personal branding.

On Location in Miami: Turning the City into Andrea’s Runway

Instead of shooting in a gym, we took the concept outdoors, letting Miami do what Miami does best: add character.

We leaned into:

1. Urban edges – Clean walls, textured surfaces, reflective glass, and modern lines that framed Andrea’s physique in a bold, architectural way.

2. Soft warmth – That humid, golden South Florida light that wraps around skin and brings depth to every shot.

3. Movement through space – Walking sequences, dynamic turns, and intense plant-and-pose moments that gave the final gallery variety and flow.

Shooting on location keeps things alive. There’s wind. There’s traffic. There are people. Instead of seeing those as problems, we use them as energy. As a Miami photographer working constantly on the streets and beaches of South Florida, you learn to read the light, react fast, and still maintain control over the frame.

Why This Style of Shoot Is Perfect for WBFF & Fitness Athletes

If you’re heading to the WBFF stage (or any major fitness competition), you spend months, sometimes years, sculpting your physique. You invest in coaches, posing, tanning, suits, glam, the whole ecosystem. The week of your show is a blur, and the stage photos, while important, all start to look the same.

That’s where a South Florida fitness & lifestyle photoshoot like Andrea’s comes in:

• You get creative control over the vibe: fashion-forward, edgy, soft, powerful, whatever feels like you.

• You walk away with high-end imagery for social media, sponsorships, and personal milestones.

• You’re photographed at your absolute peak, but in a way that feels timeless, not just “stage day” specific.

• You can bring in fashion styling, mood, and storyline that align with your brand, not just your division.

If you want images that feel more like a lifestyle & fitness campaign

than a progress update, this is the lane.

Ready for Your Own Fashion-Meets-Fitness Photoshoot in South Florida?

If you’re:

1. Prepping for a WBFF or fitness competition

2. A model wanting to level up their portfolio with strong, editorial-style looks

3. An athlete or creator who’s tired of basic gym content and wants something more cinematic

…then it’s your turn.

We’ll handle the direction, posing, and visual strategy. You bring the work you’ve already put into your body, and the willingness to step in front of the lens and own it.

👉 Ready to plan your own Miami or South Florida fashion & fitness shoot?

Reach out through our contact page, and let’s build something bold around your journey:

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