Michel Bal

I am Michel Bal, fitness trainer and photographer. I love helping others get in the best shape of their lives and capturing their success on film.

I picked up a camera for the first time when I was nine years old. Folks in my hometown of Antwerp, Belgium quickly became used to me shooting photos of everyone and everything in my path. In 1994, I moved to Los Angeles to pursue a career in the entertainment business.

At first, I primarily worked in front of the camera as a fitness model, SAG/AFTRA actor, and Chippendales® dancer before helping others sculpt their bodies as a private personal trainer. Throughout this time I never lost my passion for photography.

My experience both in front and behind the camera helps me bring out the very best in those who pose for me, whether for a portfolio or for fitness and glamour photography which are my specialty. And since I’m multilingual, I may be an ideal fit for you if you need both a trainer and photographer to travel with you worldwide!