# Keke Palmer's Pilates Class at Salt Shed

> Celebrity fitness instructor Keke Palmer leads a Pilates session at Chicago's Salt Shed exercise festival.
- Title: Keke Palmer's Pilates Class at Salt Shed · Chicago Sun-Times
- Summary: Celebrity fitness instructor Keke Palmer leads a Pilates session at Chicago's Salt Shed exercise festival. Keke Palmer taught Pilates to over 200 attendees…
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- Source: Chicago Sun-Times — https://chicago.suntimes.com/photography/2026/09/19/how-we-photographed-keke-palmer-pilates-class-salt-shed
- Published: 2026-09-19T11:00:00+00:00
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## Keke Palmer's Pilates Class
Actress Keke Palmer, a Robbins native, leads a Pilates class at Chicago's Salt Shed during its annual exercise festival.

> Actress Keke Palmer is a Robbins native whose star has steadily risen since she burst into the Hollywood scene with 2006's 'Akeelah and the Bee.'
## Wellness Venture
Palmer's latest wellness venture, 'Practice By Palmer,' focuses on functional fitness over aesthetic standards.

> Over the last 20 years, the performer has become a multi-hyphenate, extending her talents to music, hosting and now wellness with her latest venture, 'Practice By Palmer.'
## Salt Shed Festival
The Salt Shed hosts an annual exercise festival attracting over 200 attendees for Pilates classes.

> The touring mat Pilates class made a stop at the Salt Shed for the venue's annual exercise festival.
## Class Atmosphere
Palmer's instruction creates a relaxed environment with quips that ease the crowd into the workout.

> Over 200 attendees worked out with Palmer, whose instruction was punctuated by quips that put the crowd at ease.
## Technical Setup
Photographer used a Canon EOS R5 with 70mm lens for crisp, well-lit shots of Palmer.

> I took a few photos head-on and then crept around stage left to position myself on the steps directly in line with Palmer.
## Lighting Technique
The Salt Shed's green curtains and soft lighting created a dynamic backdrop for the photos.

> The sheer curtains bathed in green offered the frame some gentle motion.
## Photographer's Insight
Chambers positioned herself to capture Palmer's expressive moment without blocking the audience.

> I felt comfortable staking a spot up front.
## Wellness Trend
Palmer's approach contrasts with celebrity trends favoring the early 2000s rail-thin beauty standard.

> As an increasing number of celebrities are veering back toward the rail-thin beauty standard of the early aughts, Palmer's take on wellness still loudly prioritizes function over form.
## Photography Details
The photo was taken at 1/250 exposure with ISO 1000 for sharp, well-lit images.

> The exposure setting I used let her pop against the crushed shadows in the back.
## Celebrities in Fitness
Palmer's class is part of a growing trend of celebrities returning to fitness routines.

> Over the last 20 years, the performer has become a multi-hyphenate, extending her talents to music, hosting and now wellness with her latest venture, 'Practice By Palmer.'
## Chicago Event
The Salt Shed's exercise festival is a Chicago community event attracting local fitness enthusiasts.

> The Salt Shed hosts an annual exercise festival attracting over two hundred attendees for Pilates classes.
## Wellness Philosophy
Palmer emphasizes functional fitness over aesthetic standards in her wellness approach.

> Palmer's take on wellness still loudly prioritizes function over form.
## Key takeaway

Keke Palmer taught Pilates to over 200 attendees at Chicago's Salt Shed during its annual exercise festival.