The "Mr. ADONIS 2014" Photo Shoot

Last summer, I had the vision to do a Mr. ADONIS photo shoot. Since my husband and I embrace that which is creatively different with regard to our photography style, we both agreed to give it a go. So I took the lead on this project and we eventually shot our very first Mr. ADONIS session. When we released the blog post, it was met with some totally unexpected approval and the post quickly became our most popular blog post at that time; having received several hundred hits within a short period. Well, this led us to decide to make this shoot a yearly event, and we began putting some guidelines in place in order to make the selection process as easy as possible. Now, here we are in 2014, and it is official... the annual Mr. ADONIS shoot is in full-effect! 

Please allow me to introduce you to our NEW Mr. ADONIS 2014... Mr. Reginald Shannon! The man who shares the same first and last name as my own brother (the irony), hails from Nashville, TN. A former athletic standout from LaVergne High School, Reginald holds the record for having been the FIRST in LaVergne's history to make it to the state tournament in track. In addition, he was also named All County in football. Based on this, it's safe to say Reginald has been into physical fitness pretty much his entire life, starting with his days in pee-wee football. Fitness is a lifestyle that he embraces wholeheartedly, and in fact, the husband and father has made it his personal mission to encourage everyone around him to get fit and stay healthy! Reginald's formula for fitness is simple: Health = Wealth. He states, "God gives us ONE temple to take care of for Him to dwell in, so I believe in giving Him the BEST!"

The day of the photo shoot, it was a beautiful sunny day, and it was perfect for capturing images by the swimming pool. Here are a few samples from that recent shoot with Mr. ADONIS 2014...

In addition to being a fitness champion, Reginald is also an owner/operator truck driver. As a matter of fact, he purchased his first truck about four years ago, following a recession lay-off. It was during this time that, instead of feeling defeated, he decided to step out on faith and start his own business. He considers it the best decision he could have made, and I must agree, there is nothing like owning your own. When I found out he was a truck driver, I thought it only fitting that he be photographed with his beloved rig, so we included it in the shoot as well!

 

In the next 5-10 years, Reginald hopes to continue to grow in his calling to help others mind, body and spirit, expand his businesses, and help others to start their own, as well. Congratulations to Reginald for being named Mr. ADONIS 2014! We applaud you for staying the course and being an encouragement for others to take back their health AND their life! Keep up the great work and best wishes for much success!

Now, who will be the next Mr. ADONIS? Stay tuned...

(As a side note, we have received several inquiries about developing an equivalent to this shoot for the ladies. Plans are in the works. Please email us at PhotographybySeanPonder@ymail.com, for more information and guidelines, if you are interested in the opportunity. We would love to feature YOU!)

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2nd Annual A Phi A Open Golf Tournament

The brothers of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Incorporated, Omicron Sigma Lambda (OSL) chapter from Murfreesboro, Tennessee are gearing up to host the "2nd Annual A PHI A Open Golf Tournament", which is scheduled for Saturday, June 28th, 2014 at the Windtree Golf Club, 810 Nonaville Road, in Mt. Juliet, Tennessee. 

This annual event is designed to create a day of excitement centered around the game of golf, while purposefully generating capital funds to support the OSL Foundation's scholastic initiatives. Through the financial support of the participants and other donors, the organization is able to provide scholarship funds to deserving students attending high schools in the Middle Tennessee area, who are pursuing higher education. In 2013, over $10,000 was raised and awarded in the form of collegiate scholarships to students graduating from Murfreesboro high schools and to one student enrolling as a freshman at Middle Tennessee State University.

This year's much anticipated event will include a Youth Golf Clinic, 4-Person Scramble tournament, Hole in One competition, Longest Drive competition, Closest to the Pin competition, Putting competition, Silent Auction, a complimentary meal, an enjoyable post-event mixer, and a number of other great prizes and amenities.

 

This golf event will also offer a great opportunity to market your product or business to a diverse group of individuals. There are a number of sponsorship packages available to suit any budget; however, a specially customized package can be created to meet the unique needs of your business. 
 

Package Sponsorship Levels:

Title Sponsor  - $5,000.00

Platinum Level - $1,000.00

Gold Level - $750.00

Individual Sponsorship Options:

Hydration Station - $500.00

Longest Drive - $500.00

Individual Hole Sponsor - $100.00

Refreshment Cart - $500.00

Closest to Pin - $500.00

Hole in One Sponsor - $500.00

Driving Range - $500.00

The primary goal in the sponsorship offerings is to ensure a quality event, where you can effectively market your business, product or service to potential consumers, while at the same time, supporting a noble cause.

This tournament will include approximately 144 golfers, 36 teams and several volunteers and youth. In addition, with the afternoon golf event, the OSL members will host a golf clinic for youth in the community. Through a partnership with Big Brothers Big Sisters, members of the Men of Distinction Mentoring Program, an organization sponsored by the Omicron Sigma Lambda chapter at Oakland High School, and other youth agencies will be invited to participate and learn the basic fundamentals of the game. 

The event will culminate with a reception and awards banquet for all participants. Consider this your invitation to join the brothers of the Omicron Sigma Lambda chapter for a day of fun, fellowship, and funding, and if you are unable to attend, your donations are welcomed and appreciated. For more information on this event, please contact one of the individuals below.

Maurice Danner, Sponsor Chairman, 
(615)364-5935 
Maurice.Danner@comcast.net

Warren D. Isenhour, Tournament Chairman
(615) 394-7407
dub1906@yahoo.com 

 Photo Credit: All Images taken by Photography by Sean Ponder

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Thank you for visiting our blog. Please visit www.aphiaopen.com to find out more information about this great event and how you can get involved for a worthwhile cause. You can find out more about us and our style of photography on our website at www.PhotographybySeanPonder.com. Like us on FaceBook and follow us on InstaGram and Pinterest!

Here's to living life with purpose and passion!


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