Showing posts with label physical fitness. Show all posts
Showing posts with label physical fitness. Show all posts

Wednesday, July 15, 2015

Ms. ADONIA FIT 2015

In late summer 2013, the creative idea came to mind to host a Mr. ADONIS photo shoot. The minute the thought downloaded into my head, I immediately set about determining certain criteria that had to be met before crowning someone with the title. Well, with the success of the Mr. ADONIS 2013 shoot, we had to follow-up with a 2014 installment. After introducing Mr. ADONIS 2014, we received an inquiry from someone asking why we did not host the same for women? Well, to be quite honest, the thought NEVER came to my mind. Since this project has always been MY baby, all of the planning that is involved has always been up to me. So after much thought and consideration, we are finally able to present the female counterpart to Mr. ADONIS with Ms. ADONIA (pronounced /a' dōn ya/FIT!

Introducing Ms. ADONIA FIT 2015... Jazmyne Johnson! Twenty-one year old Jazmyne is a student athlete and broadcast journalism major from Mississippi State University. Jazmyne is a proud member of the Mississippi State volleyball team (Go Lady Bulldogs!), and in addition to being a standout volleyball player, Jazmyne also enjoys spending quality time with family and friends. Her future endeavors include the possibility of playing professional volleyball, particularly overseas, or becoming a sports broadcaster while completing her Master of Business Administration. She would one day like to coach at the collegiate level, and eventually own and operate her own volleyball club, where she can coach and mentor young girls and teens.


 





 


 



Following this phenomenal photo shoot and standing at an impressive 6 feet tall, she may be able to add one more career possibility to her long list of options... MODELING!  She notes, "There is a lot I would love to do in my life, but whatever doors God opens for me, I will accept them with open arms! My family and friends motivate me. They push me to be the best person I can be in life in whatever activity I pursue. They keep me encouraged to go further!" Jazmyne is not only gorgeous, but she has a sweet spirit and there is no doubt she will achieve all that she puts her mind and hard work in to accomplish. Congratulations, Ms. ADONIA FIT 2015!

The Ms. ADONIA FIT shoot also introduces our brand new glam squad leader, Tynita Hunt! We are excited to welcome Tynita (get Polished by Tynita) to the TEAM, and we look forward to her getting our clients "polished" on future shoots. Email her at tynitahunt@gmail.com or follow her on Instagram @MakeupbyTynita for a consultation!

Congratulations again Jazmyne and Welcome Tynita!



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Until next time, Peace, Love and Light!

Angela
The Creative Director
  



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Friday, July 11, 2014

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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As always, be blessed!

Angela
The Creative Director