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Mar 23 2011

The big guns!

“Everybody wants to be a bodybuilder, but don’t nobody wanna lift no heavy a** weights.” Ronnie Coleman

The man himself…Arnold Schwarzenegger.

Names and Faces:

Jay Cutler (http://www.jaycutler.com/) is an IFBB professional bodybuilder and the current Mr. Olympia, a title he has won four times.

Phil Heath (http://www.phillipheath.com/) definitely the cutest of all the male bodybuilders! Most recently, Phil took second place at the 2010 Mr. Olympia contest, placing second to Jay Cutler.

Dennis Wolf (http://www.dennis-wolf.de/)

Ronnie Coleman (http://www.bigroncoleman.com/) is an American professional bodybuilder who holds the record of eight straight wins as Mr. Olympia. Coleman also holds the record for most wins as an IFBB professional with 26.

Lou Ferrigno (http://www.louferrigno.com/) is an American actor, fitness trainer/consultant, and retired professional bodybuilder. You may recognize him as ‘The Hulk’.

Kai Greene (http://www.kailgreene.com/) His most recent win was the Arnold Classic 2010.

Marcus Ruhl (http://www.markus-ruehl.de/?&L=1) He possesses some of the biggest shoulders in bodybuilding history and is one of the strongest body builders alive.

Wow…dying for those abs! Alicia Marie, Bikini competitor.

We went to the Arnold Classic with my cousins, Brad and Logan. They are both currently training for a natural bodybuilding competition this spring!

Our big moments: Me & Ronnie, Wayne & Cedric McMillan , Logan & Jay, Brad & Phil.

Tagged Alicia Marie, Arnold Classic, arnold schwarzenegger, Bodybuilder, Cedric McMillan, dennis wolf, IFBB, jay cutler, kai Greene, lou ferrigno, Marcus Ruhl, Mr. Olympia, phil heath, Ronnie Coleman, The Hulk

Mar 21 2011

Arnold Classic Expo 2011

I am no workout fiend…I despise diets…and think running shoes are unimaginative. However I find the whole world of bodybuilding very fascinating. For the past 3 years my husband and I have been wanting to head down to Columbus, Ohio for the Arnold Classic. This year…we made it and I loved it!

The dedication, the hard work and commitment is amazing to me. These athletes are totally committed to strict diets, workout plans and striving to be the best at what they do.

Yes…I felt a little out of place…walking around all these gorgeous toned women…but TECHNICALLY I AM ‘body building’….ahhh..thats a bad joke!

A few images of the scene down at the 2011 Arnold Classic Expo…more pics of the actual athletes coming soon!

Gym, Tan, Laundry….

Tagged 2011 Arnold Classic, arnold schwarzenegger, athletes, Body Building, Columbas ohio, Weight training

Mar 17 2011

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celebrities, smashin' fashion, travel

WPPI – 2011

About a month ago I had the greatest time attending WPPI in Las Vegas. The opening night was a SONY Runway show hosted by fashion photographer and America’s Next Top Model judge, Nigel Barker.

Before the fashion show, Nigel promoted the SONY gear and gave tips on how he shoots. He pulled people from the crowd to do a mini shoot with the lighting set up that he’s been using for a series he has called ‘RAW’. The book will feature timeless black and whites capturing RAW emotion.

I met up with fellow photographer and friend, Jenelle Quigley of Beauti Photography. We were excited to sit in the audience of speakers Elizabeth Messina, Jose Villa, Sarah Petty, wedding planner Jill LaFleur and many others. As for the tradeshow…I visited the Kelly Moore booth about a thousand times before finally deciding on a bag! Loving my B-hobo!

We did occasionally leave the Convention and one of those times was to enjoy a misting from the fountains at the Bellagio. Bear with me one more time as I share another image of the fountains. I loved the silhouette of the other gazers, not to mention hearing them gasp as they watched the fountains for the first time!

Tagged b-hobo, bellagio fountains, kelly moore bag, Nigel Barker, SONY, WPPI 2011

Mar 11 2011

Who’s that girl? La, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la

The only rule is don’t be boring and dress cute wherever you go. Life is too short to blend in.

Paris Hilton

My last post about NY fashion week is all about the Models, Models, Models….

Some of the current hotties walking the runways in New York.

And the ladies…

And the craziness that is at the backdoor of Marc by Marc Jacobs….

Tagged Arizona Muse, Fabiana Mayer, Lily donaldson, Lindsay Wixon, Marc Jacobs, Mathias Bergh, Max Rogers, MB fashion Week, Models, New York City, New York Fashion Week, Sean O'Pry, Simon Nessman, Tatiana Cotilar

Mar 06 2011

New York Fashion Week, February 15, 2011

Three days went by soooo fast and I’m looking forward to September already! I’m hoping to convince my sister to shoot fashion week with me again in the fall…a person can mount a monopod on a stroller, right!?…right!?

This season, I only took 1000 photos…which is so few considering an average fashion week photographer takes 60 000 photos!!

Here are a few celeb shots from Tuesday….

Attending the Badgley Mischka Show

The newest face of Badgley Mischka-Rumer Willis (daughter of Bruce Willis and Demi Moore).

And WOW….Kelly Osborne actually smiling! AMAzing, I almost didn’t recognize her!

Kellie Pickler (Country Singer, American Idol Alum)

Lo Bosworth (Actress-The Hills, Author)

Attending the Herve Leger Show

A fellow Canadian! Calgary’s own Heather Marks! (Model)

Elsa Pataky (actress-Fast Five, Snakes on a Plane, also married to Chris Hemsworth)

Leigh Lezark (DJ, Model)

Harley Viera-Newton (DJ)

Attending the Dennis Basso Show

Kelly Rutheford (and can you believe she is smiling too!? That is a first!) (Actress-Gossip Girl)

Cynthia Bailey (Model)

Spotted on the streets:

Hanneli Mustaparta (Fashion Blogger, Model)

Stephanie Skinner (People’s Revolution)