America’s Next Natural Model: Challenge #5

Some of you are aware that I’ve been working with a contestant for America’s Next Natural Model 2012.  We started working together at Challenge #2, and since then Chassity has won Challenge #2 and Challenge #3.  Last week we photographed for Challenge #5 and Chassity decided to shake things up a little and unleash her inner Fierce!  Well, feedback from the America’s Next Natural Model judges are coming in and Chassity is trending very well to move on to the next Challenge.  The judges feedback thus far:

  • “… you mentioned that your goal was to unleash your inner lioness in your photos–I truly believe you achieved that.” – Yardely.
  • “My choice for this week’s winner: Chassity.  Your shots were absolutely fierce, which is what you intended.” - Yardely.
  • “I chose Chassity as my first choice because I feel that she really brought out fierce in her photos. She looked like a businesswoman, large and in charge. Her outfit was classy as was her makeup and her hair. I can easily see her photos in a high fashion magazine or on a billboard!” – LeAnne.
  • “You’re right, being “FIERCE” is a choice and you did it well! You look brilliant in basic black. Love the hair/makeup and simple accessories. The body movements/poses were relaxed and natural. The facial expressions were great in every photo. The first 2 photos screamed fierce with a capital “F”.  What can I say… as a reader, I would want to be this girl. Gorgeous.” – Latrenia.
  • “If those shots don’t say “fierce”, I don’t know what does. Love the dress, hair, poses. Fantastic job!” – Kcurly.
Now, let me show you what the judges saw of Chassity this week …

 

America’s Next Natural Model: Chassity | Fierce!

 

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America’s Next Natural Model 2012: Chassity | Head Wraps

Some might say for me it all started with a simple phone call.  Chassity had been selected as a finalist for America’s Next Natural Model 2012.  This is the 4th annual internet pageant celebrating “the beauty and versatility of African hair.”  Chassity was in need of a photographer to help her with this weeks challenge.  When I took the call, something told me to listen.  I’m glad I did.  You see, my wife Romenna has also gone natural, three years ago.  She’s embraced her natural and looks gorgeous!  I was excited for Romenna & Chassity to meet.  Two champions for the cause.

To learn more about America’s Next Natural Model and to vote for Chassity scroll down to the “Call to Action” on this page (or click the “See more images …” link below).  Each week there is a different challenge for the pageant contestants. Each week they’ll need your votes. This weeks challenge is focused on head wraps. Now presenting Chassity …

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Named to the 2012 Wedding Professional Hot List

Award winning Raleigh wedding photographer

2 Jan, 2012 MomentVille.com one of the worlds leading wedding websites, is pleased to announced that Raleigh wedding photographer In His Image Photography has been selected for the 2012 Wedding Professional Hot List.  The annual Wedding Professional Hot List recognizes excellence within the wedding industry, as determined by reviews from tens of thousands of brides and grooms. In His Image Photography was among the best reviewed vendors in the past year.  ”The Wedding Professional Hot List recognizes best of class wedding professionals.” said Geoff Evason, MomentVille’s CEO.  ”Highlighting the success of the top wedding professionals is an exciting way to spread the word and help newly engaged couples find the right professionals for their own weddings.”

 

From the email I received from Momentville this morning:

“We’re pleased to announce that In His Image Photography has made the 2012 Wedding Hot List. The Hot List is made up of wedding professionals that received the top reviews on Momentville.com in their respective categories/locations in the past year.”

 

About In His Image Photography
A contemporary wedding and portrait studio providing wedding photography coverage, engagement sessions and bridal portraiture.

About MomentVille
MomentVille.com offers engaged couples and wedding enthusiasts a one stop place for planning and sharing a wedding. For more information contact media@momentville.com

Bride’s Choice Award 2012 (Notification) | Wedding Wire

There is no debating that 2011 was a great year for our studio.  And as great as the previous year has been, we’re putting plans in place to make 2012 an even greater year.  In fact, I was on the phone during lunch today talking about one of the things I have planned for 2012 and to my surprise I see this notification from Wedding Wedding selecting us as a Bride’s Choice Award 2012 recipient.  The image above is from the notification I received, the official public announcement will be made at a later time.  But it gave me pause and reminded me that I’m only as good as my clients, my brides & grooms.  So, I want to thank my 2011 brides & grooms for an amazing year! You all are the reason such a recognition is possible.

Here’s what Wedding Wire had to say:

“We are excited to announce In His Image Photography has won the Bride’s Choice Awards™ 2012. This prestigious award is determined by reviews from your past clients and recognizes the top 5 percent of local Wedding Professionals from the WeddingWire Network.”

I only have one word for something like this, grateful!  I’m also encouraged.  And although we’re not quite ready to announce all that we have in the works for 2012, we won’t keep it under wraps for long!

 

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