Thursday, October 14, 2010

Lights, Camera, and....Cheezz!



Its that time again....


Lights, Camera....Smile! That is what went on at my second photo session as the new All American Classic Woman. I had the privilege to be shot by Bryan Myhr of Myhr Photography. I believe Bryan was more excited than I was about the photoshoot. Between Rachelle (Bryan's Wife), Bryan and myself, it was like having an old friend over. We had great chemistry! Bryan is such lighting expert. He took time to adjust the lighting for every shot and boy was it worth! He took over 200+ pictures. Watch out ANTM (LOL). Bryan was so pleased with the shoot, he agreed to be my exclusive photographer! What more could a girl...well, queen could ask for. I can't wait to see the finishing touches on the all of the photos but Bryan has been so gracious to send me 14 photos for preview. Check them out below and tell me what you think.










Tuesday, October 5, 2010

Duty Calls....

After the crowning ceremony, our reigned began - first thing first, PICTURES! After 20 mins. of ceremony pictures, I was off to the dressing room to gather all my things and make it to the beachfront in 15 mins. Whew!!! Did I make it? Absolutely, Not! (lol) I had to gather not only the clothing I competed in but I also had to bring the clothes for the Beachfront photoshoot. OMGoodness! Well, what can you say - A Queen gotta do what a Queen gotta do!

Boy, Was it worth it! Afif & Sarah Cherif from Studioprimetime took some incredible shots. Nine(9) All American Queens posed for single shots, headshots, group shots and marketing materials (Michie Bags & Sunglasses). The photoshoot ended around 1 AM and then we had to be back at the beach for the sunrise shoot at 5:45 AM! Can we say breath taking! Check out the photos below!




ABSOLUTELY FABULOUS!!

The 2011 All American Classic Woman is....

"And The 2011 All American Classic Woman is..." Everything around me went silent, the only thing I can remember is hearing my heart beating. The first runner up (Diana "Dee Dee" Kirk of Florida) and second runner up (Rose McCall of Alabama) had been announced and I was standing next to six(6) deserving women of the title. And for a split second, I began thinking about everything that went on in the previous 24 hours and realize I did all I could have done. I had a fantastic time on stage, I knew I was standing among the best of the best.

And as soon as I was
at peace with the end results - the announcement was made..."And The 2011 All American Classic Woman is....Monica Reagor!" What?! The only thing I could do is jump up and down and say, " Hallelujah!"

What a honor to be crowned the 2011 All American Classic Woman! Coming out on top in one of the fiercest multi-catergory pageant in the US - Oh Yea! (lol). After celebrating a well deserve win, its now time to get down to work. I am looking forward to the upcoming year to continue my efforts in promoting my platform - "The Princess in Me" Promoting Self-Confidence and Inner Beauty along with the support of the All American Pageant System.

I would like to thank my family and my friends for their support and prayers. I also would like to thank the All American Staff and our Director, Melissa Hooks for producing such a great pageant! I am looking forward
to the journey!

--Monica Reagor, 2011 All American Classic Woman

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