Behind the Scenes at the Magic Dancers Photo Shoot - Page 3
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After a while I just sat back and observed. I couldn’t help but notice the friendly atmosphere of the studio. I felt extremely comfortable with everyone and everything. Everyone was socializing with one another. There was music playing, and everyone was having a good time.
Michael’s son and his friend, who resembled a young Tom Chambers, were dancing horribly to Justin Timberlake while Jeanine was playing with her 3-month-old daughter, Malia. Instead of worrying about their makeup or their next pose, the girls were playing with the baby, and hopelessly trying to help the boys with their dance moves.
As the day grew longer, everyone was awaiting the swimsuit portion of the day, as was I. We left Michael’s studio at four in the afternoon and headed for Isleworth.
I will foreshadow my experience at Isleworth with one word. Wow! The 30 minute drive led us to a gated community which I have come to understand is home to the rich and famous. We pulled up to a mansion at the end of a cul-de-sac that would make Robin Leach blush.
I was informed that it was Ken Griffey Jr’s old house. Either way it was by far the largest house I had ever been in. I sat down to gather my notes and camera on a leather sofa in front of an enormous fish tank. I took a minute to review my pictures and notes.
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I was in a mansion in Orlando, Florida surrounded by some of the most beautiful women in the world. Have I mention yet they were all half naked? I had to quickly get refocused because I was heading for a cold shower and I had a job to do.
The swimsuit shoot would go along much faster than the team pictures because there was only one outfit for the girls and they only did a couple of poses. The heat was almost unbearable, it must have been in the mid 90's. Every male that was outside was sweaty profusely, I'm guessing it was only partially because of the weather. I kept going back into the mansion. Could have been the air conditioning, or could have been because that was where the women were getting ready. Probably both, but more so the latter.
Girls came in and out of the mansion, as did I. Everyone still having a good time but more focused on wrapping up the day. After talking with the girls I realized that they all preferred the swimsuit shoot. Prior to the swimsuit shoot, I had asked most of the girls which they preferred, the team uniform shoot or the swimsuit. They all answered the team uniform shoot because it was what they would be wearing all season.
Furthermore, they were all worried about how they would look in a swimsuit. I think they looked fine. When asked the same question later, the girls unanimously changed their mind and liked the swimsuit shoot more. I am going to have to concur, ladies.
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The sun was going down but it didn’t cool down any as all the girls changed into their matching black two pieces for their team shot. One last smile, one last pose, and they were done.
Twelve hours of work had been completed. Everyone from the cameramen, hair stylists, makeup artists, photographers, and of course the dance team joined in congratulations of each others work. It was a long hectic day for everyone but the end product was well worth it.
I learned a lot from my first assignment. I learned my job is freaking sweet, but most importantly, I learned how top notch our dance team is from top to bottom. The entire Magic organization should be proud and thankful for the 19 beautiful, well-rounded women who make up the 2007-2008 Magic Dancers.
Not bad for a first assignment. Thanks Matt.
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