Blog Entry
The WBFF show was great! Congratulations to my man Michael McFarlen who repeated as the WBFF Fitness Model Champion. I took second place to a classy individual. Mike was the defending champ and improved on his appearance from last year. That fact was too much for me to overcome:-) Obi, a top contender for every competition, missed the pre-judging segment but still wowed the crowd with his appearance in the swimsuit round. I would like to thank Paul Dillet for being instrumental in me booking a second photoshoot with Maximum Fitness and putting on a great show.
I have been thinking about competitive shows and I grew a stronger appreciation for bodybuilding.com in the process. Let me explain. Many people post candid pics without photoshop. You get to see there bodies in an honest light. I think competitions should incorporate this aspect. Personally, I am tired of people getting hyped attention for super-enhanced photos that include cuts, more abs than a person can buy, and the like. Do not get me wrong! Yes, I have edited shots also. However, I also have candids and you can see that the 8-10 pack is THE TRUTH. To make judging more objective, consistent, and reduce the star power influence I would like to see a bodypart comparison of competitiors via powerpoint, from one camera, same angles, without editing, with the same body tan….chosen by the competitors as a portion of the comp at the comp. This would also include symmetry comparisons and an explanation of what the judges are looking for and why they select one over another.
Let me know what you think? Upgrade my idea:-)
I would also like to give Terry Frendo props for giving Diana Chaloux-Oh Yeah WBFF Figure Champion and 3rd place Fitness Model-and me a cover try with Joel Roberts.
I look forward to sharing my experiences with these photoshoots. God is Awesome!!!
Get Ready For FAME North American Championships In Miami Oct 31, Nov 1 and Nov 2. It is going to be a great show!!!
September 22, 2008 at 6:46 pm
Hi Kendall, Belinda here. I came to check things out because I saw you had a medal around your neck in some WFFB photos from the weekend! Congratulations! Awesome work.
Your blog entry is very honest and shooting straight from the hip. Wow, you have some revolutionary ideas and as someone new to the industry from where I stand I reckon they have merit. Living in Panama most of my research, benchmarks and goals for developing my own physique are done thru looking at photos online. I was amazed looking at some of the WFFB photos with some of the champions and professionals standing side by side to see how they looked in comparison to each other: proportions, development and defintion like you said. I admire your attitude and quest for the best in every way. I hope more and more success comes your way.
Thanks again for your encouragement and friendship, Belinda