Flight Crew Calendar Shoot Diary (Part 3)
Calendar Crew Departs Sun-Kissed Aruba
New York Jets
6/5/2010
MEREDITH
Hi, Jets fans!!! I’m in beautiful Aruba with the gorgeous Flight Crew! I am so excited to tell you all about my amazing day! My photo shoot was surreal. It was at the beautiful Tierra Del Sol, a resort with a golf course, pool with a waterfall and simply amazing homes.
For my actual photo shoot I was standing about four feet off the ground on a rock ledge with a gorgeous tree which had bright orange flowers on it. I truly had an amazing time. I really do not even have words to explain how wonderful my day was!
I also have to tell you guys how wonderful the whole crew has been. Our makeup artists and hairstylist are a dream team — they truly do amazing work! The photographer and his crew are so great. They really make you feel like a princess. I am so excited for all of you to see this calendar.
Thanks, Jets fans, for all your support. See you soon!
CRYSTAL
Hey, Jets fans!!! It’s Crystal and I’m relaxing by the pool at the gorgeous Marriott and Stellaris Casino here in Aruba after my first ever calendar shoot.
My day started bright and early with me getting my hair and makeup done at 6 a.m. I was so amazed once they were done and I was handed a mirror. “Is that even me?” It was a true transformation (in a good way). The makeup and hair staff were so awesome.
Once I was done, I was whisked away to my location at the California Lighthouse, which is a must-see landmark here in Aruba. Even though it was early, I was so excited to get started and hopefully deliver an awesome picture.
I started off a little nervous but Steve, the photographer, made me feel very comfortable and encouraged me to just let my personality shine through. So I took a deep breath and let go and made it happen. I got so into it that he even took several shoots of me jumping.
Overall it was one of the best experiences I ever had and I can’t wait for you Jets fans to see the final 2011 Jets Flight Crew Calendar. Till then, see you on the field.
ADELE
Hey, Jets fans! It’s Adele reporting from the beautiful island of Aruba! I just got back from my photo shoot at Arashi Beach and it was incredible!
After I finished getting my hair and makeup done by Alberto and Paul, I couldn’t believe how glamorous I looked. I barely recognized myself when I looked in the mirror! I asked them both for tips so that I could try to do my hair and makeup the same way. Of course it will never come out nearly as good as how they did it, though!
When I got to the location of my shoot, the excitement hit me all at once. I jumped out of the car with the biggest smile on my face. I walked into a rocky cove overlooking the water under a beautiful sky. I had to be escorted out there because the rocks were jagged and some of them were wobbly. I had to balance really well during my shoot because of how strong the wind was. If we had one really strong gust of wind I would’ve flown right over the side into the water. Good thing that didn’t happen!
It was a bittersweet moment when all was said and done. Steve is an incredible photographer and I am so excited to see how the pictures came out! Now I’m off to the pool to go soak up some sun! Stay tuned everyone! I’ll see you all soon! Cheers!
RYANN
Hey, Jets fans. It’s Ryann keeping in touch with you on our last night in Aruba!! We just finished our last shoot for the 2011 Swimsuit Calendar. I had the opportunity to shoot a sunset shot on the beach just outside our hotel. I can’t begin to explain how beautiful it was and how lucky I am to even be here!
The entire crew was absolutely amazing. The hair stylist and makeup artist were wonderful! Every girl was breathtaking during her shoot. Steve was incredible to work with and all the girls are psyched to see the Jets Flight Crew’s 2011 Swimsuit Calendar. See you on the sidelines!
LINDA
Hey, Jets fans, it’s Linda from the Flight Crew. We just got back from our amazing trip in Aruba for the 2011 Swimsuit Calendar shoot. It is very sad to be home, but we all had such a great time. I had my photo shoot on the last day of the trip along with Ryann and Ashley. We were the final sunset shots. Seeing each and every girl shoot day after day made me extremely pumped to finally have my chance to go.
3 p.m. finally came about and it was time for hair and makeup. Two hours later, I had no idea who the girl was staring back at me in the mirror. I had a super dramatic look going on. Dark, smoky eyes, bright red lips, and the best part of it all was the 22-inch-long ponytail that I had cascading down my back! I was honestly praying all week for the chance to be ponytail girl.
I shot on the beach at the resort at sunset. It was beyond beautiful. Ryann, Ashley and I kept swapping in and out of the frame so we could all catch the perfect natural backdrop. I got to take a sneak peak of some of the shots and was blown away!
This was an unforgettable experience and I am so thankful for the opportunity to be a part of it. Be sure to purchase the 2011 calendar ASAP. It is going to be a masterpiece!!
MANDISA
Hey, Jets fans! It’s Mandisa blogging my calendar shoot experience from Aruba. My day to shoot started at 7 a.m. in the hair/make-up chairs. After getting dolled up, myself and my fellow Flight Crew member, Jenniphure, headed to the beautiful Tierra Del Sol. It was such a great location for my shoot. I didn’t want it to end because I was having so much fun and the production crew made me feel completely comfortable in front of the camera. We even found a bunch of exotic flowers to add to my shots — they were absolutely beautiful!
I’m sure by now you all must be anxious to see the photos! I promise you will not be disappointed! Thanks for reading and I’ll see you on the field! Go Jets!
ASHLEY
Con ta bai, Jets fans! Greetings from Aruba! It’s Ashley from the Flight Crew. I’m here on the plane waving goodbye to the breathtaking island of Aruba but holding on tight to the memories I’ve gained from this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.
I had a really fun and exciting ending to my trip. From my sunset photo shoot last night to catching some final sun rays this morning, to ending with a tubing adventure on the clear blue waters with Laura D.
After anticipating it the whole week, I was a part of the final photo shoot of the entire trip. My shoot was located right on the beach at the Aruba Marriott Resort at sunset. Ryann, Linda and myself were capturing the sunset in our shots, and in order to do so we took turns getting in front of the camera. Each one of us would shoot for five minutes at a time, then stand by and cheer on our fellow Flight Crew cheerleaders.
I really enjoyed shooting this way because it gave us each a moment to step away, get some feedback, and touch up any hair or makeup before getting right back in front of the camera.
Thank you so much for reading about my exciting time in Aruba, but it’s time for me to rest before the final descent to our home sweet home — New York! See you on the field!
JENNIPHURE
Jets fans, hey! It’s Jenniphure writing to you from sun-kissed Aruba. As I sit here on my balcony at the Aruba Marriott watching the sunset, I am still exhilarated from my photo shoot for the 2011 Swimsuit Calendar!
As I headed down to hair and makeup early this morning, my stomach was in knots. Alberto (the hair stylist) and Paul (the makeup artist) got right to work and within an hour I was transformed. When I first saw myself in the mirror, I had to hold back the tears. I could not believe that was me! Never have I felt so beautiful!
Before I knew it, I was off to Tierra Del Sol, the location for my shoot. I didn’t know much about the location before I got there, but when I walked through the gates the backdrop was exquisite! It wasn’t your typical beach scene, but it was amazing! I was wearing a blue, green and white swimsuit and they had me shoot next to a cactus — it was so unique!
My emotions were all over the place. I was super excited but also was beyond nervous because it was my first photo shoot. Once I got in front of the camera the positive energy and encouragement from Steve (the photographer) and his crew put me right at ease.
It was an incredible day! I can’t thank everyone involved in the shoot enough for making it such a great experience. As a rookie, it is an honor and a dream come true to be here shooting with all of these beautiful women. I can’t wait for the season to get started … see you on the field! Go Jets!!
