02.03.2006: I've shortened up my email: fitisinwriting@comcast.net

02.03.2006: We are headed to the Arnlold again, which seems to always land on my birthday! Let me know if you are going to be there, competing or working a booth, since we are once again covering the weekend's events for Oxygen and Musclemag.

10-25-2006: Check out my new myspace.com\dianemccabesmith site. Yes, I've jumped on the everyone-has-one-nowadays bandwagon and signed up and put a bit of info on it. Hopefully, I'll find time to add on more.

Feel free to Add yourself.

10-23-2006: Check out the December issue of Oxygen. Reports and Blabs by me as well as plenty of Gordon's photography.

09.15.2006: Exciting News of the November 2006 launch of the new artistic talent of Holly Wilkinson -- a teenager with a whole boat load of talent. She will launch her new t-shirt line featuring fitness industry inspired images on sexy t-shirts. Winners of each of the Fitness Hollywood female events will receive a complimentary shirt.

Some proceeds will be donated to a breast cancer research fund.

09.15.2006: Two new camps to consider:

October 7 - Ultimate Fitness Camp

UFE COLUMBUS DAY CAMP 2006
A Fun Fitness Weekend “By the Athlete, For the Athlete”

As a participant, you will receive tips and individualized attention from respected fitness pros, a pamphlet of resources, and inside scoop on getting in the best shape of your life! For ALL levels: beginners (enjoys exercise, but may never actually enter a competition), intermediate (fitness enthusiast who has done a show or two and is ready to excel), advanced (personal trainer or pro athlete interested in winning shows, fitness modeling, and becoming recognized as elite within the industry). Women AND men welcome!!
For the schedule of events click here!
To register click here!

Jan: Katie Uter's Fitness Camp

09.15.2006: I'm training to compete in Ms. Bikini Classic this coming November!

09.15.2006: Upcoming Stops: Olympia & Fitness Hollywood

02.02.2006: Upcoming Stops: The Arnold Classic, Ultimate Fitness Challenge & Fitness America Universe.

Vanessa Rose

09.01.2005: Hurricane Katrina Disaster Funds: Please donate generously to the relief efforts.

America's Second Harvest
Red Cross
United Way for the Greater New Orleans Area

Check back for our company's efforts to raise funds for both those competitors directly affected by the disaster and donations to the relief. Purchase photos - all funds will be split between the competitor affected and United Way. United Way is contributing 100% of their funds to the relief.

More info to be posted shortly.

09.10.2005: Where Next?

October 1: Canada Nationals - Toronto

October 15: The Olympia, Las Vegas

06.22.2005: Gordon and I are in Miami, Florida to cover the Fitness Universe events. Check back for photo links.

06.14.2005: Natural Muscle Mag's issue features Gordon J. Smith's Ms. Figure photos from the 2005 Arnold Classic. Click here to view.

06.10.2005: Just picked up the new August issue of Oxygen Mag (No. 72) and was pleased to see Danielle McGlynn featured in a Blab. All photos by Gordon J. Smith. Click here to view.

06.03.2005: Look out for an upcoming issue of Natural Muscle Mag -- the South Beach Fitness America report and photos will be published.

06.01.2005: Another Steele Jungle Publications cover for Gordon J. Smith headed your way. Which competitor from the Carolina Supernatural will it be? Check back to see.

05.22.2005: Two major events coming up in June: WNSO's FAME World Tour and Fitness America's Miami Universe. We'll be in Toronto (June 8-12) partially covering the event for Oxygen Mag and in sunny Miami (June 22-25) as official media for the entire weekend's event. Check back for links to both events.

05.19.2005: Natural Muscle Mag - April Issue: Check out OCB Yorton Cup coverage of their November 2004 show featuring some of Gordon J. Smith's photography.

05.15.2005: All Carolina Supernatural event images are now posted at http://fitisinphotography.photoreflect.com. This event was sponsored by Max Furek and Steele Jungle Publications in Asheville, N.C.

04.19.2005: IronMan Austrailia: Gordon J. Smith's cheeky image of Jen Hendershott during her Arnold Prelim Routine made it into IronMan's News & Views. The blurb serves to advertise Jen's upcoming tour to Melbourne, Austrailia to conduct a "Phat Camp".

News & Views Page

04.15.2005: Musclemag International will be featuring Gordon J. Smith's Ms. International images from The 2005 Arnold Classic in an upcoming report (August 2005: Issue 278 on stands May 31, 2005).

04.12.2005: Get Inspired Again! Nancy Georges has successfully organized the production of the INSPIRE 2006 Calendar. The 2005 calendar was a huge success mainly due to the wonderful photography produced by Nancy Georges and with the help of the beautiful competitors and business women of FAP. Hurry up and get your order in now. This calendar will make a wonderful gift for anyone. (Plus, not only are the images inspiring but so is the accompanying text by each model.) And that's not the only perk - a portion of the proceeds goes to The Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Association (Lou Gehrig's Disease).

04.07.2005: Check out Angel Davis' Profile on Accurate Fitness. Her website will be up and running soon at angeldavis.com. Angel will be competing at the upcoming Fitness Universe Pageant in Miami, Florida.

04.06.2005: Gordon J. Smith's first 2005 stint as Fitness America's Official Event/Promo Photographer went off without a hitch. Next stop: Fitness Universe.

04.06.2005: All photogalleries for the South Beach Fitness America Event are now online. Go to the following sites for each event:

http://fitnessamerica.photoreflect.com

http://musclemania.photoreflect.com

http://msbikiniamerica.photoreflect.com

http://modelamerica.photoreflect.com

And of course, be sure to check all the Fitness America and Musclemania sites for all upcoming event information.

04.05.2005: Huge congrats to Danielle McGlynn and Rico Elbaz for their photoshoot with the Fitness America official photographer, Gordon J. Smith, which lead to an upcoming cover for Natural Muscle Mag.

04.03.2005: Congratulations to all Fitness America, Bikini America, Model America and Musclemania South Beach competitors. You provided great entertainment and lots of photo opportunities.

Special Congrats go to:

Mandy Stefanczak -- Winner of Fitness America

Kathy Fehringer -- Winner of Bikini America

Venus Ramos -- Winner of Model America

Hector Zayas Mateo -- Overall Musclemania Winner

3.12.2005: New Websites:

Jennifer Nicole Lee -- Ms Bikini America 2004 Winner, Model & Actress

Heather Glenn -- Fitness Competitor (various federations)

Angel Davis -- Fitness Competitor

3.08.2005: Look out for new articles in Mid-Atlantic Sports Digest. I'll be covering more mainstream type fitness related topics.

03.06.05. Gordon and I are back from The Arnold Classic. Check back for event coverage.
In addition, check www.oxygenmag.com for web coverage from Ms. Fitness International (Gordon J. Smith's images), Jen Hendershott's site for selected images and upcoming reports in Steele Jungle and Fitness Physique Mag by your's truly. Lastly, Oxygen Mag will be covering Gordon J. Smith's expo grab shots in an upcoming issue.

03.05.2004: This month's issue of Natural Muscle Mag is covering the Fitness America Pageant Worlds event. Allison Ethier stole the show with her dance expertise and phenomenal physique. Click here to read the coverage. Photos by Gordon J. Smith
Access Natural Muscle Mag article here.
More images can be viewed at http://fitnessamerica.photoreflect.com

02.12.05: Check out the Musclemania World Championship coverage and 2004 NPC's BodyRock NPC coverage in the Feb issue of Natural Muscle Mag. All images by Gordon J. Smith.
Click here to view Musclemania
Click here to view BodyRock

02.11.05: Congratulations to Kim Phillips on her first cover on Natural Muscle Mag. You can also spot Kim in the new ads for Redline.

01.11.05: Gordon J. Smith is event photographer for the following Fitness America events:
South Beach       Apr 2-3   Miami Beach
Nation's Capital   Jun 4    Washington, D.C.
Universe        Jun 24-26 Miami Beach
New York         Aug 20   New York City
Canada            Oct 22 Toronto
World            Nov 18-20 Anaheim
Click on each event for contest forms/posters

January 4, 2005: I'm featured on the Fitness Universe poster for the June 24-26, 2005 events. Check out my hurdle image plus Gordon's image of Jennifer Nicole Lee.
Gordon J. Smith is the event photographer for these shows.

December:
HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!!

Coming...
New WNSO Poster/Postcard using Gordon J. Smith's image of Alicia Denson to be in Oxygen
New WNSO Poster using Gordon J. Smith's images for Ad in Fitness Trainer Magazine
Oxygen article and blab updates
My Competition Gallery update
Steele Jungle Magazine: Gordon J. Smith gets the cover!
Steele Jungle Magazine -- my newest contest coverage.
FAP/BAP/Model America/Musclemania: Gordon J. Smith was event photographer -- images posted
Fitness & Physique Magazine -- profiles.
Selected company promotions
Selected competitor highlights
Selected workshops and event notifications

11.07.2004: Be sure to pick up the Jan issue of Oxygen to be on the shelves November 23, 2004. I've an article on the Pros and Cons of Working a Fitness Booth in there and there may be some of my Blab contributions too.
Check out last month's add advertising my piece.

11.06.2004: Yikes, I'm officially added to the competitor's roster for the upcoming Bikini America Pageant to be held in Anaheim, Ca on November 19, 2004.
Check it out here!

10.17.2004: Fitness America DC Nations event photos will be posted at http://fitnessamerica.photoreflect.com and linked on the Gallery site of the Fitness America site.

10.14.2003: New Links Page added! Check under "Fitness & Health Matters Section"

10.07.2004: Updated Sections: Writers' Resources & Links and Writing Services & Rates.

10.07.2004: Kicking butt at 45-years-old . Congrats to Combative Arts athlete JoAnn Wabisca won the title of Vice-World Champion in the martial art of Boxe Francaise Savate Assault in Europe this past May. JoAnn also competes in Figure competitions.
Check out JoAnn in Action -- Photo 1 -- Photo 2. (Photos courtesy of Jason Zakrzewski)
Read Press Release Here
Check out JoAnn's Combative Arts Academy

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