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Excitement in Orlando
Wednesday, June 11, 2008 | R3 Global

I traveled to Orlando over the weekend to photograph an event that took place at the Orlando World Center.  If you have never been there - take my advice and take a loaf of bread with you if you ever go.  You will need to leave a trail of crumbs to find your way back to your room!  :D

The event centered around living a healthy, successful life.



It was all about the juice!





The event was the Monavie Super Regional.  I had never heard of MonaVie until earlier in the week when I was offered the photography job.  Visit the MonaVie website to learn more about their incredible product.  

The MonaVie logo...



As the attendees arrived, they were very excited.  They have the ability to make a lot of money with the company.  Unfortunately, I'm not skilled at multi level marketing, but if I were, I would definitely consider MonAvie.



They were a super fun bunch of people.  My new photographer friend Olga Diaz and I couldn't believe how friendly everyone was.



I wish I had time to put up a photo of everyone that I met.  Look at this super cute couple from Puerto Rico: Jeffery and Gladys.  Gladys gave me a pretty handmade necklace - I told you everyone was friendly!



The day was full of excitement.  There were fabulous cars: a Bentley, a Ferrari, a Rolls...



A mercedes...



And...ohmygosh...a lamborghini...



I'm not usually that impressed by cars.  But...since I recently confessed that it has been 20 years since I graduated from high school...I guess I can say...what child of the 80's that watched Canonball Run didn't dream about having a lamborghini???

As if the lamborghini were not exciting enough, Henry Marsh's antics got everyone revved up.  I think he had a little fun too!  lol



You have to love the excitement...



This guy from Brazil cracked me up...



Did I mention that there were well known athletes there too?  Crazy expensive cars and athletes...I bet all of you guys are so jealous!



Terrance Pennington (Atlanta Falcons) was there too.  I can't resist posting this shot I got of Olga standing by Terrance.



The fabulous thing about the people at the event is that they are filled with a very giving spirit.  They give charitably and generously to the M.O.R.E. Project.  The M.O.R.E. Project, affliated with MonaVie, seeks to provide impoverished people, especially children, with the tools necessary to pull themselves out of poverty.

This is an image of Dallin Larsen (MonaVie) and Sergio (The M.O.R.E. Project) as a video of some of the children involved in the project played on stage.



Gabriella Anne sang a beautiful, touching song that you just have to hear.  You can go to her myspace page to hear it.  Be sure to listen to "Lost Dreams" while you are there.





Now...back to Henry.  I could photograph him all day - he was so crazy.

People win all kinds of trips with Monavie - they had videos of all kinds of fun places they had been.  I heard that they even slip spending money under your door while you are there.  This is a photo of Harry all decked out for Hawaii.  They gave all the people winning trips to Hawaii pretty leis and custom MonaVie surfboards!



Henry kept whisking everyone up to the stage in this mini car.  I know Olga and I almost got hit a few times.  There is obviously no speed limit in the Orlando World Center!  :D



An audience shot...



Another great singer...Scott Henry.  



Check out the audience while he sang...



Scott has a great family that we photographed the night before.  His son just graduated from high school and has already made a fortune with MonaVie.

You won't believe what happened next!  Gina Merritt was arrested.



Not really.  After Orrin and Laurie Woodward were given a bonus check of $300,000, these armored guards came out to present Gina and Steve Merritt with a bonus of $600,000 cash.

A little later...the armored truck backed into the room and guards came out with cases full of money again!  I Told you it was an exciting day!  This time the cases held a million dollars in cash!  And these amounts are just bonuses!



On the left of the image in the background you can see the Larsens (MonaVie) and on the right you can see the Hart family (R3 Global).  Brig and Lita are the top distributors for MonaVie.  More about them in a second.



And then the wedding photographer in me came out and I had to snap this quick shot of the Larsens holding hands.  They were so sweet together.



Now...back to the fabulous Hart family.  :D  When the Hart family talks - everyone listens...

(Sorry...I couldn't resist an 80s commercial reference...that lamborghini really took me back! lol)



Seriously, it was a pleasure hearing them speak.  The most awesome thing was hearing their children talk about them with awe and respect.

And guess what their bonus was???  They got to choose from the cars on stage.  And you guessed it...they chose the lamborghini!

Brig getting out of his new ride...



A lamborghini sounds great, right?  But he also got a bonus check for a million dollars!



Brig's son Paul is standing to his left in the photo above.  He is an awesome skateboarder, and I will have photos of him up soon!

And the evening ended with everyone crowded around waiting to meet Brig and get his autograph.



Monday morning I went to Ponte Vedra to photograph the Hart family with their toys for promo images for a publication.  Check back soon to see a few of those.
  
  


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Jill Higgins: Lindsi - not sure - it was good though.  Hi Ryel - thank so much!  Hey Dennis - thanks I did have a great time.  Lisa - uhhh...yeah...I liked the Rolls! :D  Amy - maybe they will get you a lamborghini soon!! lol  Hi Julio -  you probably did - I was everywhere! ha (06/16/08, 01:21)     
Julio Mangual: This event was amazing!!! I was there and I think I saw you!!  I am very proud of being part of MonaVie!!! Excellent work what you did!!! Congrats... (06/16/08, 08:42)     
Amy Martin: Good lawwwwd, Jill!  My in laws sell it, but I don´t think they´ve gotten their lamborghini yet ;) (06/13/08, 12:11)     
Lisa: I adore that picture of the Rolls...not sure why, just do.  The blue/purple color and the twinkle lights?  Looks like a fun event! (06/12/08, 06:33)     
Dennis Bullock: Looks great Jill!  I think you had a great time working this event... (06/11/08, 06:15)     
Ryel j: Looks like so much fun!! And I love Monavie. I always see them at my husbands triathlons.  You did a great job capturing the event!! (06/11/08, 02:12)     
Lindsi: I think I have seen this juice before in stores. Looks like you had fun. (06/11/08, 02:12)     
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