Letter of recommendation for Photographer Mike Crotts

I met Mike Crotts about six years ago. I was preparing for my first fitness contest that was in 1997. The particular fitness event I was preparing for consisted of three parts. An introductory speech in an evening gown giving ones philosophy on fitness, a physique round where competitors are judged on overall tone and body symmetry and the final round, a 90 second routine set to music showing elements of gymnastics, hip hop, jazz dance or other forms of dance incorporating strength, flexibility and endurance.

As my fitness event drew closer, I realized that I should have a photographer to take pictures of me in my evening gown, bathing suit and fitness outfit for my dance routine. It was suggested that I start a fitness portfolio to submit to the different fitness magazines in order to get exposure. I was introduced to Mike through mutual friends. He spent many hours with me helping me to realize my fitness goals. I competed for five years and Mike helped to make those years very rewarding and successful for me. He was responsible for all of my fitness photos, and he put together a wonderful website for me, "fit at 50" which he maintained for over a year. This website featured photos of my competitions along with background information on me.

I was lucky enough to be featured in several fitness magazines over the five years that I competed. Some of these are Ms. Fitness magazine, Oxygen Magazine and I was featured in Sacramento's Best Magazine. All of these magazines featured the pictures that Mike took of me.

He's a wonderful photographer, easy to work with and I highly recommend him to anyone looking for a great photographer.

Sincerely,

Chris Woodyard