We started our approach, to enrich our lovely ladies, with a customised New Year Card to share with family, friends and colleagues. Resolve to share it with as many people as possible, Subashini printed to show it to friends and family. All our contestants were truly delighted at the little gesture. Delightful messages of appreciation surged and overloaded our inbox. They also started sending and sharing congratulatory messages and New Year greetings with each other. They have made new friends over the past two weeks, since the first professional photo shoot on 14 Dec 2011. New Year greetings were sprouting on each other's social media sites. Our Miss Indian International 2012 fan page was spared no effort. We began to realise these lovely ladies had already started a new friend nucleus. Perhaps still a little less visible, but definitely on the right track.
Never had they realised what was coming next. Another photo shoot!! This time it was organised in a jiffy. We had arranged, Tamil Rap & Hip Hop Sensation, Emcee Jesz, to make an appearance for shots at our New Year Day photo shoot. Although this was planned, schedules were a little tight. Details were revealed 2 days before the shoot. Besides, being New Year Day, we knew all the ladies would have made plans with family, friends and loved ones. When arrangements were confirmed, there was a "shout out" on Mii 2012 group page. True enough they had commitments, but what surprised us most was the effort made by each to change her plans to accommodate. It was all good and spontaneous. The was no compulsion, but the offer to have their photos taken at the F1 PitStop, was all too irresistible. We guessed, quite rightfully so. The artist was kept a secret till the very last moment. Social dates were cancelled, family commitments were rescheduled and some possibly "escaped" their New Year Day obligations. None asked who the artist was . They just wanted a chance to be together and take more shots. It worked.
We were delighted when Zuria messaged she managed to get time-off from work just to be part of it. 16 made it. 4 had genuine reasons and we could not have hoped enough for their presence.
We were delighted when Zuria messaged she managed to get time-off from work just to be part of it. 16 made it. 4 had genuine reasons and we could not have hoped enough for their presence.
This was a free and easy photo shoot. Just a day out smiling and having fun with the master blaster himself. F1 Pitstop was chosen to provide the best outdoor site for this photo opportunity. Since we missed it the last time, due to heavy downpour. There were similar threats of heavy rain pouring down, but we got lucky this time.
On hearing about this photo shoot, Kasvinder posted she was "super excited" and commented further that "it is a great way to start the new year". We could not agree more. That was the plan. To have a splendid start to a brand new year.
Vogue, Sexy, Smile..........PATCH. The theme for this photo shoot was set as "Pose and Patch". Sashi Maala, with her exquisite art direction, was quick to get the ladies to focus on the look she wanted. Had to capture their attention before the camera caught "the look". Their spirit and cheerfulness made it all easier for everyone. The photo session took less than 2 hour to complete, thereafter everyone happily left to enjoy the remaining hours of the day.
When the first picture of Sashi with the girls appeared as Mii 2012 profile picture, it got fabulous feedback. The ladies were amazed at how incredibly united and friendly they all looked. Within minutes, Lavania changed her profile picture posting a comment that it was the best of all the pictures she had seen. Many agreed and followed. Shanthiya kept commenting on how nice the picture turned out. Kokila was wanting to see more.
Taking all into account, we have decided to call this video "The Perfect Start". A perfect start to 2012 with engine revving, for the ladies and the pageant.
We want to thank the ladies who, on such short notice, made this photo shoot possible. Emcee Jesz, despite his busy schedule, making the guest appearance and sharing his New Year Day with us.
We would also like to take this opportunity to wish all the ladies, their families, friends and everyone else a joyous, peaceful and prosperous 2012.
The Organising Team
Miss Indian International 2012
