}BODYBUILDING SHOW

Well, quite a bit has happened since last time. Last time we talked I was getting prepared for my first bodybuilding show. I obtained 3rd place in my division in the teen Colorado nationals.

The preparation took a lot of sweat and dedication. I took a break after the show to add some more frame and size to my body and then recently I decided to‘re-enter’ the world of modeling.

STAYING SHARP AND LEAN

This last month I’ve had two shoots with some great photographers; like Mark Stout and Ronald W Scott and throughout the month of May I have a couple more. My current idea is to keep my body at sharp & lean look until the middle of summer and then start my process again of adding more size.

NOT A ONE STYLE MODEL

I have always been more into fitness/athletic photographic styles. However a model should have various styles in order to not look too repetitive in his work. You want to have various looks for the photographers and companies around to look and say ‘Uau, he would do well in an athletic shoot but also in a fashion shoot, let’s try him out’. So that is what I have been up to lately, not only I’m I having the shoots outside but now indoors as well so that people know I am not a one style model.

POSING NATURALLY

Preparation for a shoot depends; some photographers want their models to have their vascularity showing off throughout their shoots. In those cases I tend to drink more water and perform some small quick workouts to keep the blood pumping. In other cases, some photographers just want their models to look as natural as possible. In those cases I just keep myself warm throughout a shoot and pose as naturally as I can.

SHIRTLESS OBVIOUSLY!

Well this one actually took place at my last shoot. The shot required me to be shirtless (obviously…haha) and it took place at the side of the street up in the mountains here in Colorado. So while the photographer was taking the shoots the cars would just slowly slow and look at me. Some cars had people who would whistle at me, others would just scream or shout funny stuff. The photographer and I laughed quite a bit at these cars going by.

ONE FINGER UP

Another kind of funny event was at the same moment, while the photographer was still taking the pictures; I made a gesture with my hand holding one finger up. What I was trying to do was to make him stop shooting cause I wanted to spit but he didn’t get that, he thought I was trying to make a cool pose. So I spit out and he is still taking the shoots so he stops taking shoots because he didn’t expect that.

LOVING THE ATTENTION

Hey, I’d love it. I don’t know what the fuzz is all about with these celebrities these days but if a crowd of people came up to me I’d just pose for them and take pictures with them. After all, they are the ones who makes up famous and recognizable.

JOYFUL PEOPLE RIO DE JANEIRO

I have already seen half of the world; my father’s job required him to travel quite a bit so I have already had to good luck of experiencing various cultures throughout my life.  Definitely the first place I would recommend everyone has to go at least once in their lives is Rio de Janeiro. Beach, gorgeous women and the most joyful people are synonyms to that city.

The night life is outstanding and during the day laying at the beach surrounded by the world’s most gorgeous women is a must for everyone.

ROME AMAZING NIGHT LIFE

The second place I would recommend to people visiting would be Rome. One of the most romantic cities in the world, just like Rio it has an amazing night life and throughout the day visiting all the museums and archaeological sights is very interesting. Other places I would recommend people to visit at least once you be most definitely the state of Colorado.

EYE CATCHING MOUNTAINS

The mountains are very eye-catching and the city of Denver is very entertaining. During my free time during the day I am mostly likely to be found at the gym training. It’s a lifestyle I chose and love it.  During the night depending on the day of the week I really like going out clubbing or just hanging out with my great friends I have made in the U.S

WATCH OUT WORLD

Building a great physique takes time, patience and lots of dedication; take it one step at a time. Keeping both a healthy mind and healthy body are the best way to live this life. The future is out for us to make it, and currently I am trying to build my name so watch out world , Alexandre the Brazilian fitness bodybuilder will make it to the top someday!!!

Info contact: http://www.myspace.com/xandelupo
Pics by Mark Stout photography: http://markstoutphotography.com