Maria Chapman

Principal, Pacific Northwest Ballet

Grace. Elegance. Beauty. Maria Chapman possesses all these in spades and so much more. A principal dancer with the Pacific Northwest Ballet since 2009, Maria has spent her entire career at the company where she captivates audiences with her stirring and passionate performances in a wide array of roles. Introduced as an MPG Messenger for our Spring/Summer 2011 campaign, Maria perfectly embodies the individual striving to balance performance, life and style.

Mark Jellison

Personal Trainer, Fitness Specialist & Decathlete

Mark Jellison is the embodiment of pure kinetic athleticism. Being a decathlete means Mark is constantly engaging in a wide variety of track sports, 10 to be exact, which keep him training virtually every muscle in his body. When not competing at world class events, Mark is a personal trainer, WorkFIT Wellness Instructor and weight room supervisor in addition to being a volunteer Assistant Track and Field Coach for the UC Berkeley Track team. An MPG Messenger since 2009, we are thrilled to have Mark participate in our Fall Collection 2011 editorial campaign.

Kelly McDonald

Acrobat, "Le Rêve" at Wynn Las Vegas

We've all been told good things come in small packages and our latest model, Kelly McDonald, is the epitome thereof. An accomplished gymnast and acrobat, she's a fierce competitor always pushing herself to new heights and echelons of achievement. After an accomplished career as a gymnast, Kelly now finds herself dazzling and delighting audiences as a cast member of "Le Rêve" at the Wynn Hotel in Las Vegas. Don't underestimate her small stature, she possesses strength that is truly a sight to behold.

James Moore

Soloist, Pacific Northwest Ballet

A soloist with the Pacific Northwest Ballet, James Moore brings youthful vitality and élan to every role he has undertaken.  His passion, vim and vigour onstage belie his laid-back and relaxed persona off, he is the quintessential West Coaster.  James, by his own admission, 'doesn't sweat the small things' and finds joy in the simpler things.  His pursuit of peak performance in his professional life sits in square contrast to his mellow lifestyle yet he finds his balance with ease.

MPG is proud to feature James Moore this season as a new addition to our MPG Messengers.

Whitney Stern

Yoga Instructor & Jewelry Designer

Delving deep into and embracing fully the philosophy of yoga, instructor Whitney Stern incorporates her yoga practice in virtually every aspect of her life. Whether it be engaging in fair trade practices as an up and coming jewelry designer or maintaining a serene and calm outlook on her life as a whole, she knows how to practice what she preaches. After 5 years of teaching experience, most recently at Urban Yoga Spa in downtown Seattle, Whitney has quickly become a favorite among her students for her gentle approach and comforting support.

Behind The Scenes - Past MPG Photo Shoots

MPG Spring 2010 Photo Shoot

Behind the scenes at a product catalog photo shoot with photographer Neil Latham.

MPG Fall 2009 Editorial Photo Shoot

Behind the scenes with dancers from the Pacific Northwest Ballet being photographed by Marc Von Borstel.