After two main investors footed the bill for the initial set-up costs, the team was ready to dive into business. Unlike several of the girls modeling for the 2000 and 2001 calendars, Kelly Newman brought experience to the first photo shoot in South Padre. This year they had already experienced it, and experience gives you a much better product. By them already doing it one time, now the second year they kind of knew what to expect. They knew the rigorous schedule we would have and they prepared well for it.
Models also learn that sleep is a rare commodity and humidity is an enemy of styled hair.
The girls awake at 4 a.m. to prepare for the shoot, and break from the sun's blistering rays in the late morning. After lunch and a short nap, they return at about 4 p.m. and end the night at about 9 p.m. The cycle becomes ingrained during the week. Angela Hale, who made her first appearance in the 2001 calendar, was featured on the calendar's cover for her modeling debut. She said despite early reservations, she enjoys having her picture hanging by a nail on hundreds of walls. She said the four business owners and other crew assure the happiness of each girl while on the island.