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Raleigh, NC Photog Shootout

So excited to be asked to be a part of this and honored too! Essentially put it’s open to all photogs. whom are looking to connect, share, and learn from local professionals. My topic is boudoir: posing, lighting, and connecting with your clients.

My blurb: Vintage with a modern twist is in and ever-present in photography today and incorporating that into boudoir is sexy. Women want to feel transformed, special, and removed from their mundane daily looks. We’re bombarded with imagery on a daily basis of what’s sexy and to live that transformation through a glamourous makeover and then sexy boudoir session really elevates my clients and fulfills me personally. My approach, bottomline, is playful and fun!  I believe if you get your clients’ minds off of their flaws(every single client points them out!) and into their fun and playfulness, you will have winning images that will resonate with your clients.

My other fellow photogs whom are participating as Shootout Instructors are:

Cara Grace Galati & Jonathank Kazmierzak with f8 Studios -f8 studios

Kevin Milz of Kevin Milz Photography – Kevin Milz Photography

Neil Boyd of Neil Boyd Photography – Neil Boyd Photography

Rob Nicholson of Humbled Eyes Photography also the spearhead for this grassroots organization – Humbled Eyes Photography

For more information please visit us on Facebook - Raleigh, NC Photog Shootout

Looking forward to seeing you there!

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What a wedding! I met the sweet couple back at the bridal show last January when Allison came gimping up to me on crutches. Joel Hurley from the Preston Woodall House in Benson was at the same show and sent them my way. Thanks Joel!! We talked for awhile and later wrapped things. They were to have a formal military cadence ceremony incorporated into their 220+ guest wedding.

With so many details at hand, they hired the help of the wonderfully talented, Shawn Schindler of  Your Special Day to pull the navy and gold color scheme together. There were so many pretty touches to the magnolia clad wedding which was evident at the altar and on the cake. Flowers by Kelly Odom graced the centerpieces as well as the altar and the navy blue cake(no pun intended as Brett seerves in the United States Navy) was done by no other than Donna of Sweet Memories in Apex.

It was a lively reception as the 6 piece band The Fabulous Shades played on through the night. I think everyone stayed until the end which made for the most impressive sparkler exit.

Best wishes to Brett + Allison! And Brett, hats off for serving our great nation and to the both of you for your sacrifice!

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Allison’s glamorous and glowing look was the vision of Jennifer Parker-Buenviaje – http://www.makeupforyourday.com

So psyched that my studio is working for itself and one such client came my way as a passerby. Kathryn and her Mom were strolling the streets when they stumbled upon my studio. We were actually in the middle of a Vintage Vixen session so I had to ask them to call me so we could arrange for a consultation to talk more about their bridal needs. They came in the next few days proclaiming that they were looking for different style bridal portraits(she had soft green bridal shoes!) and they thought that my studio would be great for the session.

We set our date for about a month and a half out and I had told them that I would have a new settee or sofa of some sort to shoot on for her session. It was a personal goal of mine to find something. And low and behold, the trusty Craigslist pulled through. Found a gorgeous Duncan Phyfe, beaten up, tattered with lumpy history and I knew it was going to be ideal. It was! I’m so psyched about this $150 find!

Here are some of my favorite pics from our session.

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And I use the AKA because this girl can morph into several different Hollywood celebs in the click of my shutter. I realized during and post session that Adria had looks reminiscent of Mariah Carey, Jessica Biel, and Diane Lane. To sum it up, she’s gorgeous and really gave great face during our session!

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It was a gorgeous 70 something day as we, Lacey & I visited for the first time The Sutherland(a fine wedding venue) in Wake Forest, NC.

Delia is my September 26th (also my anniversary & a great day to get married!) bride for this year and what a doll she is. Her smile will warm your heart and in her gorgeous gown of fluffy toule, that girl sure does glow! Wait til her groom gets a look of her wedding day.

Here’s a sneak peek into her wedding day look. No peeking BEN!!!

PHOTO OF THE MONTH – September 2009

The time has arrived. I had quite a pool of pictures to choose from this past month of sessions and weddings. Golly, I’ve been busy!!!!

At any rate, I’d like to introduce to you my favorites for voting on this month. Simply subscribe to the RSS feed and you can leave your comments under the photo that is your favorite. Choose your favorite, but please only vote once.

This month we have 2 wedding pics, a bridal session pic, and newborn session picture.

In order they are :

Jenni & Tim – Holden Beach wedding

Delia D. – A bridal session picture taken at The Sutherland in Wake Forest

Baby Raylee – newborn session now signing on for A Year in the Life with Swank

John & Wayne – Holy Union Ceremony – Duke Chapel & Durham Arts Council

I wish all of my clients this month good luck. You can also vote by friending me on Facebook – Stacy Borelli

Winner to be announced by Oct. 10th.

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Well cooler temperatures will not be affecting the HOT November promo lined up for Vintage Vixens this November.

With your special man in mind, this is going to be one perfect gift that will WOW him for Christmas this year.

The sessions are simple. Come get your hair and makeup done by the one and only Margo of Belloviso. Don’t forget your sexy outfit(you can also borrow one of ours too!) to be photographed on our Winter Wonderland background. I have two Santa inspired outfits and also some odds and ends to make for some sexy Christmas ensembles. You’ll get to choose 5 of your favorite pics to go in a mini-album.

I have limited sessions and dates available for this promo. First come, first serve. $100 retainer to reserve your session. Sessions are $300.  Now booking. Looking forward to having you.

Contact  Stacy -stacy@swankphotostudio.com to reserve.

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Happened upon Glo de Vie MedSpa one night on Facebook. Got to love Facebook. I approached Glo de Vie to talk about some cross promotional ideas for our two business.

It was an easy sell to Adria(Glo de Vie manager) who was right on board for the glam aspect of photography that I do Vintage Vixens.

So with that being said, please join us for a fun evening of Lashes, Hips, and Lips to learn about their fantastic product line and services and to also register to win a Vintage Vixen session.

See you there!

Lashes, Hips, and Lips

Thursday Sept. 3, 2009 – 6-8PM

At the MedSpa – Glo de Vie

4209 – 133 Lassiter Mill Road

Raleigh, NC

919-510-5919

Many friends welcome!!

I don’t know that I’ve ever not been shooting a wedding at Highgrove when it’s less than 90 degrees. Yeah the temps were high the day Tim & Jenna got married. Not a big deal as the tent that hosted their 150+ guest reception was quite the party-like air conditioned atmosphere and the groomsmen played quite the part in the entertainment. Yes, those boys have certain panache on the dance floor.

The day for me did not start with my impression of the boys. That was taken on by my fine associate shooter Rebecca. Kudos to her for knocking out some very candid and fun moments of the guys.

I was with a very cram filled room of women and their accessories. Shoes, bags, dresses, bags, makeup bags,  . . . . you get the picture. It was all good. The atmosphere was happy as a glowing Jenna made her last minute enhancements(she doesn’t need much in the first place). Her bouquet by Fresh Affairs was a fine accessory to her stunning dress from Victorian Rose Bridal in the popular Glenwood South of downtown.  The flora also graced her reception tables with varying heights of glass vases of the greens and white. And in all it’s grandeur, and gracing it’s own table was the elegant 4 tiered wedding ‘art’ by no other than Donna Ford of Sweet Memories. She’s one of my favorites in the industry as she’s done my childrens’ birthday cakes.

Below are some of my fav pics of the day. There were a ton of goodies. It’s hard to choose. To see the complete collection of images, please friend me on Facebook.

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