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Who I am . . . .

At heart, I am a kid.
At play, I am an artist.
At work, I'm giving a 100% of who I am to my art.
At home, I am a Mom and a wife and an accountant
and a nurse and a chauffeur and a cleaning lady
and a landscaper and an interior decorator and a chef.
I'm not perfect at it, but I work very hard at it everyday.

What you should know about me . . . . .
I'm entirely laid back and fun.
I like making people laugh.
I love a challenge.
My artistic eye and penchant for relating to people, I recognize and
embrace as my gift.
Being a photographer doesn't define who I am, but it certainly has
shaped the person I've become.
I'm a better person because of my photography and my clients;
my muses!

Am I wise? . . . . .
I've come so far and gained so much as a person by experiencing the
good alongside the bad.
I believe that in every obstacle or sticky situation in life, there is
an opportunity for growth in some way.
That a day not thinking about the future is a day neglected.

I am unique. I am close to my heart.
Bottomline, this is me!

Monthly Archives: January 2010

We’re Featured!

So excited to share that Swank Photo Studio is featured in two top local magazines.

Southern Bride & Groom is host to our wedding feature for Brett & Allison’s wedding at the Preston Woodall House in Benson, NC. An absolutely gorgeous wedding designed by the very talented Shawn Schindler of Your Special Day.

Winter Spring cover 10 72dpi 400x600 Were Featured!

And then moving on over to The Bride\’s Book , we are generously featured throughout the pages of the magazine boasting our gorgeous bride’s and grooms from 2009. Please also check out their blog . Christy & Ferris’ gorgeous Grand Bahamian wedding is featured there too.

Winter 2010 Cover 428x600 Were Featured!

You can find copies of Southern Bride & Groom at Belk’s throughought the region as well as local boutique dress shops and other wedding vendors in the Triangle area. The Bride’s Book can be found throughout the Triangle including Barnes & Noble booksellers and Harris Teeter.

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Holly’s Belly – The Studio – Smithfield, NC

Well, my dear friend and fellow colleague Holly is expecting her little Anathea any day now. Well, Monday to be exact. And she’s totally adorable. She’s one of those mommies-to-be that doesnt’ start showing until the 7th month and when she does, it’s just a perfect round little belly. The girl just glows and she carries pregnancies well.

So we had a little fun for her session. I always love the look of jeans for the moms-to-be and what isn’t more fun than painting the belly. We did. We couldn’t resist. A smiley face was in order. Big brother to be, Max was quite taken aback by Mom’s ‘yeller’ belly.

I’m excited to share these pics with you.

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Hooray for Swank – Forever Bridal Best in Show

So totally thrilled and honored! I’m humbled to say that our booth was named Best in Show for the 2010 bridal show. Thank you for all whom thought that much of the space. It was a fun and funky space!

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The Wedding Show-Raleigh, NC Fairgrounds

Come meet Swank Photo Studio!! We’ll be at the Jim Graham bldg. this Saturday, Jan. 2nd and Sunday, Jan. 3rd for the Forever Bridal Show.

Register to win a Vintage Vixen session valued at $450 and also your wedding day hair and makeup and trial by Margo of Belloviso.

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Swank Photo Studio Wedding Collection offerings

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Our Vintage Vixen Promo for January

Vday promo back The Wedding Show Raleigh, NC FairgroundsAlso be sure to vote for us in the Photographer’s Gallery and for our booth space if you just happen to think we’re cool!

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Looking forward to seeing you there and to finding out whom our new SWANK brides are going to be!! :  P

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