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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: August 2010

Swank is Giving Back!

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For more on the story of Ellie’s plight with cancer as told through her mother’s heart and faith – Lift Up Ellie

The mission for Team Potvin continues and they have the blessings and prayers of Swank Photo Studio

Raleigh Wedding Photographer – Preston Woodall House {Benson, NC}

An endearing phrase coined by my super cool couple, Troy and Jenny began their “Journey to the Rocking Chair” on August 7th at the Victorian B&B in Benson; Preston Woodall House.

The stage was set for a hot August wedding at the Preston Woodall House in Benson. The floral arts by Dutch Iris{Dunn} added full Summer chic ambiance throughout the whole wedding backdrop. Jenny was given away by her Dad and also her four-legged best friend, Buddy. The aisle was garnished with white hydrangea balls, accented with batchelor buttons, trimmed with lime green ribbon. The black and lime green theme carried over into their gorgeous might I add, delicious wedding cake by Swank Cake Design of Raleigh. The party quickly livened up post dinner by the musical dj stylings of Randy Pulley DJ.

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The couple parted their guests at the end of the evening via a sparkler exit and into a vintage car.

Best wishes to you both, Troy & Jenny as you Journey to the Rocking Chair!

Troy&Jenny – Preston Woodall House View their slideshow

Raleigh Wedding Photographer – NC Museum of History {Kyle+Emily}

This pair couldn’t get any cuter with one another and I don’t use the word pair loosely. Their connection is very deep and you can truly tell they are best of friends.
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Their wedding was nothing shy of a bash as friends and family got WAY down at the NC Museum of History as the history of Kyle and Emily’s wedding was made. Catering including flowers and food were by local caterers, Catering Works.

View the video by clicking here: Raleigh Wedding Photographer – {Kyle+Emily}

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