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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!

Author Archives: Stacy Borelli

Swank is Giving Back!

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

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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...

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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. Their wedding was nothing shy of a bash as friends and family got WAY down at the NC Museum of History as the...

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Vintage Vixen Melissa

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Vintage Vixen Marie

OK, so is this girl not a cross between Jessica Alba, Alicia Keys, & Alyssa Milano? I’m so blessed with really fundamentally attractive women to shoot. My Margo, owner and chief artist of Belloviso is the transformation lady extraordinaire and I hold her on a pedestal as an essential part of the Vintage Vixens Session....

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Swank Introduces Cinematic Sessions – A multi Media documentation of your Important Milestone

A fantastic way to commemorate all the important milestones in your life, Cinematic Session promises to get the heart of who you are as a client and render an artistic cinematic documentation of the occasion. These sessions are perfect for New Baby, Engagement Sessions, and Wedding Day. Please email if you’re interested in us tell the...

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Smithfield Wedding Photographer – {Rosedown Weddings} Michelle & Lee

If you haven’t seen Rosedown Weddings in Smithfield, GO! It’s an adorable rolling hills estate with an Old Plantation Style home. Played backdrop to my June couple, Michelle and Lee. My military couple opted for their wedding to be held under Rosedown’s gazebo in the front and I concur, it was a good idea. Temperatures...

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Raleigh Baby Photographer – {Katie Grace is 1!}

It was a milestone occasion as all birthdays are. But special for me as I’ve been following Katie Grace for the past year as she’s been one of my A Year in the Life clients; a specially designed collection with new families in mind. Essentially, a documentation of maternity all the way through her first...

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Raleigh Wedding Photographer – The Cotton Room, Durham, NC {Aaron & Kristen}

I knew going into the wedding of Kristen and Aaron that I was in for a detailed treat. Only shocker was that purple and gold weren’t their wedding colors. The devout ECU Pirate fans began their romance through the introduction of a mutual friend, at Aaron’s house over an ECU/Navy game. Their love for each...

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Smithfield Wedding Photographer – Smithfield, NC {Michelle’s Bridal Session}

Well we were studio bound for this bridal session and it was a pretty good idea. Temps were egg frying worthy! Took a little fuss to get my gorgeous blonde bride in her dress. Those lace ups can prove challenging at best and I warned her wedding day to allow for some extra time to...

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