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Swank is Giving Back!

Stacy Borelli — Fri, 27 Aug 2010 02:22:51 +0000

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}

Stacy Borelli — Wed, 18 Aug 2010 04:24:53 +0000

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.

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}

Stacy Borelli — Mon, 09 Aug 2010 06:27:52 +0000

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 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}

Vintage Vixen Melissa

Stacy Borelli — Mon, 02 Aug 2010 01:51:05 +0000

Vintage Vixen Marie

Stacy Borelli — Sat, 31 Jul 2010 16:27:45 +0000

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. Nonetheless, however gorgeous Marie is, what’s most important is that these girls are comfortable and relaxed during their session. I had nothing to worry about in this case. A surprise for her fiance on their wedding night, her honeybook is complete with really pretty images.

I hope you guys enjoy for years to come, Marie!

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

Stacy Borelli — Sat, 31 Jul 2010 05:34:34 +0000

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 cinematic session of you!

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Smithfield Wedding Photographer – {Rosedown Weddings} Michelle & Lee

Stacy Borelli — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 22:01:14 +0000

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 were more than 100 degrees that day. We opted to do our couple pics after the guests had settled in for dinner and the light had gotten lower. Love that soft, dewy, Summer light that envelopes my clients. The heat I could’ve done without!

The home was decked in a clean and crisp feel with Tiffany blue and black. Guests dined to the catering Meadow Restaurant in Benson. The cake (poor cake) was a different story. What was to be their 5 tiered wedding cake by Sugarland in Chapel Hill didn’t happen. Sadly, they had an accident on the way to the wedding. No one was hurt, thank goodness. The topper survived and was placed upon a model cake(which we took some fun pictures of with Lee) and it fit in quite nicely. Still impressive in all it’s glory, there’s no doubt this bakery has it going on. Guests enjoyed complimentary sheetcakes with a peach and blueberry filling; major YUM!

Not everything is perfect on wedding days and that shouldn’t impede upon the happiness of having a memorable wedding. I can vouch it didn’t affect this couple at all!

Congratulations Lee & Michelle! Hope you’re settling in nicely in Texas.

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Raleigh Baby Photographer – {Katie Grace is 1!}

Stacy Borelli — Sat, 17 Jul 2010 02:53:00 +0000

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 birthday.

We played around at the NC Museum of Art Park, which is such a cool locale for shooting. So much by way of unique backdrops. The tutu pics are particularly funny because she marveled at an airplane flying overhead. It was sweet to watch her react in wonderment, one of the many joys of parenthood as your child discovers things along their growth.

And don’t be fooled by the cupcake picture. She was not the least bit interested in it. She actually blew raspberries at it! Little does she know! Happy 1st Birthday, Katie Grace!

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

Stacy Borelli — Wed, 07 Jul 2010 04:02:49 +0000

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 other truly bloomed over what was termed to me as a ‘Hole in the Wall’ sushi joint. I can attest that while it doesn’t sound appetizing, I knew of similar place in Cary and it was second to none.

So it was, on a VERY HOT and balmy day that we partook in Kristen’s getting ready festivities at the all chic Umstead Hotel and Spa in Cary, NC. We later trekked over to Raleigh Little Theatre Rose Garden near Cameron Village. Friends and family refreshed themselves on gourmet popsicles from LocoPops in Raleigh flavored in Mojito, Cherry-Lime, & Pomegranate-Tangerine under umbrellas while waiting for the ceremony to start under the guidance of Merrymaking Events. They were a much welcomed treat, but you had to eat fast!

Later afternoon thunderstorms gave way to their evening reception at The Cotton Room. The hip, refurbished, industrial style warehouse located at Golden Belt(an artistic hub) in Durham owned and operated under Triangle Catering, was decked out in peonies and wheatgrass centerpieces, accented by candlelight and family snapshots by none other than Cydney English, owner and florist of The English Garden. Bright pink and black carried over in every aspect of their wedding including their 4 tier wedding cake by Cinda\’s Creative Cakes in which their confection was banded with a hot pink ribbon. Festivites got cranking by tunes spun by Ron Smith DJ.

Their exit was like no other. They were pelted with handmade paper airplanes by their friends and family. Of course, they were hot pink, black, and white! Kristen and Aaron’s wedding in my eyes will be a memorable one. Wrought with fun, personal, and unique details helped to make their wedding extraordinary. Well executed, guys. Best wishes in your creative married life!

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

Stacy Borelli — Wed, 23 Jun 2010 03:06:12 +0000

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 lace up. Sounds like I’m talking about her getting ready for a game!

Whenever I have someone in studio for a bridal session, it’s my opportunity to create something different. I pull sparkly things out, try to use my props in a new scenario so it’s entirely new and fresh. I think we accomplished several new looks to add to our bridal session portfolio. Michelle was a bit nerved at first and quickly loosened up. She had hired me wanting something different than the usual bridal portraits. Given her carefree and trustworthy attitude, I knew her wedding two days later was going to be a blast.

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