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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!

Tag Archives: Belloviso

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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Raleigh Wedding Photographer – Adam & Alex Engagement Session

What a session! I mean, really! Adam is full of surprised for his Alex. After having proposed to his fiancee at The Umstead Hotel & Spa in Cary,  Adam had bought a gift certificate for an engagement session with me as a for no reason surprise to Alex. Apparently, Alex has been a fan of my...

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Cupcakes & Kasey – Smithfield, NC (The Studio)

Well I can’t divulge the full information regarding our recent Vintage Vixens session, but I can tell you that the editorial piece is what I am so excited about! Kasey is a burst of fresh California air. She trotted into my studio with a large suitcase and a pan of oversized cupcakes raring to go...

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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. Bridal Show Promo- Swank Photo Studio...

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Jeremy + Kelly=Vintage engagement session – Clayton, NC

Well, I must say that I’m so totally thrilled when these pedestrian’s of the downtown Smithfield area popped their heads in to my studio during a Vixen session. After our initial consult, I knew that I was going to be in for a total treat. Love the client who demands something fun and different and...

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Santa Baby! – Vintage Vixens Style

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...

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Jenna Vixenna!

She tells me of how hard it was to duck away from Tim today to come out for her Vintage Vixen session. She had Tim’s white shirt on a hanger thrown over her shoulder along with other bags and a very baffled Tim asks, “Where are you going with my shirt?”. She replies with a...

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