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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: Swank Photo Studio

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 – Cotton Room Durham

To say my darling bride Jessica is effervescent is an understatement! Her boundless enthusiasm is entirely contagious. This is round two for me with the Borrelli family(no we’re not related) and the last sadly. No more Borrelli children for me to shoot. What an honor it is that they chose me twice! This time it...

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Raleigh Wedding Photographer – A Stellar Review

I just had to share what one of my bride’s Brianna has shared with me on Wedding Wire. Her recent wedding at the Rock Ridge Club in Greenville was like no other! With 511 confirmed guests, it was a convention wedding! Band of OZ was there and what a party crowd they drummed up. It...

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Brianna’s Bridal – Raleigh, North Carolina

What a rat race this session was and it had nothing to do with my bride. The nightclub we were supposed to have shot at had a full fledged fashion show going on where we were to shoot. Can you say major boo-boo on their part. But nothing like a little challenge to throw my...

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Swank Baby! Jonathan – Smithfield, NC

This boy has been given the gift of gab . . . . and he’s only two months old! Honestly, I’ve never seen or heard anything like it. He’ll be speaking full sentences by 6 months; probably graduating high school at three. And as sweet as his vocal antics were it was truly rivaled by...

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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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Hooray for Swank Windows!

So I’ve been dying to climb a 10ft ladder to the heavens of my studio and finally got around to doing it! And with just cause. My little square windows in the loft above my door now have a purpose. Just see for yourself! S-

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Baby Connor – Smithfield, NC

It was a random phone call which began my new relationship with Amanda, Mom to Baby Connor. Reinforces the point to always answer my phone. There were very few questions regarding the session. She just new that Baby Connor was already a Swank Baby.    ;  ) So we had our session with our little...

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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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