Featured Gallery: Travis & Nicole

Visit the latest featured gallery on my website...Travis & Nicole's engagement session! We had a ton of fun with this shoot in Blowing Rock. The very cool weather was perfect for this winter session & I absolutely love the portraits at the Moses Cone Estate!

Statesville Bridal Expo

2009 Statesville Bridal Expo here I come!I'm very excited to have a booth in this year's bridal expo at the Civic Center on Feb. 22. From 1-5 pm, brides and their guests will scope out local vendors, see the latest fashions in a bridal fashion show, and register for a chance to win a free wedding package provided by Darshana Hall Plantation, Farmhouse Bakery, Moore Buds and Bows,Events Unlimited, Nash Farms, ACMoore, & Crystal's Cards. My booth will feature information about engagement & bridal sessions, as well as wedding packages. I've ordered samples of my albums & other various products to display at the booth & plan on having several portraits printed for display. Best of all, I will be offering a free bridal or engagement session to one lucky bride who visits my booth...and a special wedding package discount for each bride that stops by to say hello. I can't wait!

Thinking about visiting the Bridal Expo? Join my facebook event titled, "Statesville Bridal Expo" by joining the group "Stephanie Raechelle Photography."

Travis & Nicole: Sneak Peek

Travis & Nicole met me yesterday afternoon in Blowing Rock for a wintery engagement session. And might I say, it sure was cold! I had so much fun though...travis & nicole have such great personalities! I can't wait until I get to take your bridal portraits, Nicole -- you are going to make such a gorgeous bride! (And PS - thanks so much to my two photography assistants...you guys were fabulous)

Blessings!

First of all, I wanted to let everyone know that this year is bringing a new chapter in my photography business. As many of you know, I have been working full-time as a photojournalist for nearly the past three years in addition to growing my freelance photography business. Well, as of the first of the year, I am officially going full-time with my business which is a huge personal accomplishment! Although it saddens me to be leaving behind my Taylorsville Times family whom I dearly love, I am very excited to be able to pursue my dream of doing my photography fulltime! I especially am grateful for Marty (my fabulous husband)who is standing behind me in this new endeavor...without his love and support, I know I wouldn't have the courage to step out on my own (so thanks honey!) In addition to taking on a fulltime role in my business, I am also teaching photoshop through the Photographic Technology Program at cvcc...my first class was yesterday & I really loved it...photoshop is a passion of mine & I think it will be fun sharing that with my students.

I feel so blessed right now in my life & just thought I'd share it with you guys! I have a family that loves me, a husband who is more than I could have ever asked for, friends who I know would do anything for me (and likewise), and a Lord that has truly blessed me with so much! It's funny how slowing down & just having time to think about your life can reveal so much that you overlook in the hussle & bussle of this chaotic world.

Secondly, I would like to thank all of my 2008 clients for allowing me to take part in your lives. I had so much fun this past year & each shoot, although each was very different, holds a special place in my heart. I wish all of you a wonderful 2009!

Here are just a few photo updates from some of my recent shoots...

Melissa & Artie





Jennifer & Ki-Ma







And here are a couple more shots of the new session albums that I'm offering in 2009!



Notice the thick pages of this style of album!





Each album features 30 portraits...here are some of the pages from a recent album I did for Candee and Jordan!