bella news : Calling all 07/08 SENIORS!!!!

Bella Panache Photography is looking for fun, outgoing students who will be seniors in the 2007-2008 school year to represent our studio. Would you like to be a representative of Bella Panache Photography and show off your images to all your friends?

You will receive:
*CD of all your images with a copyright release to print your photos.
*5 FREE 4x6’s for every one who books a session under your name.
*1 FREE photo session for you…any time you would like.

If you are interested in becoming a model for us, please contact the studio by email to apply. ( bellapanache@yahoo.com ) subject line "Senior Model". Send your email along with a photo of yourself. Tell us why you would make a great representative for our studio. (photos should be inserted into the email and be no larger than 500 pixels x 500 pixels)

bella news: texture for photos

I have been playing around with a few texture to add to photos and I wanted to let everone see the ones I have done so far and let me know what they think....

bella news: New look for 2008!!

Hi everyone...2007 so far has been a great year for me for growth!!! And its all because of all the wonderful brides I have had the pleasure of working with...if not for you telling your friends and family about me I would not be here....and I want you to know that I am so grateful you have done so. As many of you know I do this because I LOVE it....and I love being a part of your day! So many thanks to you girls for helping me get this far :) .... Leah, Erin, Abbee and Leanne a special thanks to you girls!!

So back to this post...here is the new look for 2008...their will be 2 new website..1 for kids and family and of course one for weddings!!! I am so excited about this...below is the new logo..let me know what you think...I will have a demo of the new site as soon as I can decide on the one I want.. : ) Thanks again, Gina

new logo

new business cards

new blog photo display

new photographer: Jennifer Brown

Hi all you bella blogger's....I have some great news!!!! I have recently been blessed with the wonderful talent of my new "partner in style" Jennifer Brown. We have know each other since elementary school and have both always had the same passion for photography....now its like high school days all over again when the two of us are together.....just check out our "info & pricing" page on the website to see our newest creative self portraits. Jennifer and I will be photographing weddings as a team now and are branching out in to children's photography, family portraits, senior portraits.......you get the idea! So if you have already booked your 2008 wedding or if your thinking about booking......now is the time to do so and add Jennifer to your package...as our schedule for next year is booking up quick...

New Wedding Albums

Here are the new wedding album for my packages!!! These photos below are from the company that makes these books...and they are so beautiful!!!! I cant wait to get mine ordered for my little girls photos!! I have put what packages get what book on the photos below....if you have any questions about what size and page count comes in your package just email me and I will get you all the info. Also these books are for sale with any photo session and you can add a book on to your wedding in many styles and sizes....some even can have book boxes with them!!

crazy fun: Trash the Dress

Ok I know you all have heard of the “Trash the Dress” rage that’s going around….and if you haven’t…well I just don’t know what to say! Its where you take your beautiful, expencive, took you a year to find wedding dress and totally destroy it for the sake of great photos!! You might think its crazy but really….when are you ever going to wear that dress again….and no your daughter will not want to wear it!!! Did you wear your mothers?? I didn’t think so. Think of it this way….your showing your husband that he is your one and only true love…and you can do it in style! I am currently looking for a bride who is up for some fun, crazy and free photos! That’s right I said FREE!! You bring the dress and I will take care of the rest!

New: Story Boards

Here are some photos that I am having printed of my little girl Choe. They will be 3 6x6's that will be on hard board and will stand in a easel on a desk or counter....you just rotate the photos so you always have a new one to see...or you can have them framed to hang up side by side. A 8x10 that will also be on hard board and go in a easel. I am currently designing some bridal and wedding "story boards" and will have them posted in a few days....the possibility's are endless!

8x10 - printed on Hard Bord with easel

3ea 6x6 - Printed on hard board and stands in a easel.

The Bella Touch

Lizz's First Wedding!!!

Here are a few photos from Cher & Patricks wedding this weekend that Elizabeth Stein "Lizz" had taken....this was our first wedding working as a photography team...and i must say that Lizz did a wonderfull job!!! I will be posting more of the "Cher & Patrick" wedding photos by Lizz very soon, so please check back.

Out of Town

I will be at the Beach for our family vacation from June 25th - July 2 and will not be able to respond to my emails until I return :) talk to you soon, gina

Introducing the Photo booth

I wanted to let everyone know about the plans for a Photo Booth to be available for your weddings. It will be set up in your reception site for you and your guest to use. We will have props for you to use and cardboard signs your guest can write messages to you on. We are having our first one at Cher Malone's wedding on 7-14-07 in Charlotte....so I will post example photos for you to see.This will only be available when Lizz our new photographer will be accompanying me to your wedding...since their will have to be someone running the "PB" and someone taking the reception photos. I am always trying to come up with new things to make the most of your day...if you have an idea of something fun just send me an email, I will be glad to hear from you. Thanks, Gina

August 2007 Wedding Special

I have only a few days in August that are open for weddings and I would really like to get them booked....so here is a special for you "august brides" to think about!!!

1. FREE Bridal Session with the Package A (value of $175.00)

2. FREE Bridal and FREE Engagement Session With Package B-D (value of $320.00)

3.PLUS add on 1.5 hours to Package A.

4. PLUS add on 3 hours to Package B-D for maximum wedding day coverage!!

You must Book your wedding ASAP to to allow time to schedule your bridal and engagement sessions.....if you would like to exchange the engagement session for another service...just email me and we can work something out.

Mail To:
bellapanache@yahoo.com

Subject:
August Specials

Joining the Gym!!

I joined the Lady's of America Gym in Mooresville today! I have been wanting to start working out for a long time but I always find a reason not to go....but today I have found one hundred and "blank" "blank" reasons to go....and yes thats me not telling you what I weigh now :( I felt so good walking in their and signing up. I worked out with their trainers today for a little over a hour....she showed me everything I needed to do to work my special areas and get the results I want. I am so glad I went today.....i have already started cleaning out the old "bad" food and bringing in the "good" stuff...... I have a long, long, long way to go to get to where i want to be, weight wise...but I will keep you guys posted on the progress I am making....wish me luck!

We have a new photographer!!!

I have been looking for someone that has their own style of photography...one that has a talent and the passion not necessarily just the training...and I have found her. Elizabeth Stein "Lizz" of Mooresville. She is only 16 but she has an amazing talent and I am sure you guys will agree. She will be accompanying me on many of the weddings that are scheduled for this summer as an intern....and hopefully by fall her services will be added and offered in a team photographer wedding package. Please take the time to and leave her a little note. Here are just a few photos by Lizz.

He Did It !!

I just wanted to tell everyone that my husband Tony just got a phone call from the Mooresville Fire Department and has been hired as a full time Fireman! He is so excited and has wanted this for years....he has been a volunteer at the Troutman Fire Department for a few years and was the Fireman of the Year for 2006.

New Website to Launch

The new website will be up and running in just a few days!!!! I am so excited about having a new look, new site and new cards!!! I hope you will drop by to check it out! http://www.bellapanache.net/