After shooting the lovely ladies of Smoke and Mirrors Fitness, Stacey and Christina, I had the pleasure of attending and photographing their open house. They opened their doors and offered attendees a preview of what pole fitness is all about, showcasing different levels of their classes in a wonderfully choreographed and put together routine. There was definitely a lot of excitement in the studio – plenty of clapping, oohs and ahhs at the different moves, pointing at the sheer amazement of the strength of the ladies who performed, and support from classmates and those who attended. In addition, there was an array of food, drinks – martinis served with dry ice! – and vendors showcasing jewelry and shoes. The open house allowed for people to socialize and have fun, but also see how much fun and hard work pole fitness can be.
Congratulations on a successful open house, Stacey and Christina! The turnout was great and I wish the two of you a long and successful business venture together!
It is really amazing how a chance encounter with someone can turn into something so much more long term. This is how I would describe the relationship that has formed with Stacey. One of my best friend’s friend owns a hair salon and she did my hair for my wedding. When I asked for a recommendation for a make-up artist, she immediately mentioned Stacey’s name. So I quickly decided Stacey was the one and she truly made me feel beautiful on my wedding day. And since then, we have kept in touch here and there – I recommend everyone I know to her because Stacey truly is easy to work with. So when I received an email that Stacey was opening up a studio with Christina, Smoke and Mirrors Fitness, I was thrilled and excited for her – and glad I was able to provide her with my services by taking photos of them!
It was a lovely day spent with the ladies of Smoke and Mirrors Fitness. It wasn’t just about capturing the different moves, which frankly take a lot of strength and stamina, but also about capturing the dynamic and friendship of Stacey and Christina. There were a lot of laughs, smiles, and a genuine passion for what they do. If you haven’t checked out pole fitness before, I would highly recommend their studio; both Stacey and Christina are great teachers and the decor of the place is beautiful!
Congratulations on opening the studio, Stacey and Christina! I wish the two of you success and cannot wait to share the photos from the open house!
Before the actual portrait session, NB expressed how she wanted her session to tell a story (in order to put together a black and white photo book). She wanted it to show her growth as a dancer – basic moves around the pole, more difficult tricks, movement along the wall, shots around the bench, and finally walking away from the pole and leaving a bit to the imagination. I loved that NB wanted to do this and during the session, I felt like it was a glimpse through her experience with pole dancing. There were amazing tricks – the backbend on the pole still boggles my mind! – and a celebration of the female spirit and sexiness.
NB, it was truly a pleasure capturing your growth and love for pole dancing. You did some beautiful moves and I know that as you continue to take more classes, you are only going to continue to grow and develop this passion even further!
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