Testimonials

Testimonials:

“There are no words to thank you enough … as a person who has faced a lifelong struggle with self-esteem, your photo session did more for my confidence in one day than I had been able to achieve on my own in a lifetime! I’ve never felt as comfortable in my own skin as I do now, thanks to your wonderful encouragements and our phenomenal session. Not to mention how much FUN it all was! You are such an amazing, talented woman, and your love for your craft is so evident in all you do.
Thank you for the experience of a lifetime… I’ll forever be a fan of Haute Shots!” ~Mrs. D

“Where do I begin? I contacted Haute Shots originally to set up a boudoir shoot as a surprise for my wife. I had looked at a few other shooters and while their work was good, there just seemed to be a little something extra in your work. I couldn’t put my finger on it then, and a name for it eludes me still. The best way to describe it would be is that their work didn’t seem natural. It seemed to be reaching too far just to be edgy…too industrial, too masculine almost. To use a literary comparison…the other shooters’ shots seemed to be telling a story, but one where the subject is in the first person…very much in your face, very aware of the reader’s presence.

On the other hand, the story you write is third person…we enter the story and observe the subject in their natural state. Your subjects don’t seem to notice we’re out here watching and reading. And in the occasional moments when they do seem aware, the glances are fleeting and playful. Your work is sensual and incredibly feminine. The soft curves, teasing expressions, excellent lighting and clever use of depth of field…it all combines to tell a great story.

From those early conversations to the actual shoot and beyond, you made the work easy and enjoyable. Everything from the suite to your hair/makeup team combined to make the day all about her. With your easy-going manner, quick laughter and ability to put my wife at ease, I knew she would be in good hands after you all kicked me out of the shoot.

Fast forward to now – I just got back from a business trip, and my wife had received the book you prepared for us (by the way…if you don’t upgrade the size of your book, you will greatly regret it). I was eager to get home quickly to see what her “story” would be. The simple black box. The classy and thoughtful packaging touches inside. The black leather book. It was beyond words. Simply put…holy moly schmoly, it rocks! Each turn of the page brought an even bigger smile to my face and a deeper wonderment of my gorgeous wife. In some shots, she knows I’m here looking…in others, I’m watching her enjoy being herself. Her eyes and expressions range from innocent to playful to sultry. Every time I see those eyes (I think you know which picture I mean…), I fall in love all over again.

I always knew my wife was beautiful, but these shots let me know that she’s aware of that beauty. I would daresay the time she spent with you changed the way she sees herself. Thank you. You truly have a gift.” ~ a Happy Husband

“I’m so amazed by your work, you inspire me on so many different levels. Thank you for making me feel beautiful.” ~ Meghan O.

” I just had to send you a note letting you know that you have an awesome talent. Mrs. J. just forwarded the three pictures you sent her and all I can say is WOW! I always knew my daughter was beautiful but you have put icing on the cake. Mr. J will be thrilled with his anniversary gift this year. ” ~ Mrs. J’s Mom

“Stacie was professional, skilled, and fun at the same time. I’ve never seen myself look so beautiful, and it’s a confidence booster every time I look at my pictures, which is often! Every girl should do this! ” ~Miss E

“I got my prints back today and am taking them to the Agent. Thank you for getting this together with me. Your pictures were sooooo good. I can’t wait to start getting work.” ~Brian

“I wanted to take a quick second this morning and say thank you for (boudoir shoot) yesterday.  It was a wonderful experience for me. You made me feel very comfortable and relaxed.  I will be recommending you to all of my girlfriends and guy friends too!” ~Boudoir Client

“He LOVED the calendar and I love being a true pin-up girl. It was a fantastic idea! Thank you for such a quality product. The only problem is he is already asking about next year’s,,,,,,” ~Miss H

“OMG!  I can’t believe it’s me!!  They look great…I can’t wait to see the rest!!  Thank you so much!!” ~Miss R

“Thank you Stacie! I had such a blast! You made it very easy and the suite was beautiful. I am looking forward to seeing my gallery for sure!” ~Miss L

“I love that you can bring out my inner beauty, and I can actually see myself in a different light. It’s very touching. You just get me. I think you’re an amazing photographer and I’m just super grateful I had the opportunity to take pictures with you. Thank you Stacie!” ~Miss M

“He LOVES it (boudoir album & DVD)! He was actually speechless…which says alot if you know my husband! He’ll be smiling for months to come. Many thanks!” ~Ms R

“Hi Stacie, I just wanted you to know that the pictures of R weren’t good, they were absolutely awesome! R and I have been together for over 30 years and your work captured the beautiful, sexy, classy woman that I love. You’ve helped make this a birthday I’ll never forget. Thank you.” ~Mr. E

“Your photos are just great! The images are unforgettable. Each is unique and stunning.” ~A Fellow Photographer

Recommendations:

“Bridging the gap between pure creativity and intelligent, thoughtful process, Stacie is exactly the designer I’d been searching nearly four months for to bring onto our team. With a sinuous yet keen use of type, image and layout to produce persuasive marketing materials, Stacie’s style is crisp, clear, and engaging. Equal to her design talent is Stacie’s unwavering commitment to improving her technique, knowledge and contributions on a daily basis. What I find most inspiring about Stacie, however, is her creative pursuits outside of work. An avid photographer and design practitioner, it seems apparent to me that design isn’t simply something Stacie does for a living—she actually lives design! As a team player, Stacie has already shown potential as a project creative lead. I could not be more pleased to work with such a gifted professional as Stacie.”

April 25, 2008 Arnold Dela Cruz, Print Design Manager, The Selling Source

“I have known Stacie for several years, and have watched her grow tremendously within her profession. She handles all her projects with great attention to detail, with a positive problem solving attitude, and with style and flare. Her design and creative skill sets are outstanding. Stacie would be a great asset to any creative team.”

January 10, 2008 Jason Richard, Senior Interactive Art Director at Dailey & Associates

“I had the opportunity to view and watch Stacie create at Canyon Ranch and for other clients. Her intuitive skills are amazing. She’s very thorough and brings a unique and fresh approach to her projects. She’s a consummate professional, dedicated to her work/reputation, and incredibly flexible to work with. I plan to continue to recommend her to clients and use her skills in the future.”

September 15, 2008, Micah Johnson, CEO, Entegy Group – MediaStars International