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Beach Photoshoot – June 2015

admin — Thu, 04 Jun 2015 18:22:46 +0000

I don’t even know where to start with this one……I came up with the brilliant idea to do photos and video while we were at the beach last weekend and it was NOT easy! We walked forever down the beach (with all our stuff) to get to the secluded spot by the sand dunes. I photographed Andy first, we shot video, he photographed me, shot video, then our daughter took photos of us together. We started around 7 and were done by 8 with minutes to spare to see the sunset. The photos are outstanding even though I took them in my costume stepping on sand burrs, it was hot, sun blaring, sunburn, wind, ect.

Here they are…I am in love with them **heart**
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Spring Photo session at Duke Gardens

admin — Mon, 20 Apr 2015 00:54:55 +0000

What a way to start the weekend. I had to get up early (6 am) to get ready in time for an 8 am shoot at Duke Gardens in Durham. So many beautiful spots, we had a great time.

Photos courtesy of Kolaya Photography

Undulation Nouveau at Fullsteam

admin — Wed, 01 Apr 2015 21:23:26 +0000

We had a HUGE turnout this month. What a fabulous night. Several photographers were there taking photos and am so thankful they captured the moments beautifully!

Kolaya Photography

Photos by Josh Edwards

Photos by Karl Ulrich

{New DVD}

admin — Wed, 10 Sep 2014 20:55:20 +0000

I am so excited to announce I am working with several other awesome dancers on a DVD project that is being produced by Aela Badiana Productions. All of the music is showcasing a wonderful local musician (and my husband) Afrit Temple. Last week we traveled to VA for the filming and photos. It is going to be amazing and due out in December 2014!! Check out the link for some great music! He is now working on a new CD that will actually include some songs I have already performed too. It is going to be great!!

{Dancing by the Water}

admin — Wed, 03 Sep 2014 15:23:27 +0000

{Shimmies in the Sunshine}

admin — Wed, 03 Sep 2014 15:22:09 +0000

Just got back from Norfolk, VA, collaborating on a project with some amazing people. I cannot announce the details yet, but I just wanted to share some photos we took. It was so hot and Norfolk set a new record high that day.

{Int. Fest Commercial}

admin — Thu, 28 Aug 2014 20:23:57 +0000

Here is the finished commercial for the International Festival this year! So excited to have been invited to be a part of this!!

{Commercial Filming}

admin — Wed, 20 Aug 2014 21:27:13 +0000

So I was invited along with another bellydancer, Laylianah, to be in a promo commercial for the upcoming International Festival of Raleigh in September. It was alot of fun. We all met at Babylon in Downtown Raleigh. There was also a Flamenco dancer and some wonderful musicians playing Spanish Guitar. There were others there representing their countries and culture. Afterwards we took a couple photos outside. This will be my 4th year performing at the International Festival and it is always so much fun. I will be at the Dance Demo stage on Saturday from 1-2 pm and Sunday from 12:30-1 giving Bellydance demos. I will also be do a shimmy contest again this year and the winner gets a coinscarf!!! Lost Nomads will be performing some live Middle Eastern Music from 3-4 pm on Saturday so stick around for that too!!

{Performance pics from Hafla at Mickey Mulligans}

admin — Thu, 31 Jul 2014 01:33:11 +0000

Photos by Studio Jaki

{Festival of Legends}

admin — Wed, 30 Apr 2014 02:07:02 +0000

Had a blast this weekend performing at Festival of Legends with the Lost Nomads. The weather was gorgeous! I even got to dance with a dinosaur!!

Photos by Matt Demmy