Elegantly Iconic™

The Portrait Experience for Amazing Women

One-of-a-kind women deserve one-of-a-kind images.

Images that are uniquely yours.

That’s why I developed Elegantly Iconic™

a new type of portrait experience for models, seniors, pageant and amazing women of all ages.

  • Miss NC 2018 Laura Matrazzo sitting in window downtown Raleigh NC -model portfolios - pageant photos

    Step 1

    Once you've committed to moving forward, the first thing I want to do is get to know the things that make you, You. I will send you a brief questionnaire that will help me get to know more about you, your personality and your style so we can infuse those things into your images.

  • Miss NC 2019 Alexandra Badgett fashion photo downtown Cary NC - model portfolios

    Step 2

    After you submit your questionnaire, we will arrange a video call so we can talk through your answers. I've learned that there is often much more to you than what you've put on paper and this is where we dig win a bit more so we can put a plan in place for you and only you!

  • Miss NC 2021 Carli Batson dancing in the sand under Johnny Mercer Pier Wrightsville Beach NC - model portfolios

    Step 3

    The Fun Part!

    We spend some time creating gorgeous, magazine-worthy images together!

  • Miss NC 2023 Taylor Loyd opera singer climbing stairs at UNC Chapel Hill - model portfolios - pageant photos

    Step 4

    You choose the images that you LOVE (yes, you can purchase more). I retouch and deliver them to you as both full-sized and web-sized files. All you have to do is print or share and show the world just how amazing you are.

Like the Cover of a Magazine

  • "Stop looking, stop over-thinking...Marlana Semenza is your go-to photographer. It was exciting and exhilarating to see how she worked with my Granddaughter. Not only did she capture the many sides of her beauty and personality, but she also held her hand the entire way. She is invested in 'You' and it shows in her art. We could not be happier and prouder of the shots that Marlana got."

    Diane S.

  • "OMG! I'm Obsessed!!"

    The typical reaction ;)

  • Marlana is a master of her craft! Her vision, ability to capture the essence of her clients, and have that come through in the images she creates, is incredible.

    Tracy C- Leadership Expert, Business Owner and Mom

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