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Lydia is about to embark on one of the most exciting times in life. She is graduating! I have had the pleasure of watching Lydia grow up for the last few years. Lydia's Mama has taught me a lot about being a Mom, a Wife, and a thing or two about gardening (among tons of other things).
Lydia is so multi-faceted from singing, to long boarding, to riding horses...
I look forward to watching Lydia become the woman God intended. You are and will be amazing! Love ya Lyd;)
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I would love to share Rachael's bridal images now that she and Jody are married. I really grew to love Rachael. She has some of the most beautiful lips and skin I have ever seen. She recently lost 88 pounds which I do not share to embarrass her, but to uplift her because it is such a fantastic achievement. Congratulations Rachael! You will and have inspired a lot of people!!!
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Joel "Jody" Fulmer says:
Simply stated "AWESOME"!!!!! My gorgeous wife! I am so proud not to mention extremely lucky! Ashley thanks for all your hard work. You went above and beyond!
(03.09.11 @ 01:17 PM)
Christy Gant says:
Absolutely beautiful! I love the pictures in the field.
(03.09.11 @ 02:22 PM)
Kiley Mullen says:
Wow, what a beautiful bride!!! Totally resembles Geena Davis with those gorgeous lips!! You captured her so well Ashley, I am in love with these!! xo
(03.09.11 @ 07:12 PM)
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I know that everyone might be wondering what is going on with us, as I was, until yesterday.
The back-story. We got an assignment to Texas right before Christmas. We were shocked and excited for a new adventure. All the while Bill's squadron is moving to Pope Air Force Base to align with their group (which is always attached to an Army unit- in this case Fort Bragg). Bill was asked, by name, if he would move to Pope to help with the move continuity, and be the interim First Sergeant. He was really flattered and we prayed about it and both felt led, to just "say yes", and see what would happen.
We wanted to do what was right by his unit, and for our family and to put it in God's hands and let him take us where he wanted us. Getting the orders canceled would take an act of God, so I knew it would be up to him, where we ended up. It didn't really matter to us in the long run. A new start is always exciting! A lot of people hate Fayetteville, but to me it's like Shaw with a lot of Army- and Target! We would plan to live in Raleigh, which looks like it would be great for weddings and for schools and well just about everything.
The Texas job had a few negative aspects that I was really dreading. Bill would have to be there by 14 April and leave us behind till the end of June for us to finish up the school year here and the summer wedding season that is going to be pretty busy and crazy. I have nine weddings in between the time he would be leaving and my last wedding the third week in June. Not a big deal when he is home and we don't have a house on the market that has to stay in show-ready/open house condition.
Also I have weddings after June that I would have to fly back for at my own expense. Also...I have been getting lots of inquiries that I have to turn down because I would be so far away.
Don't get me wrong, there were tons of positives (great weather, good free public schools), but this area has become home.
So Thursday, Bill finally gets the orders to Texas. I was a little disappointed because the idea of living in Raleigh was growing on me. But I quickly digest that and start searching for my dream home online. I had picked out neighborhoods we were going to look at on spring break and was getting really excited. We were even getting Rosetta Stone to learn Spanish.
So Friday (the NEXT DAY), Bill gets an order cancellation that states the Texas orders are canceled. Now the unit is waiting on Congress to sign the paperwork to move everybody to Fayetteville. Not to sound like I am crazy, but I was disappointed again. I had quickly adapted to the idea of Texas and had owned it.
So "it is what it is" we are moving to Raleigh. Not forever but for a few years. I can shoot weddings that I would normally shoot and anyone that I have turned away due to our Texas relocation, send me an email if you haven't found anyone else yet.
God wants us in North Carolina incidentally. Do with us what you will...we are ready.
The back-story. We got an assignment to Texas right before Christmas. We were shocked and excited for a new adventure. All the while Bill's squadron is moving to Pope Air Force Base to align with their group (which is always attached to an Army unit- in this case Fort Bragg). Bill was asked, by name, if he would move to Pope to help with the move continuity, and be the interim First Sergeant. He was really flattered and we prayed about it and both felt led, to just "say yes", and see what would happen.
We wanted to do what was right by his unit, and for our family and to put it in God's hands and let him take us where he wanted us. Getting the orders canceled would take an act of God, so I knew it would be up to him, where we ended up. It didn't really matter to us in the long run. A new start is always exciting! A lot of people hate Fayetteville, but to me it's like Shaw with a lot of Army- and Target! We would plan to live in Raleigh, which looks like it would be great for weddings and for schools and well just about everything.
The Texas job had a few negative aspects that I was really dreading. Bill would have to be there by 14 April and leave us behind till the end of June for us to finish up the school year here and the summer wedding season that is going to be pretty busy and crazy. I have nine weddings in between the time he would be leaving and my last wedding the third week in June. Not a big deal when he is home and we don't have a house on the market that has to stay in show-ready/open house condition.
Also I have weddings after June that I would have to fly back for at my own expense. Also...I have been getting lots of inquiries that I have to turn down because I would be so far away.
Don't get me wrong, there were tons of positives (great weather, good free public schools), but this area has become home.
So Thursday, Bill finally gets the orders to Texas. I was a little disappointed because the idea of living in Raleigh was growing on me. But I quickly digest that and start searching for my dream home online. I had picked out neighborhoods we were going to look at on spring break and was getting really excited. We were even getting Rosetta Stone to learn Spanish.
So Friday (the NEXT DAY), Bill gets an order cancellation that states the Texas orders are canceled. Now the unit is waiting on Congress to sign the paperwork to move everybody to Fayetteville. Not to sound like I am crazy, but I was disappointed again. I had quickly adapted to the idea of Texas and had owned it.
So "it is what it is" we are moving to Raleigh. Not forever but for a few years. I can shoot weddings that I would normally shoot and anyone that I have turned away due to our Texas relocation, send me an email if you haven't found anyone else yet.
God wants us in North Carolina incidentally. Do with us what you will...we are ready.
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Brenda says:
Well, isn't that how the military works? (I'm being sarcastic) Wherever you end up just believe that it will be where God will want you to be in order to prosper, whether TX or NC you will. You are an amazing photographer and you will blossom wherever you are planted. I personally don't care for Fayetteville (but LOVED TX) but I know Raleigh is much better. As Shane usually says, it will work out just like it's supposed to...
(03.04.11 @ 07:34 PM)
Beth says:
I truly believe in fate and that where god wants us to be is where we will end up!
(03.08.11 @ 12:51 AM)
lizzy says:
SOOOOO happy you are staying in the Carolinas!! your faithfulness and trust in the Lord is very encouraging and inspiring!
(03.12.11 @ 05:06 PM)
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I love these!! & the school bus is funny...I get it:) Lydia, your parents have prepared you well. Keep your eyes upon Jesus!
(03.11.11 @ 08:55 AM)Those shots in the field are absolutely stunning! I love the softness of the field and how the sun seems to be hitting only Lydia and the horse. It's angelic and magnificent!
(03.11.11 @ 09:35 AM)