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05.20.2009
Another bride that makes my heart sing.  Michelle is refreshing and beautiful and just awesome.  I want to squeeze her and laugh with her.  I can't get enough of her.  I met her at her dad's house and with help from her family we got some unique shots on the land she grew up on.  I could shoot her for days...and that is the truth.  I loved this session and loved the light we got to use...
Michelle hope you had fun at Disney...I was looking for you ;)
oh and ps...we kept her dress pretty clean...leave a comment and call me out if I am wrong Michelle or Marie!



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Gabi Pierce says:

Ashley, these are AMAZING! I think it's my favorite shoot so far! Michelle looks gorgeous, and the pics are truly one of a kind!

(05.20.09 @ 04:33 PM)
Michelle says:

I had SO much fun with you!! My dress did survive!! It only had a few spots, which came out very easily. Even if they hadn't it would still have been worth it! I looked for you at Disney too!!! (Especially when we went to Animal Kingdom.) We had a lot of fun! It wasn't crowded at all!

(05.20.09 @ 05:22 PM)
Michelle says:

These are absolutely gorgeous!!

(05.20.09 @ 10:54 PM)
Heather Feus says:

Ashley, these shots are beautiful. I love the tractor!

(05.22.09 @ 01:12 PM)
Hilary Roe says:

Ashley, these shots are phenomenal! :-) ..and I don't know how you kept her dress clean, but good job!

(05.23.09 @ 09:54 AM)
Peggy Newman says:

These pictures are beautiful.....what a great idea to have them made at places she grew up!! I can see her as a lttle girl doing those same poises as she played.!!..My.... time flys...what a beautiful bride.....Can't wait to see the Wedding pictures..You are a great photographer....

(05.27.09 @ 05:52 PM)
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05.20.2009
Christina is originally from South Carolina and moved to England over a decade ago.  She actually worked for Jon while living abroad.  Well as fate has it they ended up falling in love after many pay checks and crazy events that life brought their way.  They joined 2 lovely families and now Christian's girls will have a brother!!!  There is nothing cuter than talking to little blonde girls with British accents...I am smitten ;) 

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Jon says:

Ashley, these are just superb. We wanted our photos to capture the spirit of the day and you have done that perfectly .... thank you soooo much! If anyone is looking at this wondering whether to hire you I have one word of advice for them - for great photography.... Shop Brokop!!!

(05.26.09 @ 08:37 AM)
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05. 6.2009
So this is probably my favorite bridal session of all time...I love every session, but Emily and I had a vision and I loved seeing it come to fruition.  She and I have been emailing back and forth forever..since her engagement session last summer at the fair.  She does about as much research as I do and kept sending me inspiration for what she had in mind for her bsesh. 
We had planned on doing something outside...something beautiful and vintage inspired.  Well like any good session, this was one rained out.  I had planned ahead and had asked a wonderful local wedding professional for the use of his glorious space.  This is a new venue that can be rented for parties, receptions, art showing...etc... Did I mention receptions.  If I were getting married, this would be a 1st choice for me.  High ceilings, lovely facilities (bathrooms), beautiful wood floors, exposed bricks, huuuuge windows...need I say more?  Call Richard now to book your date!
Emily's makeup was done by the fabulous Kristin.  Please get on it and book her if you want a glamorously gorgeous face (with a natural feel) for your wedding day and bridal session.
The space and Emily were my muse...I loved every second with her, her awesome mom, and wonderfully hilarious and sassy bridesmaids.  It takes a village, but once you have them, wonderfully beautiful things can happen...Here she is!





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Alan Amato says:

Holy cow! These images are amazing. I keep telling people that when I meet Mrs Right I'm flying you in to take our pictures. Also, I refer friends to your site when they want to know what an excellent wedding photographer's images look like. Need an assistant to carry your bags and act as second shooter?

(05.06.09 @ 04:29 PM)
Courtney Griffin says:

Wow Ashley!! Amazing! This last one is my absolute favorite!

(05.06.09 @ 07:31 PM)
Patrick Price says:

Ashley, this is emilys brother and you did an amazing job with her photos! she is so beautiful and im so glad you could do the wedding! You did a great job

(05.12.09 @ 09:54 PM)
Bridget says:

these are unbelievable!! I was hoping you might be able to tell me where she got her veil/flower...

(05.22.09 @ 09:59 AM)
Hilary Roe says:

I'm obsessed with this elevator! :-) LOVE this location!

(06.06.09 @ 08:00 AM)
Kristi says:

Stunning!! I love the last one in the elevator but they are all wonderful. She is gorgeous!

(06.12.09 @ 04:20 PM)
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