Last year was definitely a year for bridal portraits. I have come to realize they are what I love, what I am good at and what make me feel happy. I love creating images that women are proud of, that they feel beautiful in, and that we have a blast creating together. I love seeing everything come together from hair and makeup, accessories, to the shoes a bride chooses to walk down the aisle in. It is all fascinating to me and last year was full of bridal sessions, and ones that let me think and shoot out of the box just a little bit more. I can't wait to see what 2010 holds. I already have the most unique assortments of brides and locations. From mountainside weddings to Jewish weddings I am so excited I could scream. Is it that or the snow that is falling outside...well who knows. This is a year for firsts. A first to have Billy gone for 7 months...a first to have Wesley head off to Kindergarten...a first to be totally and unequivocally outnumbered by toddlers!
Here are MY FAVES
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i am in no way selling music, trying to benefit from music or profiting from the slideshow presentation. I am only trying to set a mood and let the music and photos together tell a story of my utmost joy and satisfaction with what 2009 had to offer.
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Can't say there aren't great stories to go around about this session.
Jen is perfection. Jen is laughter. Jen is sweet as apple pie or Southern sweet tea.
She is like another BFF...what can I say. This year has been so good to me. I have more bride friends than I know what to do with...I am blessed and Jen is well...fabulous.
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These are great pictures......that smile is fantastic! What a pretty girl.
(11.18.09 @ 07:24 AM)Thanks Ashley for doing such a terrific job!!! Your work is fabulous and I am so lucky to have such great picse. You were a HIT at the wedding.....everyone loved you and your style (including me). Hopefully that means more brides coming your way!!
(11.18.09 @ 04:38 PM)Awesome session Ashley! LOVE the 2nd series of B&W close ups! Beautiful job, as always!
(11.20.09 @ 11:17 AM)I know where those horses are... I know the people who run that farm. You probably got kicked off that property really quick didn't you? haha
(03.15.11 @ 10:32 AM)Last night couldn't have gone better at the Center for Photography...Thanks for everyone that came out to hear me gab. In spite of the weather there was a good crowd. One attendee mentioned he had been shooting longer than I have been alive!!! Great talking to everyone! Us photogs come in all ages, shapes, sizes, nationalities..it is wonderful. There is def a photog out there for every kind of bride!
I never knew I could talk for an hour without stopping...And then answer questions!!
onto my fabulous Rebecca!!!
I just love her...that is what called for the cheese earlier.
She sent me text messages from her honeymoon!!! I have enjoyed getting to know Rebecca so much, I just can't tell you. I love her family and her friends/cousins like crazy. I know she is glad all the planning and driving (they drove from Texas to get married in Charleston) is over, but I sure hope the texts and fb messages don't stop. You rocked it Becca!!! I was like 8 1/2 months pregnant at this shoot and it was sooooo hot...but so much fun. There is never a dull moment with Becca and her awesome mom Doris...I think the adoption papers are almost done...sorry Mom ; )
btw- thanks to the ladies at White House Black Market for letting us use your window...
Also thanks to the Charleston Place Hotel. There had to have been 5 weddings going on the day of these portraits...It was a zoo- photographers and brides and grooms everywhere!!
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Ash~ love, love, LOVE the pics you chose for the blog. We all had such a blast with you and the texts/FB posts will NEVER end! When I was looking for a photographer and I saw your stuff it had so much life and personality to it and I love that. You allow the personality of the person to come through in the photos. I was looking for a photographer and I found a good friend in the process - tell the kids that they're welcome in Texas any time!! Muah! (Hope your mouth feels better)
(11.10.09 @ 07:22 PM)WOW!!!!! They did turn out great & Becca, I loved your choice of bridal portrait...it sooooo fit your personality!! I had so much fun with you ladies & I can't wait to see the wedding day portraits cause your wedding was GORGEOUS just like you :) OH & tell your hubby that I am sorry about him "drowning" in lipgloss..haha
(11.11.09 @ 04:27 PM)
Ash-I love your faves!!! A lot of yours are faves of mine - there is a girl that is always laughing in your pictures (I'm sure you know what I'm talking about) I wish I could hear her! LOVED that pick of Heath too!
(02.15.10 @ 11:43 AM)Thanks for including us in your favs, we had a blast with you and everyone loved the photos!
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