Welcome to my blog
So this is a place I will probably rant and rave, wear my heart on my sleeve, gush on my family, and most importantly share my art...the photo stories of wonderful couples and people I cross paths with. Don't be afraid to bookmark it, or leave a comment. I love hearing from everyone and anyone. Check back frequently...I will try to keep you updated.
Twitter
I have chosen some of my favorite pictures from 2009. The images may be my favorite because of the moment/expressions, the light, etc. Some of the sessions just seem to be exactly what I love...from dress (or clothes), to the light, to the makeup. Some of those sessions you may see more images from than others.
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
music available on ITUNES or Amazon.com
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.
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
music available on ITUNES or Amazon.com
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.
2 comments so far
Listed below are links to blogs that reference this entry:
faves of 09
. TrackBack URL for this entry:
http://www.ashleybrokop.com/darkroom/mt/mt-tb.cgi/77
So here is the story. We are taking a lot of time this holiday season to fill up our bellies with good food and good ole' family time cause my sweet husband is shipping out shortly. We are braving the cold up here in Chicagoland and enjoying family and gloves and running from place to place to get out of the cold. Our heated seats sure come in handy here.
I am slack with blogging and will be the first to admit it. Follow me on fb and you will see my long list of resolutions- which I usually follow pretty well. Here are more pictures...I want to have the rest on tomorrow as well as the full vendor list....as well as my sweet story about Hilary and Craig. Forgive me sweet bored blog watchers. I will try to entertain this year. Twenty Ten is going to be wild....husbandless...new baby...2 toddlers...sweet Jesus I need a miracle ;)
Let me start with Craig. His job interests the heck out of me. He attended the University of South Carolina and got a Mechanical Engineering degree. He is now working outside of Columbia on a project developing and constructing 2 new nuclear power plants.
Green power fascinates the heck out of me, so much so that next year we have talked about visiting nuclear plants and wind turbines in every state we can...but I bet the kids would rather do something Disney related?!?!
Hilary grew up in Massachusetts and moved to SC for college. "I just want to be a clinical social worker and fantastic wife," Hilary said about her career and about being Mrs. Stover.
Hilary's smile, sincerity and kindness are contagious. She is the girl you want to be around. I have never heard a negative or unkind thing leave her mouth...she is the girl I feel bad gossiping in front of because it just doesn't seem to be her silhouette. I think that is awesome, and I admire her a lot. Hilary has the smile that can melt you, whether girl, boy, whatever. When I see her with her sweet dad the "Father of the Bride" movie plays out before my eyes. I love that and honestly envy that. Just in speaking with him, you can tell her dad loves her to pieces. He wanted nothing more than this wedding to be everything she has dreamt of. From the horse drawn carriage picking them up RIGHT in front of the chapel (never seen that before personally) to the Christmas ornaments, to the sparkly details that had Hilary written all over them; every detail was well thought out and super personalized and special.
Hilary and Craig couldn't be more different, but couldn't be more perfect. I really believe that opposites attract, opposites balance and opposites can stick it out together. I love you Hil...from your smile, to your sweet emails, to your favorite Journey song, and to your perfectly Northern/ Southern disposition. Girl you are perfect in any part of the country. Us Northerners have to stick together...eat some shrimp and grits together and visit all the Nuclear plants together on a family vacay.
I am slack with blogging and will be the first to admit it. Follow me on fb and you will see my long list of resolutions- which I usually follow pretty well. Here are more pictures...I want to have the rest on tomorrow as well as the full vendor list....as well as my sweet story about Hilary and Craig. Forgive me sweet bored blog watchers. I will try to entertain this year. Twenty Ten is going to be wild....husbandless...new baby...2 toddlers...sweet Jesus I need a miracle ;)
Let me start with Craig. His job interests the heck out of me. He attended the University of South Carolina and got a Mechanical Engineering degree. He is now working outside of Columbia on a project developing and constructing 2 new nuclear power plants.
Green power fascinates the heck out of me, so much so that next year we have talked about visiting nuclear plants and wind turbines in every state we can...but I bet the kids would rather do something Disney related?!?!
Hilary grew up in Massachusetts and moved to SC for college. "I just want to be a clinical social worker and fantastic wife," Hilary said about her career and about being Mrs. Stover.
Hilary's smile, sincerity and kindness are contagious. She is the girl you want to be around. I have never heard a negative or unkind thing leave her mouth...she is the girl I feel bad gossiping in front of because it just doesn't seem to be her silhouette. I think that is awesome, and I admire her a lot. Hilary has the smile that can melt you, whether girl, boy, whatever. When I see her with her sweet dad the "Father of the Bride" movie plays out before my eyes. I love that and honestly envy that. Just in speaking with him, you can tell her dad loves her to pieces. He wanted nothing more than this wedding to be everything she has dreamt of. From the horse drawn carriage picking them up RIGHT in front of the chapel (never seen that before personally) to the Christmas ornaments, to the sparkly details that had Hilary written all over them; every detail was well thought out and super personalized and special.
Hilary and Craig couldn't be more different, but couldn't be more perfect. I really believe that opposites attract, opposites balance and opposites can stick it out together. I love you Hil...from your smile, to your sweet emails, to your favorite Journey song, and to your perfectly Northern/ Southern disposition. Girl you are perfect in any part of the country. Us Northerners have to stick together...eat some shrimp and grits together and visit all the Nuclear plants together on a family vacay.
Ceremony Location: Rutledge Chapel, USC Horseshoe
Reception: City Art
Hair: Katie Guinn from Logan Raye
Makeup: Kristin Williams
Hair: Katie Guinn from Logan Raye
Makeup: Kristin Williams
Dress: Bella Vista Bridal & Wedding Boutique in Columbia, SC
Veil, Earrings, and Headpiece: Hayden Olivia Bridal in Charlotte, NC
Florist: American Floral
Caterer: Tronco's
DJ: Party Time DJ's
Horse and Carriage: Carolina Carriages
3 comments so far
LIsaRoe says:
Gotta give credit for the great ornament favors to Barker Ornaments of Oxford Ohio, Ralph an old friend from my home town who's family ornaments have adorned our tree for 50 years!
(01.08.10 @ 01:20 PM)
Lisa Roe says:
Forgot to say how great Ashley was to work with! You are the greatest and the pictures speak for themselves, wonderful can't wait to see them all.
(01.08.10 @ 01:24 PM)
Hilary says:
Where do I begin? This was the MOST PERFECT and PHENOMENAL night of my life! And Ash, you captured it just PERFECTLY! I couldn't ask for a better photographer to work with! Thank you so much! I could not be a happier bride! :-) You are the BEST! Lots of love!!!
(01.08.10 @ 06:25 PM)
Listed below are links to blogs that reference this entry:
Hilary + Craig: 2
. TrackBack URL for this entry:
http://www.ashleybrokop.com/darkroom/mt/mt-tb.cgi/70
The next set is by Stacy. Some informal portraits in the hotel room.
hey wait a sec...thought you might want to see Craig + Groomsmen and all their awesomeness...as shot by Stacy the magnificent.
0 comments so far
Listed below are links to blogs that reference this entry:
Hilary + Craig: 1
. TrackBack URL for this entry:
http://www.ashleybrokop.com/darkroom/mt/mt-tb.cgi/69
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!
(02.20.10 @ 10:20 AM)