Welcome to my blog So this is a place I 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. 



 
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I have to say I came to tears while taking the next picture.  I am overwhelmed with happiness when I see a couple pray for each other.
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First few minutes together...
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kristin williams says:

Beautiful!! I agree with you on praying with your spouse...that is one of the most precious things you can do. I don't know you, Katie & Tony, but keep on praying for & with each other!! God will bless your marriage...God's blessing to you both.
Ashley, I love the way your beautiful heart sees things...God has given you such an amazing gift!! love you BF

(01.04.11 @ 10:43 PM)
Holly Betsill says:

THESE ROCK!!!! I love every single picture-can't wait to see more and get some of my own!!!!! Beautiful day, beautiful friend, beautiful happiness! :)

(01.05.11 @ 05:45 PM)
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11. 8.2010
I was a little nervous driving to Ashley's house, on one very beautiful October day.  I had not met Ashley yet, and was hoping we would hit it off.  It was sunny and tank top weather.  October in South Carolina is beautiful, as it is usually getting cold everywhere else.  Here it still feels like summer is barely hanging on with it's last warm breaths.
I arrived to a house full of women that I knew or that were friends of friends. Maegan and Jenny- sisters of our groom Chad, knew my work and also Maegan is a fantastic hairdresser I have worked with before.  She seemed to throw together like eight beautiful heads of wedding hair, only this was not typical southern wedding hair.  It was loose and easy and beautiful.  Please keep her in mind if you need a stylist...she did make-up too...I just love her!  Of course I have to get the info for the details of this beautiful wedding...comin up. 

Please enjoy these pics as I enjoyed this family tremendously!! 
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meagan cassidy says:

Thanks for the love girl, pics look great, we did a fantastic job as always!!!! Shout out to everyone, best photographer ever!!!!!!

(11.08.10 @ 03:26 PM)
tamara rhodes says:

Outstanding! You did a beautiful job with a beautiful subject. The black and white in the doorway of King Ave is breath taking. Thanks so much for sharing.

(11.08.10 @ 10:59 PM)
tamara rhodes says:

Outstanding! You did a beautiful job with a beautiful subject. The black and white in the doorway of King Ave is breath taking. Thanks so much for sharing.

(11.08.10 @ 10:59 PM)
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So I screwed up the family tree, and the history, and a bunch of this wedding's back-story was confusing, but darn-it these pictures will hopefully make up for it. 
There are some couples that are as expressive as the day is long, and this is one of those couples.  I wanted to explain a few things just to be clear- they saw each other before the ceremony, they then signed the Ketubah (or marriage contract), then there is a
Bedeken (the veiling of the bride), and then we headed to the ceremony.  Jewish ceremonies are really amazing and this Rabbi was hilarious, and serious and perfect for Caroline and Adam.  They wrote their own vows and had everyone dying.  Tears were in everyone's eyes because they are both really funny people.  The band was AMAZING...simply amazing.  My newest favorite wedding band EVER.  They are called Walrus and they hail from Greensboro, NC.  Book them, don't think twice.  If you want your friends to dance like it is their high school reunion and like no one is watching...call them now.   This band had falsetto, and guitar solos and ballads, and the lead singer reminds me of Jack Black...he is that entertaining.  People were shagging, and rocking all in one night.  I serious love them so much I took videos of them on my phone and watch it over and over.  "Don't stop believing"...  I usually cringe when those types of songs are played at weddings because they are always played at weddings.  It is everyone's song...  When you hear Walrus play it...air guitar and everything, I promise...whammy!  Caroline, vouch for them, if you will.
I will now shut up and let the pictures speak.  Happy Thursday!

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Brian says:

I feel like I was there - what amazing shots. We were all invited but the date clashed with Jasmine starting school, so reluctantly, we had to decline.

(10.08.10 @ 03:23 AM)
Sharon says:

Ashley,
The rhinestone bag that Caroline carried belonged to Adam's great-grandmother!
Adam's mom

(10.08.10 @ 12:57 PM)
Caroline Rich says:

Ashley, you truly captured one of the best days of my life. Thank you so much!!! You are incredible!

(10.09.10 @ 01:46 AM)
Caroline Rich says:

So happy Ashley!! Can someone become addicted to looking at their wedding photos? Well because of you and your talents, I think I am! :)

(10.19.10 @ 01:31 AM)
Kim Clark says:

Ash the pix are gorgeous of course..i am in love w this bride's dress!!

(11.08.10 @ 09:53 PM)
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