Archive for March, 2009

Oh my goodness! What an absolutely glorious day! It feels so good to go outside with a short-sleeved shirt and short pants and feel the sun warming my skin. I love when the weather starts to warm and the early Spring buds are starting to bloom and the birds voices fill the air. It feels like I am coming out of hibernation myself;-) And this being daylight-savings weekend just makes it all the better! I can’t wait to get out there and start photographing everyone outdoors again. And the calendar is starting to fill up for late Spring and early Summer. I booked 3 new sessions for May just this week and my May and June session availability is now very limited. If you want to book a session during and up to these months, please don’t wait!

And now, on to this week’s promotion! I’m posting the promo just a couple of days early – just to keep it interesting;)

Have you ever wanted to have ALL the images from your professional photography session? Have you ever wished you had your digital files on disc so you can print multiple copies of 4×6, 5×7, and 8×10 to your heart’s content at consumer lab prices…and have your own archive of your session? Have you ever wished you could get a really nice discount on the custom and art pieces offered by your photographer? I’m about to give you a chance to do all that!

For a limited time, I am offering a pre-purchased digital package promotion.

What’s included:
*Your session fee – any session in the Columbia or Florence areas for up to 5 people (ask about additional subject fee for more than 5)
*ALL your proofed images in digital format – All images on disc with my recommendations for consumer lab printing – print release included (files will print desktop and small wall print sizes beautifully)
*ALL your 5×7 session proofs
*A 5×7 leather session album you can use to display your session proofs
*And that’s not all……anyone purchasing this package will receive my largest ever discount of 20% off a la carte pricing of all custom and art pieces, such as storyboards, custom DVDs, coffee table storybook albums, and museum gallery wrap canvases!

This package is priced at $895. It is hard to put an exact number on the savings of this package as it depends on how many images you will be printing yourself and what your selections of custom and art pieces will be. But it you were to compare it to the purchase of these items separately, including the session fee, it is a savings of $1150 – before the additional savings off a la carte pricing of custom and art pieces!!! Again, this is a limited-time offer and this pricing is not available at your proofing session – it is only available at the time of booking. The 20% discount will then be “locked in” for any other selections you would like to make for up to 7 days after the proofing session.

And what’s a post without images! These were taken on another beautiful warm day when my favorite model felt like indulging me;-) We had a lot of fun with this new prop and here’s a sampling of what we got!

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Amber: You are so lucky to have such a cute and willing model! Love the bright colors, I'm a bit jealous of your weather...its snowing here at the moment..UGH!

Amy K Jensen: Very cute! Was that the same day as the torrential rain?

Ashley: Yes it was! Can you believe it? I have more - will post soon;)

Alyssa: I'm loving the red hair and all that color! What a great promo, too...I wish you were in my area!

Brandi: Awesome colour and FUN in these images!!

WooHoo! A brand new blog! I am so excited about this. I will finally be able to post my images and previews here in a larger format. Look! You can actually see my images;)

To celebrate the launch of my new blog, I have a month’s worth of promotions, contests, and give-aways planned! I’ll be posting these once a week over the next four weeks. So check back often so you don’t miss out on the fun and great savings I have planned for you!

Free Newborn Sessions
I am giving two newborn sessions away – one in Columbia and one in Florence! The first person to contact me in those cities will receive a free newborn session and one free 5×7 portrait. This is a $220 value! To qualify, your due date must be prior to June 1, 2009, a signed model release is required, and the session must take place within the first 10 days of welcoming your new bundle of joy to the world. I can’t wait to see who wins!

If this promotion wasn’t for you, I have plenty more planned for the upcoming weeks. Keep checking in;-)

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Baby in a Basket - copyright Ashley Ward Photography 2009

beverly: Ashley, your blog looks SO beautiful! I know you must be thrilled. You did a great job!!

Justyna: Oooh so pretty! Love your new blog!

Liz: Wow!!! First of all, what gorgeous baby shots!!! Your tones are beautiful and the light is so pretty. Second, your blog rocks!

Amber: Love your new blog!

Deanna: congrats on a release of the new blog! It looks wonderful! and what a perfect session to open it with!

Becky: As always, Your work is just perfect! What sweet pictures! Love the new blog.

Emily E.: The new blog is so pretty!! This gorgeous baby is perfect for it's big debut =)

Stephanie: Love the new site and of course I think this is the most precious and beautiful baby ever!

Brandi: Oh wow, congratulations on the new blog! It's beautiful! And GORGEOUS images of that little sweetie :)

Allison F.: outstanding!! I love it and wish my blog looked as wonderful as this! Congrats on the fresh, lovely look! Well done.

Ashley: Thank you so much for the comments on the new blog! And thank you for the terrific response to this promotion! The Columbia session booked the first day;-) Still looking for a qualified mommy or mommy-to-be for the Florence session. The next promotion is coming very soon!!!!

alpana: love the new blog! the baby looks so peaceful and sweet.

Diane Kurtz: I love these photos!