I had the fortune of working with these two wonderful ladies recently. Christi has been featured on my blog before, and is the licensed Esthetician specializing in makeup artistry at Robin’s Nest in Columbia. The other beautiful woman here is Christi’s mother Jemme, who is a Licensed Professional Counselor with a private practice in Columbia where she provides individual, relationship, and group therapy.
The session was originally scheduled to provide Jemme with some headshots for her business and to use for her work with City Yoga. But these ladies also wanted to spend a little time on some mother/daughter images. Normally it is best to concentrate on one goal with a session….but with only two ladies…..and both full-grown adults (LOL!), I was sure we could do both this day. I love these images of the ladies here. And Christi did a wonderful job, as always, on the make-up.
But I have to say my favorite images were the ones we grabbed just before the sun was gone. I LOVE THESE! I’m a nut for a little sun flare, but working with little ones who keep me running most of the time doesn’t always give the opportunity to slow it down just a bit and work that warm glow of late afternoon sunshine. But Jemme and Christi were more than happy to sit for some of these images…..and I definitely think it was worth it! I like them so much that I am anxious to shoot some more flare…..just as soon as I can!
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Amy: Ashely.. These are just extremely precious. I love them all I have such a hard time to pick I am sure the parents are over the moon with there. You so Rock.. Keep up the awesome work.
Laura: Oh Ashley what an adorable baby! I LOVE the shots of her on the baby bed! Cuteness overload!
Fabiana: What a precious little one. She is beautiful and you photos have captured her so well. Beautiful work...beautiful family!!!
Shelby: Beautiful family, great nursery, and AWESOME shots!
Wende Trew: Wow!! Those are sooo wonderful!! Beautiful family!
Fiona Colvin: Totally gorgeous as always! Love that little quilted blanket - I need one !
Proud parents: We are definitely over the moon! Very proud parents here are blown away by the pictures. Fantastic, Ashley! There goes her college savings. Poof!
Wendy: These are the sweetest baby pictures I have ever seen. And the backdrop of the dreamy house and nursery is beautiful and precious. Wow!
Katie: Ahmazing! Really love this session!
Rose: Beautiful pictures of a beautiful baby--and not too shabby parents!!!
marrion: Every picture is a masterpiece! You have captured the emotions of a beautiful new family.
Patrrick: Love the bunny ears - calendar girl !!!
Holly: Absolutely fantastic photos! What a way to capture such wonderful memories, they're simply amazing. Lily is one blessed little girl :-)
Marguerite: What gorgeous pictures!
Craig: Now that is one cute baby. I hear her parents are cool too. Lucky girl!
nancy rader: Most adorable pictures I believe I have ever seen. What a beautiful family....made me smile
Penny: I LOVE naked baby pictures. So glad they're still in fashion. They will embarrass her later in life, but then she'll understand when she has one of her own.
Megan: These pictures are WONDERFUL! I love every one of them! Congrats Charlton & Kelly on such a beautiful little baby girl!
Jessica: What aborable shots! She is such a cutie and the pictures are amazing.
Dana: What a gorgeous family...
Merrie Beth: Wow, what neat images!! I wish you were close by to us!
Abby: These pictures are amazing!! You've really captured their happiness! Everything is so sunshiney and bright...love them!
Sara King: Such beautiful pictures of a beautiful girl...I especially love the one with the hat!
Hollie: Beautiful child, and beautiful loving parents. Lily is so very blessed. Wonderful photos!!
Sam: Beautiful family, baby and pictures!
barbara jennings: A match made in Heaven - Charlton, Kelly and Lily - you outdid yourselves! When can I come and play in the nursery with Lily??? Love, Babs
Kathy Faust: I've known Kelly since she was born and Lily reminds me so much of her. Gorgeous photographs, great nursery and very special parents.
beverly: ashley! these are GORGEOUS!! i love the last image and that little bed shot!! they are a beautiful family.
Tara: These are gorgeous!
Susan: These are beautiful! I'm so happy for the two...make that three...of you!
Dawn Kitley: Ashley, you have AMAZING style!! Wish you were in WA so you could do my newborn shoot in Sept!!
Jenny: What beautiful photos and such a precious little girl. :)
Belle: so precious!
Ashley: I am so happy mom and dad are enjoying their sneak peek:) Thank you all for the amazing comments here. I have been reading them all via iPhone this am. I love hearing what you think and I know mom and dad appreciate the support! Oh, and note to self....late night blog posts = typos! Those will have to be fixed when I get back to the office;)
Merry: The pictures are beautiful. You will cheerish them forever.
Susannah: So darling! Congrats to the G's!
Craig: Great photos! What beautiful baby. Looks like a nice cute pink blanket too!
Amber: These are just gorgeous. What a precious memory you will have of your newborn days and that beautiful room!
Jenni: Love them, Kelly! Especially the one in the pink hat--too cute!
Gayle: Absolutely gorgeous! What a beautiful family- -I think Fabiana summed it up when she said, "you captured her so well!" I'm ready to babysit!!!!
Nicki Wilson: Love the photos and the amount of light exposure. LOVE the nursery! (esp. since i have the same bedding. Hee Hee.)
Lou: Unbelievable photos. She's absolutely perfect! (How did you get her to stay asleep when you moved her from pose to pose?) Love that pink hat. I want one for me!
Nell: Oh my goodness! I love the last photo with that adorable hat!!! You captured such love and that is indeed a gift to all.
antigone: She is just gorgeous - so are these photographs
Kris: luv!
Jennifer: These pictures are so beautiful...brings tears to my eyes. Love,love,love them!
Kemn Dodds: Beautiful baby! Loving parents! It's a perfect match! God bless you all!
s.e.: You captured Kelly's happiness and Lily's early days just beautifully. It was great you let her show off your work on her blog!
Aunt Lucia: Congratulations to the genius of the camera, a better picture than the other, in all capture the feeling of parents and angelic purity Lily. For the folks I can only say that I love and I thank God that the arrival of Lily is reunited us. I never get tired of seeing and reviewing the pictures ... amazing ... !!!!!!!!!!!!!! I love aunt Lucia
Joanie: What wonderful pictures!! Now I am jealous that we do not have infant pictures of our boys...7 and 3 years too late...Lily is the perfect little lady!!
Kahla: Just precious!
Emi: What a beautiful baby! I love all pictures taken in beautiful nursery.
rockwell: Creative pictures that show off a beautiful granddaughter.
Barbara: Love the last picture with the hat, but they are all adorable!
Hilary and George: These pictures are absolutely breathtaking. Thank you for sharing them with friends in MA!
sally: What great photos of a precious and beautiful baby and her family!
Sherry: Fabulous pictures!! Beautiful baby. Gorgeous family. The last one with the feathery rabbit ear hat is too cute.
Lindsay Dyess: Precious baby girl and awesome pictures!
Sara Tyler: These pictures of Lily are GORGEOUS! Makes me want a girl! Or at least, I want some pics of Landon taken by this photographer.
Kim: Ashley, these pics are amazing! You have done such an incredible job capturing the love in this wonderful family. I LOVE all of these pictures SO much!! Especially the last one. Such a precious and beautiful baby!
Debbie Jeffcoat: Absolutely gorgeous, God bless.
jenn: these are beautiful Ashley! What a precious little one...LOVE the one on the little bed - so sweet!
Kristal: Fabulous photos!
Jjoy: What wonderful photos. I particularly love the one with the flower quilt. She is so gorgeous.
Nancy: Kelly and Charlton, what a beautiful precious daughter you have! You will treasure these pictures for many years. Warm wishes for the best adventure of your life!
Heather Taplin: What beautiful photos! She is a lovely little girl.
Genie: What a little cutie!
Brandi-lee: Love all of them so much! The light and fresh nursery colours go so well with these.
Ashley: Thank you, everyone, for all the lovely comments! I adore blog love and I know the parents love this too:)
Sharon: These are so beautiful!
Claire | NJ photographer: So adorable. I love the hat.
Marley: WOW! Ashely once again you have done an amazing job! Ashley is truly fabulous and very gifted!! Beautiful Family and love the pic at the end!!
Jason: The 4th picture is my fav!! What lens is that?
Jinny Potter: Adorable! I hope to meet this previous little girl sometime soon.
Jinny Potter: Adorable! I hope to meet this precious little girl sometime soon.