Archive for the ‘family photography’ Category

This post is way overdue!!! I photographed Henry’s 1st birthday a couple of weeks ago and loved every minute of it! This is another one of my newborn subjects and my how he has grown!!! He is precious and sweet and sooooooo well loved.

His party theme was based on the children’s book The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle. I was so impressed and excited to see all the amazing goodies and decorations Henry’s mommy prepared for the party that were inspired by the story, especially since this was one of my daughter’s favorite books. I still remember rocking her in her nursery and reading the story out loud to her and how we would make munching noises as we turned the pages and worked our way through the caterpillar’s menu. Sigh. Those days are so very very precious, and way too fleeting.

For this birthday party I did a short 1 year portrait session prior to the party and this is how I will be booking all future birthday party session……as a combination 1 year portrait and party session package. It worked out beautifully and I know the parents will be so pleased to not only have the great coverage of their son’s very grand 1st birthday, but some adorable portrait art as well:)

To the family, thank you so much for your warmth and hospitality with which you treated me. You have a lovely family and charming group of friends………so much love around Henry as he grows!!! I hope you enjoy your preview. Tell your friends and family members to check out the images and leave a little love on your blog post. Blog love makes me very, very happy and I like to say thank you to my clients for sharing my work. If you get 35 comments from unique visitors (with a unique email address), you can choose your favorite image for a 5×7 print on me! If you get 50 comments, it’s an 8×10!! It was such a pleasure working with you! Enjoy:)









Michelle Geis: Goodness I love looking at your work! Beautiful images, gorgeous party, handsome little guy and family!

Danielle Frank: These are great! What amazing captures of such a special event! I love the cake/cupcake display too!

Vanessa Cooke: These pictures are absolutely stunning! The whole family, decorations are captured remarkably. What a great keep sake to memorialize a child's 1st birthday esp. Henry! Kudos to mommy and daddy and to you for capturing it perfectly. Happy Birthday Henry. vCp aka Aunt Cookie

Justyna: How fun! What a wonderful theme and beautiful photography. You capture such color and detail and happiness!

Jen Snyder: I just love your photographic eye. Your work is so stunning.

Shelby: Wow what an amazing party. So beautifully done! You captured this little guys's 1st birthday so wonderfully.

Cherise: Love this party theme....so cute. Great work, Ashley!

amy lenhart: wow what a great party they really went all out i love it!! and you photographed it soooooo well! they are going to treasure these images forever! well done ashley!

Laura Morita-Yeun: that party looks like pure awesome. Love your work.

Nicole Ridella: Wow. Ashley, you never fail to make my jaw drop! These are so gorgeous and fabulous! Love all of the emotion you captured! (Also, love that caterpillar cake/cupcakes - I can tell his mama put a lot of thought into his party!)

Carrie: My oh my! Love the details, love the angles, love the nursery shots...just love!

Kara Layfield: Oh my these are fantastic!! This little man is certainly loved by many. I absolutely love how the theme was carried thru every little detail. I miss reading that book to my kids...

Kate Craft: these are perfect!!! What wonderful memories

Anelle: Oh, my word! These are beautiful! i love how you have captured this very special day!

Danielle McCarty: Ashley, I adore looking at the world through your eyes! You have such a great eye and talent for everything you shoot! I LOVE this party, every little detail was amazing! Henry will have photographs to cherish forever!

Jen Gasper: I just love the images that you capture, Ashley! I look at these and am in awe at how beautiful they are. Feels like I was there celebrating too. And then I am in awe of how much thought and effort that was put into this party! I LOVE the theme and everything looks like it turned out perfectly! What an amazing memory you have captured of this little guy's big day!

Sylvia Borgo: Oh, my goodness! What a handsome little man - love his quite smiles! And what t party! Bravo to his family for making it incredible!

Leah Jent: Ashley, you are so awesome! I love this birthday party!! I love how you do lifestyle. What a cute Hungry Caterpillar party! Happy birthday to the adorable little guy!

Dawn: What a fun event!! Wow, the parents took great care in all the details and you captured them beautifully!

jamie siever: Wow, these are amazing. Beautiful photos! What a great party, great colors, and you there to tell the story?! Amazingness!

Kathleen: Wow - what fun! I always love your photos. Happy birthday sweet boy!

Stacey: These are great! The photos are amazing and the family in adorable (especially that little one!)

Julie Wagoner: Aww, this looks like such a sweet and genuine celebration. And of course you captured it perfectly, Ashley!

Amber: Wow, these are incredible!! Wow. You have such an eye for lifestyle. The details and moments you capture for your clients are just so beautiful.

iz: an amazing shoot! what lucky parents! ok, not to be nosey (but i am), would the owners of the house mind sharing where they purchase their art work? it is just stunning! what is the piece in the living room that looks like an old map or something? it is matted in a red. and then those pieces in the dining room and over the fireplace- wow. we live in ohio, so nobody will ever know we stole your thunder :)

Vickie Blankenship: Pictures were great. Captured smiles expressions very well. Enjoyed them.

You may remember this beautiful mom and dad from their maternity session just a month and a half ago. I loved that session and their beautiful spirit then and once again, their love for each other and their baby girl overwhelmed me. Our newborn photography session was quite long and I spent quite a bit of time holding and comforting her. I wanted to take her home with me!!! Their little princess was perfect. Photographing this family has been an absolute pleasure and delight. I hope the photos bring them so much joy.

Mom and Dad, I hope you enjoy your preview. Tell your friends and family members to check out the images and leave a little love on your blog post. Blog love makes me very, very happy and I like to say thank you to my clients for sharing my work. If you get 35 comments from unique visitors (with a unique email address), you can choose your favorite image for a 5×7 print on me! If you get 50 comments, it’s an 8×10!! It was such a pleasure working with you! Enjoy:)











Lina: She is a doll, and your captures are one of a kind. Love all the interaction shots. You are amazing!

Leah Jent: What a beautiful family! Looove this session, Ashley. You are so talented! That smile in the last image is so sweet!

Detra Dowling: This is one of the most beautiful babies I have ever seen! She is perfect!!! I love the yawning photo in the field, the dresser!!!, the snuggle next to Mom, Dad looking at her... Shoot, I love them all!!! Great job!

Cherise: Little Z is so precious, such an adorable baby. As always, Ash....great job, but I never expect anything less from you.

Sylvia Borgo: Ashley! these are absolutely incredible! I remeber this gorgeous couple's maternity session. Welcome, sweet baby girl!

Danielle McCarty: She is beautiful and so is her family! Love all of your locations and her little bedroom with the owls is so precious! Another stunning session Ashley! :)

amy lenhart: oh ashley...what a beautiful session... i love all the tender moments you captures adn that last smile..melting over here!!!

Julene: Wow...those are some really nice shots. She is a little doll baby. I loved the yawning ones and the ones where she is smiling. Great job mi amiga!

Carrie: Gorgeous, gorgeous, gorgeous! So much variety and each image is divine!

Claire Hunter: As always, these are beautiful Ashley! I love your variety.

Nancy: I can't pick a favorite! Beautiful family!

Barbara Hurst: Such a gorgeous session Ashley, beautiful family and such a stunning little girl. Love the shot of her yawning.

desi: ah man! i'm drooling here

jamie siever: Oh, my. These are simply stunning. I love the colors you chose; those wraps are lovely. What a gorgeous, beautiful baby. Such love!

Danielle Frank: These are to die for! I can't pick a favorite - this whole session is just amazing! You're so talented!

Kel Ward: Oh, wow! I think this my favorite session of yours ever. That baby is GORGEOUS and these photos are just stunning. That last photo is outstanding.

natalie: What a beautiful baby!! i love all the purple! GREAT JOB!

Resh: I remember seeing the maternity images.. the baby is stunning and you have done a fantastic job with this set! LOVEEEEE!!!!

Kate Craft: what a dollie and the nursery ..perfection! great job, mom and dad will cherish these shots

Katie: These are so gorgeous, Ashley!

Meet the newest addition to this mom and dad’s happy home. Baby boy greeted the world, his mommy and daddy, and 8 brothers and sisters just a couple of weeks before I took these images! This sweet family has so many beautiful blessings! And I am so happy I was welcomed to their home to photograph this precious new baby.

Mom and Dad, I hope you enjoy your preview. Tell your friends and family members to check out the images and leave a little love on your blog post. Blog love makes me very, very happy and I like to say thank you to my clients for sharing my work. If you get 35 comments from unique visitors (with a unique email address), you can choose your favorite image for a 5×7 print on me! If you get 50 comments, it’s an 8×10!! Enjoy:)









Danielle Frank: What a sweet little baby and beautiful captures of the family together. Sidenote: I love the color scheme of the couch and pillows. Beautiful work, Ashley!

Mel: Sooo really very cute! All of them are great, but I love the outdoor shot with Mom... lots of love there!

Liz: Simply stunning! Love this session!!

Kristin: Ahhh! It's my newest nephew!! These are adorable! He is such a handsome little guy!:) Love these photos.

Michal: He has such a sweet face! I love those close-up sleeping baby pictures. What a precious little munchkin!

Alex: What a handsome fella there! Look at all that hair!

Amber: I don't think I can truly explain how amazing and special I think your work is. You are so unique in your perspective. These are absolutely beautiful, as usual!

Karen: I love them (the family and the photos)! These are wonderful shots! Makes me miss little Levi so much....

Justyna: Beautiful baby and family! Lovely home. You capture such unique images!

amy lenhart: gorgeous work ashley!! what an adorable family!!!

Jason: Wow Ashley!! Just went through your blog. Amazing work as always!!

Sylvia Borgo: Oh, goodness..... such a sweet little bub. I love all that hair! What precious moments you captured of this beautiful family!

sara@augustfields: gorgeous, gorgeous. beautiful photography of a beautiful family. that last one of baby is precious.

Lina: Gorgeous! I am always in awe with your captures, emotions in images, and flawless color. Stunning!

Kate Craft: these are so sweet ...love the black and whites!

Last week was a very busy week for sessions! This good-looking and fun family met me at a local park for portraits and play. And wow did we pack in some fun to this family lifestyle photography session! With a chest full of surprises…carefully picked to delight each child, a travel chess set, and a guitar and joyful hearts, everyone had a wonderful time and the children were never bored!

Mom and Dad, I hope you enjoy your preview. Tell your friends and family members to check out the images and leave a little love on your blog post. Blog love makes me very, very happy and I like to say thank you to my clients for sharing my work. If you get 35 comments from unique visitors (with a unique email address), you can choose your favorite image for a 5×7 print on me! If you get 50 comments, it’s an 8×10!! Enjoy:)












Sarah Crocker: What a beautiful family!!!! As always, great job Ashley!

Amy: What a stunning family. I love all of these images. I would hate to have to pick a favorite. I want them ALL. :O)

Leiba: What a fun, sweet beautiful session. And stunning family to beat!

Kristin: Beautiful work Ashley! Such a beautiful family and the images are amazing!

Resh: Dad playing the guitar + family picture is BEAUTIFUL!! all of them are gorgeous, but that is my favorite. :)

Kathleen: Such a beautiful family. I love the colors in these.

Kara Layfield: Such fun images! Love where Dad is playing the guitar and the little boy seems to be pulling everyone in for a group hug. You capture real moments...those that we want to treasure forever. Well done my friend!

Leya: Love love love. What great interaction! I especially love all of the guitar shots!

Laura Morita-Yeun: Such a gorgeous family. Love these! So much fun and love. And what a gorgeous setting!

amy lenhart: what an adorable session!!! i love love the last two shots!

Cherise: One of my all time favorites....love the scenery and the vibrant colors. A beautiful family and the kids...ADORABLE! Can't wait for our next session.

Carrie: Beautiful colours, beautiful family, beautiful images!!

Kel Ward: what a gorgeous family!

Sylvia Borgo: LOVE! LOVE! LOVE! LOVE! LOVE! LOVE! These are fantastic! I would love pictures like these of my family!

Amber: Oh wow. LOVE, LOVE the guitar shots and interaction on the blanket! They look like such a fun, amazing family! Love your work!

Verity: I absolutely adore the picture of the family where the little boy is looking at the lollipop - AWESOME capture :) Lovely work, as always!

Krissy Allori: Love the shots of the brother and sister together. Great ideas on the blanket shots!

Harriet: Wow! If I can ever get all my grands and their parents together at one time, you are going to be my present to me!!

Shelby: What a beautiful family and a gorgeous session. I kept choosing a favorite and then another and then another... Amazing work!

Alex: I love the colors!! This is a great looking family and you captured them perfectly!! I want that Taylor for my collection!!

Dee: Ashley, I think you've outdone yourself! These are wonderful - the setting, the styling, the feel; just perfect! What a gorgeous family - the daughter's gap-toothed smile is so sweet and reminds me of my own little girl.

Lina: WOW, I love it! Stunning, love love love!

kristi: Oh Ashley, I LOVE her sweet little grin with her missing teeth! Such a milestone moment to remember!