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Newborn Baby Photographer Columbia SC – Precious

December 6, 2011

I am quite behind in blogging all the wonderful sessions I have done lately. I so appreciate the patience of the families waiting to get an idea of what we captured during our time together.
This little princess was a pleasure to photograph, as was her family. I love the very relaxed tone of this session. It makes it so easy to focus on the beauty of this newborn baby and the love of her family.

Mom and Dad, I hope you love these images! 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:)

Detra Dowling: Gorgeous as always!!! What a beautiful little girl!!! I'll bet she already has everyone wrapped around her pinky!!!

Alex: Beautiful!!

carol nicasio: Love it!!!!

Anelle: BEAUTIFUL!

Kara Layfield: Oh my goodness this little one is sure loved! I am such a fan of your work! I sure hope they print the last large for her nursery!

sharon: L O V E your style Ashley! Gorgeous. Mum & Dad will be thrilled & will treasure these always! :)

Dee: These are completely beautiful, Ashley - COMPLETELY! They really capture those precious first days with baby - so snuggly, so sweet, so small. <#

Brandi-lee: Gorgeous work, I love how you not only capture how beautiful this little angel is but also the interaction between Mum and Dad with her, you can see how precious and loved she is.

Kathleen: So sweet and precious! You are so talented.

Danielle: What a gorgeous little baby. I love how you capture family interactions, beautiful work.

Terry: So, so sweet! You captured that family love perfectly! These will be treasured for sure!

Kel Ward: I just love your newborn sessions! You are so creative and unique in your style. This baby is GORGEOUS!! I love all of these!

Barbara Hurst: such sweet sweet moments you have captured here, sweet little princess. Love also how you can see how small she is with the parents.

Anelle: What a cutie! And these are absolutely beautiful!

amy: The Joys of just watching my kids sleep when they were babies. These are just fabulous images. Love them all.

Danielle McCarty: Perfect, beautiful session as always Ashley!

natalie: OH MY!!! she is a beautiful baby! that last shot is ga-ga-gorgeous!

Columbia SC Child and Family Photographer – Another Year Older

December 1, 2011

She is one year old. Beautiful and sweet. The first time I met this little princess for her newborn photography session seems like just yesterday! She was tiny and perfect and I loved this family the first time I met and worked with them. And my how quickly they change!!! Just six months later I photographed her again at her 6 month old baby photography session. I love seeing my newborn subjects again throughout their first year and I marvel at their changes and development. I get a kick out of seeing how their little personalities are developing as they are growing. And here she is now…….the apple of her daddy’s eye and mommy’s little love:)

Dearest family, thank you again for the honor of working with you to capture your child and your growing family. I hope you love these images and they bring you joy! 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:)

Dee: What a beautiful family! The light in these photos is so lovely and golden - how will the family ever choose?!

Julie Wagoner: Oh, what a beautiful family! Her little pigtails and bows are just precious. Love this session!

Brooke: beautiful pictures, Ashley!! I know the family will love and treasure these for years to come! She is absolutely adorable!!

Claire Hunter: These are beautiful Ashley. She is precious!

Kathleen: Oh my - that is one cute little girl. I love her hair up like that. Darling! Gorgeous light and shots as always Ashley.

Amber: My favorite is picture number 3. So precious!

Khoury: Great Photos

Megan Lawson: This little girl is absolutely adorable!! She looks like a little model and I hope when I have a little girl she is as darling as this one. Great job on the pictures and kudos to that beautiful mother and father raising that angel!

Katie Gorham: This pictures are wonderful! The baby is simply radiant, and her smile has brightened my day!

Chrystal: Soooo much personality... As always great work Ashley.

Rahael: Oh my goodness! What a beautiful family! And those little teeth! Swoon! Great work, I cannot wait to see the next one!

Detra Dowling: No way!!!! I believe I have watched this child grow up on your blog -- has it really been a year??? She is gorgeous -- as are her parents! Her Mom never has looked like she has had a baby. I <3 the first one!!! I wish I had a portrait like this with each of my children at this age. They grow up so quickly!!! Beautiful session!!!

theMommy: Thanks everyone for your compliments! Detra, you're so kind. I am actually pregnant in these pictures and I was feeling a little down about my pregnant "puff" look. Once again, I would like to thank Ashley for doing a great job. I appreciate your hardwork and patience with my family.

kim: i'm a new fan from ohio and these images are gorgeous. love that last family shot especially!

Rebecca: Beautiful pictures!

Apearl: Adorable! You all are a beautiful family!

Gail: What a GORGEOUS family in such a beautiful location!!! Love the light, awesome interactions and connections captured, great work Ashley!!!

shannon parker: Beautiful family!!! I love outside pics! Nice work.

Clarice: These are beautiful!!!

Anelle: WOW! What a lovely family and what gorgeous photos!

Meron: WOW...gorgeous family and amazing pics...what great scenery and I see the lighting was on point too!!

Vickie J: Very nice!!

Child Photographer Columbia SC – Little Pirate

November 18, 2011

This post is long overdue! And just in time for mommy’s birthday!!!!
This is another one of my babies from a newborn session.
You know your clients are the bomb when they bring a toy like this to their session! Two and three year olds can be a challenge and this handsome little man kept me running during our whole session. You can’t tell it from some of the images but the day after this session, I was so sore and couldn’t figure out why! Up and down and up and down goes the photographer capturing an almost 3 year old boy:) But for all the madness, it was such a great joy! And seeing his family again was a pleasure too.

Mom, happy birthday to you! I hope you and daddy love the images as much as I do:) 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:)

Aseel: Absolutely stunning images! Super cute family too. Love this whole set, Ashley.

Alex: Awesome shots! What a handsome little fella!

Lys: OH MY GOSH! I love these photos ALMOST as much as I love this family! Great job showcasing thier wonderful personalities, Ashley! <3

Detra: You did it again -- cutest pics ever!!!! Love these!!!!

Janice: Wow!! Great shots! He is a cute little fellow! Great pictures of the family!!

Janice: Great pictures!!! He is a sweetie! Love the ones of the family!

Stacey: Thank you so much for capturing our family in such a fun way. I love how these photos came out. Ashley, you never disappoint!

thethirdBFF: These pictures rrrrrrrrr great

Aaron: We had a great time taking these photos! Thank you for the great photos and great experience!

Amanda S.: Amazing photos!! The family and that darling boy look stunning.

Lauren: So precious! LOVE the last baseball picture the most!!

stevanie: love love LOVE!!!

aly: sweet boy! love the pictures, ashley!

Susan: So many cute pics! I don't know how you could choose a favorite!

Kathleen: Your work is always so full of life. Just look at those sweet smiles. Such beautiful work.

Amanda S.: Beautiful pictures, the family looks amazing.

Stephanie: Love the pictures!

Kelly Mack: How sweet are these. Love them!

saspence: awww... he's so adorable! great pictures, ashley!

alyssa: great photos!

wingsfan3: your work is wonderful, ashley!

Ashley Davis: These pictures are precious!!!! He is a very energetic little boy and you got some AWESOME pictures!!!!!

Tiffany Bender: WHAT A GORGEOUS SESSION! The variety, light, comp, and connection all out of this world!

jamie siever: Adorable family! Love his little tie. But that pirate boat?! PERFECTION! Love all of these!

Janice: What great pictures! Of course I'm prejudiced--that's my family!!!!!

Barbara Hurst: So terrific to see the personality in this little guy, you have captured it to a "T" . Beautiful work and such a fun happy family.

Debbie Sorensen: what beautiful photos! and such a handsome family too. I love them all.

Mary Noble: So Sweet! Great pictures!

Kate Craft: what a great session!!!

Claire Hunter: Beautiful session. I love your location!

Anelle: Beautiful, beautiful session! WOW!

Paula: Great photos and creative ideas. Love the new Brave. From baseball to pirate ships and hanging upside down.

Dee: These are fantastic! The boat, the smiles, the love - just wonderful!

Michael Sorensen: great pics...very creative. A pleasure to view. Gifted photographer.

Johnny: Awesome work man lil con is growing so fast! You all look beautiful! Great Job!

Louise: Beautiful pictures!

Rnnny: Great shots! Love the little pirate!

Gary: great photos of the family! GREAT JOB!!

Kim: Great pictures! Connor is a handsome pirate!

Jeremy: These are great, love the baseball photo.

Robin: Wow these photos look like they are from a magazine. Great job by the photographer.

Faye Goff: Cutest little Pirate I have ever seen. Also the family pictures are beautiful!!!

Casey: These are fabulous! I love them all though I think my favorite is the one of you holding Connor upside down. He looks like he is having so much fun!

ally: LOVE this little pirate! Pics are amazing. Ashley your work proves to be stunning!

ally: love this little pirate. Ashley, you're shots keep proving to be amazing!

Danielle Dragomir: These pictures are truly amazing. Very well done. You are lucky to know such a great photographer!

Baby Photographer Columbia SC – Birthday Party Photography

November 3, 2011

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.