Columbia SC Music Photographer | Riley as Correspondent for Meow Meow Music!

August 10, 2012

Have you seen Meow Meow Music yet? No?! Well, you know about Smart Girls at the Party, right? If not, you are missing out…..especially if you have a daughter who is smart and fun and interested in…..well……just about anything! Smart Girls is a project my sister, Amy Miles, has been involved with for a while now with friends Amy Poehler and Meredith Walker. It’s a show that celebrates girls being themselves and all the cool, fun, interesting and amazing things they are doing. Amy Poehler is the host of that show, Meredith Walker is the producer, and my sister is the show’s musician. Recently, they launched a channel on YouTube with the original Smart Girls at the Party show and all new episodes. And they have added a new show created and hosted by my sister called Meow Meow Music, which is a cat-themed music show. Yes, a cat-themed music show. You may wonder, what exactly is a cat-themed music show. Because I did! :) Well, you should really just tune in and find out.

If you tune in to today’s episode, you will also see my daughter! During Spoleto Arts Festival this year my sister asked Riley to be the Charleston SC correspondent for the show and to interview Jake Shimabukuro! Jake is a simply amazing ukulele artist. And he is so passionate about his work. It was a joy to listen to him talk all about his experiences and his background. And he was so kind while interviewing with my daughter. Afterwards he played several songs for us and we were just thrilled for that opportunity. He is so incredibly talented.

Check out the episode here. And be sure to check out the Smart Girls station and all of their shows. Subscribe if you like what you see! Meredith has a show coming to the channel soon too, so there are lots of great things going on over there and you don’t want to miss the fun:) And here is a link to Jake Shimabukuro’s site too!

Here are just a few images I was able to grab during Riley’s interview with Jake.









Fabiana Beatriz posted the following on August 10, 2012 at 3:44 pm.

Riley, you were just as sweet as Jake was charming. What a fabulous opportunity!!! You are just as talented as your amazing mama.

Shelby posted the following on August 10, 2012 at 8:35 pm.

Wow! What a great experience for Riley! She was an awesome correspondent. Thanks for introducing me to Jake! Ashley – amazing photos! You must be soooo proud!

Gail posted the following on August 11, 2012 at 2:52 am.

Ashley, I think I’ve said it before, but your ability to tell a story with your images is INCREDIBLE!!! Way to go Smart Girls – sounds like an incredible experience and Riley sure is talented… just like her mama!

Amber posted the following on August 11, 2012 at 12:20 pm.

LOVE this post. LOVE! Incredible images and dang, I’d be SO proud of Riley!

Laura posted the following on August 11, 2012 at 12:26 pm.

Your daughter is soo cool and did an awesome job! I can imagine that you are incredibly proud of her as you rightfully should be. Great pics, great story. Jake does need a cat. :)

Detra Dowling posted the following on August 11, 2012 at 2:17 pm.

Oh my goodness Riley how awesome!!! I’m so jealous of the natural talent that runs in your family — but so proud of you!

Laura Morita-Yeun posted the following on August 11, 2012 at 9:11 pm.

Shut UP!!!! Riley got to meet and interview Jake? And you got to be there too? HOW LUCKY ARE YOU??? Riley did a wonderful job with the interview, and your pictures are wonderful. Jake is madly talented. Have you heard his version of Bohemian Rhapsody? What a wonderful experience. Did I say I love the pics? Yeah, I think I did. Awesome!

Danielle Frank posted the following on August 11, 2012 at 9:49 pm.

What an amazing experience! Great captures, Ashley!

Cari Berry posted the following on August 12, 2012 at 11:56 am.

What a cool opportunity for your daughter! And how special to have you there to capture it on camera for her!

Kel Ward posted the following on August 13, 2012 at 6:51 pm.

Oh my gosh, I would have DIED if I was able to do something like this as a teenager! These photos are awesome and what a cool project they’re all doing!

Krissy Allori posted the following on August 14, 2012 at 5:41 pm.

So cool! The photos are fantastic!

Jen Gasper posted the following on August 15, 2012 at 10:27 pm.

Oh my goodness, how fun for her! She is absolutely adorable. She seemed so calm. Not sure how she could be that way interviewing such a good looking musician. :) Love the images!

Kristin posted the following on August 16, 2012 at 12:48 pm.

What an exciting day for Riley AND Jake! These are fabulous!

amy lenhart posted the following on August 18, 2012 at 11:57 pm.

what an amazing opportunity!! so much fun!! and awesome photography too!


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