Columbia SC ‘s baby photographer | Spring is here!

May 3, 2011

Wow. We have had a pretty crazy April. Or maybe it’s just me. I have had to postpone sessions 4 times due to weather! Thank heavens mother nature played nice this weekend so I wouldn’t have to push this baby photography session back. I scoped out this spot earlier in the week and couldn’t wait to try it out!

This mom and dad were just adorable. Oh my goodness! They were amazing to work with. They shared with me how they had been planning this session for a long time and how much thought they had put into what kind of photography they wanted. And they couldn’t have been better subjects. They played and were open to all suggestions and totally let themselves be in the moment. They trusted me to capture the fun and I loved every single second of it! Their baby daughter is adorable and reminded me of my own daughter at this age….so eager to be involved in new activities. I was happy to document this play time and I hope these images will allow her parents to relive the feelings of experiencing her wonder and curiosity and unabandoned joy as she grows older.

By the way….check out the awesome crown of honeysuckle mom is wearing. Yep! I made that on the fly! Actually, the sweet baby girl was supposed to wear it but what was I thinking! She was having none of that! Anyway, I think mom wore it so well. Isn’t she beautiful!

Mom and Dad, I know you are regular visitors to the blog (and I absolutely love that:), so I am sure you understand how all this works. But here is the 411 – just in case. This is a taste of what we captured that day and I hope you love them! Ask your friends and family members to check out the post. If 35 unique visitors leave a comment here (with an email address), you will receive a 5×7 of your choice and if 50 leave a comment, you will receive an 8×10! I seriously LOVE blog love:)

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Shelby posted the following on May 3, 2011 at 9:35 pm.

Bubbles, tea, great location, awesome light, beautiful family = wonderful session!

Laura posted the following on May 3, 2011 at 9:52 pm.

What a beautiful family! And that light!—divine!! Love the bubbles and the fun interactions you captured. Really lovely session Ashley.

amy lenhart posted the following on May 3, 2011 at 10:01 pm.

oh my i love this session!!! i adore this session! the rich greens wow! the adorable baby girl and her parents who are obviously completely in love with her!!! amazing work ashley! i love the one of the parents clinking the teacups over her head!! so cute!

Ashley posted the following on May 3, 2011 at 10:02 pm.

Thank you, ladies! Amy, the parents totally get credit for that one! All their idea:) They rocked.

Kelly Mack posted the following on May 3, 2011 at 10:58 pm.

Wow these are just awesome! I love every one of them.

Laura Morita-Yeun posted the following on May 3, 2011 at 11:24 pm.

Gorgeous family and gorgeous work. Ashley, these are wonderful.

Nicole Z posted the following on May 3, 2011 at 11:34 pm.

What a gorgeous session. I love every one of these. Such pretty light and what a beautiful family.

SharonJ posted the following on May 4, 2011 at 12:16 am.

What a lovely session Ashley! Heaps of variety & emotion. Well done as always! :)

Sylvia Borgo posted the following on May 4, 2011 at 12:50 am.

As always, your work does not dissapoint! This family is just darling! I love the location, the light, their fun and warm personalities!

desi posted the following on May 4, 2011 at 1:14 am.

oh. my. soul.
this must be one of your best shoots ever! that one of daddy and daughter is to die for.
well actually they all are. golly gosh.
well done ashley. i bet they’re ecstatic with these.
xx

Julene posted the following on May 4, 2011 at 7:24 am.

I like the one where the weenie dog and the little girl are both looking up, weenie dog’s ears look like they’ll fly it away. Cute!
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Amber posted the following on May 4, 2011 at 11:17 am.

Oh, LOVE the little tea party shots! Those are awesome! What a fantastic session!

Cherise posted the following on May 4, 2011 at 1:07 pm.

Such a sweet little girl, great job!

Anelle posted the following on May 4, 2011 at 3:15 pm.

OH MY WORD! These are absolutely gorgeous! What a beautiful family, lovely location and wonderful captures!

Dee posted the following on May 4, 2011 at 3:47 pm.

Beautiful light, beautiful family, beautiful images – you’ve done it, again, Ashley! What a gorgeous session you created!

Bunny posted the following on May 4, 2011 at 9:07 pm.

I couldn’t be biased at all, but these three are the most adorable little family! The bubbles and the tea party are priceless. Baby girl is gorgeous!

Papa posted the following on May 4, 2011 at 9:14 pm.

I think this darling child takes after her grandfather!

natalie lawson posted the following on May 5, 2011 at 10:08 am.

you continue to blow me away all the time! the lighting in these are incredible!!!! and she is beautiful! LOVE LOVE LOVE!

Wendy K posted the following on May 5, 2011 at 10:57 am.

Wow! What an artist Ashley is! We were so blessed to find such an awesome photographer. You captured the beauty and the joy of parenting this precious child! We couldn’t be more pleased!

Bonnie posted the following on May 5, 2011 at 11:34 am.

Mary says these are the best pictures she has ever seen! Ashley, you are a phenomenon!

Wendy posted the following on May 5, 2011 at 11:59 am.

What a GREAT photoshoot! I love!!! the bubbles.

Leah Jent posted the following on May 5, 2011 at 3:52 pm.

Ashley, these are gorgeous. Your outdoor images are just beautiful!

Julie posted the following on May 5, 2011 at 5:54 pm.

Gorgeous pictures, Ashley!
I like!

matt posted the following on May 5, 2011 at 9:48 pm.

I love these photos.Ashley you did a wonderful job!

Sabrina Thomas posted the following on May 6, 2011 at 8:58 am.

I love the pictures! The one of Dawsyn and Wendy in the chair is my FAV.!!!

Bonnie posted the following on May 6, 2011 at 9:06 am.

These are absolutely beautiful! I love them. The colors are fabulous, and that is one of the cutest babies I’ve ever seen!

Janis Bass posted the following on May 6, 2011 at 11:08 am.

I love these gorgeous pictures! Adorable theme and people!

Heather posted the following on May 6, 2011 at 1:20 pm.

These are beautiful!! I LOVE the tea part idea and love that boogs is there. A beautiful shoot for a beautiful family. Ashley you’re amazing!!! Family y’all did amazing as well. Keep on smiling!

Kenneth posted the following on May 6, 2011 at 1:23 pm.

These are wonderful pictures y’all. Ashley I wish we were still in SC for our photos! Gorgeous!!

Ashlyn posted the following on May 6, 2011 at 1:29 pm.

I love your pictures Aunt Dede!! Baby D is so pretty!!

Jade posted the following on May 6, 2011 at 1:31 pm.

Uncle Matt I love your pictures! Y’all look so nice!

Dallin posted the following on May 6, 2011 at 1:32 pm.

These pictures rock uncle matt and aunt dede. I can’t wait to see them in person!

Sarah posted the following on May 6, 2011 at 4:29 pm.

Cute family and cute pictures! I love the colors in the bubbles! Too fun!

James posted the following on May 6, 2011 at 6:31 pm.

Great location, amazing pictures, love the bubbles

Alexander posted the following on May 6, 2011 at 6:41 pm.

Very cute pictures, love the chair, the tea set, the bubbles, everything !!!!! Pictures turned out amazing !!!!!!

Amy posted the following on May 6, 2011 at 10:57 pm.

My little girl looks so grown up. I think she needs me to hold her and play with her. Now, I’ll always remember her like this.

Uncle Matt posted the following on May 6, 2011 at 11:01 pm.

Nice photos Wendy, Matt and Dawsyn!

Judy Polifka posted the following on May 8, 2011 at 10:52 am.

These pix are just way precious and perfect!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

matt o posted the following on May 9, 2011 at 5:43 pm.

Love the baby with the bubbles. Super cute baby!!

Kara Layfield posted the following on May 10, 2011 at 8:19 am.

Gorgeous family and stunning images! I just love the golden light behind them!!

Melissa posted the following on May 10, 2011 at 1:52 pm.

What a precious Lil’ girl!! Her outfits are so adorable !

Nolan posted the following on May 10, 2011 at 1:54 pm.

I love the dogs ears in the family shot !! He looks like he wants some tea too!

taylor posted the following on May 10, 2011 at 1:56 pm.

This is a beautiful family & a great location. LOVE the lighting !!!

Jamey posted the following on May 10, 2011 at 1:58 pm.

What a Great photo session ! Love the chair & the tea party.. Great Job !

Luann posted the following on May 10, 2011 at 2:21 pm.

Love the bubbles !!

Preston posted the following on May 10, 2011 at 2:22 pm.

What an adorable family, location & lighting !! Could not get better !! Great job.

Johnny posted the following on May 10, 2011 at 2:24 pm.

What a sweet family. I love that the family pet was included !! Adorable

Eric posted the following on May 10, 2011 at 2:26 pm.

Love the pic of Mom & Daughter in the chair. Her smile is so sweet while she gets love from Mom!!

Carolyn posted the following on May 10, 2011 at 2:26 pm.

Love these pics! They are so sweet at that age..

Steve posted the following on May 10, 2011 at 2:27 pm.

What a beautiful family. What a talented photographer. Great job !!

Ben posted the following on May 10, 2011 at 2:57 pm.

Priceless memories & Great Photos !!

Jerry posted the following on May 10, 2011 at 2:59 pm.

WOW ! What a great family photo. Beautiful little girl.

Steve posted the following on May 10, 2011 at 3:51 pm.

These pictures are beautiful.

Luann posted the following on May 10, 2011 at 3:52 pm.

Love this beautiful family !! The lighting was just right !

Lina posted the following on May 16, 2011 at 2:07 pm.

Beautiful family, and such sweet and warm captures, love it!

Mark posted the following on May 17, 2011 at 5:54 pm.

Ashley Ward is to be commended for her artistry, especially considering the notorious unpredictable nature of the wee creatures she photographs. Queen D looks gorgeous.

Wendy K posted the following on May 29, 2011 at 10:35 pm.

I’m just looking over the pictures again…as I often do. They are stunning. I love them. I LOVE them!! Thanks again, Ashley. You rock!!

Katie posted the following on June 4, 2011 at 9:07 pm.

Gorgeous session!


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