Columbia’s Newborn Baby Photographer – Laughter, Lullabys, and Love
May 15, 2010Another newborn photography session to post this evening and I’m up awfully late tonight trying to get this post on the blog. A few technical difficulties today have put me behind in posting this preview. I just couldn’t go to bed until it was done though. I am so anxious to share. This session had to be broken into two segments and because of that, I spent a lot of time with this delightful family! They were so wonderful through the whole process. And I think we all had a great time, even when the precious little boy didn’t want anything to do with our session! We were patient and it paid off!
I have to say that I absolutely love when families are into the experience of the lifestyle portion of the shoot and are ready to share a little bit of their home life and what they love to do. It makes for images that truly come alive. Music is a big part of this family’s life and I so enjoyed capturing them singing and playing and dancing and enjoying themselves. I love being able to watch scenes like this from behind my camera. It was a special treat for me because music is such a big part of my life too. I have quite a few musicians in the family and sang classical music growing up and even had a few years as a singer in a rock band:) I truly love the images I captured of this family and I hope they will love them even more than I do!
Mom and Dad, thank you for being so very patient during your shoot and in waiting for your preview. Since I didn’t post anything between the two segments for you to see, I am previewing more images than usual for you. Enjoy!!! And 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:)
Brandi-lee posted the following on May 15, 2010 at 7:46 am.
WOW, these are some of the best lifestyle photos I’ve seen. I would sooo love my family to be captured like this, the one of the little girl twirling just makes my heart soar…in fact all of these make my heart soar. LOVE THEM!!
Amy posted the following on May 15, 2010 at 7:52 am.
Wow ashley.. You have an eye for life style pictures. I love them all but I can’t pick a favorite. Wish you were around here.
Kimberly Kyle posted the following on May 15, 2010 at 9:32 am.
Wow, what a perfect session. The house, the nursery, the family…all beautiful! Come on down to Augusta when Luke comes and visit me!!
My house doesn’t look like that though! Lol.
Kari Wright posted the following on May 15, 2010 at 10:48 am.
Those are fabulous Ashley! That nursery is to die for, WOW!
ShellyS posted the following on May 15, 2010 at 10:53 am.
Wow! These are FANTASTIC!
Rebecca Knowles posted the following on May 15, 2010 at 12:37 pm.
Absolutely gorgeous! What a beautiful family. I love the way you captured the true to life family. Amazing!
Kris posted the following on May 15, 2010 at 12:52 pm.
Ashley, these are amazing! I think in your spare time you should give on line classes. If I was closer, I’d love to come mentor with you!
Julie Wagoner posted the following on May 15, 2010 at 1:07 pm.
Wow! I feel like I know this family just from viewing their sneak peek on your blog. Absolutely amazing lifestyle images…you make it look effortless in these shots and I KNOW it’s not.
beverly posted the following on May 15, 2010 at 1:37 pm.
oh, WOW!!! these are just absolutely fantastic ashley!!!!! i LOVE the one of the older sister twirling while the daddy is playing the piano !
Shelby posted the following on May 15, 2010 at 2:07 pm.
WOW!!! Lovely family, Beautiful nursery, and fabulous photography… WOW
Fabiana posted the following on May 15, 2010 at 3:28 pm.
These look like they are straight out of a magazine. STUNNING!
Meghan Rickard posted the following on May 15, 2010 at 4:06 pm.
These photos are DIVINE!! Would make a stunning album! And their home is ‘picture’ perfect!
ashley posted the following on May 15, 2010 at 4:19 pm.
Thanks again for the comments, ladies! Yall are awesome. It was a great session(S). I’m looking forward to their proofing:)
Alyssa Anne posted the following on May 15, 2010 at 7:25 pm.
Great work…I love the variety!!
Fiona Colvin posted the following on May 15, 2010 at 8:13 pm.
Oh my Ashley, what a completely incredibly beautiful session. I would die to photograph a baby in a nursery like that.
Crystal posted the following on May 15, 2010 at 9:15 pm.
LOVE the true nature of these pics. Very genuine and loving. And can I say GORGEOUS family and house??? This mama has some great taste…in design and in photographers!
Slavie posted the following on May 15, 2010 at 9:17 pm.
I hope you are making a coffee table book for them. I cannot choose one as a fovorite. Everyone is perfect.
Crystal posted the following on May 15, 2010 at 9:17 pm.
And PS: I know this last room is the formal room, but I could totally see a wall display/collection of these piano and guitar photos in that space above the couch or by the piano…love it!
Wende Trew posted the following on May 16, 2010 at 6:50 am.
Those are fabulous!! I love all of them!! What a beautiful familly!
shalonda posted the following on May 16, 2010 at 8:35 am.
oh my gosh ash i am not kidding when i say i can not even pick one single favorite…wow this 2 part session was well worth it…. i can totally see a canvas wall of these they are truly frozen moments in time for this family to cherish forever
Bernie Moore posted the following on May 16, 2010 at 2:54 pm.
Wonderful photos of a beautiful family in a beautiful home!!
aseel posted the following on May 16, 2010 at 3:07 pm.
Ashley – those are stunning! What an amazing set!
Amber Sheree posted the following on May 17, 2010 at 12:10 am.
Amazing session! I agree with Brandi above, these ARE some of the best lifestyle photos I’ve seen! I wish I had images like that of my family.
Darren posted the following on May 17, 2010 at 12:37 am.
your lighting in these shots is Out of this world, stunning stunning work – I am curious what lens you are using they are spectacular !
Karen Butler posted the following on May 17, 2010 at 7:23 am.
What amazing works of art!
paula posted the following on May 17, 2010 at 7:57 am.
I’ve known these parents since they were children. You have captured the beauty of their family in these heart touching photos.
Amanda Leatherberry posted the following on May 17, 2010 at 9:27 am.
Wow….fabulous session! You did such a great job capturing this family!
Jennifer Mott posted the following on May 17, 2010 at 9:49 am.
Wow Ashley! You did an amazing job with these!! What a gorgeous family and that nursery is to die for!! I love every single shot!
alpana posted the following on May 17, 2010 at 11:00 am.
Love the lifestyle pics, Ashley! so many faves but love the mom kissing the baby mirror reflection and the dad with the little girl on the piano!
michael posted the following on May 17, 2010 at 2:15 pm.
Simply Beautiful. I’m speechless.
Julie Cox posted the following on May 17, 2010 at 2:36 pm.
Murray & Marley (Hollis & Alex, too)
These pictures are FABULOUS – what a beautiful family!
linda sulejman posted the following on May 17, 2010 at 8:27 pm.
I love the family group shots; you have captured such a warm fun feeling.
Claire | NJ photographer posted the following on May 18, 2010 at 4:42 pm.
Love these Ashley! You rock that new lens and lifestyle pics.
Kerry Siereveld posted the following on May 18, 2010 at 8:33 pm.
Ashley – these are absolutely stunning images!!! Very well done!
cathy posted the following on May 19, 2010 at 9:00 am.
Beautiful!!
Sandy Reed posted the following on May 19, 2010 at 11:43 am.
Gorgeous family and home! These pictures truly capture happy moments to be treasured forever.
Jill posted the following on May 19, 2010 at 12:49 pm.
Love these! The one you captured big sister spinning is by far my favorite!!
Mary Alice posted the following on May 19, 2010 at 2:47 pm.
Fantastic photos that really capture the love and happiness of the family! The design work done in the home is fabulous too!
Kelly Hall posted the following on May 19, 2010 at 3:10 pm.
This family is beautiful inside and out, you captured them perfectly. Congratulations on amazing work!
Jennifer posted the following on May 19, 2010 at 3:17 pm.
Wow those pics are so beautiful. Ashley you are incredibly talented. Looks like you all had a wonderful time.
Ellen posted the following on May 19, 2010 at 3:42 pm.
Alex has gotten so big! Can’t wait to see you all again! The photos are precious.
Marjorie posted the following on May 19, 2010 at 3:48 pm.
Great pictures!!! I really love the candid shots in the living room playing music!! Brings happy tears to my eyes!
Denise Fleming posted the following on May 19, 2010 at 7:24 pm.
WoW!!! Beautiful family. The photos are unreal. Thanks for sharing these with your family and friends.
Mary Ruth posted the following on May 20, 2010 at 5:09 am.
Beautiful family, beautiful home, such happiness and the photos capture it all.
Crystal Fulmer posted the following on May 20, 2010 at 7:30 am.
Marley, you have a beautiful family! Wonderful job with the pictures!
Marilynn Moore posted the following on May 20, 2010 at 7:59 am.
What fabulous pictures! The best I have seen in a long time. You have captured this very special moment in their lives that will live on forever through your photography. Thanks for sharing!
bobbie varn posted the following on May 20, 2010 at 10:18 am.
Wow, These pics are just wonderful.You all look great and so happy. Good job Baroody’s and ashley ward.
deidre posted the following on May 20, 2010 at 5:01 pm.
The moments captured in your home with your family are amazing and should be treasured for always. Ashley captured your love for one another so well. What great pictures.
P Floyd posted the following on May 20, 2010 at 6:43 pm.
Great photos. Not sure the bald guy is holding his hands right on the guitar. The rest of the family makes up for his mistakes.
Beebe Hunter posted the following on May 21, 2010 at 7:49 pm.
Thank you so much for capturing my beautiful friends in such a happy and joyous time…your work is really fabulous! It has been a joy to work with them as their interior designer…I thank for your beautiful photos!! Each and every photo is fantastic…love your style!
Ashley posted the following on May 21, 2010 at 10:05 pm.
I just wanted to say thank you again to everyone for the sweet and amazing comments, both for this family and for my work. I appreciate your visit and time and hope you will come back to visit again:)
lindsay posted the following on May 28, 2010 at 5:13 pm.
awesome session! i agree with the others, you have a real eye for lifestyle portraits!
georganne byrd posted the following on June 7, 2010 at 6:11 pm.
These are such beautiful pictures! I love them all!
Amber Norris posted the following on June 11, 2010 at 8:28 am.
Your work just takes my breath every time I visit your blog. Great work!
Ashley posted the following on June 11, 2010 at 10:11 pm.
Thank you! Amber, what an amazing comment! Thank you for your kindness.
Lina posted the following on June 16, 2010 at 4:30 pm.
I think this is one of my favorite sessions of all times. All the happiness and interaction between family – it’s just superb!
K.C. & Bobby posted the following on July 5, 2010 at 10:52 pm.
The photos are just as beautiful as the family in them. We are so happy for you and can’t wait to meet the new little bundle of joy!! We love you all bunches and wish you nothing but the best and all the happines on your new journey as a family with a new little addition. You are going to be an absolutely great mama Mar
all our love!
K.C. & Bobby