A Photo by Ashley

Meghan and Aaron say I do!!!

APhotobyAshley@gmail.com (A Photo by Ashley) — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 14:48:00 +0000

Albums {click here to view layout sample}

APhotobyAshley@gmail.com (A Photo by Ashley) — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 15:52:00 +0000

I will be putting together pre-made Album Layouts for each gallery. It seems as though it is easier to "see" how things flow rather than a bunch of overwhelming images in a proofing gallery. I am not a "portrait photographer" so therefore all of the detail shots I take are for memories... not necessa...rily for "framing" If you have purchased books or canvas's from me in the past I encourage you to take pictures and email me so I can share with others! It helps to see!!!

Leaves have brought smiles this year!

APhotobyAshley@gmail.com (A Photo by Ashley) — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 13:05:00 +0000

Lauren & Markus Engagement

APhotobyAshley@gmail.com (A Photo by Ashley) — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 12:52:00 +0000

Children love LEAVES!

APhotobyAshley@gmail.com (A Photo by Ashley) — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 12:19:00 +0000

Holiday Mini-Sessions

APhotobyAshley@gmail.com (A Photo by Ashley) — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 00:23:00 +0000

It's FALL!!!!

APhotobyAshley@gmail.com (A Photo by Ashley) — Sat, 24 Oct 2009 14:50:00 +0000

Saying "I DO" in the Fall!!! (my favorite time of year!)

APhotobyAshley@gmail.com (A Photo by Ashley) — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 11:52:00 +0000

Bernardo and Michelle said "I Do" over the weekend. I have known Michelle for a long time and met Bernardo a little over a year ago at the their Engagement session. They had a lovely wedding at Rosa Lee Manor, Pilot Mtn, NC. The rain decided to welcome us for a short bit, but then the sun came out!!! Here are just a few sneak peeks to share while they are away in Hawaii! Now back to editing all of the past sessions I'm behind on!!! Enjoy!!!

Holly and Kyle say I Do!

APhotobyAshley@gmail.com (A Photo by Ashley) — Sun, 04 Oct 2009 03:02:00 +0000

Lots to do - much past editing to be completed but had to post a sneak peek of a few shots of Holly and Kyle. I also had the privilege to shoot their engagement and her Bridal. Lovely Castle McCulloch Wedding.

APhotobyAshley@gmail.com (A Photo by Ashley) — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 22:12:00 +0000

2009 Holiday Packages

APhotobyAshley@gmail.com (A Photo by Ashley) — Thu, 17 Sep 2009 14:22:00 +0000

2009 Holiday Packages

*These Packages were created for those who were asking for Image Files!! :o) (They are normally valued at $75 each file)

*No other Packages will be created for 2009.

*New Holiday Sessions are sessions booked from September 20th - December.

*6 People or less.

*You will receive disc of Images in time for re-printing for Holiday Gifts and for you to forever keep.

Please email with any questions you may have.

Perfect 2009 Holiday Gifts!

APhotobyAshley@gmail.com (A Photo by Ashley) — Fri, 04 Sep 2009 12:56:00 +0000

3" x 3" Wallet Accordion Albums in sets of 3 and available in different cover options. Perfect to stick in stockings, baskets, or just to give as a gift!!!

Happy Holidays!!

APhotobyAshley@gmail.com (A Photo by Ashley) — Thu, 03 Sep 2009 10:28:00 +0000

Yes, that's right! Last week I announced how excited I was to show you all the 2009 Holiday Cards... and well here they are! Shortly to follow I will post some new products as well that will be great Christmas Gifts too! It is so hard to believe that Christmas is just right around the corner! I am loving this Fall time weather!!! I hope it stays!

5" x 5" Tri-Fold Card - Inside

5" x 5" Tri-Fold Card - Outside

I'm still here...

APhotobyAshley@gmail.com (A Photo by Ashley) — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 14:52:00 +0000

Well, July Free Sessions is over! I'm still actually trying to get caught up from those sessions. The Bridal Show and my vacation also set me a little behind as well. But my family needed a vacation! Then my first week back at it (with my 3yr old at home with me for the next 2 weeks before he starts back to school)... I sat down to a computer full of problems that caused me to lose another week!! (Getting VERY frustrated at this point, hoping I don't tick off any clients) Thank goodness for my husband who knows about computers and allowed me to make his computer my temporary work station. I also had to wait on him as well because he's been working 12 hour, 7 days a week. Sooo here are a few sessions (in no particular order) that I have managed to complete at this point (not including the Bridal Portrait Sessions - can't see those 'til October!)

Enjoy!

Here is Katie & Lee... two Love Birds and such a cute couple! It was a pleasure capturing their special moments at Grace Court Park & at The Shaffner House that day, very beautiful wedding.

Jackson is always fun to take pictures of! I wish I could post some of the silly faces he gave me! He cracks me up!

These are shots taken when we went out to Washington for our vacation. Meet Stephanie & Tony (my husband's sister) and their 2 dogs Luther & Lola!

Carolina Bridal Show

APhotobyAshley@gmail.com (A Photo by Ashley) — Mon, 03 Aug 2009 13:30:00 +0000

Here is my booth minus the Pearl Strands and my Hanging Sign... this was the set up day... I forgot to take pictures the day of!!!

Catching up...

APhotobyAshley@gmail.com (A Photo by Ashley) — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 16:09:00 +0000

Baby Ella

APhotobyAshley@gmail.com (A Photo by Ashley) — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 18:34:00 +0000

Here is Becky and Shaun, expecting baby girl Ella. This was the first time I have worked with these two, and they were both great! Here are a few of my favorite shots from their session.

Nick and Lacy - MATERNITY!

APhotobyAshley@gmail.com (A Photo by Ashley) — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 18:26:00 +0000

Nick and Lacy have things down pat with me... we have shot their Engagement, Wedding and now Maternity! Little baby girl ??? (can't tell you her name yet!) will be here soon! Here are a few of my favorite shots from their session.

Christmas in July!

APhotobyAshley@gmail.com (A Photo by Ashley) — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 16:11:00 +0000

Christmas in July Specials!

I have decided to run a little "Christmas in July" Special. I have custom created 3 Packages to choose from that include digital file options, that clients love and want. These packages have never been offered before and are only up for a limited time!

You must book and pay for your 2009 Holiday Session/Package in the month of July to get in on this incredible special. If you are booked already and wish to take advantage of this special, you must pay before July 31, 2009.

{Image Files are highly requested by clients now-a-days because the client has permission to print and use their images as they wish. Many Photographers do not sale or release their Image Files because of the competition and lower quality of other photo labs ie: Snapfish, WalMart, SAMS, etc. Each Image is a photographer’s time, knowledge, skill and work of art art. Most Photographers offer digital files for 3x the price of the largest print example: $8.00 for a 4x6 (not my fee) verses a .09 Snapfish Image, you do the math.}

Here they are!

“The Stocking Stuffer” $300

(1) Family Holiday Session
(10) Digital Image Files for you to have Reprint Permission to print your images however and where ever you wish (4x6, 5x7, Canvas, books, WHATEVER!) AND use to create your own holiday cards from your choice of lab/business!
(2) Sets of Die-Cut Wallets to share with family and friends.
(1) Personalized 5x7 Photo Holiday Card Design Image File

“The Winter Wonderland” $400
(1) Family Holiday Session
(25) Digital Image Files for you to have Reprint Permission to print your images however and where ever you wish (4x6, 5x7, Canvas, books, WHATEVER!) AND use to create your own holiday cards from your choice of lab/business!
(4) Sets of Die-Cut Wallets to share with family and friends.
(1) Personalized 5x7 Photo Holiday Card Design Image File

“The Santa, I Want It All!” $500
(1) Family Holiday Session
The Entire Holiday Session (color, b&w, and other color designs) of Digital Image Files for you to have Reprint Permission to print your images however and where ever you wish (4x6, 5x7, Canvas, books, WHATEVER!) AND use to create your own holiday cards from your choice of lab/business!
(4) Sets of Die-Cut Wallets to share with family and friends
(1) 7”x7” Holiday Hardcover image Wrap Photo Book
(1) Personalized 5x7 Photo Holiday Card Design Image File.

Hope everyone is enjoying their summer!!! Sessions are filling up. No more sessions are being booked in July and August. Please check out the online calendar for a selected date.

If you choose to continue with a regular Holiday Session, I will not be offering Christmas Cards this year, they will be offered only through Tiny Prints and My Good Greetings (link on homepage).

I will be on Maternity Leave from January 1 - March 31. Newborn sessions are an exception.

Nick & Lacy

APhotobyAshley@gmail.com (A Photo by Ashley) — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 15:45:00 +0000

Congrats to Lacy & Nick! Here is a collage of their wedding. I will post more of the two love birds soon!!

At the Beach

APhotobyAshley@gmail.com (A Photo by Ashley) — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 15:24:00 +0000

I was able to take a very short vacation/business trip. Me, my mom and Ayden went to North Myrtle Beach, SC while I drove up to Ocean Isle, NC to take pictures. Such an awesome place. I shot 2 extended families. The first family were the Mitchells! They are always so much fun to take pictures of, they just crack me up! The grandchildren are a mess! Here are just a few of their session.

The next family was a family I had never met, the Bass Family such a nice and beautiful family! They are scattered everywhere... from Winston, Raliegh, Charlotte, even Alaska! I also took a few Senior Pictures while I was there too!

Where I have I been!!??

APhotobyAshley@gmail.com (A Photo by Ashley) — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 22:04:00 +0000

Well, as you can see I haven't updated my Blog in quite awhile. It seems to be a lot easier to update on the Facebook FanPage. I have had many sessions and weddings since the last post... below are just a few post I'm late on posting... no particular order, and many more to come. Be sure to become a Fan on my FaceBook FanPage to stay updated frequently!!!

Here are Keisha & Paul Lindsay - They were a very fun couple to work with. Keisha made a Beautiful Bride!

Ava turned ONE!!!

I became another Aunt to baby Lane.

Here is a very cute couple expecting a little joy very soon.

Here is Felicia and Lynsey. They were a lot of fun. They were Seniors at the time of the session and have since graduated! Congrats!

Congrats to Amanda & Frank! These two were a pleasure to shoot. I also did their Engagement Session in Statesville. Their beautiful wedding was at Rosa Lee Manor in Pilot Mtn.

Senior Pics - Kelsey was a little shy at first but was a trooper and we got some very cute shots!

Here is Alexander at 3 months. He's a cutie!!!

Here is Michael & Julie. Michael was on crutches so we were slightly limited to moving around. Julie was a gorgeous bride!

Miss Emma! I love Miss Emma. She is such a doll, she did so good at this session.

I had the pleasure to meet Gerald, Heather and baby Nyla. She was just PRECIOUS!

CONGRATS Paul & Keisha!

APhotobyAshley@gmail.com (A Photo by Ashley) — Sun, 10 May 2009 05:22:00 +0000

What a lovely day for such a beautiful wedding! I have been so fortunate to have such great Brides & Grooms to work with, what great families I have met.

Paul & Keisha are such a happy, funny and loving couple. Being able to capture their wedding moments today was such a joy and honor. Enjoy your Honeymoon to Jamaica Paul & Keisha!!!

Stay tuned for more....

NEW Tab

APhotobyAshley@gmail.com (A Photo by Ashley) — Fri, 08 May 2009 17:44:00 +0000

There is a new tab that is added to the site.

www.aphotobyashley.com

Give me feedback if you like it or not. This will be a way for the public to view more images of an event instead of limited posing and jumping around to different categories!

Enjoy!!!

Senior Pictures

APhotobyAshley@gmail.com (A Photo by Ashley) — Sun, 03 May 2009 20:13:00 +0000

I was so excited to receive the email about "Guy" Senior Pictures!!! That sounds silly, but I always shoot girls! So it was a lot of fun to have a boy to change things up. Austin (not my husband) was a trooper!

Kelsey was a cute girl to work with, it's always so funny at the beginning of sessions because I know how uncomfortable they feel but she got the hang of me being all in her face real fast and she gave me some great shots! The day was beautiful but we had to work with the wind blowing every which-a-way!