I am drawn to and love real, unstaged moments. Moments that are an honest-to-goodness record of your life. A literal snapshot of a moment in time. Something you will treasure. Something you will love.
Something you will pass on. Therefore, I won't do a lot of staging or posing during a session. Instead, I will guide you towards beautiful light and trail you with a camera as we talk. High-quality, emotion-conveying shots are found in honest moments. When your son is holding your hand as you walk to a blackberry bramble. When the light falls just so on your husband's hands as he stirs pancake batter. When your PaPa teaches your son to catch lightning bugs in a Mason jar. Your dog sighing contentedly at your feet. A sweetheart throwing her head back laughing. Your daughter's unruly curl escaping her braid and blowing gently in the breeze. Those are the things that tell a story. Sessions will be easy and relaxed. Not too many people are crazy about the notion of standing in front of a camera, therefore it is crucial that you and your loved ones feel as comfortable as possible. We will spend some time getting to know each other before your session to facilitate a sense of ease. Wear something you love and something you're comfortable in. Many believe that you must wear your absolute best and that's fine. But, I am far more interested in who you really are. My clients are beautifully imperfect genuine kindred spirits lovers of the outdoors and Nature kind compassionate humble open honest down-to-earth creators spirited adventurous direct loyal authentic. Bring me your scuffed boots and muddy hands. The absolute beauty of the imperfect. Shoots will take place where there is abundant beautiful, natural light. Sometimes this may be in and around your home. Or perhaps by the river. Under your favorite tree. Your favorite hiking trail. If you feel a pull on your soul to tell this kind of story, please contact me. I so look forward to hearing from you. Blessings, Ashley |