Newborn Shoot!!!!

So a friend of mine just had her baby and was gracious enough to allow me to do her newborn photos. I am so absolutely ecstatic about how they turned out! I have been practicing with my 50mm lens and it seems to be paying off! Maggie was a joy to work with, and I can't wait for her future shoots! Enjoy!
~Ashley

Boy, has it been awhile!

I have been so busy with work and school that I have had little to no time for shoots. I do need to upload some candids and also my holiday shoots so be expecting those soon! A friend and I are looking to book some Prom shoots so hopefully if we are successful those will be coming up soon!

It's the Holidays!!!

Happy Holidays everyone! I did a shoot with Katie today for my mom's Christmas cards. I wasn't terribly thrilled with them at first but I'm slowly picking up tips and tricks and I'm getting better at editing. I'm actually loving these ones! I'll upload my favorites as I finish them, so if any of you actually read this they are posted on the Children page!
-Ashley

New Props!!!

I went adventuring on ebay today and I am so excited!!! I bought a newborn posing beanbag and a Radio Flyer doll sized wagon. I got both pieces for cheap too! Omgosh I just can't wait to use them!!! I just want to spend every single day of my life photographing sweet precious little babies. =)

My Plans for Next Year

Because I have decided not to attempt my BA in photography, I have decided to receive a Certificate of Completion from Houston Center for Photography. They offer one for each, Camera and Computer so I can learn the ropes of shooting and editing both! I am so impatient I just want to sign up and start now, unfortunately all of their classes are when my classes at Lonestar are so I will have to wait. =( I've got my eye out on a couple of Sunday workshops in December, can not wait! Sure hope I can get the extra money.

Knowledge Comes with Experience

Oh man, Friday was a HECTIC day! Sarah and Ryan looked lovely on their happy day. The ceremony went so fast! The Justice of the Peace surely did not take his time. Unfortunately I'm not too thrilled with most of the shots I got from the ceremony itself. I'm hoping that Sarah and her family aren't too disappointed. I didn't even have time to set up my tripod!!!! The photos from afterwards however, I feel turned out really nicely. I got so many wonderful family shots and I can't wait to get them edited!

I've also realized that I REALLY need to take a number of beginner's courses. I was so frustrated with myself and my camera by the end of the day that it was very overwhelming. I need a better block of knowledge to stand on and more confidence to back me up. Practice, practice, practice!

First Ever Paid Shoot!!!

The world is changing for me! I have felt for so long like I am not getting anywhere and sometimes I get frustrated with how slowly life works. I have got to learn patience for God delivers to those who wait. This coming Friday I am doing my very first paid shoot. A close friend of mine has asked me to photograph her sister's wedding ceremony and to take some pretty couples pictures afterwards. It will only be a small courthouse ceremony but I don't care about that. Any experience is good experience and I am so thankful to be a part of Sarah's day! I'm also set up for her maternity and newborn photos since she just found out she's expecting! I'm beyond excited!!!!