je t’aime ~

Wednesday, March 3, 2010

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Car, vois-tu, chaque jour je t’aime davantage, Aujourd’hui plus qu’hier et bien moins que demain. - Rosemonde Gérard

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(For, you see, each day I love you more, Today more than yesterday and less than tomorrow.)

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A quick note:  My internet connection has been horrible lately.  We are switching to another provider tomorrow in hopes of remedying this silliness.  I thank you all for your patience.  Since there currently is a slight delay in my email reply’s, for any urgent messages, please don’t hesitate to give me a call 403.352.1432.  Thank you so much!

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Love Ashley ~

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Monday, March 1, 2010

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Since love grows within you, so beauty grows.  For love is the beauty of the soul.  - Saint Augustine

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Have a lovely Monday!

Love Ashley ~

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Kristen Cook - I always feel so blessed, thankful and loved when visiting you here Ashley. Thank you for your vision and your words x

Amy - Lovely Ashley, just lovely!

Amy - that quote is amazing and a perfect fit for your amazing work!

Tanja - This is just gorgeous

brooke bowland - beautiful. beautiful. love her slip! hope you dont mind me asking...but where oh where did you get your curtains!? they look perfect.

Desiree Hayes - Beautiful!

Laura - Gorgeous! Your words, your images...they are so beautifully moving.

tiny rose ~

Wednesday, February 24, 2010

central alberta newborn baby photographyWhat an honor it is to witness a tiny rose blossom.  It is a gift to me as a story teller, to grow with the beautiful souls and to see what amazing people they become.

Love Ashley ~

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Corey Sewell - So beautiful! Love the chair image!

Stephanie Beaty - Stunning work -- love the serenity that exudes in all of your work A.

Elisabeth - So soft and delicate - bellissimo delicatissimo! I admire your works!

Jessica - Just beautiful, Ashley.

Melissa Corcoran - Absolutely precious. Your words are always so thoughtful and your images are amazing.

a few things i know ~

Sunday, February 14, 2010

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Glitter glue is both useful and decorative.

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Handmade gifts from your children are amazing, beautiful and thoughtful in every possible way.  Always, always, always.  An adorable handmade gift your husband made alongside your daughters, is a sweet  reminder of why you married him.

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Sparkles are fancy.

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Love is in the details.

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The world became full of endless beauty and light, the day I became a “MAM”.  These are a few things I know.

Happy Valentine’s Day ♥

Love Ashley ~

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morgaine - yes. all true. super sweet ashley.

jaime - love love love. even form the hubs! so cute!

KaraRL - Beautiful...your words and the card! So sweet and special!

hello ~

Saturday, February 13, 2010

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Well hello there beautiful soul.  I am humbled to be in this moment with you.  You are important and full of brilliance.  The day I met you, the world around us was still full of shades of grey and winter blue.  There is beauty all around.  The tall, delicate frost is quite a stunning sight.

Love Ashley ~

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jaime - you never cease to amaze me!

Tanja - Beautiful!

Melanie Kellermann - So beautiful and peacful, you are so inspiring. I can not wait to meet you in May!

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Wednesday, February 10, 2010

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I mentioned a couple weeks ago about a birthday sale, and here it is!

Why?

For a few reasons:

1. It’s my birthday today!

2. I have introduced two stunning new display options for my dear clients.

3. I have been searching deeper into my clients needs and wants when it comes to some of the big questions such as “What do we DO with the images?”  – and – “I don’t have much wall space, how can I display/enjoy my images?”

What?

All new 2010 portrait collections are twenty five (yes … twenty five!) percent off today, tomorrow and Friday!  That’s a savings of anywhere between two hundred-ish and nine hundred-ish dollars!

Who?

Anyone with a future session already booked for 2010 (you are automatically eligible – no need to email), all clients-to-be who secure their 2010 session(s)* with me by next week and for anyone wanting to give an amazing gift to a close friend or family member.  Gift certificates are available and come in any amount $500 and greater.

How?

Simply write me an email either today (February 10th 2010), tomorrow (February 11th 2009) or before 2pm on Friday (February 12th 2009) and mention this sale.  I will get back to you with all the necessary information as soon as I am back in the office next week.  (I’m away for some b-day and family activities for the long weekend).  Session spots will fill *quickly*.  Dates will be booked in the order that the emails come in, so to snag your preferred spot – don’t wait!

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* I unfortunately will not be available for sessions for about 3 weeks in May.  I will be out of the country teaching during this time.   If you have a due date in May, give me a shout and we will discuss further :)

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I hope everyone is having a wonderful Wednesday!  Eat some cake for me!!  oxox

Love Ashley ~

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Velia - Happy Birthday Ashley!!!

extraordinary ~

Sunday, January 31, 2010

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When was the last time you have cleared your mind of the tasks that must get done and the deadlines that must be met, to take in a moment of beauty and contentment?  There are extraordinary moments that happen in between the ordinary.  They wait for you.

This year I will devote more time to experiencing my family.  Loving them and getting to know their hearts.  My girls are getting so big now.  I can really communicate with them and they can really express themselves to me.  I love documenting my family through images.  My goal to also start being *in* more of them.  I want my girls to know that I was there in the moments with them.

Love Ashley ~

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Tanja - I just loove this.. beautiful light

morgaine - ashley, these images are divine. it's self evident where your girls get their loveliness... happy belated birthday beautiful mama.

Jody - These are beautiful Ashley. The light, the moment and the inspiration. I talk about this a lot and don't do enough!

Corey Sewell - So beautiful and full of emotion. Love this series!

Sarah Wheeler - these are absolutely positively beautiful ashley!!

Lyndsey - Wow! Beautiful.....

Kristine - Magic! Your message rings true for so many of us. Have a wonderful week. The pictures are really timeless and have so much love in them.

Velia - These are so beautiful.

Loren Ioppolo - Sublime work !! I, as a mother totally relate to what your saying - and made that decision myself recently too. Thanks for sharing..

KaraRL - Amazing and Inspirational!

johnwaire | photo - these are amazing...

kate - these are so beautiful, and they work so well together as a series!!

karin - so inspiring. in photography and in capturing these memories for you and your children.

Stephanie - Wow. That is so stunning! Amazing Ashley!

aileen - breathtaking. wonderful images and purpose. inspirational. thank you.

angela - This is wonderful! So beautiful! I try very hard to do this, but it seems to get harder with each year. Thank you for the inspiration!

julie - How extraordinaryily put Ashley. I am working on the same thing :) Your blog, with its words, have been ispiring to me. Thank you for that.

Danielle - Beautiful post ~ I definitely need focus on the same thing. Gorgeous images too!

Shona - Beautiful words, beautiful images...

Lisa Russo - Just beautiful, Ashley. My goal is to do the same this year, thank you so much for the reminder.

Cecilie Harris - These are inspirational. Love the lighting.

Kristen Cook - You bring me to tears each and every time you open your heart Ashley. It's such a precious and wonderful gift to have. Thank you for sharing these with us x

Drea - Oh, amazing. Love the light!

Gemma Higgins-Sears - beautiful ashley.

you will be amazing ~

Thursday, January 28, 2010

baby photography red deerFrom feisty girls come strong, independent women.  They will become fearless leaders and shining stars, risk takers and magic makers.  They will do extraordinary things and become extraordinary people.  Dear child, you will be amazing.

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Love Ashley ~

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alpana - these are simply stunning!! I love them all and especially the one of the babe cocooned with the wrap.

Karyn - I think the PP said what I have been trying to put my finger on about your style - elegant. Your photos are divine! Superb! Beautiful! And above all elegant. Stunning, really stunning and really stand out.

Jake~ - Simple. Elegant. Beautiful.

Simone - I love how the ruffles in the fabric just add soft texture and frame her so nicely. Very sweet!

Amy - You are one of the most inspiring photographers I have ever come across! I love your work, you are pure magic. Thank so very much for sharing all that you are.

Tonya Riggs - Ashley-simply stunning! I especially am drawn to the upper left pose with baby's fingers on her back. You are my idol today!

Cristine - *melt my heart* I love the middle one of dad. beautiful work as always.

Janet Palmer - just beautiful... so sweet and I love your words x

Kelsey - These are lovely!

be present ~

Tuesday, January 26, 2010

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I have have a friend.  A marvelous, creative, giving, inspiring friend.  Deb Schwedhelm is a photographer that I admired from afar early in my photography journey.  She creates pure poetry with her camera and imagery.  Back in 2008 the stars aligned and I had the pleasure and honor to go visit her in San Diego, CA.  Deb and her beautiful family welcomed me into their home without hesitation.

Now, this was my first time away from my family.  This was my first time being gone overnight, never mind out of the country!  I loved having the much needed me time, but I was desperately missing my family.  Because my mind kept wondering back home, I wasn’t able to *be present* during this time.  Here I was with one of my personal creative idols and I’m not sure that I said anything of substance!  I don’t think I ever really dove into a conversation about creativity, inspiration or passion about our craft.  DUH Ashley!  Be present.  Be open.  Live and laugh hard because moments do not come back again.  I know I will someday be with a clear mind, open heart and have the chance to see my friend again.  This adventure to San Diego was an experience for me.  I choose to now breathe in each moment  …  with my family and without.  I am more aware now that I need to also feed the soul of my individual self. (Something each of us Mommy’s need to remember).

I need to find a way to express my gratitude to my friend.  With every blog post she writes, she has this ability to stir something inside me.  She gives so much of herself and she inspires on so many levels.  I’m sure many of you out there may already follow her work and blog but just in case you don’t, please take a moment to visit the links.  Please also take a moment to visit The Give Ten Project – a project I hope to be a part of very soon, started by both Deb and the fabulous Stephanie Beaty of  Lifeography.

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Big hugs friend! oxox

Love Ashley ~

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Tj Aneca - Very cool! I too have followed her blog and yes she is amazing! I also follow yours and I'm in constant awe of your work. You are definitely someone I admire and hopefully will one day get to meet YOU!

morgaine - i know what you mean about deb... she's a beautiful ray of light. i've loved her images and her words for quite some time... this is a lovely post ashley. your words are ringing like a perfect bell... * m *

Lyndsey - You inspire me :) and I am so glad I read this this morning!

KaraRL - What an opportunity! I follow Deb's blog and she's amazing. I'm sure what you got from this experience will last you a lifetime!

corey sewell - Great post, Ashley - something a lot of us needed to hear. I'm glad you had such a wonderful experience and visit!

aileen - great reminder. especially love the second shot. thank you.

Kelsey - Wonderful post, and lovely images! Thanks for sharing!

butterfly dream ~

Tuesday, January 26, 2010

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Today I took a moment to capture some of the magic that is currently happening in my little one’s room.  I have been meaning to show the sweet Kristine from Beach Cottage Studio what I have done with our butterflies.  Without getting into too much detail, we experienced a slight set back in the potty department once our third little lady arrived, with our newly middle child.  We needed a reward system for awesome dry nights and I am terribly tired of stickers being stuck to my coffee table (anywhere & everywhere else too).

When we have a dry night now, she gets two new butterflies to hang in her room!  She has a long, white bamboo stick that we hung by clear fishing line (mono filament) on two little hooks, on her wall.  Several strands of fishing line hang down from the bamboo and is the home to a bunch of fluttering butterflies.  I also had a whole bolt of  white tulle in her closet that I thought might be fun to use.  My husband helped me drape and hang from her roof so that she is sort of in her own little tent with butterflies scattered around the room.

I was just in there today enjoying the soft light that was in her room so I wanted to pop in and share.  Hopefully it might also give some inspiration to anyone also dealing with potty issues and are tired of stickers!  lol!  :)

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brooke bowland - beautiful. we used jellybeans...the yummy little ones. he loved it. he was never one for the charts and such. what about a little treasure chest of wee goodies to choose from. small items...we did that too at one point. what kiddo doesnt love getting a little pressie!? best of luck. dont worry, she will pick it up again...so normal!!

KaraRL - What a great incentive! Simply magical!!

jacquie - Ashley, what a great idea! I want them! :)

Danna - oh Ash, what a lovely idea.....very magical!

Dawn - Pretty sure I have to steal this idea for my little one and those butterflies are too cute. By the way, this is my first visit to your blog and I adore it's delicate simplicity. It fits your work perfectly. Be well!

julie - This is TOO sweet, and gorgeous images to boot. A great idea!!!