ASHLEY SKJAVELAND » photographer | red deer, canada

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gentle hands

There are times in life when we need gentle hands upon our heads and safe arms wrapped around us.

There are times we need a tribe.

Today I am making a call for help and support to you, my tribe. I have a friend who has found herself in the same position as far, far too many women do — battling breast cancer. She is a dear sweet soul with a very young family who will need support in this warrior journey she is now on. I hope to help this family the best way I know how.

My offering is humble but true and is what I have to offer with ease and pure love.

Until May 31st, 2013 I am offering my photographer mentor guide for “free” with a $40 or greater donation in effort to raise funds. If you know anyone who might wish to snag my guide and provide a great help to this family in the process, please pass along the news. Thank you my friends. ox.

The mentor guide information page can be found here:  http://ashleyskjaveland.com/mentoring/

A~

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bigger

September 2009

March 2013

Bee is getting big.

She got the giggles looking at some of her baby pictures today. She loves seeing herself as a teeny weeny baby and now a big girl. Oh this little girl is getting so big so fast — she looks more and more like her sisters everyday. She’s my bestest friend.

A~

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I’m so happy to see her again and you blogging every so often,please continue do so )

Jennifer Stinson

She is beautiful just like her mother;)

Oh Ashley she is such a beauty, just like her mumma. xx

poetic

This set of images is among one of the most re-pinned from my blog (prior to the refresh. renew). I thought I would repost them today. People from all corners of the interwebs find their way here searching to find the original source of the pinterest pin.

“A newborn baby is a creature of  exquisite details. It is important to experience their unique beauty, be in the moment with them and let these details sing through images so they can last forever.”

ashley skjaveland // june 2010

They have a certain poetic simplicity — I love them as much today as I did then.

And those toes … oh, those toes. I had to add that one a little bigger this time. ox

A~

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honesty

And today, a flashback to one of those moments.

These are the images that changed my mind about what photographing newborns was about. These images shattered my previous idea of perfect. In this moment I created a new vision of perfect for myself — one that breathes honesty. I’ve been working on it ever since. It’s my compass.

(images circa 2008).

A~

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beautiful.

these are perfection. honest perfection.

Rebecca

If I ever get to be a mom I pray that I get photos just like these for my little ones.

YES

almost

I have a confession —- I almost left you.

I had one hand up in the air and was about to throw up the other. I almost called it a day. I almost stepped aside. I almost packed up and quietly closed the door behind me.

Almost.

Mmm but that choice is not good enough. So help me Goddess, with air in my lungs and fire burning in my soul I choose to never just fade away softly. To those who are here with me now — here’s to throwing some shit, tearing down walls, owning that fire burning and never simply nor quietly fading away.

Oh darlin’ — I love you.

A~

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You can never fade a way…even if you try,so happy You are back <3

sue g

I am glad you didn’t. Love your work and would miss you.

Not sure if you had received my Love note – in form of email – but I’m happy to see you back around.. You’re such a Light; a true inspiration

<3

Well, we are forever grateful you didn’t. I am “here” whatever you decide… your work is truly inspirational. Here’s to owning it {cling cling} cheers!

Lyndsey

xoxoxox always :)

Sandy

Ashely, I adore your imagery and your approach to your work. You are truly an artist. There would be a space that could not be filled if you left, so I am very thankful that you have stayed x

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jeannie

welcome back! missed you!

Victoria

Soooo happy that you are here, you are such an inspiration. Welcome back!!

belinda

your words make my soul feel light and happy. please stay x