All American Family

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Two of our highest viewed posts on our blog have came from this family.   It is obvious why.   They have the picture perfect family.   Captivating beauty, blonde hair, blue eyes, radiant smiles.....they are the kind of family that looks like they stepped straight out of the pages of a Ralph Lauren ad.  I first met them when I took little Miss Ann-Dyas' 18 month pics.  Then I received another call to inform me that they were expecting a little boy.   Alicea & I were there to capture his Itty Bitty pics.  Hard to believe an entire year has already came and gone.   We were celebrating Jack's 1st birthday at this photo session.    As you can see, they just keep getting more and more cute!!!    

 And as I often like to do, I made sure to take the time and snap a few of Edie and Chris.  It was actually their wedding anniversary on the very morning we were taking these pics!   What a perfect way to celebrate!!       These two know how to work the camera!!!   So refreshing to see a couple still so in love.  

Full House: Family Session

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If you checked out the LeLe blog yesterday, then you got to see Haylee's 9 month pics.   Today I introduce to you to Haylee's family.    This was a session I recently did with her Aunt, Uncle, and 3 cousins.   Boys will be boys, and if you are going to shoot a family session with 3 little boys, you better have your energy and jokes ready to go.   They kept me running around and laughing the entire time!    Such a beautiful family!!    I have a feeling these three boys are going to be future heartbreakers.  

 And look who else was there......  

Haylee: Sunshine & Sparkles

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Ripe Belly, BirthDay, Itty Bitty Session, 3 Month, 6 Month, and now I present to you,  Miss Haylee's 9 Month Portrait Session!    It is hard to believe that the next time I see her, we will be shooting her 1st Birthday Pictures!    A portrait session every 3 months may sound like a little much.....but anyone who has watched their little baby grow up, they know how fast that first year flies by.  I often hear them talking about how it seems like it was just yesterday that they were up all of those sleepless night as new parents entrusted with this little baby they had waited so patiently to meet.   During that first year, they change, grow and become a little person all too fast.  Jessi and Steve will always have these images that bring them back to each milestone, moment and feeling that they shared as they proudly watched their baby girl grow up.    Happy 9 Months!!!!    

I was like a kid in a candy store when I pulled my brand new Drop it Modern backdrop out of the box!!!  Sparkles, sparkles, and more sparkles!!!!   The bling bling mesmerizes me and brings me to my happy place.   SO HAPPY that my FedEx man delivered this very special backdrop the morning of Haylee's shoot!!!!    

Those chubby cheeks and juicy legs!!!   I just love this little girl!!!!!  

You would think she was born with a camera pointed at her or something!!!!   Oh wait, she was!!   :)   Such a perfect little model!   :) 

See you guys real soon!!!!     xoxoxo  

Sugar, Spice & Cowboy Boots: Happy 1st Birthday Audrey!

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One year ago we met Audrey at her Itty Bitty Session.   Take a trip down memory lane HERE:

 And this was the back of Miss Audrey's announcement.....

What a difference a year can make.   This little girl has personality, spunk, and these blue eyes that can make you instantaneously fall in love.   I see a lot of cute kids, but I kept saying over and over again to Dave and Kellee, "She is beautiful."  She absolutely is darling, and I wanted to wish her and the entire Walther family the warmest birthday wishes!!!   Thank you for inviting me into your life to be there for this very special milestone.

This is the kind of family you only see in movies!!    Beautiful family! 

And then we pulled out the same saddle from one year ago.   SO SO SO cute!!! 

Then it was time for my most favorite part of any 1st Birthday session!!   A taste of sweetness complete with cowboy boots, pearls and a feather boa! 

Lola's Going to be a Big Sis! : Ripe Belly

The first time we met Jan and Mike was at Lola's Itty Bitty Session.   That was the first of an entire journey together.   We would have done Miss Lola's entire BirthStory....but unfortunately, Jan didn't find out about it until Lola was already in their arms.   After her Itty Bitty session, we were there to capture her Baptism, 3 months, 6 months, 9 months, 1 year, and her 1st Birthday Party.   At the birthday party, Jan pulled me to the side and informed me to keep in in wraps.......but.....They were expecting!!!    And she HAD to do a birthstory this time!!!   Here is a quick little sneak peek of one of my favorite families as they anticipate their little boy who is set to arrive within the next month!  :) He will be here before you know it! 

Welcome Itty Bitty Will!

 This week, I met Will.   He is the newest addition to the Reichley family.   Last summer, I captured this family in a session at Forest Park and the Delmar Loop.   I had so much feedback from this session....you may remember these guys.......FLASHBACK.....

Well the very next day after shooting this session I received a text that said something along the lines of......
"Ashley, thank you so much for yesterday's session.   It will always be so very special to us, because it is the last day I will ever know us as a family of three.    We found out we are expecting this morning.   Will you capture our Itty Bitty Session!?!?"  

It was the sweetest thing, and after 7-8 months.....VOILA.........Meet Itty Bitty William, the newest addition to the gorgeous Reichley family!!     Here is the front of the announcement.....

 and the back.....

The Reichley Family Blog Post from last summer.

Haylee's First Year : 3 Months

As I introduced myself to Jessi and Steve on August 23rd during the sunrise at their Ripe Belly Session....I knew that they were going to make two proud parents to one little girl.  It may have been my first time meeting the two of them, but they joy, excitement, and pride was exuding from their pores.   Their smiles said it all.    We captured Haylee's entire BirthStory (which you can check out at the bottom of this blog), and now we will be capturing all of her major milestones during this first year of her life.....starting with this 3 month session complete with frilly girly girl stuff, tutus, bows, headbands, lace, and pearls.   Jessi and Steve definitely have quite the bundle of joy to be proud of.  I can not wait to share her entire first year with you all! :) 

Those eyes!!!  They kill me!!!    :) 

 See you in 3 short months for Haylee's 6 month session!!
And in case you missed it before, here is baby Haylee's BirthStory...