Welcome Henley!

 Here is Itty Bitty Henley!!  We love it when our BirthStory families come back to us for a new addition.  We had the pleasure of capturing both of Andrea and Jonas' handsome little boys BirthStories and it is awesome to see how the family changes and grows.  It makes what we do so rewarding.  

Here is the front of the announcement:

Here is the back of the announcement:

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.

Welcome Itty Bitty Claire!

Meet Itty Bitty Claire!   We could not have asked for a more well behaved A+ LeLe baby for this shoot!!!   Shannon and Pat have so very much to be proud of!    Here is their personalized announcement design.....the front is on the left and the back of the design is on the right.   

Welcome Mycah Price!!!

Little Mycah was welcomed into a huge family.  At the hospital he had quite an excited crowd waiting to meet him with kisses and love.  We shot his entire BirthStory and I can't wait to share it with Mom and Dad.  But first, here is his announcement design. 

This is the front...

 This is the back!

Welcome Itty Bitty Jack!

When a couple has a dog named after one of the most loved St. Louis Cardinals players ever to have played the game, started their engagement at their home away from home (Busch Stadium), and has the words "Take me out to the ballgame." engraved on the inside of their wedding bands.... you know one thing that they share a love for is Cardinals Baseball.    I knew I wanted to incorporate that love into their new love's Announcement Design, which I just LOVE!   I'm a sucker for blue eyes, but how perfect is he!!?!?   :)

 Ozzie was ready at any moment to step up and have some photos snapped!   :)

Sneak Peek of BirthStories in the Works

Sometimes I stay up too late working......but on nights like tonight, it is understandable.  I have been piecing together not one, not two. but three LeLe BirthStories.  I couldn't work this hard this late and not share a little sneak peek with you all.......

1st.  Meet Ashley and Jake.   I can NOT wait to share their story with you.   I felt like Ashley had been my long lost best friend within talking to her for hmmm....about 30 seconds!  :)   I am blessed because this couple came into my life.  

2. I would not have met Jake and Ashley with out Diane.   If this family looks familiar, that is because we captured their first BirthStory with Marni and her 1st Birthday Pictures.  Oh....and she happens to be Ashley's doctor who also happens to be a doctor herself.   :)

 3rd: Meet Jessii and Steve.   I knew I would love them the moment Jessii let me know she was totally down with my idea for a sunrise Maternity session.  That's right, we woke up this summer and met up at 6:30am, and captured the entire sunrise for their Ripe Belly Session.  

So much more to come.....Get excited. :)   Please excuse the typos.....Me and Zoey are off to bed now!  :)   Night!   xo

Meet Itty Bitty Stella

Take a look at the Itty Bitty Announcement for one of the 7, that's right 7 BirthStories currently in the works.  Meet Stella, and have your heart melted.   :) 

Welcome Itty Bitty Ryder!

I must forewarn you....this family is hot! They could not be any more perfect if they tried. The moment I met them, I was so thankful that they had found us. Not only are they super easy to photograph, I instantly felt like I had known them for years. We became instant friends. They did an entire LeLe BirthStory, which I can NOT wait to share. At times I am a little indecisive. Today was one of those days. I could not decide for the life of me which theme I wanted to go with for their announcement.....so I made two. Let me know which one you like best......

1. Ryder's room is decorated in a vintage cowboy theme filled with olive greens, dark reds, browns, and stars, lots of stars......This western theme was my inspiration....

2. I went with the picture. Basic, classic, and clean boy announcement......

Which one will it be!?

Welcome Itty Bitty Audrey!!!

She was always that girl in high school that everyone thought was beautiful. That girl next door/Kelly Kapowski kind of beauty. Big brown eyes, pretty long hair, and charismatic. He was the guy every girl in school had a crush on. Tall, dark, and handsome. Most people know at least one Walther....there are 5 Walther boys.....all of them equally as handsome as the next. And let's not forget the youngest Walther who had to grow up with FIVE older brothers!! :) Needless to say, Audrey is welcomed into a big family that is full of aunts and uncles ready to spoil the crap out of her! This little lady will have no shortage of love and adoration.

Each Walther is good at something; everything from sports to carpentry work to a musician that with such a stage presence you could listen to him strum along all day. And then there is Dave, he is a tried and true cowboy. Kellee is his cowgirl. They live in the country on lots of property...and horses! :) We had to incorporate a little bit of this All-American couple into Audrey's pics. And Kellee- I was serious....anytime you want to go riding, CALL ME! :) Enjoy every moment with your beautiful girl that you are so clearly in love with. I can't wait to see her again!

And the back of Ms. Audrey's announcement....

We had Dave bring in a saddle for the shoot.....This shot was no easy task, but SO worth it!! :)

My favorite pose of the day..... I had to do something with their cowboy boots(complete with spurs), and then had to incorporate their wedding pic into our vintage suitcase......ok, I LOVE LOVE LOVE this one!

I LOVE this one!!! You are so beautiful, Kel!! It looks like Audrey could not be any more comfortable than she is in this pic!

Did I tell you they were a good looking Mr. and Mrs. or WHAT!? :)

So safe and comfortable in Daddy's arms.

I LOVE this one!!!

And here is her adorable nursery....

View Slideshow of Itty Bitty Audrey HERE.

Welcome Itty Bitty Evie! (Hi! My name's Ashley!)

"Hi! My name's Ashley. What's your name?"

My sister always tells the story. We were in the checkout line at Schnuck's grocery store. Alicea, the shy one, would blush as I would try to make friends with everyone we came across, yes.....even the checkout lady, oh and the bagger boy. I would march my way up to anyone and everyone, introduce myself, ask their name, and then ask them to be my friend. From four years old all the way until today, some things never change. I have always been drawn to people....connections with people. You never know how one person can change your life in a big, small or unknown at the time kind of way.

This brings me to our second Itty Bitty Session of the day. When we showed up for the session, I asked the mom how she found out about LeLe. She said, well actually....."My husband sat next to you on a flight and brought your business card home." It all clicked!!! I remembered exactly what she was talking about! Her husband, Evie's dad, was sitting next to me on my flight to San Francisco. I was working on my iPad, and he kept noticing the baby and family pics. So we started chatting and he told me how him and his wife were expecting, how she is a graphic designer, and I told him how he had to look up our stuff and call us when their baby arrived!! Five months later.... we captured the pictures of the absolutely adorable Evie. The real kicker, they live less than 5 miles away from me! Small world. Here is that family I would never have had the opportunity to meet if I hadn't had taken the time to say, "Hi! My name's Ashley. What's your name!?"

Best furniture ad ever below........

I had to feature this nursery on the blog. It is one of my favorites for a little girl that I have ever seen. The soft blue, mixed with the pink. The tree on the wall and the mobile that I LOVE! The refinished knobs on the dresser.....love it all.

Love this one. Looks like Evie is flexin' too!