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Preparing for Your Newborn Photo Session

Preparing for Your Newborn Photo Session A Thoughtful, Effortless Experience The first few weeks with your newborn are a blur of soft sighs, delicate stretches, and the quiet rhythm of early days together. It’s a time that passes too quickly—but through thoughtful, fine-art photography, you can hold onto these fleeting moments forever. If you’re here, […]

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Choosing Which Colors to Wear for Family Photos

Choosing Which Colors to Wear for Family Photos When choosing which colors to wear for your family photos, I recommend selecting lighter, neutral tones and more muted shades. Bright, bold or neon colors are distracting and take the focus away from where it should be: you! You can never go wrong with light neutral colors […]

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When to Schedule Newborn Photos

There’s nothing quite as magical as capturing those fleeting moments of the first days of your baby’s life. From their tiny fingers and toes, to their delicate features, a newborn session is a chance to freeze time and preserve the memories that will last a lifetime. However, timing is crucial when it comes to newborn […]

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Hospital Bag Checklist: What to Pack for Hospital or Birth Center 

What to Pack for Hospital or Birth Center Having a go-bag ready and at arm’s reach once you’re in the likely range of going into labor can make your rush to the hospital or birthing center that much less stressful. It can take the pressure off your already flooded mind and give you peace of […]

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When Should You Do a Maternity Shoot?

  When Should You Do a Maternity Shoot? There’s a quiet kind of magic in the way your body changes during pregnancy—a soft unfolding of something sacred. It’s not just the curve of your belly or the flutter of tiny kicks, but the transformation happening inside and all around you. As you prepare to welcome […]

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BEHIND THE LENS

ABOUT Ashley

Lover of antiques, rustic European style, and fluffy animals. Middle of three sisters. Novice plant lady. Globetrotter. 

HI! I'm Ashley. I am mom to a spirited and confident 10 year old daughter (and our super snuggly cocker spaniel, Dorothea). I believe in giving ourselves grace, and creating the life we want to live, separate from anyone else's expectations and norms. I'm an eternal optimist, and strive to see the beauty in others. Portraiture is how I connect with people, and I'm honored to show mothers and families the beauty I see in them. 

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for the hospital or birth center

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Having a go-bag ready and at arm’s reach once you’re in the likely range of going into labor can make your rush to the hospital or birth center that much less stressful. It can take the pressure off your already flooded mind and give you peace of mind that this one piece of preparing for your little one is done and ready. However, deciding what to pack for the hospital or birth center can be confusing.

This free guide will walk you through everything you should consider packing in your go-bag, with tons of helpful tips!

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