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In another day I’ll be headed to Austin, Texas to teach the last @bloomtheworkshop of the year! Of course, we’re making a quick detour to @magnolia but the new restaurant is closing by the time we would be arriving in Waco (fail!!) also, the market is closed Sunday (double fail!!). At least we’ll get to spend some time Saturday evening shopping but goodness, so frustrating when plans don’t work out! What are you guys up to this weekend?! #ashleyslaterweddings #northernmichiganwedding
I’d say sorry for posting multiple Lake Michigan photos but I’m just not. Just loving this senior session with the beautiful Emma! #michiganfilmphotographer #ashleyslaterphotography
Just engaged Kayla and Bobby in saugatuck 💕 #ashleyslaterphotography #michiganfilmphotographer
It was a film scan day and I’m just in love with this sweet maternity shot of a friend! It’s such an honor to document moments that are so special in peoples lives, I love that in a very small way I get to be a part of their joy. Gosh, love what I do! #ashleyslaterphotography
Perfect summertime bouquets by @sweetwaterlavenderfarm at the best venue @blackstarfarms !
Sailboats are my favorite boats. And Lake Michigan has the most beautiful water you ever did see. 😍 Grand traverse bay. #puremichigan
It’s #fridayintroductions! I’ve not done one in a while so I wanted to introduce myself to anyone new around here! * I’m Ashley, owner of this here insta account where I mostly share photo work with a mix of my personal life. Some fun facts: 🍉 1. I love gardening and although our family has encountered some setbacks this year (husband-broken back, son-broken arm, me-cut up finger) were managing to yield a pretty good crop. I’ve got cucumber, zucchini, squash, tomatoes and okra with lots of herbs and carrots and potatoes, watermelon and corn will be ready soon! 🤑 2. Earlier this year we paid off all our debt (minus our mortgage) following @daveramsey baby steps. Our next dream? Building or renovating a modern farmhouse closer to Lake Michigan near Holland! 📷 3. Wedding photography is 100% my passion and I really fell into this business by accident. However, I’ll never look back and plan to always shoot weddings every summer no matter how busy our lives are or where it takes us! 😍 Finally, a few things I’m obsessing over lately: salted caramel EVERYTHING, chocolate cherry BOOM coffee from @cherryrepublic, citrus mimosa body lotion from @beautycounter and ... I’ll admit it, @bachelorinparadise 🙈🙈🙈 tell me something about you!! 👇🏻👇🏻👇🏻
This tented reception at @cicconevineyard was so gorgeous! @stellalunaevents always does a fantastic job bringing the couples vision to life! #ashleyslaterweddings #northernmichiganwedding #traversecitywedding
Obsessed with this bride in this dress in this space! Ahhh! I want to photograph all my brides getting ready at @blackstarfarms! Northern Michigan, me love ya long time. #ashleyslaterweddings #weddingdress
When I think on my life prior to getting married I always remember how exciting being engaged was. We were planning a wedding, planning how we were going to merge our lives and everything seemed to be lived out in such anticipation. I love documenting this time in couples lives and remind them to not wish time away but really enjoy this season because it will likely be one of the times they remember with great fondness. Engagement season is underway and I’m having such a blast!
Sweet pea and ring bling 👌🏻 #ashleyslaterweddings
Bridesmaids in the prettiest shade of blue! I had my bridesmaids in this color at my own wedding almost 8 years ago (!!!) and so I always especially love seeing it at current weddings! #ashleyslaterweddings #michiganweddingphotographer
Everyone may be posting about anticipating fall but I’m still enjoying summer. Low key obsessed with the color of the water in Michigan. ✌🏻 #summertime #ashleyslaterphotography
In search of a couple to model in a styled shoot this August 22nd, Wednesday in AUSTIN TEXAS! DM or comment if you are available! Paid. Plus food and pretty photos that are yours to keep! 👏🏻 #modelcall #austintexas #texasmodelcall #austinmodelcall