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One of my very favorite northern Michigan views... so glad I got this shot on film this year! #leland #northernmichigan #puremichigan
It’s our 8 year wedding anniversary today and we spent the majority of our morning at the doctors office for the boys well checks and getting flu shots. I imagined doing just these type of things when I married jonathan, raising a family and making a home together. Of course we’ll sneak away and have a nice dinner together, but even if we didn’t I’m perfectly content with our day to day. Biblically, year 8 stands for regeneration, renewal; a new beginning. I think that’s so special and love that we are going into this next year of marriage with that as the undercurrent/- because let’s face it; marriage is constant work! Our first seven years was a lotttt of growing, learning and with that came hurt at times, and bliss at others. I’m so excited to move into a new phase of marriage; one where we still have so much room to grow but with so much knowledge and understanding from our earlier years. I so cherish this man and well, just feel lucky!
Just a little sneaky peeky from last nights styled shoot with a pretty bomb team: @sarahrhodesboyceweddings @windflowerdesignco @thekirbyhotel @nicolemillernyc @stylesby_kk @sableandgray #ashleyslaterweddings #weddingbouquet
It’s that time of year! Senior sessions are going out of my inbox and into the hands of the most lovely gals! This was a gem I edited today— gotta love that film! #michiganfilmphotographer #michiganseniorphotographer
Heading back up north for my last wedding of the year! I decided to only take Summer events this year so that I could dedicate fall and winter to my boys— I’m so excited to be ending my season in one of my favorite places with a wonderful couple! I’ll also be grabbing enough cherry republic coffee and fudge to get me through the winter months! #priorities #ashleyslaterweddings
The more weddings I do, the more I come to anticipate certain moments of the day almost as much as the bride and groom do. I love the moment a groom sees his future wife in her dress for the first time. It’s just pure joy. And it doesn’t matter a tony but what the weather is like it what the budget was or ANY of that. The works just stops for a small minute as the couple takes each other in. And it’s SO incredible to be a part of it all. #ashleyslaterweddings #michiganfilmphotographer #traversecitywedding
One of the prettiest invitation suites from earlier this year with @prairielettershop for @bloomtheworkshop! The soft watercolors are just so romantic and dreamy! #ashleyslaterweddings #weddinginvitation #michiganfilmphotographer
I love when animals are part of sessions! These goats were a gift to Grace (soon to be bride!) and we shot their engagement session on Parker’s (soon to be groom!) family farm. Animals are always so fun, but CAN be a challenge. Swipe left to see these two goats ruining a perfectly romantic shot. 😂😂😂 I love it so much! #ashleyslaterphotography #michiganengagementphotographer
Sisters 💞 Not just sisters, twins too! You can only imagine how much fun it was photographing these two for their senior session! It was a perfect day for their shoot (opposite of today! ☔️☔️☔️) speaking of, we are headed up north for a wedding so we’re hoping we get a break in the rain for our bride and groom today! 🙏🏻😬 #ashleyslaterphotography
Hey guys 👋🏻 It’s #fridaysintroductions and I wanted to say hello! . Yesterday I arrived back to Michigan and it was 40 degrees cooler than Texas. After living in so many places throughout my lifetime I found myself really happy to return to Michigan’s cooler weather—which I honestly never thought I’d say! The mornings are teasing a nip in the air promising a soon-to-come autumn. Last week I wanted Summer to last forever but after 6 days in the Texas heat I’m jumping on the ready for fall wagon. 🍂 . School has started, my garden is furiously producing the last blooms and vegetables to harvest and I’m ready to embrace a purposeful and intentional season of rest. What about you?! . Are you sad to see Summer go or ready for fall?
If I had to pick my favorite wedding element to photograph (boy that’s a tough one!) I think it would be flowers. I’ve always said you florists have the easiest Instagram life because goodness—flower photos are so gorgeous and just are ALWAYS good. This bridal bouquet by @theheirloomtable made my heart do a little flutter 💓 I’m so loving COLOR and movement in florals these days! . Also, I’ve had a little project idea take root in my heart and now my head so I’m starting to explore that though I’m not quite ready to spill the beans just yet. However, if you’re a gardener (big or small!) or have parents, friends, family that garden vegetables, fruit or flowers in the Midwest could you do me a big favor and comment or DM and tell me all about it?! I’d love to hear from you wether you grow tomatoes on your patio or plant acres of dahlias in the spring! #michigangardeners #michigangardening
Okay Austin, you may have been so hot that it almost melted us completely but your lighting was pretty dreamy! Can’t wait to review all my images from @bloomtheworkshop, but more than that, my heart is full after spending two days with such a great group of women. How do we get so lucky to host, teach and learn alongside such amazing people?!! Lucky, lucky, lucky! #austintx #ashleyslaterweddings
Your love oh Lord, reaches to the heavens. Your faithfulness stretches to the sky...
Austin is treating me right and @bloomtheworkshop has been so fun so far! This photo of a bride from the summer has me exxxxtra excited about playing with florals tomorrow! #ashleyslaterweddings #michiganfilmphotographer