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Ah, vacation! During the busiest time of year it might seem crazy that I intentionally set aside a week of family time but... it's almost necessary so I can come back the beginning of August and knock the rest of the year out of the park. Ready for northern Michigan and some fun with my boys! Thanks to @blainesiesser for snapping this pic of us! #vacationmode
This lavender field engagement session was so pretty (and it smelled really good too!) coming to the blog soon! #ashleyslaterphotography #lavenderfields
I'm dying over my latest newborn session... caught this little guy in a big yawn that looks awfully a lot like a smile! Can't wait to share more! #newbornfilmphotographer
Sharing one of my favorite weddings so far this year (what can I say I have a soft spot for northern Michigan!) check out a peek in my story or click the link I my profile to see all the pretty on the blog! #ashleyslaterweddings @sincerelygingerweddings @bloomfloraldesign @sableandgray @bluewaterkingsband @toptiercakery @lifeonearthproductions #traversecitywedding
This cake tasted just as good as it looked, and gosh did it look beautiful! Cake: @toptiercakery Styling/Planners: @sincerelygingerweddings #ashleyslaterweddings
A beautiful California bridal session is on @joywed blog today! Click over there to see all the beauty! #ashleyslaterweddings
This week I found out that a past bride and groom lost the grooms younger brother (on right). Even though I photograph several weddings a year I really care for and connect with my couples and their families. I remember teasing Matt that when it was his turn to get married he better have his bride call me because their family was so fun (and photogenic!) My heart breaks for jarvie and hank. Your brother was funny and charming and made an impression. If you are reading this could you say a little prayer for this family during what is most certainly one of the hardest moments of their life? Thank you.
#bloombashchicago was such a success, even IF Chicago had crazy thunder and lightning storms for most of the week. The styled shoot portion is always so fun to dream up and then seeing it come to life is just the best-- like this crazy aaamazing cake by @elysiarootcakes with SUGAR flowers. Insane. 💗 today it's back at home and gearing up for two back to back weddings Friday and Saturday. It's certainly the busiest week in my entire year and even if I'm a little tired it doesn't trump how thankful I am to be doing what I love. And now, back to pajama day at my house! #iphonepic
Carrie + Raz were so stylish at their Detroit Art Museum engagement. Not only are they super fun, but I am so excited about their Indian/American wedding in August! I'm already imagining the vibrant colors and textures of film and getting excited! #ashleyslaterphotography
So many pretty things I could point out in this picture but let's just talk about that dreamy northern Michigan light! 😍☀️ #ashleyslaterweddings #traversecitywedding
The past two years I mentally take pieces of homes, buildings and architecture and put them in my dream home-- these windows make the list. Ah, pretty design makes me happy #ashleyslaterweddings
I love styling and photographing invitation suites, especially this watercolored one by @sableandgray! So much 😍 #ashleyslaterweddings
@bloomfloraldesign you're just too good! Can't wait to share all the pretty little details of Caitlin and Andrews northern Michigan wedding with @sincerelygingerweddings -- this bouquet though 😍😍😍😍 #ashleyslaterweddings
This fun (and really pretty) University of Michigan Museum of Art wedding is live on the blog today! #ashleyslaterweddings