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Grace & Parker | Farmhouse Wedding
Courtney & Matthew | Inn At Bay Harbor Petoskey Wedding
Taylor & Brian | Walloon Lake Country Club Petoskey Wedding
Bailey & Cory Michigan Wedding
Lauren + John | Northport Point Wedding
Lauren + John | Northport Wedding Welcome Dinner
Lauren + John | Cherry Basket Farms Wedding Rehearsal Dinner
Lucie + Anthony | Goei Center Grand Rapids Wedding
Audrey + Ryan | Cheney Place Wedding | Grand Rapids, Michigan
Danielle & Chad | Gull Lake Country Club Wedding
It’s my oldest sons birthday today, he’s turning 6 and headed off to kindergarten in a couple of weeks. I’m so proud of who he is becoming and it’s a joy to be able to help guide him along the way. I know this year will be big changes for him... currently he still has a little bit of baby talk left and I feel like he will be losing that and really becoming a little man. The toddler years went so fast and here we are moving into a new season with him. 😭 Gosh, we love our Caleb so much! Happy birthday buddy!! 🎂
It’s another northern Michigan Monday around here! Today I’m sharing a snap of my favorite place to go in Glen Arbor— @cherryrepublic! They have all things cherry (as you may have guessed) and this year we indulged in 5 different flavors of cherry ice cream, cherry bbq pulled pork, cherry cider, cherry salsa and more. After stuffing ourselves we always go over to the tasting room for wine and the kids taste cherry flavored sodas. Next door is a room full of samples and lots to take home. I leave with an armful of cherry chocolate coffee every year and try and make it last until I can go back and restock. If you’re ever up north, this place is SUCH a must-do! Life! Liberty! Beaches! Pie! . #cherryrepublic #puremichigan #northernmichigan #michiganfilmphotographer
Love a good groom portrait almost as much as I love doing the brides. This summer has been a summer of black tuxes and I am HERE FOR IT! 👏🏻 #groom #weddingsuits #classic #northernmichiganwedding #michiganweddingphotographer
Happy Friday! In case you’re new(ish) around here I wanted to say welcome! I mostly share film photographs on this page, and have just dedicated Monday’s to sharing my favorite snaps of the beautiful northern Michigan! . If you’ve been around for even a minute you’ll know that I’m a mom to three boys. My oldest starts kindergarten this year (😭) and all three are crazy and so much fun! . When I’m not mom-ing or taking beautiful film photos you can find me in my garden 👩🏻‍🌾, at the gym 🏋🏻‍♀️, singing at my church or teaching at @bloomtheworkshop! This photo is actually from our last workshop where some of our models were a little more furry than normal! 🐶 . I’m so thankful for each person who cares enough to follow along to see what I’m creating, so thankful for your encouragement and support! In fact, I’ve got a little giveaway coming up as a way to say thank you so stay tuned for that! . And tell me, if you won a free photo session with me what would you use it for? Headshots for yourself? Family photos? Tell me below! . #fridayintroductions #fridayinspiration #chasinglight #filmphotographer #filmweddingphotographer
Two words: Sugar. Flowers. Three more words: Pass a fork. If I could eat cake for breakfast I would! Especially this one, I can almost smell the sugar just looking at it! . #weddingcake #traversecitywedding #michiganweddingphotographer #michiganfilmphotographer
Did you know it’s almost tart cherry season in northern Michigan? Tart cherries make THEBEST pies. Sweet cherries don’t have anything on them, trust me! . #ashleyslaterphotography #traversecitywedding #traversecityphotographer #upnorth #michigancherries
This weekend AND next I’ll be getting a break from weddings because my almost 6 year old had a birthday wish to see dinosaurs in a museum (Chicago trip required) and the following weekend my husband has his first 1/2 Ironman race. Thank goodness I’ll be sharing THIS wedding day on stories tomorrow and have a couple weddings I am editing now to get me through! . Speaking of Chicago though, any family friendly restaurants you’d recommend? We love the girl and the goat (that @stephanieizard is a genius) but think we will branch out this time! Has anyone been to @jbastianich place eataly?! @eatalychicago . #ashleyslaterweddings #michiganphotographer #midwestphotographer #flashesofdelight #weddingdress
I’m excited to start dedicating Monday’s as Northern Michigan Monday where I can share all my favorite spots and photos! This photo on M-22 is as you pass through Cedar. The Shetland schoolhouse was built in 1871 and the iconic M22 sign has since been removed because it was stolen so often. Love this little spot! #puremichigan #northernmichigan #midwestisbest #michigrammers #greatlakes
Happy Friday! It’s been a while since I introduced myself and I thought that it would be fun to share some personal (iPhone) photos from my most recent family vacation to one of our favorite places—northern Michigan! // when I’m not at home taking care of my 3 crazy boys (and husband. And yorkie poo), I’m out creating photo magic. I love weddings, I love my clients and I live for my job wether it’s photographing a senior or a gorgeous wedding! . Film is my my favorite photography medium and most of the work I share is film. I believe it captures texture, color, light, movement and time in a way that is breathtaking and timeless. . Some favorites: redoing our kitchen and picking out pretty things to put on our new quartz counters (!!!), sushi (always), a piping hot cup of coffee first thing in the morning, les mills gym classes (mildly obsessed!) and flowers of all kinds!
Beach mini sessions! How adorable is this family? They also got ice cream cones and played on the beach and it was perfect! You can also capture these types of memories at my beach mini sessions happening this August 30th in south haven! I have 3 slots left so click the link in profile and grab yours!!
Styling this particular vignette was so much fun because it’s something we’ve really never done before at @bloomtheworkshop ! Giving everyone an “engagement” to shoot as well as weddings was a breath of fresh air. And not going to lie, getting to use my antique rolling pins was so fun! And as excited as I am to share this, I’m even more excited to let you know we’re giving away one scholarship for a seat at #bloombashdallas2! . We’ve never hand selected our winner like this and so it’s just new things all around lately! Head to blooms account to learn all the details on entering!!! #ashleyslaterphotography
Kicking off this busy week with an extra dose of cute! A handful of puppies for this bride and groom 😍😍 from @bloomtheworkshop a couple weeks ago! #michiganweddingphotographer #michiganfilmphotographer #puppies
It’s finally here! Grace and Parker’s gorgeous wedding day is on the blog (link in profile). Barns, goats, beautiful details, a wedding in the same church the brides parents got married in and a reception at the grooms farm. I couldn’t love it more! #ashleyslaterweddings #michiganweddingphotographer
This wedding should be up on the blog soooon and I can’t wait to share! Aren’t this brides details so dreamy?! #ashleyslaterweddings #michiganweddingphotographer #michiganfilmphotographer