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See the latest real weddings!
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
Ah, such a beauty of a bride! Her dress was to dieeee for too! Swipe right to see a sweet moment with the bride and her mom as she got dressed 😊 I’m halfway finished with this wedding and just can’t help myself sharing as I go! . #ashleyslaterweddings #traversecityweddingphotographer #northernmichiganweddingphotographer
If this isn’t any indication to how much I love shooting wedding day details, I don’t know what is! . I give you 5 very different ring shot photos, all from the same wedding. Gosh, I just love taking these! . Which one has your vote?! I put number one as my favorite because I love the calligraphy below and how romantic it looks! . #ashleyslaterphotography #traversecityweddingphotographer #auroracellars #northernmichiganweddingplanner
If my lack of social media is any indication to my current status (spoiler alert 🚨 it’s crazy) let me tell you... I’m running on a time deficit— anyone want to lend me like 100 hours of work time?! 🤪 thankful moments with these boys were captured, especially this little nugget. Maybe I’ll catch up on life once these guys are out of the house but until then I’m cherishing every busy moment! 📷 @kellybramanphotography
I know it’s not Friday but I had to share this lovely family photo from our session with @kellybramanphotography a couple of weeks ago! This week has been full of some very big changes and it has certainly been full of emotion. I got this text containing this photo on our oldest’s first day on kindergarten and it came at just the right time when I was in the middle of Hobby Lobby with my younger boys about to cry for the 50th time that day! It reminded me that I am so blessed to have this family and that while change is difficult, it also is so good. While we are saying goodbye to our comfortable routines and diving into a whole new schedule it’s making a way for exciting new ways to connect and dream together... and that is so fun! I’m praying for a hedge of protection around all of us that send kids off to school, and for comfort for all the mom hearts out there that broke a little this week! 💛
South Haven sunsets! #puremichigan mini sessions at the beach last night were wonderful! Last chance to get in for minis this year happening September 28th in Grand Rapids!
First things first: If you’ve not read about @lindsayletters.co and @dugansherbondy daughter Eva please pray for their little girl as she fights for her life. This little girl has been on my heart for over a week and yesterday my 6 year old Caleb prayed the sweetest prayer for her and started crying. He has the kindest heart and we are praying for a miracle for this family! . Secondly, this week has felt like it was set to hyper speed and with school beginning next week, mini sessions tomorrow I’ve been running around like crazy. Promising to share a wedding on the blog tomorrow (looking at you @sid_steiner and @courtneysue_11) Until then enjoy this pretty ring shot from a wedding last weekend!
Happy Northern Michigan Monday! This barn on the way to lake Leelanau (from Sutton’s bay) is always full of sunflowers that open right during our vacation! The owners welcome passerby’s to stop take photos and love having visitors! Check my stories to see more shots of the up close sunflowers! . #northernmichiganmonday #puremichigan #lakeleelanau #puremitten #midwestliving
A couple of weeks ago I had the privilege of photographing this sweet couples wedding! Aren’t they just too cute?! And they were just as nervous as anyone before the ceremony... I just love that!
Giveaway Alert! //It’s Monday which means another install of Northern Michigan Monday’s! I love having every Monday to share some of my favorite photos from my favorite place. . This shot is from the pier in Petoskey. The color of the water here is always such an amazing shade of blue and SO clear. I love it! . Today if you like and tag a pal who you think would like this photo to, you are automatically entered to win an 8x10 print of this photo which I’ll mail to your home if you’re chosen! Enter below! 👇🏻 . Winner will be announced next Monday! #puremichigan #petoskey #michigan #puremittigan #midwestisthebest #bayfrontpark
Talk about an impressive bride and groom! On their wedding day power was lost to the entire city of Grand Rapids... and it only that but thunderstorms rolled through all day with mild to torrential downpours. Their venue had one generator which supplied a tiny bit of light and the upper levels pushed 100 degrees. To say it wasn’t ideal is kiiiind of an understatement 😂 but here they are, troopers that they were, looking amazing near the end of their day. How many brides look this good after being rained on and dying in the heat?! Not that many! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 can’t wait to share more from this day! . #ashleyslaterweddings #michiganwedding #michiganweddingphotographer #michiganfilmphotographer #grandrapidswedding #grandrapidsweddingphotographer
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