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Happy Easter from all of us! We tried to get some good pictures but you know how that goes! The last photo is more real life...me trying to get the boys to stand still and smile! But it doesn’t matter, we are celebrating the fact that Jesus has risen and we have the hope of salvation because of him this Easter Sunday! Hope everyone has a great day!! {dress can be found here for those asking: http://bit.ly/2lztSSt
Jesus paid it all, all to Him I owe. Sin had left a crimson stain, He washed it white as snow. #itisfinished BUT #sundayiscoming #heisrisen
Cheers for FRIDAY! We made it through this busy Easter week and my heart is happy because Michigan is promising us a sunny, 70 degree Easter Sunday! I’ll be celebrating just like this bride and groom 😉 #ashleyslaterweddings
Is it wedding season yet?! Asking for... me. Because I am so ready! Also, this day was so rainy hence my wet hair but the clouds cleared and we got our bride and groom out for some really awesome shots in a blooming apple orchard and in front of this vintage camper! #ashleyslaterweddings #westmichiganwedding #grandrapidsweddingphotographer #bridalportraits #filmphotographer #michiganweddingphotographer
Dreaming of summer days and weddings all over beautiful Michigan! This barn is one of my favorites and I finally got to work there last summer and love it even more now!
I had the most wonderful time shooting in studio Easter mini sessions for some over the top adorable kids last week! Here are just a handful of my favorites! I have another round of outdoor spring blossom minis coming up (as soon as this snow goes away and spring really decides to come!) so comment with your email below if you want on the list to find out when I announce the dates! #icantbelievewehavesnowontheground #whymichiganwhy
We have been rejoicing over my amazing, miraculous cancer free results this week. Life has just been more vibrant and the things that really matter (the list is really, really short) have become crystal clear to me. A week later from the initial news that I might have a devastating illness, I can say that I’m a different person and I’ve grown and learned things that I otherwise wouldn’t have been able to. So we count this entire experience as a blessing! Can’t wait to have one of the best summers, ever. 🙌🏻
It’s Friday and I’ve got two days of mini sessions ahead of me. I’m exciting and thankful to be a little distracted this weekend. . If you missed my stories yesterday, I got two biopsies done and the doctor doing the procedure said she suspected not breast cancer, but lymphoma. “Your lymph nodes are 4 times the normal size.” . Whew. Talk about being totally thrown and immediately terrified. I got through the biopsies, chatted with the doctors and nurses about how “lymphoma can be survivable” and how there are “so many advances for treatment”. I got my wounds bandages and headed to the waiting room to find Jonathan and go home. But as soon as I saw him I started to cry. . And if I’m being totally honest I cried most of the hour long ride home. My mind went to the worst case scenario. I voiced all my fears out loud and cried some more. And we prayed. . Since I’ve shared my news (and we find out the official biopsy results Monday) so many people have messaged me saying things like God has already healed you! God won’t let that happen to you! Or sentiments that echo that. But here is the thing. If I DON’T have any cancer, God is good. If I DO have cancer, God is still good. . God doesn’t punish us or abandon us when diagnosis come, or when struggles that knock us flat appear. Listen. God is good. And He loves me and He loves you and He is always going before me and working all things to my good. Even this. Even the waiting which feels like more than I can carry. “But I trust in you O Lord, I say 'You are my God.' My times are in your hands..." Psa. 31:14-15 . Thank you all for your prayers. We are praying for good news Monday, and completely cancer free results!
I can’t tell you how many pieces of wheat were attached to us after we walked through this field. But man, it was so worth it!! I just lovvvveee these colors! #ashleyslaterweddings #michiganweddingphotographer
Sooo ready for summer and Lake Michigan beach sessions! Thinking of offering some beach minis this summer.... raise your hand if you/your crew might be interested?! #ashleyslaterphotography #michiganphotographer
Tuesday! Sharing some bridal hair inspiration... just love the effortlessness of this look. Also missing the desert where these bridals were photographed! #bridalhair @susiesaltzman @kensingtonmakeup @bhldn
It was 65 degrees yesterday so it’s basically summer now, right?! Can’t wait for THIS exact view soon!
Just felt like this needed to be shared today... even IF I’ve shared it before. Can anyone else believe we are only a few months away from gorgeous dreamy dahlia season?! I can’t wait to plant all the new varieties I’ve purchased!!
Ah, this sweet bride and groom is perfect for this Tuesday! I’m getting so,sooo pumped for my wedding season to begin!! Ahhhhh!!!! 🙌🏻 #ashleyslaterweddings