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Happy Monday! This week is going to be a good one because I get to say see ya 👋🏻 to the frozen tundra and hello 😎 to sunny Florida skies. I think I’ll be just as happy as this bridal party was on a hot summer day last year! I always love classic black for guys... what’s your fave? Navy? Gray? #ashleyslaterweddings #michiganweddingphotographer #bridalparty
Happy Saturday! I’m introducing myself today since I shared all the pretty bling yesterday. So I’m Ashley (left in this pic) and when I’m not taking care of my three little boys —which is 24/7, let’s be honest— I am photographing beautiful weddings and it’s my favorite thing EVER to do. . If I’m not at a wedding I’m probably with @michaelanoelledesigns(right in the photo) planning another @bloomtheworkshop which we love to host. This year we’ll be in Dallas again at @thewhitesparrow in November and I just can’t wait! . 5 current faves: 1. Passion fruit from the produce section 2. All the @lesmillstribe classes 3. @traderjoes vanilla whey protein 4. The fact that we leave for Disney in three days! 5. @beautycounter nourishing eye cream . What’s a current favorite of yours?! 👇🏻👇🏻👇🏻👇🏻#fridayintroductions #butonaSaturday
How many of you added a little bling to your hand yesterday?! Where are my newly engaged couples at?! In honor of one of the biggest engagement days of the year yesterday, here are some of my all time fave ring shots— can you guys tell I have a thing for pairing rings with florals?! #engagementring #michiganweddingphotographer (p.s. past clients, do you spot your ring?!)
Happy Valentine’s Day! Celebrating love is my favorite thing to do almost everyday of the year and this couple exuded true love and had such a fun bridal party too! | Speaking of weddings, I am only taking two more 2019 weddings so if you happen to get engaged today make sure to get in touch soon!! 😍 #ashleyslaterphotography #ashleyslaterweddings
I hope you’re all staying cozy today, wherever you are. Michigan woke up to another big dump of snow and school closings... it feels like winter is just cramming it all in one big burst this year and I’m over it! Good thing we head south soon— in the meantime I’ve been planning some gorgeous engagement sessions this week with clients and I’m so excited for warmer temperatures and getting back out with my camera! #ashleyslaterphotography #michiganweddingphotographer
Wedding with a view... and gosh, WHAT a view it is! @cicconevineyard is one of my favorites because of this epic view of Lake Michigan... can’t wait to head back to one of the most magical places this summer! #ashleyslaterphotography #traversecitywedding
This beautiful wedding from last summer is live on the blog today! My favorite part was the riverside ceremony, even IF the river had flooded the day before and our shoes got completely soaked! Worth it! #ashleyslaterweddings
Day two of the craziest winter weather I’ve ever been in. At least the sun is out, but it’s still a -35 windchill!
Scrolled past this boutonniere photo from Lauren and johns wedding last summer— the green flowers are hellebore and it made me wonder wether my hellebore plant will survive two+ days of a -35 windchill! Hard to say... hope you’re all staying warm and safe wherever you are. I’m here celebrating my birthday and pretty sure I won’t be venturing outdoors at all! 🥶😊 I’ll just be dreaming of summer events and trying to remember what it feels like to be “too hot”!! #ashleyslaterweddings
Oh my goodness, this was one of the most fun engagement sessions ever! Taylor, Brian and I got together when the northern Michigan fall colors were at their peak. It was insanely gorgeous! Then, they built a fire and had s’mores because that’s just how cool and laid back they are. We are pumped for their Walloon Lake wedding this June! Link in profile to see all their gorgeous photos! #ashleyslaterweddings #ashleyslaterengagements #michiganweddingphotographer
Today on the blog (yes y’all, I blogged! What?!) I’m finally sharing a wedding I was so honored to be part of. The culmination of three days, amazing vendors and all the beauty and magic of northern Michigan in the summertime! I’m SUPER PROUD this one guys. Link in profile of a million photos to one of the best days!! #ashleyslaterweddings #filmphotography #northernmichiganweddings
I love finding the alcohol bottles at wedding receptions because I think they are just so beautiful on film! Anyone else?! Just me?! #weddingdetails #filmisnotdead @tcwhiskey
Only 5 months until Michigan summer which means weddings, Lake Michigan and perfect sunsets! Funny enough, it has finally decided to snow here today but I still have wedding season on my mind!
The good news: this couple made the cover and inside of my north wedding magazine!! The bad news: my husband didn’t let me know we only had decaf coffee left... 5 cups in and I was like WHY ISNT THIS WORKING?!?! 🥴 #fail. Edit: my three year old just cut his own hair with scissors so the day is just really shaping up to be great. 😧