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I had big plans for today, but instead I'm dealing with an epic migraine. Thankfully I can see again and my head just aches. Ugh. I'm going to wallow in self pity a little longer and then hopefully move on to more fun things this afternoon-- like reminiscing over one of three wedding vignettes we set up for @bloomtheworkshop at @greencrestmanor this September. This one by @springsweet featured a bride and two bridesmaids and was so beyond lovely! #ashleyslaterweddings
Last night I got some of the best news ever-- a real wedding I photographed this summer is going to be in the next print issue of the knot magazine! Then, today my dad lets me know he's making the 8 drive to southern Illinois because my grandma is not doing well. Tonight she's still in the hospital and I'll be honest, it's not looking good. Highs and lows. Success and uncertainty. Sometimes it gets to be really exhausting -- running a business, chasing these boys around (and growing a third one!), maintaining a mostly clean house and being a good wife. Whew. Thankful to have an anchor in Christ to ride the waves, find strength and renewal for each day. #ashleyslaterweddings #bloombashdallas invite by @wildfieldpaperco for @bloomtheworkshop
I'm always grabbing styling pieces that I pick up at local antique stores as I head out the door to shoot a wedding. This pretty mirrored tray with silver footings was $10 and looked so beautiful with a styling silk layer across the top to make a little spot for the wedding rings to stand out. Varying layers and textures is always a surefire way to create interest in any photo! #tipthursday #ashleyslaterweddings #weddingrings
This bride is stunnnning. Just love loved working on this with @foreverandadayevent a couple weeks ago! Browning fields, lace dresses and ranuncula bouquets are my new favorite 😍 dress: @springsweet #ashleyslaterweddings
Someone tell me how it's possible that we are just 9 Monday's away from Christmas morning!!! 😱⛄️I can't process that... so for now, pretty boutonnieres! #ashleyslaterweddings #boutonniere
I rarely post pictures of myself here but I'm going to try and be better about saying hello every once in a while! Tonight we are doing a maternity session with a friend, @estubblefieldphoto and I can't wait to document life right now. This winter is going to be so exciting, welcoming a third little boy (😳)!!! I'm also taking my last trip up north until this weekend until this little guy joins is, and while I'm excited for some true rest I'm also already anticipating next spring and summer full of pretty weddings, a blooming garden and what's to surely be a crazy "normal" with three little boys underfoot constantly! 😂 what are you looking forward to this fall/winter?
These fall colors in the bright blue lake water at a wedding a few weeks ago is going to be one of my favorites. Ironically, we had a heat wave the weekend of this wedding and it was 90 degrees! #ashleyslaterweddings #ashleyslaterphotography
Autumnal fruit and color for this fall bride. Loving going through these wedding scans I just got back! I can't believe I just have two more weddings this year-- I'm so ready for rest but I'm already missing all the beautiful things that come along with wedding day, like styling and gorgeous #weddingring 💍#ashleyslaterweddings
I've gotten to photograph this family from before baby Wes was even born and it's been more than fun to be a part of his milestones-- and make such a sweet friend in his mom too. #ashleyslaterphotography #grandrapidsfamilyphotographer
The flower bar at @bloomtheworkshop is always a favorite... just look at it! Also super impressed by this shot that was taken by an attendee, @mumsflowersmt! I could repost flower photos all day long... 😍
That's a wrap for #bloomtheworkshop at @thewhitesparrow! This group was SOOO fun, already missing them!
Because every morning needs lots of coffee in a really cute mug. These are by @smallglow and we love them! #bloombashdallas
It was a beautiful day with amazing ladies! Can't wait for day two of @bloomtheworkshop !
We are all ready to go for #bloombashdallas at @thewhitesparrow tomorrow! @bloomtheworkshop here we go!