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Obligatory Father’s Day post! /// First, jonathan. I wouldn’t be able to do this job I love so much without his support. He’s not the guy that comes home and has “down time” or heads to the gym or turns on the TV. He’s the guy that arrives home, scoops up the kids and gives them his undivided attention. He makes dinner when I’m tired and does loads of laundry. He gets up to hand me the baby each time he wakes to eat and then puts him back to sleep when he’s finished (and with a currently broken back no less!) during the night. He second shoots with me on one of his only days “off”, plays nonstop with the boys in the yard, gives baths and puts them to bed. That’s just a small glimpse into how invaluable he is. He’s my teammate, truly. I don’t say it often enough, but he deserves a little attention because he’s pretty amazing and wonderful and I’m just so happy my boys are learning how to become men from his love and example. /// And next, my dad! He’s been the best dad and he’s an even better “papa”. My kids are absolutely obsessed with him and it’s so fun to see him play so much with them that he has to take naps just to keep up! 😂 I’m so lucky to have him and knowing he’s always there for me (and my family!) is a blessing I don’t take lightly. /// Also have to shout out to my father in law who is such a blessing!! Happy Father’s Day! /// If you happen to scroll left, please don’t be jealous of my 3 year old hair. Can you believe it was so curly?!
Another Saturday, another wedding day! I may have a cold but I’m ready 💪🏻 also this digital from last weekends wedding has me 😍#ashleyslaterphotography #michiganweddingphotographer
Lucie on the morning of her wedding 😍 #ashleyslaterweddings #michiganweddingphotographer #michiganfilmphotographer
Is it weird that I love photographing landscapes as much as pretty wedding details? And this piece of driftwood... if I could have lifted it and stolen it, I might have. 😍
Rainy day weddings can still look great as proven by this bridal party. We got a break in the rain and headed to GRAM to snap a few photos! #ashleyslaterweddings #grandrapidsweddingphotographer #michiganweddingphotographer
Roses in San Francisco from about a year ago exactly. Feeling sick and wishing I could pop to the wharf for a hot bowl of fresh chowder in a bread bowl... for now Campbell’s chicken noodle will have to suffice! #weddingseason #downforthecount #sendkleenex
Northern Michigan is such a dream. It’s been a great two days already of wedding events for the sweetest couple and tomorrow is finally the big day, they get married! I really (really, really!) love my job! #puremichigan #northport #michiganfilmphotographer #ashleyslaterweddings
Pretty invitation suite details! #ashleyslaterweddings #michiganfilmphotographer
Did you see sweet baby Olivia last week on the blog? I will never tire of a photo of babies precious tiny little heads! // today we are headed to shoot a wedding in Grand Rapids and hoping the sun comes out all the way for us! 🌤 what are you up to on this Saturday?
Film scans from May’s @bloomtheworkshop started rolling in and I’m smitten— can’t wait to share these! How goth are these colors?! @amyosabaevents @prairielettershop @adorncompany @riverwoodmansion @pleasebeseatedrentals #michiganweddingphotographer #filmweddingphotographer #michiganfilmphotographer
This couple gets married Saturday and I can’t wait! So this photo reminds me I need to get myself to Lake Michigan asap! #michiganfilmphotographer #michiganweddingphotographer #michiganengagement
This family maternity session is up on the blog tonight and they just welcomed a new baby BOY last weekend! Friday morning I get to hear back and photograph him and I just can’t wait! Scroll to see some faves! #michiganphotographer #michiganfilmphotographer #michiganmaternityphotographer
Just an iPhone picture but it still captures how I feel right now... with a 90+ degree weekend it’s definitely poolside, popsicle eating, summer days! Kicked it off right spending our evenings at the pool. Caleb (my 4 yr old) and Eli (my 2 year old) are loving getting to swim while Luke (4 months) isn’t so hot about being so hot! 😊☀️💦 hope everyone has a really fun and safe Memorial Day! If you need me, I’ll be here! #donotdisturb #summahtime
Tapping into my last bit of energy to knock out an interior shoot for my pal @michaelanoelledesigns, edit last weeks wedding digitals, get the last of the Garden flowers planted and blog a maternity session! Oh yeah, and keep my kids alive and feed everyone 😂 I wonder how much I can get done today💪🏻 happy Friday guys and here’s to one more big push before it’s officially the weekend! #friyay #filmisntdead