Families
As a mom of SIX kids I am here for the chaos. I know getting everyone ready for photo session can seem daunting but trust me it doesn't have to be. Why do we have to get all fancied up and be miserable? I mean if that floats your boat, by all means WEAR THE DRESS... but I'm talking about the ones that just can't stand the thought of having to get all their kids in matching outfits and make them stand still for a photo. Guess what? You don't have to!
Let me tell you, you will appreciate the authentic memories more than the forced smiles. The actual laughter and seeing your kids run around and be free is something you will cherish forever.
Does your family have a favorite activity? Perhaps game night at the house? I love me some Uno, y'all play a game and I'll capture the competition. Do you love to play catch? Meet me at the ballpark and have a little mini game! There are so many options to make family photos FUN! Let's chat about what your family truly loves and document it so generations to come can experience it.
Let your love show.
- Kristy W.
"She made us laugh, she made us feel comfortable in front of the camera."
Family of 6 here. The patience Ashley had with my 4 kids (7 and under) and my husband and I was incredible. She made us laugh, she made us comfortable in front of the camera, almost like we forgot she was even there! She communicated well before, during, and after the photoshoot so there was never any second guessing of when I would be receiving my gallery. Then, when the gallery was delivered via inbox, the pictures were amazing! If you want someone who has a natural talent that only God can give, you need Ashley! She is amazing at her work and we are absolutely in love with our photos! Thank you!
- Robin H.
"She is kind, patient and easily manages the chaos."
Ashley was amazing with our big family! She did her homework ahead of time on the type of vibe we wanted and had me send her a list of shots we HAD to have. She gave us those and more. I could go on and on about how wonderful our photos turned out! First and foremost, Ashley is just a great human! She is kind, patient and easily manages the chaos.
I live in the gorgeous foothills of the Smoky Mountains and there aren't many locations you can wrong with around here. From valleys with mountain ranges in the background to the tallest peaks overlooking it all and everything in between, we have quite the good selection. We have a TON of cute cabins and tiny homes that makes for the cutest way to start your day. I have plenty I can recommend to you.
BUT... yes I love to travel! If I am traveling to you specifically for a session those fees will be discussed and factored in prior. No hidden charges or surprises coming from your girl!
P.S. If you are booking a destination adventure elopement in one of my bucket list locations... Just pay my plane ticket, AirBnB stay and car rental. I'll shoot your whole adventure for FREE.
Do you travel for photos or do you only shoot in East Tennessee?
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I don't have a set number of images that I deliver each time, every session or elopement is different. Here's the thing, you get ALL of the usable images from your day. I don't believe in making someone choose their favorites out of a gallery. Those are YOUR memories and I'm just here to document the story. At a minimum though regular sessions receive 50 images and adventures/dates 100 images while elopements and intimate weddings are 100 images per hour, again these are a MINIMUM.
Your gallery will be delivered via online gallery through your client portal. From there you can download, save and share all you want.
Turn around time for regular sessions is 2-4 weeks and elopements/intimate weddings is 4-10 weeks. Both depending on the season and scheduling.
How many photos can we expect, How do we get them & How long ?
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If you need to reschedule we absolutely can, just keep me in the loop as soon as you can (sometimes I have to arrange childcare for sessions). If you cancel your session, I’ll probably shed a few tears but I totally understand! I have a non refundable retainer fee so you won’t be receiving that portion back, but if you’ve paid more, you will receive that portion back.
Don't fret if the weather is bad, we've got options! Here in East Tn we can have every form of weather possible in the same week. So I'm good with it & can adapt quickly. Some rainy days can be so much fun during shoots and elopements. We can reschedule though if that is what you'd like, just let me know and we will work through it together!
What if the weather is bad or we need to reschedule?
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Sorry Charlie, Photoshop is not my jam. Yes I know how to use it, but I use it to clean up a photo. Like take out a random person or vehicle that is distracting to your image. I don't "make people skinny", "change your hair", "change your clothing", etc. and yes I have been asked to do all of these.
When it comes to things like acne, bruising, scars or birthmarks... I will ONLY remove these at the request of the client.
Can you photoshop me?
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LISTENNNNN... you're girl here is a planner. For real I've got the most color coded calendar of anyone I have ever met. If I wasn't a photographer I would probably be party planning or something.
I love to help out in any way I can. I will help with locations for sessions/elopements, send you outfit guides, look into AirBnB's, any vendors you may need... I'm here to help make the process as stress free as possible.
Can you help us plan things out?
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In short, no I do not deliver RAW's. I will explain why though.
RAW images are essentially the raw materials of my work and delivering them would not represent the quality and style that I stand for as a photographer. My expertise lies in the editing and post processing that goes into creating those final images. I've spent many years honing in the skills to deliver images that meet the expectations of my clients. I am always open to discussing any concerns you may have over your final product, if there is an image you want in B&W I can do that for you, if you received a B&W image but want color I got you! I also send out sneak peeks which is a great time to make sure you are happy with the tone and overall edit of your images before i dive into editing the full album.
Do you give RAW's?
