Dameian and I have deemed 2010 “The Year of Kicking Ass.” This means really working out (like running, ok, more like jogging and speed walking), eating at home the majority of the time, flossing every day, celebrating each day, and making a buck. Hey, I’ve got bills to pay. Ya’ll know about my Etsy shop already. I plan to keep adding little tidbits to it here and there. BTW: If you have an idea for a project, don’t hesitate to contact me.
My newest plan, edeavor, wish, and dream is to start a photography business. 2009 was the year of the Nikon (on the Ashley Calendar it was). I rocked that baby out. I even read the entire manual! I’d rather read the back of a lotion bottle, but I did it anyway. Why? I needed to know. I needed to know everything about my sweet Nikon. What tricks did she have up her sleeve? What in the world did all those settings do? What is her favorite food? It’s macaroni and cheese, see, we’re like twins. Did she love Dirty Dancing?
If you were wondering, her name is Julie. Maybe I’ll start calling her Jules for short.
Little by little, hour by countless hour, I started to figure things out. OMG I finally get aperture. Like, I really get it!
Which brings me to these photos that I am itching to show you. I’m really itching, winter eczema on my hands sucks. Over the next few months, I’ll be taking photos of family and friends who don’t mind me telling them what to do for a few hours. It’s called “portfolio building,” ya’ll. Lucky for me, a wonderful friend of mine birthed recently a terribly handsome little man named Jaxson James.
Whatcha think?
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love it!
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Your pictures? Amazing. I’m definitely interested in having pictures done with you!! I can’t wait to see your next creation in the etsy shop. <3
BEAUTIFUL! If I lived close enough I’d offer up my now 2 year old! (Of course, good luck getting her to hold still or look at you). I STILL don’t get aperature, Julie is a GREAT name (and Jules a great nickname), and the winter eczema is making me absolutely crazy!
*I’m dying for an SLR, but no luck so far…
PS – The first is my favorite just in case you cared. :)
Ashley! These are fantastic! Great work…can’t wait to see what you come up with next!
Hey there Ash and Happy New Year to you and Dameian. Reading your delightful blog always makes me happy but these beautiful pictures of baby Jax warm my heart. You are quite the “photo maven”. I hope that 2010 brings a year filled with more joys than sorrows and more blessings than challenges. Please keep sending me your blog, stay warm and eat your oatmeal. Miss you still. Love, Fitzie
Miss you too!!!!! I’ve been eating my oatmeal in smoothie form. Makes it easier. :)
Beautiful Pics! My family is next!!!!
I’m so excited for you, Ashley. I keep picking up and putting down my manual. Gotta finish it. I think I can…I think I can. ;)
That is one handsome little man. The last photo seriously made my heart melt.
I wish you the best of luck on this new journey.
XO*Tricia
Ash, that’s my little man! Such a dreamboat. You did a gorgeous job with these pictures!! I am so glad you and D were able to come and share time with us. I miss you (you are too dang far away).
Since I am certain you will be the next Annie Leibovitz (professionally, not personally), I would like to book you now for Nicole’s Sweet Sixteen and for Jax’s high school graduation, m’kay?
xo,
Jen
Hello sweet Ashley – Happy New Year! Whoa nellie – I’ve always enjoyed your photos, but these are extra amazingly fabulous! It could be the fact that you’re photographing the cutest little baby ever…but I know a lot of how a photo turns out is due to the creative person behind the lens who is able to capture a “look” at the right moment. I am thrilled for your new adventure! You are going to be very successful at it.
Blessings,
Marie
Ha, how about baby Jax’s first b-day? :) And maybe Gen’s graduation. Dang, Chris already had his 50th…lol.
I think I love it! I’m so glad you are pursuing photography. It’s been fun to watch you grow in your creative endeavors this year. Listen to me, I sound like such a mom :). Seriously though, you are uber talented and I wish you all the best in having a kick-ass 2010!
Thanks Beth, that really means a lot. :)
These photos are amazing! Really. The baby is adorable too. :-)
Hi Ashley!
Your photos are terrific and you SHOULD be in business doing them!
I BELIEVE in you! Go for it!
I have included a link to you on today’s post and my sad announcement about blog awards for me…..
Really love these photos! You are SO talented. You will make
this a great year!
OMG I <3 the fourth one down! So cute–and good job on the staging, too!