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    Hi, I'm Ashley and welcome to my blog! Throughout this site you'll find links to my wedding portfolio, recent features, and social media updates. And if you would like to keep up to date with my most current work, feel free to subscribe to this feed.

    If you're planning a wedding, rounding up the family for a portrait session, or just want to say hello, please give me a shout!

The Importance of Wedding Photography

This is my grandparents wedding photo from March 1929, one of my most valued possessions. Wedding photography has come a long way from the time of studio portraits and hand color prints, but it’s value has never changed. A single image can speak volumes.

Meg - It’s so wonderful that you have that photo! Photos truly are priceless.

Laura + Chris at Union Bar and Grille

Laura and Chris had an intimate lunch soiree at Union Bar and Grille over the weekend, which was a nice change of pace from my late Saturday nights. When I first met Laura and Chris, Laura mentioned one thing about my work she really liked, and that was I can capture guests having a good time even if they’re not dancing. So that was my goal for their celebration, to remember what every wedding I document is about, not the fancy decor, not the cake, not the dance party, (although I love a good dance party) but rather a couples closest friends and family coming together to celebrate a marriage, which in and of itself is a beautiful thing.
Married: 4.28.12
Ceremony: Blessed Sacrament Chapel
Reception: Union Bar and Grille

Jen + Matt Engaged

Before the torrential downpours this past weekend I headed up to Salem with Jen and Matt for a little arcade goodness. I’m not sure how Salem Willows still exists, but I’m glad it does. It’s a strip of amazing old school amusement park food and game venues, in addition to the park, which made for a super fun session Saturday Morning. And although Matt walked away as the skee ball champ this time around, I’ll hopefully get a rematch one day!

Roberto Farren | Photographer Boston MA - Absolutely wonderful images both here and in the rest of your portfolio!! Look forward to seeing more over the summer! All the best, Roberto.

Ratha + Andy at the Artists for Humanity Epicenter

If you follow my blog you’ll know I’ve done my fair share of weddings at the Artists for Humanity Epicenter, but what I love about every wedding I’ve shot there is that they have all been unique to the couple. Ratha and Andy kept things simple, and had a fabulous shindig. Although I have to admit, the clown theme they joked about having for months was missed by at least one, but probably only one. Thanks for having me guys, you were a blast to work with!
Married: 4.14.12
Ceremony + Reception: Artists for Humanity Epicenter
Catering: Forklift Catering

Nina Chandra - wow! the photographs are so great! and so artistically shot.

Another First

This has been the best year of my life. Yesterday Eric and I celebrated our first wedding anniversary, and after spending almost a decade together, it’s fun to have a 1st again. Neither of us thought getting married would feel any different than cohabitating, but it does, it’s even more fantastic.

We packed a lot in this past year, we were married in Italy (yes it was amazing), I opened my studio, we moved (goodbye Allston), traveled to new places, Eric went on tour (I’m married to a rockstar, at least he is to me), and most importantly, enjoyed every single day we had together. I don’t share many personal details online, but I feel incredibly thankful for the opportunities we’ve had, and the people we’ve shared them with, so thank you to those who have played an integral role in our lives.

Moving forward, I’m excited to share in several couples weddings this year, and wish you the same happiness I feel everyday.

And I couldn’t close without posting an image from our amazing friend and photographer Channing. Thank you for documenting a day in our lives in such a beautiful and meaningful way.

Natasha - Congratulations, Ashley! Glad to see such a deserving person is basking in such happiness! :)

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