Ashley McDonough Photography: Blog https://amcdonoughphotography.zenfolio.com/blog en-us (C) Ashley McDonough Photography [email protected] (Ashley McDonough Photography) Mon, 16 Mar 2020 06:48:00 GMT Mon, 16 Mar 2020 06:48:00 GMT https://amcdonoughphotography.zenfolio.com/img/s/v-12/u140640263-o156664449-50.jpg Ashley McDonough Photography: Blog https://amcdonoughphotography.zenfolio.com/blog 80 120 Back to School Mini Sessions https://amcdonoughphotography.zenfolio.com/blog/2015/7/back-to-school-mini-sessions I am so excited about these mini sessions! My good friend (and fellow photographer)  Elizabeth Clements and I have been working really hard to make these sessions adorable!

Isn't Mary Austin so cute! Each 10 minute session includes both sets, and I will add the information during my editing.

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Spots are filling up quickly, and once they are gone we won't be adding any extras. Email me at [email protected] to reserve your spot.

 

 

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Easter 2015 https://amcdonoughphotography.zenfolio.com/blog/2015/4/easter-2015 This is Baby Woosie's (aka Lucy) first Easter, and I was so excited to have my niece and nephew come to the studio to get some pictures in their adorable Easter outfits! My mom made the dress Lucy is wearing for me to wear for my first Easter. I am so happy that Lucy is getting to wear most of my smocked outfits! I am also Thrilled that my mother-in-law Charlene (aka meme) was able to hop into a few of the pictures! It was a fun morning, topped off by an evening of dyeing eggs with my father-in-law.

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MY BIG NEWS!! https://amcdonoughphotography.zenfolio.com/blog/2015/4/my-big-news OK so this blog seems to have taken me forever! I feel like I am still trying to figure out my time management its getting there slowly. I am for sure back! I have had a few new sessions that have helped me get back into the swing of things. I am so excited about this new adventure for Ashley McDonough Photography! I have joined...

 

 

I cannot tell you how excited I am to be apart of this studio! Here are a few pictures from some of my recent sessions there!

 

 

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Happy 1st Birthday Carson https://amcdonoughphotography.zenfolio.com/blog/2015/2/happy-1st-birthday-carson I cannot believe that this little boy just turned 1!

 

 

 

I feel like I was just visiting Lori and Ethan in the hospital, and taking his newborn pictures! Time flies!! This sweet boy is so happy all the time, I have loved watching his mom post weekly pictures of him on Facebook. Carson's birthday party was a perfect party for a little boy! His mom is always so creative with the birthday parties she puts together. Football is very popular at their house as Ethan is a diehard Tennessee Bama Fan ;-). Lori made the party a general football theme because it was all about Carson. She had me put together the banners, food signs,etc. It was so fun! here are a few pictures from the day.

 

 

 

 

 

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[email protected] (Ashley McDonough Photography) https://amcdonoughphotography.zenfolio.com/blog/2015/2/happy-1st-birthday-carson Sat, 14 Feb 2015 02:54:27 GMT
I'M BACK!! https://amcdonoughphotography.zenfolio.com/blog/2015/1/im-back 2014 Was by far one of the my best years personally, but professionally I took some time off. I have spent the last three months with this little lady

 

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I am beyond in love with her, but I am so ready to get back to work, and see all my old customers, and meet some new customers! Look up my pricing on my site, and email me @ [email protected] to set up a session.

 

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Christmas Cards https://amcdonoughphotography.zenfolio.com/blog/2013/10/christmas-cards          My Christmas Cards are here! I have eight new designs that I am so excited for you to see. Each card is printed on beautiful card stock and is $1.20 per card with a minimum order of 25. Let me know which card you would like to order and which pictures you would like me to put in. You can email me at  [email protected]

 

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[email protected] (Ashley McDonough Photography) Christmas Cards https://amcdonoughphotography.zenfolio.com/blog/2013/10/christmas-cards Thu, 31 Oct 2013 03:14:25 GMT
Ginny & Shawn https://amcdonoughphotography.zenfolio.com/blog/2013/10/ginny-shawn I had an awesome time with Shawn, Ginny,& Maddie, the other day! We spent the early evening at my favorite place...Harlinsdale Farms! It is gorgeous there and the weather was fabulous. Ginny is due in December and is doing awesome! I cannot wait to meet their new little one. Maddie is going to be an awesome big sister, she was already talking about how she was going to help out her new little brother! I always have so much fun with this family! thanks for letting me spend the evening with you!

 

 

 

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[email protected] (Ashley McDonough Photography) families kids maternity https://amcdonoughphotography.zenfolio.com/blog/2013/10/ginny-shawn Wed, 02 Oct 2013 16:43:05 GMT
HOLIDAY MINI SESSIONS https://amcdonoughphotography.zenfolio.com/blog/2013/9/holiday-mini-sessions I am so excited to announce  the sessions will be Saturday, October 19th & Sunday, October 20th. I will possibly add another date depending on response. Let me know if you are interested in one of these 30 minute stylized sessions. the slide show below will show just a few examples of what the session will look like. 

Update!

I have added Saturday, November 2nd & Sunday, November 3rd to the line up! spots are filling up quickly!

I will also have examples of my Christmas cards this year so it is a one stop shop! Come get your pictures taken AND order your christmas cards! 

$80 is due at time of booking. spots will go quickly, so please let me know if you would like Morning, Midday, or Afternoon sessions, and I will do my best to accommodate  you. Thank you so much!

 

pay here to book your session and email me with your time of day and we can find a time that works for you! I can't put you on the calendar till payment has been received. Thank you so much!

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[email protected] (Ashley McDonough Photography) Christmas Cards families kids mini sessions https://amcdonoughphotography.zenfolio.com/blog/2013/9/holiday-mini-sessions Mon, 23 Sep 2013 03:38:37 GMT
Birthday Parties https://amcdonoughphotography.zenfolio.com/blog/2013/9/birthday-parties Children's birthday parties are the BEST! I love to help plan them, I love watching the children have a blast; and, most of all, I love capturing those kids having a great time! My latest party was for a sweet little 4 year-old, Hannah. Like all 4 year-old little girls, she LOVES Disney and Disney princesses. She had a bounce house, and an awesome princess cake from Puffy Muffin (BEST CAKE in town, hands down!). I had a wonderful time photographing Hannah's moments that often get forgotten by parents who are too busy with party stuff to take pictures. 

 

If you are interested in having me capture your next birthday party, contact me for prices at: [email protected]. Each of my Party Packages includes a beautiful album to remember the day! You have worked hard to make your child's birthday party special, why not hire someone to capture EVERY moment of the day and take the pressure off of yourself? 

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[email protected] (Ashley McDonough Photography) kids parties https://amcdonoughphotography.zenfolio.com/blog/2013/9/birthday-parties Tue, 03 Sep 2013 02:43:52 GMT
The Frizzell Kids https://amcdonoughphotography.zenfolio.com/blog/2013/8/the-frizzell-kids This is my third session with these sweet kiddos, and it makes me so sad to see how quickly they are growing up. I remember the first session very well, as Parker was practically bald, but now he has a full head of hair.  Laney had a bunch of firsts the week leading up to this session. She started Kindergarten, learned to ride a bike without training wheels, and woke up one morning with two loose teeth!  I do love seeing their sweet faces and watching them grow though. 

This session was a real challenge due to the heat.  Just looking at the pictures makes me break out into a sweat.  However, Laney and Parker were real troopers, I may even have to give Laney a job, as she posed both of them in many of the pictures, many of which are my favorites! In spite of the heat, we had a great time at Harlinsdale Farms!  Thank you to the Frizzell family for letting me photograph you! 

 

 

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[email protected] (Ashley McDonough Photography) Kids https://amcdonoughphotography.zenfolio.com/blog/2013/8/the-frizzell-kids Wed, 28 Aug 2013 02:49:36 GMT
First Comes Love... https://amcdonoughphotography.zenfolio.com/blog/2013/8/first-comes-love Erin has lived in Nashville her entire life, and Matt will soon call Nashville home. They have been dating since they met in college at Florida Southern. I am so excited that they are getting married next summer, and I cannot wait to see Erin walk down the aisle.  We were really worried that it was going to rain on the day of the shoot, as Matt was going back to Florida for his last semester of school, and we were a little short on time.  Thankfully it turned out to be a beautiful evening! I know Erin will be so glad to have him back here in Nashville come January. 

Erin and Matt wanted to really capture Nashville, so the walking bridge was the perfect location! I know Erin and Matt are excited to show off Nashville to Matt's Florida family and friends. I know they are sad to see him leave Florida, but we are all really excited to have him here in Nashville. They are really a wonderful couple and I am so happy to call them family!! Thanks Matt and Erin for letting me take your engagement pictures!

 

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[email protected] (Ashley McDonough Photography) Engagement Love https://amcdonoughphotography.zenfolio.com/blog/2013/8/first-comes-love Mon, 19 Aug 2013 23:13:43 GMT
BloggingTroubles! https://amcdonoughphotography.zenfolio.com/blog/2013/8/blogging-troubles I have such a hard time blogging...though I am sure you could already tell that since I think the last time I blogged was over a year ago. I am going to try to blog more often, because honestly I think it is really good for me, because I LOVE my clients, and I really want them to feel special! 

 

Ok now to the really exciting stuff! I am so excited to announce that not only am I going to be doing my usual fall sessions, I am also going to be doing some really cool mini sessions that are going to be super cute! The mini sessions will be stylized to look very festive for the Christmas season. I will have some VERY cute props. I am planning on doing these in one weekend, (possibly 2 if I get a good response) and I want to do them towards the end of October beginning of November so the weather is still nice. I will put more about dates and times in a week or two, but the price is set at $80 for a 30min session with 10 digital images that you can download, and have the full rights to ( so that you can use them on your christmas cards). Stay tuned for dates and times!!

 

Now onto pictures from my fun summer!

 

 

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The Smith Family https://amcdonoughphotography.zenfolio.com/blog/2011/12/The-Smith-Family It is always so much fun to work with people I know! I met Kim when she was my Sunday school teacher in the 6th grade. Kim is just the nicest most genuine person you will ever meet! I was so honored when she asked me last Spring to photograph the adoption of their adorable little boy, but unfortunately I had a conflict and couldn’t do it. Kim and I were finally able to get everyone together for a family session just a few weeks ago. It was so great getting to catch up, and meet her husband and new little boy! Kim and Mike have their hands full, but I know this is what they have prayed for, for so long, and they are loving every minute of it!

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[email protected] (Ashley McDonough Photography) Families kids https://amcdonoughphotography.zenfolio.com/blog/2011/12/The-Smith-Family Fri, 30 Dec 2011 21:34:37 GMT
Happy Holidays! https://amcdonoughphotography.zenfolio.com/blog/2011/12/Happy-Holidays- 2011 has been a wonderful year!! I just want to take time to thank everyone!! I have LOVED  getting to know each new family, and so thankful for the returning faces! I truly have the best job on earth, and I am so blessed to work with the best families in town. I cannot wait to see what 2012 will bring.

Here are the Christmas card pictures I promised!

 

My New Year’s resolution is to blog more!!


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[email protected] (Ashley McDonough Photography) Christmas Cards https://amcdonoughphotography.zenfolio.com/blog/2011/12/Happy-Holidays- Tue, 27 Dec 2011 22:53:58 GMT
Quiet https://amcdonoughphotography.zenfolio.com/blog/2011/11/Quiet I know things have been a little quiet on here, but I am in the middle of Christmas Card sessions, and I am not really sure what to do. I don’t want to spoil anyone’s Cards so I am going to post some pictures a little later in December. I am so excited to blog about them though, because I really think they are some of my best pictures! Just check back I promise to not be so quiet in the future. Anyone that knows me knows I am anything but quiet, my husband actually laughed at that. Hope you all are have a GREAT Thanksgiving. I   am spending it with Benton’s family, and cannot wait to eat some yummy dressing.


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[email protected] (Ashley McDonough Photography) Christmas Cards https://amcdonoughphotography.zenfolio.com/blog/2011/11/Quiet Tue, 22 Nov 2011 16:31:56 GMT
The Glen Leven Fall Fest 2011 https://amcdonoughphotography.zenfolio.com/blog/2011/11/The-Glen-Leven-Fall-Fest-2011 I was asked again this year to photograph the Glen Leven Fall fest. Glen Leven is a Property in Oak Hill  that is absolutely Beautiful! The property was left to the land trust for Tennessee, and the city of Oak Hill is raising money to restore it. The Fall Fest was last weekend, and they had pony rides, hayrides, food, music, and a costume parade. Fun was had by all! I am donating 10% of the sales of my photos to Glen Leven. Please check my website for the pictures.


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[email protected] (Ashley McDonough Photography) Families kids https://amcdonoughphotography.zenfolio.com/blog/2011/11/The-Glen-Leven-Fall-Fest-2011 Thu, 03 Nov 2011 10:57:41 GMT
BOY CRAZY https://amcdonoughphotography.zenfolio.com/blog/2011/11/BOY-CRAZY My new nephew is due in December, and we cannot wait! He will be the first boy for that side of the family, and we are all so excited for Jon and Eleanor. On Saturday I threw Eleanor a shower. I had so much fun putting together all the details. I made all the pedestal trays, and all the paper items I designed myself. I enjoyed the entire process. Hope you enjoy the pictures. Stay tuned for pictures of my sweet nephew soon.


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[email protected] (Ashley McDonough Photography) parties https://amcdonoughphotography.zenfolio.com/blog/2011/11/BOY-CRAZY Tue, 01 Nov 2011 13:48:58 GMT
Busy, Busy, Busy! https://amcdonoughphotography.zenfolio.com/blog/2011/10/Busy--Busy--Busy- Things have been a little on the crazy side lately, but I seem to function better when I am busy…well, maybe I think I do. Not only is this my busy season, but I for some reason thought it would be a good idea to plan a shower and a trip to Chicago. I can’t wait ’til the shower, and I will post pictures hopefully sometime next week.

I have had so many sessions lately for Christmas Cards, and if you haven’t scheduled a time yet they are filling up quickly! I have made it easier to schedule a session, all you have to do is click on the link at the top of this page, on my facebook page, or my website. Check it out, it is really easy!

Well, here is a sneak peek of a few sessions I have been working on! more to come very soon. Oh, and FYI, I will only post one picture from each christmas card session so as to not spoil the actual Christmas Cards for anyone. This week’s sneak peek is a newborn session, and a 12 month session. Enjoy!

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Book a Session online! https://amcdonoughphotography.zenfolio.com/blog/2011/10/Book-a-Session-online- I now have made it easy on everyone to book a session! If you follow me on facebook, on my Blog, or my Website you can now book your session online without even emailing me. Of coarse if you still want to email me and set up a session I will always be accepting those. Thanks so much!!


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[email protected] (Ashley McDonough Photography) https://amcdonoughphotography.zenfolio.com/blog/2011/10/Book-a-Session-online- Thu, 20 Oct 2011 09:15:50 GMT
Holiday Cards https://amcdonoughphotography.zenfolio.com/blog/2011/10/Holiday-Cards I cannot believe that it is already time to start thinking about Holiday cards. I have been working on them since July, and I think I am ready to reveal them! I may add a few more to them if I have time, but my schedule is getting pretty packed, so if you like something let me know I can change the colors, and even change any wording. I usually offer these to my clients, but anyone can buy them this year.

The prices are: $1.60 per card for the premium bamboo paper, $1.20 per card for the smooth and pearl paper. They come in sets of 25, and if you would like to order your return address on the envelopes that is an additional $0.30 per envelope.

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[email protected] (Ashley McDonough Photography) Christmas Cards https://amcdonoughphotography.zenfolio.com/blog/2011/10/Holiday-Cards Mon, 10 Oct 2011 17:08:54 GMT
BIG ANNOUNCEMENT!! https://amcdonoughphotography.zenfolio.com/blog/2011/9/BIG-ANNOUNCEMENT-- I am so excited to announce that I am now selling Organic Bloom Frames!! I love these frames and think they compliment my style so well. I you are interested in purchasing these frames they come in TONS of  different shapes, sizes, and colors. Let me know if you are interested, and I can send you some information.

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[email protected] (Ashley McDonough Photography) https://amcdonoughphotography.zenfolio.com/blog/2011/9/BIG-ANNOUNCEMENT-- Tue, 27 Sep 2011 14:13:40 GMT
Newborns https://amcdonoughphotography.zenfolio.com/blog/2011/9/Newborns I have had two newborn shoots in the last few weeks! I absolutely LOVE newborns, which I think I have told you all before. They are just so sweet and snuggly, and for a long time I thought about only keeping newborns and going to a new family after the little ones I keep(my full-time job) turn one, but in the end it is just too hard for me to leave after a year, and I always end up staying longer. I must say I also Love the toddler stage for the most part too, they are so honest and hilarious…I digress. Here is what I have been doing lately, and to say that I have the best jobs (photography, and Nannying) would be an understatement. I am doing what I love!

The first Little one is my good friend Courtney’s, you may remember her maternity pictures. He is her third boy and I think he looks just like his big brothers. He was so sweet, but very hungry, and just did not want to sleep during his first session, so we rescheduled and had much better luck.

The next little one is our friend Josh and Missy’s little boy. I had so much fun spending the afternoon with him and his big sister. He was so good and up for anything. Newborns with older siblings seem to just go with the flow!

Stay tuned this week for a big announcement you won’t want to miss!


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[email protected] (Ashley McDonough Photography) Newborns https://amcdonoughphotography.zenfolio.com/blog/2011/9/Newborns Sun, 25 Sep 2011 22:03:40 GMT