Faley Family

I have been lucky enough to photograph part of the Faley family since I started my business.  This time they brought the whole gang to their shoot!  Coming from a big family myself, I know how special it is to get everyone together for a few photographs.  Because of that, I have to say extended family shoots are some of my favorite.  The Faley family made my job simple and they seemed to honestly enjoy wondering around the park together :)  And we couldn't beat the beautiful fall day we had.  Thanks for introducing me to the whole gang- I hope these pictures are treasured for years to come! 

Vondrasek Family

I cannot get enough of going back and reliving all of the wonderful outdoor shoots from this past year.  It was such an honor to photograph so many families and to be able to freeze time for a few moments that can be treasured for years to come. The Vondraseks did their shoot at the very popular Milford Central Park- I mean what is not to love about this location.  Their two little ones were about as sweet as they come.  Their little girl kept grabbing my hand while we wondered around downtown (melt my heart!)  I am just saying- can't you see this beautiful family on the cover of a magazine?!? Thanks so much for letting me capture the joy in your family, Vondraseks!

Biagioli Family

Hello beautiful snow!  I know you just may catch me complaining about the cold every now and again, but when it gives you a backdrop like this one it is clearly something to celebrate! The Biagioli Family and I intended on doing a fall shoot, but when our first snowstorm hit, that fall session turned into a winter session.  We went with it and I am so glad we did! I am looking forward to shooting more snowy family shoots this winter for those who are willing to brave the cold.  Thanks for enduring cold toes (and hands and noses . . . ) and thinking warm thoughts, Biagioli Family! 

Palazeti Family

Still catching up on blogposts over here from the fall insanity!  But the colors are gorgeous and I can almost feel that sunshine as I look out my window at the snow slowing accumulating. So I hope you don't mind riding down memory lane with me back to October. 

I met up with the Palazeti family right before their gender reveal party.  To say that their family was excited would be an understatement- which was totally understandable! Their two little girls were very patient through their pictures while they were anxiously awaiting to find out if they would have a little brother or sister joining their family.  We snapped these photographs at Booth Park in Birmingham and then wondered downtown Birmingham to find a few industrial looking backgrounds.  Still one of my favorite locations! Thank you for letting me capture a few images of your family before you grow by one more, Palezeti family! 

2015 Highlights: Part 1

I know, I know, everyone is saying it- but seriously, where did 2015 go?! It feels like just yesterday we were trying to schedule fall mini sessions.  Now I am over here just trying to get caught up on blog posts and creating backgrounds for indoor shoots and it is time for the annual yearly roundup. So here it is, a few of my favorite photographs from 2015!

This year has been such a great one for this little business of mine.  It marked my first full year of full time employment with Caryn Ashley Photography. I met more wonderful families than I ever imagined over this year. God continued to provide through the uncertainty and for that I could not be more grateful. I photographed at new locations, traveled out of state for my first destination wedding, learned what it felt like to be over my head in pictures waiting to be edited and loved every moment of googling the silliest questions about owning a small business. It was a year of personal growth that I will always remember.

Thank you for entrusting me with capturing these memories for your family. It is an honor to spend time getting to know you and thank you for sharing these moments with me throughout the year. You all are uniquely wonderful and I am so grateful to know you.  I am already looking forward to reconnecting in 2016 and capturing more memories together.  Sending lots of hugs your way!

Connor's Senior Pictures

The seniors I have had the pleasure of working with this year have seriously been the greatest.  I met Connor and his family at Milford Central Park to snap some photographs to commemorate his upcoming graduation. I had met Connor years ago when I photographed his family, but I certainly did not recognize this senior, all grown up Connor. 

My favorite part of the shoot had to be watching Connor in his natural element when he brought out his drum.  He is seriously talented, you guys.  He had a few ideas in mind for photographs and then he just played and totally forgot I was there- it was awesome. Congratulations, Connor and best of luck wherever the future takes you!