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!

Baby Brody

I met sweet little Brody for his newborn photographs when he was just over a week old.  He was wide awake for most of the shoot, but was so good. I don't think I heard him cry one time the whole afternoon! I love those big, baby eyes in most of his photos. And once he did fall into a little nap we were able to snap a few sleepy photographs, too. Enjoy, Hall family! 

Baby Jake + Family

When I met up with the Brown family last summer for a shoot they asked me to keep a big secret. They wanted to photograph their son in a 'big bro' shirt, but no one knew they were expecting yet! They used the photographs to share the news with family and friends, and now the newest member of their family is here. It was such a privilege to meet Jake and see Owen interact with his new baby brother. And since the family has a thing for vintage cars we had to end the shoot with baby Jake in his very own Corvette. This guy is already too cool for his own good!

Baby Hudson

This little guy was just over a week old when we got together for his newborn pictures.  Hudson was ready to join the party and did not want to sleep during his shoot, but who can blame him?!  His family was so sweet and continuously rocked him to sleep each time he woke up.  Hudson, you are certainly going to be beyond loved and cared for by your parents and big sister!

Baby Ethan

I photographed Lindsey's growing baby bump this past fall and little Ethan is finally here! I had so much fun meeting this little guy when he was just 8 days old.  He is certainly going to be very blessed with amazing parents and a group of family and friends that already love him beyond words.  Welcome to the party, little man!