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!

Baligian Family

I am going to just take a moment to welcome myself back to the blog! Hey, everyone! I have been so busy editing photo shoots and trying to get them back to families in a timely manner that I have been completely ignoring this little space. So I am back and I am going to try and share lots of the amazing photo shoots from the past few months. First up . . . the Baligian family!

The Baligian family is ridiculously sweet and caring and I couldn't be more grateful that I was able to capture a few images of them together.   We met at Booth Park in Birmingham and were able to snap a few photographs of their active little ones while exploring the park. And can we talk about the green trees and short sleeves- already missing that! 

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 Anthony

I was lucky enough to meet little Anthony when he was just 8 days old.  Anthony made his family wait and arrived the day after Christmas. He was as sweet as can be and a little angel during his photo shoot!  I had photographed Anthony's family when they were just a family of 3, so I was so excited to share in this next milestone for their growing gang.  Anthony's big brother Joey was certainly excited to share his trucks and books with his new little brother.  With the new addition to their family Katie has still found time to post regularly on her blog- be sure to check it out! Enjoy loving and cuddling with that sweet little guy, Serbinski family!

Interested in Metro Detroit newborn photography? Contact carynashleyphotography@gmail.com for details and booking availability.

Beacome Family

The Beacomes were one of my first clients when I started on this crazy journey with Caryn Ashley Photography, and I am so thankful for their constant support of my little business.  This year we met on a beautiful November evening at Farmington's Heritage Park for their family pictures. The sun was just right, the leaves were still changing and we found this perfect little open field while exploring the park. Thanks so much for your continued support, Beacome Family- you guys are the best!