Dear Anthropologie,

I drove by you in the rain tonight and I felt my heart skip a beat. The very thought of you bring gives me butterflies in my stomach and a frolic to my feet. Although there were 2 sheets of glass between us, my window and yours, I could still smell the warmth of wool-knit sweaters and tweed skirts galore. Why do you have to flaunt your dresses in the window as I pass by, when you know I simply can't come in tonight. If I only I could live between your 4 walls and and play dress up all day...I'd overcome my welcome, I'd surely want to stay. Oh, to be a blouse on one of your hangers, or a pillow on your shelf. I could burrow between intricate textiles and adorning embellishments to my hearts content. When I step foot through your doors I can barely breathe, for every silhouette is calling my name. I haven't a wallet that deep, or a closet that wide, to have all the dresses that I love and desire. Maybe someday my honey and I, can build us a place where our passions collide. A place to feel pretty in ribbons and lace, flowers, buttons, anything ornate. My very own wonderland of all things frilly, a place to call my own..is all I want, really. Until that day comes, I'll continue to visit, I'll try not to stalk you, but you're just too exquisite.

Yours Always,
Ashley

Jessica and James Engagement Session..

Here's just a few from Jessica and James Session..I had such a great time getting to know them, and prancing around with our bag of "props".. This was my first time meeting them because they haven't set the date for their wedding yet, so we were just doing their engagement pictures before Jess had to get her braces on:) I kept mixing up their names..so they both became JessieJames:) Thanks for the FAB session guys!

Amy and Brians Wedding

Amy and Brian's wedding was a few weekends ago at Bethel Church, where I grew up going..memories flooded my head of walking up the church steps in my poofy taffeta Easter dresses, and sliding down the handrails in the lobby..so there was a childlike giddiness I had, as I captured their sweet love. Amy was as delicate as a flower, and Brian treated her accordingly..there was something intoxicating and pure about the way they looked at each other..I love weddings. A huge Thank You to the fabulous videographer Dave Ethridge for helping me carry out the incredible sofa from the church lobby-way to improvise:)

Something Pretty for Kylie..

I am soooo looking forward to shooting Kylie and Isaac's wedding this year. I was bubbling with excitement the day of their engagement session, I felt like a giddy little kid bouncing around with my camera. Kylie picked up her engagement book a few days ago, and I just had to make her a cute card to go with her cd of pictures..& to say Thank for for being such a FAB model for us..AND for referring us to her friends..You guys are the best Kylie..THANK YOU. THANK YOU. THANK YOU!!