Senior portraits with one senior is a fun time. But you know what’s grand? 2 seniors at the same time. But what’s truly fantastic?
Senior portraits at Disney World!
The girls and I had a blast on our trip to Orlando, where we spent a day at the Magic Kingdom & Epcot.
We had a spin on the Tea Cups!
But more fun on Big Thunder Mountain Railroad!
We made our way over to Epcot where we had a ball.
I hope you enjoyed viewing the girls fun day. By the by, my favorite thing to use senior portraits for? Graduation Announcements of course! This one below is a double sided, folded 5×7 inch card. And I’m more than happy to design them for you using using photos from your Ansley Studio portrait session.
Someone always has a friend of a friend of a friend story, right? Well, this is mine! I photographed Dorrie’s wedding where Holly and Ginger were bridesmaids…and then photographed their weddings too!
Holly left some super sweet words on my facebook fan page. Have I mentioned that Holly is one of my favorite librarians and quite the wordsmith?
“Ansley shot my engagement photos in February and my wedding photos in April. I can’t say enough about the stellar level of service she provides. Her pictures are absolutely beautiful. She is so creative and finds a way to inject the soul of her subjects into the photos. Her work is consistently awesome, too- she was the photographer at my best friend’s wedding which is how I knew about her- and I can tell you she did beautiful work there, and at my wedding, and at a recent wedding of another friend. She’s extremely professional in her work, but by the time you’ve walked down that aisle, you’ll consider her a friend.”
Want to see some of their engagement & wedding photos? We did their engagement photos in and near the Ray Charles Plaza.
Joe owns a local car shop and I thought it was too perfect that we found a tire ghost sign on the brick wall.
The Ray Charles Plaza has a giant piano space that’s great for sitting or a goof off spot.
Holly’s wedding dress was close fitting and vintage inspired. Her veil is still one of my favorites – absolutely lovely and suits her just so!
Holly’s father walked her through the garden and, as tradition states, gave her away to Joe.
Don’t you just adore the way Joe looks at Holly? They’re oh so very much in love and this is ALWAYS how he looks at her. Makes me mushy inside.
Their wedding cakes were both unique. The white on white cake included text from the ceremony as well as love quotes. The groom’s cake featured motorcross & a truck with exceptionally large wheels.
Not only does Joe spend his days working on cars, he also restored a vintage car just in time for the wedding. They drove off in it at the end of the night!
Thanks for inviting me to spend your wedding day with you, Holly & Joe! If you have any more friends getting married let them know about me – I’ll snap your photo again anytime!
Kind words make me blush. Monika wrote these about me.
“Ansley is not only an amazing photographer; she is also an exceptionally patient person. I can’t express how important patience is when the event being photographed is a wedding. There were so many things to stress over during the course of our last minute wedding, but the photos were not one of them. Ansely’s talent, serene disposition, and ability to have us all laughing is evident throughout our amazing wedding photos. We have gotten numerous compliments on the pictures and eagerly recommend her to for all photo necessary events.”
Monkia & Kris had a very sweet ceremony with loads of little touches. It was small and intimate but guests came from as far away as Germany. Everything was unique and I spent nearly every second of the day smiling because of all the fun and love.
Their wedding took place in Lichgate Park on High Road in Tallahassee, Florida. You really should check out the location – it’s absolutely lovely. Monika got ready in the quaint little cabin.
The couple opted for a First Look. If I haven’t mentioned it, First Looks are the way to go! It’s no longer considered’s bad luck to see each other before the ceremony. And there’s some pretty big advantages to a First Look session. Such as being able to take all the formal portraits before the ceremony – which means getting to the party (or reception) in a timely manner and enjoying your guests longer.
First Look sessions are always full of emotion and love. Plus, you get to say all those things you can’t say when you’re at the end of the aisle and in front of your family. I won’t say what these two said, but it was very sweet. I may have teared up.
There were slews of unique touches! Monika’s sister even made her wedding dress! When you see Kris notice the photo in his chest pocket. It’s a photograph of him with his father & grandparents. They had passed away and it was his way of ensuring they were a presence in his wedding.
Speaking of dad’s, Monika’s insisted on coming down with a shotgun. And I’m so glad he did! Look at the smiles on those faces!
The bride and groom each wrote their own vows. Kris was very proud he had memorized his – Monika brought a back up just in case.
The groom’s mother escorted him down the aisle.
While the father of the bride walked her down the aisle.
The ceremony took place under the branches of Lichgate Park’s massive oak tree.
Yep, it was a barefoot wedding! Thanks for letting me be a part of your big day, Monika & Kris! Hope you’re enjoying Denver (and make sure you run into me next time you’re in town).
PS – before we head out, do you have a photo that just makes you giggle every time you see it? I’m finishing up with mine. 🙂
Did you giggle? Maybe snicker a bit? Awesome.
I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again, my clients rock! Truly! Blair left me these super sweet words about her photography experience on my FB fan page: “Ansley took my engagement and wedding photos. You don’t understand our experience. I HATE pictures of myself. I never smile and I am just not comfortable… Ansley made it feel so easy and natural. I felt so relaxed, which is totally not me. We have AWESOME ENGAGEMENT PICTURES and memorable wedding photos that I will cherish forever. And it wasn’t one of two, it was all of them. I couldn’t decide which ones I wanted because they were all amazing. Thank you so much for making my big day even better!!!!”
Well hot diggity dog! I’m so happy that she’s so happy that I’m going to share some of their top engagement photos. Only partially because we had a blast. And I got kidnapped.
True story.
This is where the kidnapping came in. Jody & Blair whisked me off to his family’s land outside of town. This is one of the old homes they hope to fix up and grow their own family in. Super sweet!
Thanks, Blair & Jody, for taking me on that adventure! And, uh, returning me too. 😉
Last week I was lucky enough to deliver 2 very different wedding books. These are, by far, my favorite product offered by Ansley Studio.
The coffee-table books I offer are unmatched in print quality and craftsmanship. The book covers are made with masonite to make the books smooth, sturdy, and offer lasting protection.
The 110# weight hinged paper lays flat and comes with a UV coating to protect the images for a lifetime. The books are completely acid-free & archival.
They are rated to last 100 years when keep in a cool dry place away from direct sunlight and 200 years when keep in a cool dark space such as a box or desk.
They are also custom-designed by an artist to tell the story of the entire wedding day.
This is a family heirloom, one that will last for generations. Ask about the Artist-Designed Coffee Table Books at your next ordering session. They’re perfect for weddings, baby’s first year, sweet 16 parties, wedding guest books, and senior portraits.