An update...

I am very pleased to announce that portfolio building is officially finished! I will be wrapping up my final complimentary sessions and booking sessions for January 2008. I am happy to have had a wonderful response and met a lot of great families in the process.

I am holding a portrait party tomorrow with 10 families and couldn't be more excited! It will be a busy day but I am anticipating being able to photograph LOTS of new faces! Stay tuned for sneak peeks!

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A few recents...

New website...

Ashley Brown Photography has a new website in the works! This is something I'm really excited about. It's clean, simple, easy to navigate, and looks great. Expect to see the brand new site within a week or so!

Two from the weekend...

Today was a PERFECT fall day. A bit chilly and very windy, but great nonetheless. I had two sessions today... I've known M & L for a few years and hadn't seen them in a while, so I had a ton of fun getting to hang out and photograph them. V was the sweetest baby girl. Mellow and serious, but I definitely captured some smiles as well. Here are two sneak peeks!

Busy month!

I love the fall... and I don't think I am in the minority! There is no shortage of families looking to take advantage of the gorgeous autumn backdrop for some portraits. Unfortunately, the leaves are late to change in the Northeast, but they seem to be making slow progress! The rest of the month is going to be a busy one, but I'm thrilled to be able to use October to it's fullest. Stay tuned for some updates and lots of images! :)

Now I Lay Me Down to Sleep

Becoming involved in the world of children's photography has allowed me to become familiar with a wonderful charity called Now I Lay Me Down to Sleep (NILMDTS for short). NILMDTS is a nationwide network of photographers who provide absolutely free infant bereavement photography services. They do a wonderful job of maintaining a database and making their services known for families who have experienced the heartbreaking loss of a newborn. These photographs are often the only way these parents' have of remembering their short time with their child.

I am very pleased to announce my affliation with NILMDTS and look forward to working with such a such a wonderful program. For more information, please visit www.nowilaymedowntosleep.org.

I had the chance to photograph this beautiful family over the weekend. I really had a great time... the weather was perfect, the kids were great, and mom and dad were so flexible. I know the mom is eagerly anticipating her photos, so here is a sneak peek!

A rainy birthday...

"J"'s 5th birthday was at a really neat location... a Christmas tree farm with a corn maze, pumpkin patch, hay ride, etc. Unfortunately, a huge rainstorm blew through, putting a bit of a damper on the festivities. I think the birthday boy and his guests enjoyed themselves... after all, what kid doesn't like playing in the mud?!

Portrait Parties!

I am excited to announce that I will be offering portrait parties for a limited time in an efffort to build my portfolio and expand my name and business. Think Tupperware parties... but with portraits, no committment and little work for the hostess. Portrait parties consist of 20 minute mini-sessions at the host's home or local park for their family, friends and neighbors... no session fee and reduced print princes! Interested? Contact me for details!

A sweet moment