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Courtney Connelly - I agree, Cuppies and Joe is a fantastic place with the most delicious cupcakes! Definetly a must when in OKC.

Lesley - Thanks for posting, Ashley. I checked this when I got to work…I’m hungry for cuppies now.

meg duerksen - oh that looks sooooo good! we have “The Sugar Sisters” here. it is so cute and yummy. every time i go i tell the girls working “i love this place”.

Feb 26 2009

SnapShops {March 14th}

Yesterday I sent out the registration packets for the first 10 participants in a SnapShop! I am so excited!

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sheridan - Those look great! I can’t wait to get to one!

Shannon Phillips - Oh Ash, those are so pretty! I could just look at them all day long. Thanks for the eye candy on this cloudy morning.

Kari - You have to be the most creative person ever! I can’t wait to meet you in April! So excited!

bopha - very impressive, even your registrations are cute.

carrie - I saw the words Snap Shot and my heart stopped. I’m ready to sign up!!!! I’m just waiting!!

Heather Stauffer - You are just rubbing salt in my wounds aren’t you!??!?! I am watching like a hawk for any type of opening here!!! Those ARE adorable by the way!

Jeannette Swan - I was very impressed with the registration packet – so cute – I expect nothing less though!!

Serena - They are so cute! I can’t wait!

Feb 25 2009

My oldest two

Seldom do I get pics of my oldest two when they aren’t covered in markers or dirt. It is a very rare occasion that I am able to get a somewhat ‘normal’ picture of Corbett…he actually enjoyed letting me take his picture this time. Hudson will let me take his picture all day long, as long as he gets to hold his cars. I know I am completely partial, but I sure do think these are two handsome boys. I have a feeling our daughter’s friends are going to want to hang out at our house a lot – ya know, with three good looking older brothers in the house and all their friends. T-R-O-U-B-L-E!

Photo Tip: For these pictures they are sitting facing our front window and I am between the window and the boys. The sun was over our house, not directly shining in…

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melanie - You do have adorable boys!!

grandma campbell - Look at what God has blessed us with, handsome and oh so cute, want copies for my wall

Lauren Roberts - I think your right about the trouble! Those boys are too cute!

trinity - They ARE handsome boys! Too cute!

bopha - They are so cute and getting so big. She’ll be very proud of her handsome big brothers.

sheridan - What great pictures! I love their smiles, so joyful and so content.

amy stamm - awe precious little boys!!

Carrie Sowell - You do have some pretty good lookin boys! We can’t wait to see what they do with a sister! I think they’ll be confused at first and then she’ll have all of them (includig Chris) wrapped around her precious finger!

meg duerksen - they are so cute! what handsome little men. great pictures…encouraging me to take some of my olders too.

Carol - Truly, the most handsome 4 and 2 yr olds I have ever seen. I will be needing prints!!

Jeannette Swan - They are precious and handsome as can be!! You have suggested that tip before…put them facing the window with you between the window and them…I have tried it several times now…the other day I got more good pictures of Noble. I printed 4 of them at MPix.com (another suggestion of yours)on mat board. I love them!!

Katie H. - Pretty darn cute! Apparently I had the same problem….(Rachel)!

Feb 22 2009

The Osborns {wedding day}

Jeff and Tabitha’s wedding took place the evening before Valentines at The Church at BattleCreek. The day went so smoothly and Tabitha was the picture of calmness. It was fun for me to ‘get back in the game’ of wedding photography. This is a long post….I’ll start with some pictures from throughout the day and end with a slideshow for those of you that want to see more.

Getting ready at Ulta…

With her niece…also the flower girl. Way back in the day (like 16 months or so ago) I did her newborn pictures.

I just really like her face in this one….

Just minutes before the ceremony started…

Squeezing in a few couple shots before heading to the reception…

First dance as husband and wife… (to give credit where it’s due. – this is Chris’ shot )

Earlier in the morning Jeff wrote a beautiful song for Tabitha and surprised her with a performance at the reception. Here she is listening with her mom…

And the slideshow…the reception took place in the Kids Club Theatre…

To begin the slideshow click on the white button in the middle (it’s a bit hard to see)

Thanks for asking us to be a part of your incredible day! – Chris & Ashley

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Jeannette Swan - How awesome!! These pictures are priceless. I’m crying just looking at them.

Sarah - Ashley, these are beautiful pictures. I want to have another wedding with Travis just so you can take our pictures!

Lauren Roberts - These are so beautiful. The bride was stunning!

bopha - What a beautiful wedding, they look hopelessly in love. Congrats, and I’m sorry that we couldn’t make it.

Terri - Oh goodness. I can tell already I’m going to have a hard time picking my favs for the mom book that I want to get! Isn’t it funny how few guys were there for the garter throw as compared to the girls for the bouquet? I never did find out who caught it.

Lesley - These are all so pretty.

Susan Cloer - Ashley, you are radiant! I haven’t seen such a gorgeous bridal gown other than on a hollywood star! What a lovely wedding it must have been. I am so happy for both of you.

Susan

Marcia - You look hot, Tabitha! What a beautiful wedding! God bless you both!

Feb 20 2009

Osborn Wedding {the bride}

Jeff and Tabbee’s wedding took place in the evening inside, so before the sun went down we rushed to get the final beautiful light coming in for some images just of the bride….I’m thinking Jeff is going to like these.

If all goes as planned, come back Monday for the wedding post….

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Ari - These are beautiful pictures, Ashley! And congrats on a baby girl!
ARi

Emily Beaty - Beautiful!!

Rachel - Wow! Georgous, georgous, georgous pictures!! The first picture really took my breath away. Would it be creepy if I wanted to dig out my veil and wedding dress and pretend like I was getting married again, so you could take my pictures?

Lauren Roberts - Absolutely beautiful!

Shannon Phillips - So Beautiful! Can’t wait to see the whole wedding!

AshleyAnn - Rachel wins for my favorite blog comments! Not creepy at all Rach (though that cracked me up), I think we should do it!

bopha - Rachel, you are hilarious, please do it, we won’t judge you!

Katie H. - AMAZING pics! Your work makes me wish I could do it all again and have you as our photographer.

Terri - Beautiful!! Can’t wait to see the rest of my “baby” and new son!

Jesse Reich - Ashley, Way to start the year. The images look wonderful, as expected. Great job!

Feb 19 2009

Gage {9 days}

So I have been missing newborn sessions a bit (but loving the added time with my boys) – then it dawned on me a friend had just had a baby. I sent a quick email asking her if she’d stop by with him this week so I could play with my camera…and here you go….

Sidenote: Lost fans what did you think last night? What happened to Aaron? It’s getting good!

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Courtney Connelly - Carrie, He is precious! The second picture is just beautiful. As always, great job Ash!

bopha - Carrie, he is gorgeous, congrats! I was just thinking about you all the other day. I love his blue eyes.

Carrie Sowell - Thank you, thank you, thank you for asking me over! These are precious and I can’t wait to see the rest!

sheridan - Wow he is so pretty! I know we aren’t suppose to call boys pretty but he really is. That yummy skin and eyes just so precious. You always capture such great shots and those blankets look so cozy on this cold day. I’m not into lost so I can’t help you out on that one.

Jennie Frake - Congrats Carrie! Gage is so cute, I want to hold him. Great job Ashley!

Shannon Phillips - Ahhh, he is even more adorable with his eyes open. Congrats Carrie, he is amazing. Ash, thank God for all your awesome friends with beautiful babies to photograph when you get the itch.

Sarah Vaughn-Friend - Awwwww….He’s sooo tiny and so precious! Congrats again Carrie! And beautiful work as always Ashley! If by chance you have something come free sometime early Oct….I’d love to have you photograph our new arrival!

Rachel - Carrie — what a sweet littie guy….can’t wait to meet him in person!

meg duerksen - Lost was so good. we watched it on thursday at 11:00 PM. it was the last commercial break and i turned to craig and said “i know it’s late but i really wish this was two hour Lost.” What happened to Ben? Oh it was crazy! and did you like the line about God? “We’re all convinced sooner or later jack.” yes we are ben.
i think that show is the best!

those wedding pictures are so beautiful…love her hair!

Feb 18 2009

Our coming daughter…

So with our announcement that #4 is on the way, I have gotten all kinds of comments and questions. Some make me laugh, some make me cry, some make me excited, some (to be honest) make me mad (but I won’t go there). However, there are 2 questions that seem to be asked quite a bit…both make me smile

Q: Do you watch “John and Kate plus 8?”

A: You do realize we will only have 4 kids not 8, right? We don’t have time for tv, much less cable so the answer is “no”. Based on the number of people that have asked this question though, I’m thinking we must need to buy the dvd set for some reason…we have seen one episode while at a hotel and laughed the whole time.

Q: Are you pregnant or adopting?

A: This makes me smile because it has only been asked by those that know us fairly well…and know our passion for orphan care (which for our family we hope leads adoption one day). To fully answer this question – I will share my son’s version of me. I try not to take it too personally:

Just a disclaimer: the walls are painted with chalkboard paint

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Mandy - You will have to be sure to include these one day in the lessons you teach him about what not to say to your wife when she’s pregnant.

Lauren Roberts - I think you look amazing for being a soon-to-be mommy of four!

Rachel - You know, I would be far less concerned about size in that picture, and much more concerned about that patch of hair on your forehead. Just kidding! What a great pic!

AshleyAnn - Too funny Rachel, I’ll be smiling all day thinking of that. Just to clarify…that patch is my forehead – he draws foreheads on everyone…

Terri - Priceless! You are such a wonderful mommy already — and you will continue to be so with your new darling. I bet she’ll be a bit of a tomboy with 3 older brothers! And very protected! What a lucky little girl!

yvonne - That picture has me in stitches!! I was wondering about that patch….also where would one find chalkboard paint? We’ve been battling from pen to paper to wall, entertainment center, bookshelves….etc. etc. Also….what about posting a real picture sometime?? If it’s too personal….totally understand!! But I remember someone there that is a great “picture taker”–LOL!

meg duerksen - you look great!
nice and round like a mama should look.
i am so happy for you with #4. everyone will say “you know how this happened right?” or “you do know how to prevent babies right?” or “there is a way to stop this” i just get sick of it.
no one has as many adventures as big families. (that’s what i tell myself anyway…ha!)

Lesley - Too funny! I love it.

Jennifer Campo - Oh my, that mad me smile. I was wondering the answer to this very question and trying to figure it out from your blog. Although from the most recent pictures you posted of you with the boys I still couldn’t tell if you were pregnant or not. Congratulations! She will no doubt be a beautiful and very loved little girl.

Carrie Sowell - Pregnancy thru the eyes of a child is priceless! And yes, you must get a dvd set of John & Kate Plus 8. She will make you feel normal……I am like her in many ways and it makes me feel better!!

ashley green - I think this will be one of the most blessed little girls in the world! Take it from me. It’s a blast being from a big family. Love you guys!

Jeannette Swan - This is hilarious!! I love it!! This baby girl will have many fun times we 3 older brothers. Noble only has 2 older brothers, but she adores them. And, she is little mommy to Corban! I made sure from day one that she would be girly – so far it’s working, she even loves shopping for new shoes. Although Kelly tries to tell her that baseball is better than shopping, I have to make sure he doesn’t brainwash her.

Sarah - Ashley, I love John & Kate plus 8 – it is a great show. I think you will like it as well. Children are a blessing and a gift… whether you have 1 or 10, whether they are spaced 3 years apart or 9 months apart. It doesn’t matter – don’t let anyone steal your joy! I think you and Chris have a beautiful, wonderful family and this little girl is going to be so blessed to be a part of it!

Feb 17 2009

Osborn Wedding Rehearsal

Last weekend I had my first wedding of the year…it did make me a little sad that I have decided to only shoot two weddings this year. I am going to miss them, but I am banking on a sweet baby girl in my arms to make any sadness disappear! Typically I don’t go to rehearsals, but I wanted to check out the lighting for this one. I am so glad I went. I love the pictures above. At the end of the rehearsal they had a time of prayer for the couple…the hands on the left belong to the bride and the mother of the groom. Priceless. Stay tuned for pictures of the bride later this week and wedding pictures next week….

To view their engagement pictures…(CLICK HERE)

Photo Tip: I used Fine Art Textures by Jesh de Rox on the photos above…..it’s a question that always gets asked.

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Beth - This was such a sweet time! You captured it very well! It was great to work with you on this! I think it was a hit!!

Feb 15 2009

Peek-a-Boo {Rett’s new favorite game}

I can’t believe he is going to be one in a month!

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yvonne - so stinkin’ cute.

Michelle (G) Wear - Your entire family is so beautiful. I will be traveling with my family back to OK sometime this year. Hopefully we can get my lil’ man introduced to your lil’ men.

Jeannette Swan - So cute!!

bopha - He is so cute! I love this age.

Feb 13 2009

Captured by their moms

When I posted the picture Jeanette took of her daughter, Bopha left a comment about wanting to buy the same lens (Canon 50mm f/1.8). Well, she did and this is one the of the pictures she captured of her little guy. Bopha scored the very last spot for the April SnapShop…

The next photo is by another mom. Jennifer recently purchased a Canon Digital Rebel XS. This photo was taken outdoors, in the shade….1/125, f/10, focal length 48. She used the auto settings, but we’ll fix that soon – she’s another one attending an upcoming SnapShop…though I am thinking maybe these 2 moms shouldn’t come!

If you are trying out the tips I post and have a blog, please invite me to be a reader. I would love to see what you all are doing!

I am off to shoot my first wedding of the year (I’m only doing 2 this year)…fun times! So enjoy your Valentines and check back next week for some lovey dovey pics.

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