I’m doing a little guest post for Sara on the Lazio Imags blog. My post is about a little of ‘that’ and a little of ‘this’….not an interview, but a bit more personal. I hope you’ll join me over there and let me know what you think. Despite that I might come across optimistic on…
UPDATE: Contest is now closed. The winner is: “Liz – A portrait session would be AWESOME for our family! We are hoping to get our first family portraits done soon, with our sweet baby girl!” There are so many reasons I teach SnapShops, but one centers on the reality that the automatic mode on your…
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I would love to have a “fun messy” photo session where me, my husband and son (soon to be ONE) have fun together–be it water, mud, sand…anything messy. Something ridiculously messy and fun!! Yes, pretty please and thanks!!!!!!
I would love some pictures of the hubby and I…
I would book a photo session for my son who is turning 2 July 29th and maybe get a few family shots! Money is tight right now so this would be a huge blessing!
We would do a family session! And drive to Tulsa if we win! 
A portrait session would be AWESOME for our family! We are hoping to get our first family portraits done soon, with our sweet baby girl!
I would book a family session. (Drew is turning 3 on Friday, can you believe that it has been 2 years since you last took our pictures? Since then, Dylan has been to Iraq and back. He was gone for 11 months and just recently got home in March.
A FAmily session!!
We just brought home our 4th child and some new baby/new family pics are definitely in order!
We could definitely use a family session, me, the hubs, and our two boys!
i would do one with my husband of 5 years in 2 weeks!
I’m due in three weeks with our first child…so, I’d love a baby session!
I would love a family session. My husband and I will celebrate 7 years of marriage and our sweet baby boy will turn 3 within a month’s time. This would be perfect before returning to work in August when school starts.
i would want a family photo shoot! my child is 2 and we have never had a family picture taken. so a first family photo shoot is much needed!! 
I would LOVE to have a family session done!!
I want a session with me and my boys before they outgrow me!
I totally need a family session, I just commented to someone the other day that I can’t take down our last family pics (Oct 2008) because they were the last Ashley did for us and we haven’t had family pics since!
I want a special session with my beautiful niece, Evangelia!
A grandparent session… my parents and my kids!!
I want a family session because my family hasn’t had a family photo since my son was born last last april…ugh…we need one bad! Thanks so much!!
Do you think you can talk about back focus one day?
I am in dier need of a family session! It’s been two+ years since the last
I would love…love to do a photo session of me to surprise my husband on our 10th wedding anniversary in August. Something fun…cute…and says I love you after 10 years of being happily married!!!!
I would love to win this for my best friend, Mindi, and her darling family who live in the Tulsa area. I haven’t seen my ‘soul sister’ in two years, but I she is a beautiful friend…inside and out:) So hopefully this is transferable if I win; not sure my hubby would be willing to fly to OK for family portraits. Good luck Ryan!!!
ok – totally off topic – where did you get your shorts? i need some like that. please say target or something like that
I would love a session with me and my boys! I am always the one behind the camera, and would love someone to capture some of the things I do with my kids!
a family session……..congratulations to him on the new business!
I would book a couples session for sure. My honey and I will be married two years this fall.
I would love a mommy and Ajani session before he gets too big. I have tons of pics of him but not many of us together
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AWESOME giveaway! Couples Session for me and my honey! We will celebrate one year of marriage in September!
i would love a family session but even more a session with me and my hubby…with 6 littles they seem to be the subject of all our pics. we need some of us too!!
I would love a family session. My child is about to turn 3 and at the rate we are going we have taken one a year. The mantle at my new house is craving an amazingly wonderful family canvas print!
I would book a family session with our three little girls. We haven’t had a family picture since our newest little one arrived.
I would love a couple session of my husband and I.
I would book a session for my little girl who turns 3 in August
Oh wow! I would love a family session. However, I don’t want to frighten him. I feel personally responsible for running off our last 2 photographers….the great ashley ann the fabulous shannon.
Nice photos! I love your camera strap! Did you make it ?
I would love a family session.
I would like a family session featuring our newest arrival… when he or she gets here in a month.
I would book a boudoir session.
PS That Carl guy clearly didn’t understand the principles of photography. He looks like a lost cause.
i would like a session with my husband. like “lovebird” couples session. =)
Winners are: Amanda T. & Lauren…girls you should have an email in your inbox. Now everyone else…go buy your posters!
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peeing my pants from all the excitement!!! thank you, thank you, thank you!
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Vicki Nelson - Your children. Adorable. Adorable. Mine are grown. How well I remember those sweet summer days of their childhood. I love to check in on your blog to see your gorgeous photos and those adorable children. Kindest regards, Vicki
Cindy - So amazing how your “this” and “that” story is told with pictures…. LOVED IT!
Jessica - I just love your style! It really inspires me to finally get in gear decorating our first home which we just bought a year ago!
Kate @ Songs Kate Sang - That was absolutely wonderful!!
andrea - I absolutely love your blog. I love how you take the ordinary, (and if I’m being honest) sometimes mundane tasks of motherhood & make them beautiful. Your blog makes me want to drop everything and play with my kids more, eat dessert first, & laugh til my stomache hurts. You capture the beauty of life and make me appreciate my own life so much more. Thanks for the inspiration- I’m in blog love!
Georgia - love your guest post. I have been telling myself the same thing…thanks for clarifying and reinforcing the message
Jolie - thanks for that post, Ashley! You have such a beautiful soul, and sometimes I have to remind myself that you have rough days too, especially when I’m feeling overwhelmed in my life (and I only have 2 littles so far!) You’re utterly lovely – and an inspiration to me to be more optimistic – the effort is almost always worth it, non?
Ingrid - wonderful post
it is such an important thing to remember in life – especially when you have kids and they grow so fast – you can miss the ‘this’ moments so easily! thanks for being inspiring 
Sandy H - Talk about driving the point home, your guest post did it. I loved it and couldn’t have said it better. “This” has always been better than “that”. Thanks so much for sharing.
Jodi - My comment there “Such a beautifully written post. I know it’s silly but I am moved a bit!!! Such a great way to look at things and I know how hard it is to try and focus on the THIS!! Great job Ashley!”
We need this to remind us sometimes. Thank you for that!!
And thank for the link to our baby chicks! We really love them. Your kids will too. So far they are suuuuupppper easy!
Rachel C - Well said….
Heather - just came back from your guest post to say that i think that post was great! i’ve been thinking about just this thing lately. it’s our choice to see the bad or the good. i choose good.
Sara - THANK YOU!!!!!!! This means so much that you would be my special guest!!!!
You inspire!
Bless you!
patti - what a wonderful post. i needed a little perspective for my own days – so thank you!
SeaminglySarah - I loved your guest post. I need help with “that” and “this” as well. Last night my husband and I battled mosquitoes while we pulled up our radishes. I was lamenting we should’ve pulled them early because some were already split. My husband oh so graciously pointed out we only lost 5 radishes, aka NOT A BIG DEAL! As I cut them up in the kitchen I focused on the larger pile of keeps vs throw aways.
Callie B - This is just what I needed today! I LOVE your perspective! Thank you so much for sharing your heart with us!
Kirsten - Oh! Thanks so much – I needed that. It has been a rough few weeks, this helps put things into perspective. Wonderful post!
Sophie - I can’t believe your little lady is almost one already! It seems like just yesterday you were posting the first pictures of her on here.
Oh, how time flies!
Celia - I loved the post and you did a great job of putting this in perspective… especially for us “stay at home” moms!!
Liene - I just love your guest post! What a wonderful way of looking at things. I’m going to try that as well. Thanks!
Jess - Thanks for sharing Ashley. I love your heart. I love how you cherish every moment with your kids. It is hard to have a positive perspective when your day is hard or “not fun”. Thanks for the reminder.
amanda torres - Wonderful post! Very well written and very true!
claire - This post just made my day! Having just had a baby four and a half months ago and adjusting to all the changes she has brought, sometimes I focus too much on what I don’t get done that day instead of focusing on how wonderful my life has become since her arrival. Who cares if my house is a dust bunny sanctuary!!
Faith - Just read your guest post. That’s why I come here. Just a reminder that I’m not the only one and that there’s more to be happy about than to whine about. Thanks! And good job!
Mariah - My four year old also wants to wear his p.j.’s all day… Maybe it’s a super hero thing.
Sarah - Great post Ashley! Thanks for the reminder to look more to the ‘this’ in life!
Shannon - What a lovely post! I was sad when it ended. It does take patience to remember This and not focus on That, but it’s so worth it! Thanks for reminding us to look for the silver lining!
keely - Oh, I needed this. I have been WAY too focused on that.