Ashley and Joe have been Simpkins Photography clients since the beginning. It takes a lot of faith to trust two fresh-out-of-college artists with such an important event, but Ashley never blinked. We had worked together in the retail circuit for years, and she knew exactly how hard we'd work for her.
We started with an engagement session in Spring Park of Tuscumbia. Ashley's bright personality definitely came through in her color selections in their wardrobe for the day. Of course Joe would have been happy with simple jeans and a tee, but oh the things we do for love...We had a beautiful spring day, and even got to walk with some of the visiting geese as we moved around the park.
For her bridals, Ashley stepped back and let us put our creativity to work. She was fearless, letting us put her in some not-so-comfy spots so we could take advantage of the vibrant flowers that were in bloom all over the park. This headshot is still one of my favorite bridal portraits. The absolute calmness...
On the big day in June, hot would have been an understatement! I'm pretty sure temperatures were grazing the 100 degree mark. I can look back and pin point this as the day that my mother became my assistant. Although she was attending the wedding as a guest, she decided to show up early to be a proud mamma and watch the photo shoot. I remember glancing over to the 15 foot water fountain behind the alter and thinking how did I forget to bring a drink to an outdoor event. Then out of the blue, my mom comes walking over with a cooler of water. She started proceeded fluffing dresses, pinning boutonnieres, and rounding up people to have their picture taken. An assistant that can read my mind and be two steps ahead of me at all times...priceless. She's been with us ever since. I like to say she traded in her "band/softball/volleyball mom" time for days as a photo groupie.
Once the ceremony began, however, the heat was forgotten completely. Ashley and Joe's wedding was the closest thing to Cinderella that I've seen, right down to the horse-drawn carriage bringing the bride and her father to the end of the aisle. Everything was absolutely perfect. One of those sweet moments I love capturing during the ceremony was Ashley wiping a little tear from the tip of Joe's nose during the prayer. It was a private moment that was missed by the crowd, but now they can remember that rush of emotion forever when they look back at their wedding album. Congrats to Ashley & Joe, three years and going strong!I've also included a slideshow of Ashley & Joe's wedding album. The soft color them combined with washed grunge and artistic stamping has been showcased in our studio and at various bridal fairs for the past few years. I call this our "happily ever after" look...
In the fall of 2010, Ashley and Joe welcomed their first child, Kadence Leigh. See more of Miss Kadence in our next entry!
In the fall of 2010, Ashley and Joe welcomed their first child, Kadence Leigh. See more of Miss Kadence in our next entry!
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