AspiringPhotographer.com is now Photography Greenhouse, a resource to help you nurture and grow your portrait photography business.
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Sunday, September 12, 2010
Online Photography Education
AspiringPhotographer.com is now Photography Greenhouse, a resource to help you nurture and grow your portrait photography business.
www.ashleyphotography.com
Tuesday, June 29, 2010
Colorado Springs Professional Photographer | Award Winning Photographer
Over the years I have occasionally gotten up the nerve to enter my prints in the International Photographic Competition run by the Professional Photographers of America (PPA). Photographers are allowed to enter 4 prints each year, and they are subjected to a panel of certified judges, where the images are determined to be "merit-worthy" or not. The incentive to enter is to earn PPA "merits," or the "Seal of Approval," and when a photographer earns enough merits they can apply to receive a "Master of Photography degree" from PPA. Sitting in on the judging is fun when it's not your print, and stressful as heck when it is.
International Photographic Competition run by the Professional Photographers of America (PPA)
PPA
Last week I was happy to learn that 3 of my 4 prints earned merits, and that one was even selected for PPA's International Loan Collection! The Loan Collection travels to different exhibits and is published in a book. This is my first Loan Collection print, so it's pretty fun to finally achieve that distinction. So here are the images, and thanks to Raf Alvarado and Keith Ashley for helping me come up with the titles of the first two:
The Outsiders, International Loan Collection, PPA Seal of Approval, Kodak Gallery Award:
Still Sacrificing, PPA Seal of Approval:
Drink Decaf and Sleep Like a Baby, PPA Seal of Approval:
PPA
Monday, June 21, 2010
Colorado Springs Photography Workshops Summer 2010
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Monday, June 07, 2010
Colorado Springs Baby & Child Photographer | Then & Now
This image of these sweet little sleeping children is one of my all-time favorites that I have created over the years. Their mom, grandma and I had already been through at least 4 hours of craziness when they both fell asleep and we were able to capture this beautiful moment. We worked for it, that's for sure!
One of my absolute favorite things about my job is having the opportunity to watch all my little friends grow over the years. When it's your own kids, or kids who you see every day, the changes aren't so obvious. But with the little ones who come to see me for portraits, I don't usually have the opportunity to see them in-between sessions, so the changes they've gone through can be pretty striking. So I am happy that I've had more opportunities to photograph this brother and sister over the past few years. It's been fun to see how they are still close and have such a great time together. They were in again recently (now 5 and 7, I believe!) and I wanted to share some of the fun images from their recent session as well as some from a session in between.
Wednesday, April 07, 2010
Colorado Springs Studio Photographer | Portrait Session
I thought it would be fun to create a little video of an actual kid's portrait session in progress, so here you go!
Tuesday, April 06, 2010
Colorado Springs Child Photographer | Free Mini-Sessions
Experience one of my free mini-sessions! These special sessions for children are available from April 12th - 23rd, 2010. Click the flyer for all the details.
Thursday, February 04, 2010
Colorado Springs Child Photographer | Studio Portrait Sessions
I am offering free mini-sessions for children and families on the black background the mornings of February 18th and 19th, 2010. Contact me at MaryLynne@aol.com to schedule your session! Click on the flyer for all the details.
Thursday, January 21, 2010
Colorado Springs Portrait Photographer | Facebook Profile Pictures
My Facebook fundraiser to raise money for Haiti is this Saturday, January 23, 2010. Visit my MercyCorps fundraising page for more information and to make a donation.
Tuesday, January 12, 2010
Tuesday, October 06, 2009
Colorado Springs Studio Photography Training
As of today, October 6th, there are only 3 spots left for this fun and informative class that I am holding at my studio. PPA has extended the day to get a discount on registration until October 8th. This is a great chance to meet up with other local photographers. We always have a great time!
Tuesday, September 08, 2009
Colorado Springs Dog Photographer
I am trying something new at the studio -- a portrait special focused on dogs! Bring a donation of $25 for the Humane Society of the Pikes Peak Region and receive a portrait session for your dog along with a 5x7 print from Ashley Photography. The entire $25 will go to the Humane Society, and additional prints are available at my regular prices.
These sessions will be held at my studio in downtown Colorado Springs from Monday, 9/14 through Saturday, 9/19, 2009. Contact me at MaryLynne@aol.com to schedule your dog's session. Human family members may accompany the pooch in the portraits!
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Tuesday, August 25, 2009
Colorado Springs Kids Photographer
A fun image from one of my studio sessions last week.
Monday, August 10, 2009
Colorado Springs Business Portraits
Back to Business Special
Summer is winding to a close and it's time to get serious about business again. In additional to my family portraiture work I also offer business head shots. You'll receive a mini-session with one retouched full-resolution digital file for which you receive reproduction rights. You will have several images from which to choose your portrait. Use the image on your LinkedIn page, business cards, website, etc.
My regular price for the in-studio business portrait session with digital file is $95, but I am offering them for $50 for one month from August 19th through September 18th.
Sessions are by appointment in my studio in downtown Colorado Springs. Contact me at MaryLynne@aol.com or 719-329-0396 to schedule your session.
Put your best face forward with a new business portrait!
Wednesday, August 05, 2009
Colorado Springs Baby Photographer | Professional Photography Training
I am teaching a Super Monday class on October 26th at my photography studio in downtown Colorado Springs. The class, Photographing Babies & Children in the Studio, is offered through the Professional Photographers of America (PPA). Examine the many aspects of working with babies and children in the studio. Learn to capture natural expressions and poses, and get more variety into your posing. The discussion extends to the importance of background selection, lighting and working with props. The class will be packed with TONS of information, so be sure to bring something to take notes!
Sign up by October 5, and get this full day of instruction for $99. On-site registration is $120, space permitting. Learn more about Super Monday and register for the class through the Super Monday section of PPA's website. You can e-mail me if you have specific questions about the class, MaryLynne@aol.com.
--Mary Lynne
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www.ashleyphotography.com
Monday, August 03, 2009
Colorado Springs Professional Photographer | Free Mini-Sessions in August
I am running a special with free 30-minute mini-sessions in the studio in mid-August. The sessions will be available August 12 - 17th, and that even includes weekend appointments! Sort of a Back-to-School special. These sessions are for families and for children 7 months old and up, and the portraits will be created on the background shown above.
You will select your photos in an in-studio appointment where you will view your photos in a fun and moving presentation in my projection room. There is no obligation to purchase anything. Buy only the images you love. My regular print pricing applies. Contact me to schedule YOUR session. You can e-mail me at MaryLynne@aol.com or call 719-329-0396.
You will select your photos in an in-studio appointment where you will view your photos in a fun and moving presentation in my projection room. There is no obligation to purchase anything. Buy only the images you love. My regular print pricing applies. Contact me to schedule YOUR session. You can e-mail me at MaryLynne@aol.com or call 719-329-0396.
Offer is no valid for newborn or maternity sessions.
Wednesday, July 29, 2009
Tuesday, July 21, 2009
Ashley Photography is now on Facebook
Become a fan of Ashley Photography on Facebook! I will occasionally offer specials through Facebook that will not be advertised any other way.
Monday, July 13, 2009
Colorado Springs Child Photographer | Black and White Studio Photography
Here's a group of fun kiddos I photographed recently during my June "Daddy & Me" special.
Colorado Springs: Fun Activities with the Kids
Just wanted to pass this along. One of the families I recently photographed told me about a terrific website called mykidsweek.com that lists family-friendly activities in Colorado Springs and surrounding areas. It's up-to-date and is a great way to find out what's going on in town for kids.
Saturday, May 23, 2009
Colorado Springs Newborn Photographer | In-home Infant Photography
I photographed this amazing little guy in his home today and it was such a wonderful session. He is so tiny and beautiful and was such a good little sleeper! I also got some wonderful shots of him awake and with members of his family, but these are some of my favorites.
Ashley Photography
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Friday, May 22, 2009
Colorado Springs Child Photographer | Fun in the Studio
I had such a blast with these kids and their mom today. The kids were in such great moods and so full of personality! She and I had a great time dancing around to songs from High School Musical. He, on the other hand, was not so sold on HSM, but we found some tunes that were okay by him.
Ashley Photography
www.ashleyphotography.com
Tuesday, May 19, 2009
Colorado Springs Kid Photographer: Artist's Choice Special
I'm having lots of fun with my special Artist's Choice sessions that I'm offering this week. These are sessions that were offered through my newsletter. Sign up for my newsletter to find out about future specials.
So many incredibly cute kids! Here are just a few of them.
Ashley Photography
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Friday, May 15, 2009
Colorado Springs Child Photographer: Urban Photography Session
I talked Kaya into modeling for me and another photographer friend today so we could work on creating some "urban" style images. She was amazingly cooperative, which really helped in getting some wonderful shots.
Friday, May 08, 2009
Colorado Springs Maternity Photographer | Photo of the Day for Friday, May 8th, 2009
I loved working with these parents who are expecting a little boy in early May.
Read information about selecting a maternity photographer, and visit my website to see more examples of my maternity photography: www.ashleyphotography.com.
Wednesday, May 06, 2009
Colorado Springs Child Photographer | Upcoming Special Sessions
Every few months I offer portrait specials that I announce only through my e-mail newsletter. These specials are usually free sessions that are short in length and are typically limited to one or two backgrounds. They are a great way to update your family's portraits without the expense of a full session. Each special varies, and the specifics are detailed in the newsletter. I have lots of fun with these sessions, and always look forward to seeing familiar faces and meeting new families.If you'd like to learn more about these special sessions, I welcome you to sign up for my online newsletter.
Mary Lynne
Ashley Photography
www.ashleyphotography.com
www.ashleyphotography.com
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