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  • about me

    What makes me, me?  Well.  My life is shared with my husband, Brian, four dogs, one cat and two horses.  Oh and throw a few chickens into the mix.  Whew, what a mouthful.  But I wouldn't have it any other way.  I am a small town girl.  I feel lucky to live in such a beautiful state, Michigan.  I heart all things rustic and furry.  Simple things make me smile.  I love spontaneity and wish I were better at it.  Real moments in life, to me, are special.  Nature is special.  Being able to see the beauty in the small things has allowed me to become a better photographer.  I am inspired daily.  

    My approach on photography tends to be a more casual, documentary style.  I shoot on location and use natural light whenever possible.  I like honey tones and vintage washes.  I love smiles and giggles, serious stares and raw emotion.

    I also love wagging tails, furry paws and slobbery toys.    

    I'm happy.  I am blessed.  I love what I do.    

natalie – newborn lifestyle photographer

01.30.10

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Celebrating the birth of a newborn is something special.  Celebrating the birth of our new niece made it just that much more.  I love sessions when they involve family.  Baby Natalie was brought into the world a few days after the new year.  She was born with a head full of dark hair, blue eyes and the most perfectly pink cheeks.  Adorable!  I was so excited when Rachel called me just a few days after Natalie’s birth for pictures.  I loved watching Phil and Rachel interact with their new daughter.  It was so natural.  Phil’s gentle touch calmed Natalie.  She knew the voice of her mother.

And to baby Natalie – “even though I tell you every time I see you, your Uncle Brian and Aunt Ashley love you very much!”

blog-2blog-3blog-4blog-5blog-6blog-7Many smiles.  Ashley.

Posted in babies

by ashley folkema

7 comments

s h e r r y - So adorable! :) Love the last shot! And she has quite a bit of hair, that one!

Christy - Oh I love the snuggly face with the paci :) and her eyes in that last one are stunning – what a beautiful new niece you have! Congrats!

The Retired One - Oooooooo, couldn’t you just gobble her up???
They change so quickly at that age…I bet you will have to take several photo sessions of her. She is adorable!!

Kellie - I love the last one…what a cutie!

Sean - I love that last image. So, so cute. Her eyes & hair are SO cute!

Christine Pobke - SO cute! :) Love the hair, how adorable is she??! :)

Alexandra - So so so so beautiful!

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