Sunday, October 21, 2012

i Picture... Tabatha

For those of you who have been following me here and on Facebook you may have seen my posts about "i Picture hope."  This organization provides free portraiture to women battling or who have survived breast cancer.  While October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, it is in my heart to reach out year long to women who truly are the picture of hope.

This session was one that I have been beyond excited about.  Along with that excitement came the nerves!  I wanted to nail this session just the way I was picturing in my head.  I should know by now to throw those "ideas" right out the window.  While I did achieve my "picture"... I also learned so much more from this four generation of fantastic women!!  I am honored and grateful for the opportunity to capture Tabatha, her mother, daughter, and granddaughter. 

A little story behind the session...

In July of 2011 Tabatha found a lump in her left breast while performing a routine self breast exam.  Tabatha's family doctor sent her for an ultrasound at the Thyra M. Humphrey's Breast Center.  The lump that she found turned out to be a water filled cyst.  However, while being examined two other suspicious lumps were found.  They biopsied the two lumps and drained the cyst.  The biopsy results showed one of the lumps was cancerous.  In September of 2011 Tabatha underwent a lumpectomy.  Six weeks after her surgery she began radiation treatments.

Tabatha has been cancer-free for one year now.  The support of family and friends helped her get through one of the most difficult times in her life.  Tabatha's daughter, Jennyfer, was there for her through appointments helping her to laugh through the tears.  For these reasons I found it only fitting to include the lineage of strength behind this Picture of Hope.

Please visit www.ipicturehope.com to learn more about this extraordinary organization.
 
 
 
 
 
 

Saturday, October 6, 2012

Touched

You know when you meet someone and you just know instantly that not only are they stunning on the outside... but the inside radiates beauty as well.

This very special family drove quite a distance to have me capture this moment in their lives.  The love between them just explodes on the camera.  I can never fully say what working with them has meant to me... they have touched my heart and soul.  I am blessed for having met them.
 

Tuesday, October 2, 2012

i Picture hope.

 

Ashley Rawlings Photography is proud to announce its affiliation with the iPicture Hope organization. i Picture Hope is an international network of photographers who offer FREE photography sessions to women fighting or surviving breast cancer.

I truly believe that we make a life by what we give, and giving back to this amazing cause is something near to my heart.

If you know of someone who is fighting or who has survived breast cancer and would like a beautiful portrait session showing strength, beauty, and hope please contact me at info@ashleyrawlingsphotography.com. 570-541-6915


Sunday, September 30, 2012

Halloween Mini Sessions!!!


Saying Goodbye

A phone call like this is never easy.  A dear friend asking for a few moments to be captured because they know these moments will be gone soon.

A session like this is never easy.  Seeing the pain and fear of loss of a beloved family member.

This truly amazing family lost their precious Clay.  A long time four-legged member of their family.  I was so nervous about this session because I did not want to let this family down... for they are too special to me.  I did not want a depressing light to be cast on this.  I wanted to capture Clay's life and all of the love surrounding him, and the love for their newest fur-family member, Winchester.

Thank you for the honor of wanting me to be there for this very emotional time.  You are all a blessing to me.

 
 
 
 
 

Tuesday, September 18, 2012

Jennifer & Jeremy// The Wedding

One word.  Gorgeous.

The entire day... it was simply gorgeous.  From the bride and her beautiful smile... to the groom and the "smouldering look"... to the lively & entertaining bridal party... and all of the fun that was had! 

Jen & Jeremy,

Thank you so much for welcoming me into your "family" on one of the most important days.  I truly enjoyed every moment of capture all of your special memories.  Wishing you both more happiness than your hearts can hold.

Ashley
 
 

Now that you have had the opportunity to get to know a little about the girl behind the lens, I'd like to get to know a little about you. Comments, questions, and general chit chat are always welcome. Please enjoy the following photo shoot teasers of some pretty amazing people and beautiful subjects.

Thank you for considering Ashley Rawlings Photography for your creative needs!

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