In a world where smartphones have turned us all into amateur photographers, it’s easy to underestimate the skill and artistry of a professional. While searching for a budget-friendly option may seem like a smart financial choice, there are several significant disadvantages to consider. Lack of Customization and Personalization The lack of customization and personalization in […]

The Pitfalls of Opting for a Cheap Photographer

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We all love to get together with family over the holidays.  Between extended relatives coming to visit, children coming home from college, or just getting together with friends we haven’t seen all year, this is the perfect season to create memories with them. Why not capture those moments too? If you’re like most people, I […]

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The Holidays: Do You Have Extended Family Coming In?

How to Mix All the Colors The goal for coordinating outfits is to visually break up the colors and shades so that you’re not all wearing the same color on top and bottom (like everyone in blue jeans with white shirts). The more you can mix it up, the better! I encourage you to think […]

Family Style Guide

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Portrait Session Checklist  Message Ashlie to schedule a date, time, and location  hello@ashliesteinau.com If necessary, schedule hair and makeup appointments with Ashlie or another source Review Style Guide for outfit inspiration  Choose your outfits (drop off at dry cleaner if needed!)  Girls, get your nails done, boys, make sure your nails are trimmed and clean […]

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Portrait Session Checklist

Prepping Your Little Ones Setting expectations before your session is the key to great photos and happy kids.  Before your session, pack a bag with water and your kids’ favorite snacks. If they’re too young to follow directions, bring any objects that you think might help me get their attention (like small toys or stuffed […]

Prepping Little Ones For Photos

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THERE ARE SO MANY THINGS I HAVE LEARNED, both as a bride and bridesmaid, as well as a photographer and wedding coordinator that will help you have NO REGRETS when it comes to your wedding. (Please take note: the photos below are of my own life story, with the exception of the flat lays, which […]

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7 Huge Wedding Day Regrets

Be rest assured that prior to your session with me, I have done my research on your location to grasp the best areas to shoot in the most perfect lighting! Unless we are shooting outside of the local area, I visit the site of choice before every shoot to ensure we capture the most beautiful […]

Achieving Dreamy Photos

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STYLING YOUR SESSION-FEMININE If you want your portrait session images to look and feel a little more editorial, I recommend bringing a few small, simple props with you, like fresh flowers to hold or a blanket to sit on. If you want to incorporate another special element into your session, just let us know! Maybe […]

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Feminine Style Guide

Styling Your Session – Masculine For my masculine dressers out there, this blog post is for you! You may or may not care about the tiny details and props involved in a shoot, but I KNOW you want to know what to wear to make these photos everything you and your partner dream of!! Tops […]

Masculine Style Guide

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