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to Ashley Hoskins Photography. If you knew my company as Blackbird
Photography there is no need to worry, you are in the right place. I
have made the change from Blackbird Photography to Ashley Hoskins
Photography so that I will be easier to find for my clients. Nothing
but the name has changed. You will still get the same personal
attention and creative visual images that you are looking for!
At
Ashley Hoskins Photography, it is my aim to take care of you in the
best way possible. I want to capture the moments of your special day
in a way that is fun, relaxed, and real.
Thank
you so much for visiting my site and I hope you will stay for a little
while and look around. Please check out my work and contact me with
any questions.
Jan
21
lane and bill are such a sweet couple! i didn't get to spend a ton of time with them before the wedding but just felt so priviledged to be able to capture the sweet love that they have for one another. bill is in the military and is being deployed in june so it was just so fun to be around all their friends and family before he leaves. here are just some of my favorites from their wedding!
i mean seriously, how cute is she!!
lane, reading a note from bill
LOVE these next three. lane's mom had made a garter out of her maid of honor's bridesmaid dress, and a charm from the first piece of jewelry lane's father had ever given her. i'll admit it, i cried too. it's ok, i'm pretty sure my sister did too!
and here is the garter.
this was pretty awesome too. kimball's jewelers had given this to lane's mom to wear on her wedding day. so lane wore this in her shoe. lane's mom still had the box!
lane. you are just so beautiful.
loved this, of lane's mom putting on her veil.
you know how sometimes, there is just a random image that gets you. this is one of those for me. I LOVE IT. just do.
ooooooo...i LOVE this too!!!
so cute, so wintery!
some fun reception details
lane and bill, thank you thank you thank you for letting me capture the sweet moments of your day! it was a blessing!
and HERE IS THE SLIDESHOW I HAVE BEEN WAITING TO MAKE EVER SINCE I HEARD THE SONG!!! :) thanks avett brothers
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Jan
16
one thing i have been thinking a lot about for the past few months is sharing some of the things that i have learned in the wedding world with you. i have been surrounded by all things wedding for a really long time. i worked at a bridal gown store in high school (david's bridal with like 4 of my best friends! so fun!) and my mom worked at a bridal store while i was in college (a joyous occasion). not to mention, i think i started buying wedding magazines at the age of, ohhhhh 12. now, after being in the industry for a couple of years and after planning my own wedding a little over a year ago, i feel like i have picked up on a few things that might be of a little help. especially from a photography perspective.
this year is going to be crazy busy between following my rock star husband around and shooting tons of awesome weddings, but i am going to try to offer some tips every other week or so. now, don't get me wrong. i am by no means saying that i know everything that there is to know about planning a wedding, but these are just some things that i think will allow you to have the most amazing wedding photos around. as well as a stress free, beautiful day.
so, wedding tip number 1.
it's all in the details!!
shoes. you do not have to have a huge budget to have an awesomely beautiful and unique wedding. for instance, you have to wear shoes on your wedding day. so why not wear something fun. don't be afraid to wear some pink pumps, or some sweet flats, or even cowboy boots or converse tennis shoes. make it fun! make it you! not only will it make you feel great on your wedding day, but it makes for some great photos!
accessories. and i don't just mean jewelry. i mean all the little things. lighting, centerpieces,flowers, etc.... this is one thing that i wish i would have paid more attention to in my own wedding. not that i didn't pay attention to detail, i did, but i could have done even more. weddings are all the rage right now and the internet is full of awesome wedding blogs such as, style me pretty,once wed,snippet and inkthese are all such great resources for planning a wedding. and they always feature amazing photography by amazing photographers from real weddings so you can invision what these things look like and how they translate into photos. one great place to purchase awesome, unique things is etsy
i'm sure most of you already know about this site, but if you don't, oh just get ready. this highly addictive, crafty, totally awesome site is going to rock your world. another great place is antique shops or thrift stores. you can get awesome things for dirt cheap and you can almost always get them to give you an even better deal if you are buying something in bulk.
one of my favorite people, dane sanders, is an awesome photographer out of california who has started a series of videos on his blog called, Make Your Day You. from the moment i saw this line, it has just been on repeat in my head. i just could not agree more. this is YOUR day. make it YOU! have your wedding day reflect your personality. if you love things that are vintage, earthy, and different, you don't HAVE to get married in a church and have your reception ballroom. get married at someone's house, or a field, or a barn. if you are more of a traditionalist, get married in a church and an awesome ballroom, but embrace those things! make those things exude your personality.
last little thing for today is, utilize your vendors. if you have something strong in mind for your flowers, bring those ideas to the table and see what they can do. ask your venue if you can see past weddings to get an idea of what things will look like at your own wedding in that space. if you have a wedding planner, let her go to town! it will only make your day that much more amazing and your photos will absolutely reflect that. whatever money you do spend on little details, will pay off ten fold. i can promise you!
most of you have probably already seen these photos from my blog post about this back in september, but when talking about details, i couldn't help but think about this amazing set up. at jessica claire's workshop she had an amazing event design company, grey likes weddings, come out and design our mock wedding and reception. almost everything they had here was from an antique store or thift shop. it doesn't have to cost an arm and and leg to look amazing, just go for it! don't be afraid to really make your day YOU!
laahhhuuuvvveee this. if you want to have a little lounge area, jazz it up with some cute pillows. target makes awesome, cute pillows for really inexpensive. great way to tie in any color scheme that you have.
make some thing cute. this could not have cost very much but looked sooo cute hanging above the cake cutting table.
one of my favorite details for this was the awesome use of old books. and even just some old pages tied with a little twine. you use these to add hight changes to your center pieces. if you can't afford tons of flowers, get some cool candles and candle holders!
amazing vases and use of glass bottles
great thrift store find. would make a great center piece on it's own!
so, i realize if you are having a large wedding this isn't really feazable, but maybe do this for just the wedding party table, or just the bride and groom's table. what they did was, they used all different chairs for the entire table. again, all came from either antique stores or thrift shops
look at that cute suitcase! who would have thought to do that??? don't be afraid to think outside of the box!
different flowers than your traditional flowers but look AMAZING.
loved their use of dishes and silver ware.
one of my favorite things is, if you can't afford an open bar, or don't want to have one, think about maybe doing a signature drink. if you have a yellow color scheme and a really summery wedding, have a lemon drop signature drink! so cute!
again, love the use of books.
oh, and i just thought of one more thing! bring a copy of your invitation and save the dates to the wedding!!! i know so many of you value your invitations as a huge priority in your wedding budget, so why not get some awesome photos taken of them! just another way to add great details to your wedding photography!!
ok, so i know that this is a very distinct style that is not for everyone, (personally, i'm obsessed :) but just wanted to give you some ideas of how you can really give your own little personally touch and it doesn't have to empty your bank account!
hope you have a great weekend and i'll be posting a beautiful and sweet winter wedding next week!!
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Natalie Watson says:
Amen sista! Great Post!!
And GREAT pics from the workshop that I've never seen before!!
Go Ash!!
Tayler Smith says:
You're located in Knoxville?
Oh goodness, I'm always on the lookout for fellow Knox-Tographers! haha.
Pleasure to see your work. Every shot was captured so magically. The blog was really fun too. I'm really looking forward to seeing more of your work in the future.
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Jan
1
i absolutely cannot believe that 2009 has come to an end. it seems like only yesterday justin and i were spending our very first christmas together as married people. as i was getting out all my christmas gear to decorate our home i just couldn't believe that it had been a whole year since the last time i had decked out our house in all this gear. as fast as the year has gone, sooo much has happened. i have flown to oregon and back. to california and back. to london and back. to new york and back. and countless road trips in between. its been a year of ups and downs. calm days and busy days. happy days and sad days. but most of all, it has been a year full of blessed days. the lord has been really faithful to both justin and i this year. he has really affirmed me in my pursuit to serve brides and provide them with photographs that hopefully they will treasure for a lifetime. he is teaching me more and more everyday to embrase the gifts that he has given me. to recognize my own true style and know that that makes me, me. he has provided justin the opportunity to pursue an MBA and his journey with his band, The Dirty Guv'nahs. justin and the band just actually got back from woodstock, ny from recording an album at levon helm studio. we have no idea what is going to come of the band this next year, but i have a feeling that only bigger and better things await the dirty guv's and i couldn't be happier than to walk along side justin during this exciting journey.
i ask for prayers this year as we embark on yet another year of pursuing our passions and dreams. i feel so grateful that we have been blessed with this opportunity. i feel extra grateful that i have the best job in the world with the most amazing clients i could ask for!
here's to 2010!!
here is a little recap of 2009
happy new year from both of us! so excited for 2010
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mary beth miller says:
here's to the hoskins!!! cheers to you both!
(01.11.10 @ 09:11 AM)
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Dec
13
yesterday we hung out in woodstock for most of the day and i pretty much became obsessed. this place is amazing. but what was even more amazing was the ramble last night. the dirty guv'nahs opened up for levon and his band at the ramble and it was truly incredible. levon was just so happy. i am sitting here trying to come up with the right words and there really aren't any that do it justice. it was just awesome.
tomorrow is justin's and what a better way to celebrate it than recording at levon's. they will be here through the end of the week and i ask that you pray for them as they try to finish their album. they had a pretty rough week last week battling sicknesses, people losing their voices, and tons of snow. they are feeling really encouraged going into their second week but they still have a long way to go. i can't wait to hear the final product. i know this, it is going to be amazing. so get ready :)
here are some photos from the awesome city of woodstock
boys working hard in the studio
taking a little time to watch some youtube. never too busy for youtube.
i never have any pictures of justin and i together! i wish i could have taken the whole day to shoot around this little town.
what we woke up to this morning.......more snow
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Robyn says:
Yay, I was hoping you'd take some pictures! :-D Thanks for sharing. I *love* the shot of the Dodge. And it's good to see a pic of you and Justin, haha!
(12.17.09 @ 10:10 PM)
Rebecca says:
You are great
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Dec
12
soooooo, i have been trying to post this blog for at least a week. i have attempted it from knoxville, from cincinnati, from new york city, and now from woodstock, ny...........i have just not had ANY luck. so, here we go again. giving this another shot!
i had the privilege of shooting ross and lawrie's wedding a few weeks ago at church street united methodist church downtown. i was so excited to be able to shoot at such an amazingly beautiful church. everything from the architecture to the lighting was just beautiful that day. lawrie was such a perfect bride. she was sweet, calm, and so excited to marry ross. ross was easy going, kind, and so excited to marry lawrie. i felt so honored to be a part of their day. here are some of my favorite images from the day. 
there is just something about this next photo that i LOVE. i just think that lawrie looks so beautiful here.
i loved these intimate shots of lawrie and her father before she walked down the aisle.
lawrie and ross chose not to see each other before the wedding, which is totally fine with me. i really don't need a really long time to get some great shots as long as you are willing to be quick. it actually worked it really well i think because we got to play with the dramatic lighting outside of the church which made for some really different shots than i normally take. i love this next one.
but i think this one might be my favorite
i mean serious, how cute are they??!!!
wahooooooo!!! we made it through!! ross and lawrie, you are so awesome. thank you so much for letting me be a part of your awesome, special wedding.
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Maggie NIcholson says:
These pictures are amazing! I can not wait to see the rest of them:) Lawrie you look so happy in all of the pictures!
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Anonymous says:
Goooorgeous! What a fabulous dress!
(12.14.09 @ 09:00 AM)
Angie says:
GREAT pics!! Lawrie you are so beautiful, as a bride and all ways! Ross you are very handsome. What a great couple and I wish you nothing but marital bliss!!
(12.18.09 @ 09:09 PM)
Mandy Morton says:
well ash, you know i check your blog all the time....but i saw a pic of lawrie and couldnt believe it. She is by far Analyns favorite NP at the Drs. office!!! oh my goodness i had no idea you were doing her wedding. Wow. Congrats Lawrie we sure have missed you!
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LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE all of the pictures!!!! The slide show song is perfect!! Can't wait for more! Thank you so much for capturing this day perfectly for the two of us!
(01.21.10 @ 08:31 PM)Beautiful shots Ashley! You really caught some great moments for the couple to cherish. Also - love the song in the slideshow! Keep up the great work!
(01.21.10 @ 09:46 PM)I love this! And the song is absolutely perfect!
(01.22.10 @ 11:55 AM)All the photos are AMAZING!!!! Very impressive!!!! Such a beautiful bride and glorious winter wedding!!! WOW!!!!!! :-D
(01.22.10 @ 03:06 PM)Oh Ash...this blog never gets old! the girls and I love to look at these pics! The slideshow is perfect, we were dancing to the song. I can remember being at your house when you played that song :( I love the simplicity and genuine feel from the pics.
(01.23.10 @ 09:03 AM)We love the pictures and the happiness you captured. Philip knew the song and was so plesed with your choice. Glad we had the perfect wedding for the perfect song. Looking forward to more!
(01.23.10 @ 03:26 PM)Ashely!! Wonderful pictures Lovie!! Send me some for the big screen!!
(01.23.10 @ 03:57 PM)Lane!! You are a beautiful Bride and I so enjoyed working with you and your Mom on your flowers!
Thanks for the opportunity! Congratulations and much love to you and Bill!!
Beautiful Ash! Love the bouquet shot!
(01.28.10 @ 09:11 PM)