One Deserving Family.

Sunday, January 10, 2010

I received a call from my cute neighbor who told me about the father of this amazing family who has been courageously fighting cancer. I wanted to learn more about this family, so I went to their BLOG and read their amazing stories. They have been through so much; I couldn’t believe all they have really been through. I was so touched by their strength & positive attitude.

I couldn’t think of anyone who deserves a family session more than them.I feel so lucky to be able to photograph such an amazing family, and so grateful to God for putting the most incredible people in my path.

This Mom is so down- to- earth/ hilarious… I can tell she is just an AMAZING person. This Dad kept his smile going the entire time; he is such a strong person with a great attitude. I loved the connection with them and their children, I could just see it in their kids faces how much the love and adore their Mom & Dad.

Their session was so much fun. I loved capturing all the little details of this family; their 4 children are absolutely adorable. Get ready for a huge post of this truly remarkable family… remember to leave some comment love for them!

I loved his blushing face…

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Because I feel so INSPIRED by this family… if you know a truly deserving family like this one, I will be giving a certain amount of family sessions away this year; including unlimited time & locations, all images on CD and a $100.00 print credit. To nominate a family (yours, or a family you know)… please send me an email to ashleymaephoto@gmail.com.

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by Ashley Mae Photography

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January 16, 2010 - 12:49 pm

Angie/Chad - These photos are amazing, you picked out their personalities so well. They are a deserving family with a crazy road ahead of them. I think you’re great in many ways!!!

January 16, 2010 - 10:34 am

Debbie - Oh…what a beautiful family! Their personalities shine through. (Love the way their outfits complement each other…and the colors!) A true gift, Ashley…God bless.

January 15, 2010 - 10:20 pm

Melissa - Ashley- We live in Smithfield and my husband is Travis’ cousin. What an amazing family they are. We have dabbled a little in photography but WOW thanks so much for capturing the happy moments of this cute little family. My four year old prays nightly, “bless the Poll’s that they’ll do good on their mission.” It’s so cute we don’t correct her. A mission of faith and continuous trials they have been given. Great job we’ll be contacting you for photos.

January 15, 2010 - 1:17 am

Thais - Ashley I think these are my favorite family shoot you’ve done!! Cute family, love their outfits and the different compositions you had them in.

January 13, 2010 - 10:19 am

Sara - This is such a beautiful family and you are such an amazing person to give them this opportunity to have their family captured at this time.

January 12, 2010 - 11:35 pm

Sayla - These are amazing! They are the most deserving family I know.

January 12, 2010 - 10:15 pm

Jessica Coronado - Wow. These just made my day. What a fabulous gift to give such a deserving family. Beautiful work girl. You have inspired me to do something like this. Thank you!!

January 12, 2010 - 1:06 pm

Dawn Ashby - That is amazing. I grew up with Travis. My parents live down the street from his home. His family is amazing!!! You did a wonderful job with their family. It made me Happy just to see them smiling and enjoying themselves.

January 12, 2010 - 12:26 pm

Diana - Sensational!!! What a wonderful way to start off the new year with such a compassionate act of kindness, Thank you!!! My husband and T have been friends since five, I know these pictures will bring a tear to a grown man’s eye to see his friend so happy and in love with his entire family. You did a great job capturing all the emotions.

January 12, 2010 - 9:47 am

Kristin - Wow! Seriously the kind of photos you don’t just look at, but you feel. Thanks for doing this. Your work is amazing. What a great gift for such phenomenal people. (a cousin-in-law)

January 12, 2010 - 6:37 am

Brooke - Wow! I too got teary eyed looking at these pictures. They are priceless. We absolutely LOVE Mandy and Travis and think the world of them and their family. What an inspiration to us all!

January 11, 2010 - 8:38 pm

Angie Steven - Ashley, Wow!!! I cried as I looked at every picture of my beautiful family members. You truly captured the emotion and their love for each other. You’re an amazing photographer and obviously a wonderful person!

January 11, 2010 - 3:17 pm

Kristen - Oh…I can just see the tenderness and love. Ashley, you have a wonderful way of finding the true beauty in every photo you take!!

January 11, 2010 - 3:03 pm

Rachel - How awesome Ashley!! Such a cute family and their pictures are amazing. Love the lollipops in the pics, such a fun idea.

January 11, 2010 - 1:49 pm

Charity - Their pictures are great! Gorgeous family, wonderful people. You can feel their love for eachother through the pictures. (friend)

January 11, 2010 - 1:40 pm

Stacie - My emotions are getting the best of me looking at these great pictures you did for our sweet family members. It feels so good to see the bright moments for them, even though they are always an inspiration!

January 11, 2010 - 12:55 pm

Karen - Thanks for being so generous. I’m amazed at the way this family has coped this last 2 years and you did an absolutely fabulous job with these pictures. They all look so healthy and happy!! Mandy’a aunt…

January 11, 2010 - 12:17 pm

Amy - What fabulous pictures!!! I’m Mandy’s older sister…and you’re right, they are an amazing family! The most positive people I know. You’ve captured them perfectly…I got teary! Great job!!

January 11, 2010 - 12:14 pm

Caitland Corbridge - Ashley! You are wonderful! I LOVE them!! Great job girl!!

January 11, 2010 - 11:39 am

Patti - That is a WONDERFUL thing you do, giving away photo sessions to families so consumed by reality that they wouldn’t otherwise think of it! Such a simple gift but the idea brings tears to my eyes. Beautiful shots!!! (one of Mandy’s aunts)

January 11, 2010 - 10:23 am

Carrie - Love the pictures! You really managed to capture all the kids personalities. That one of Reesie is just precious! I am another on of Mandy’s sisters, and feel so lucky to be part of their lives. They are an awesome family! Thank you for doing this for them, you did a great job.

January 11, 2010 - 9:45 am

Judy - Ashley – thanks so much for doing this for Travis and Mandy and the kids. It has brought some sunshine into their lives that will last for a long, long time. It was a gift not only to them, but to their extended families and all the people who love them. Bless you!

January 11, 2010 - 6:48 am

Mandy Poll - Ashley. All I can say is WOW. We are so humbled and grateful for your kindness in doing this for us. Really, truly it means so much. You definitely worked your magic with us! I LOVE what I see. We had so much fun, even in the bitter cold…I’ve been smiling ever since. You’re a kindrid soul!

January 10, 2010 - 11:19 pm

Ashley Mae Photography - Hi Hayley! Click Here… im sure you will be able to relate to them. I thought of you guys as I was reading, plus his name is Travis as well!

January 10, 2010 - 11:13 pm

hayley - Ashley,
How amazing you are. Being in the same place as this family, I can tell you that they will treasure them. You are just so wonderful for doing this!

I would love to read more about his cancer…care to shoot the blog address my way?

January 10, 2010 - 10:33 pm

Paige - As Mandy’s cousin I can say with all honesty that you are right — you could not have picked a more deserving family. And you got some FABULOUS shots there. Every one is amazing. You do great work!

January 10, 2010 - 10:15 pm

Haley - I love those pictures! I agree they are one deserving family. Mandy is my older sister and I look up to her and Travis so much. They are amazing.

January 10, 2010 - 9:56 pm

Morgan - DARLING family! Those little girls are adorable! I love the addition of the lollipops! Good job once again, salvelicious!