Ashleigh Long Photography http://ashleighlong.com/blog "The question is not what you look at but what you see!" Wed, 27 Jul 2011 06:01:34 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 Megan Connolly and Jason Jones Wedding 7-23-11 http://ashleighlong.com/blog/?p=329 http://ashleighlong.com/blog/?p=329#comments Mon, 25 Jul 2011 00:20:22 +0000 Ashleigh http://ashleighlong.com/blog/?p=329 Continue reading →]]> This last weekend I had the honor of shooting one of the most romantic weddings I have been to in a long time.  Megan and Jason got married at 5:30 during sunset on Mount Baldy in Upland Ca. on Saturday.  They have one of the sweetest love stories and anyone that was there that day would agree it touched them just as much as it touched me.  Their vows were absolutely perfect, and if i wasn’t shooting this wedding, i might have shed a tear with them during the exchange of their vows.  Megan and I went to Fallbrook High School together and also graduated from the same class back in 2003.  We knew one another back then but we were never really friends.  We hung out with the same people and I remember always enjoying her company.  However, after spending all day with Megan as she got ready, I really felt as if we had been friends for years.  She was so sweet and friendly, she made everyone feel as if they they were her “BFF”.  Unfortunately i didn’t get to spend as much time with her husband. But from the few times prior to the wedding and after the ceremony, that i did spend with him, he was just as nice and kind as she was.  I wish nothing but happiness and great things for Megan and Jason.  As for the pictures, i CANNOT wait to show you the photos from their extremely special and romantic day…

Congratulations Megan and Jason…


(Megan’s brother Ryan getting ready Photo taken by: Michael Gjefle)(on the way to the ceremony site)

(Photo taken by: Michael Gjefle)

This is all I have had time to edit so far, but I will add more in the next few days :)

]]> http://ashleighlong.com/blog/?feed=rss2&p=329 0 Ricky Glade and Cassandra Holtz’s Engagement Photos http://ashleighlong.com/blog/?p=313 http://ashleighlong.com/blog/?p=313#comments Mon, 25 Jul 2011 00:13:01 +0000 Ashleigh http://ashleighlong.com/blog/?p=313 Continue reading →]]> I was so honored when my friend Cassandra and her fiance Ricky asked me to be their official wedding photographer for their wedding in April of 2012.  We have 3 engagement sessions planned out.  Here is a glimpse of the 1st shoot we have done.  This was taken at Old Poway Park in Poway California.

These are just a few of the images i have edited so far.  I will be adding more soon.  So keep checking back :)

-Ashleigh Long

]]> http://ashleighlong.com/blog/?feed=rss2&p=313 0 Nicole & Amish Wedding 5-14-11 http://ashleighlong.com/blog/?p=244 http://ashleighlong.com/blog/?p=244#comments Tue, 17 May 2011 07:04:35 +0000 Ashleigh http://ashleighlong.com/blog/?p=244 Continue reading →]]> (Nicole and myself 20+ years ago)
(Nicole and myself on her wedding day 20+ years later)

It all started on a small street in Fallbrook Ca, 24 years ago.  I never in a million years would have thought the two girls i met back then would still be two of my closet friends today.

(Jillienne, Myself, and Nicole in 2009)
So as Friday May 13th (2011) rolled around, I loaded up my truck and packed up all my bags for a long seven hour road trip up to Clovis CA.  Not only was it for the wedding of my one LONGEST childhood friends, it was also my birthday.  At first i was a little bummed that i was going to have to spend most of my birthday in a car with my Dad and Fiance, but as we got on the road i really enjoyed the quality time with them.  It wasn’t the ride with them i wasn’t looking forward to, it was the ride in general.  Seven hours is a long time.  We arrived in Fresno around 3:30, we should have been there by 1:30 but LA traffic was terrible.  We first checked into our hotel, then headed over to the house in Clovis for the rehearsal.  By that time i had completely forgot it was my birthday and was just super happy to finally be there.  I have known Nicole since i was two.  We grew up on the same street together.  When Nicole would want to hang out, she would open her bedroom window and yell down to my house asking “can you come over and play?”  Nicole, Jillienne, and myself all grew up on the street of Big Oak Ranch Rd, in Fallbrook Ca.  Back in 1995 Nicole’s father was offered a job up in Clovis, so the family packed up and moved north.  Surprisingly, we have all remained friends over the last 16 years.  You don’t find friendships like ours very often.  We are a family.  Two years ago i got to be a part of my Best Friends wedding in Hawaii.  Jillienne married her husband Brandon on July 25th 2009, where i got to be her maid of honor.  It was a very special day for her and I am so thankful she wanted me to hold such a huge part in it.  As for Nicole’s wedding, Jillienne and myself were both bridesmaids in her wedding.  I know it meant a lot to Nicole to have us all together again.  After arriving at the home around 4:30 on that Friday, i realized my birthday couldn’t get any better.  I was spending it with my “family” (most of it at least).
After the rehearsal we all hung out and just had a good time.  We made ice cream sundae’s and they sang me happy birthday.  Eventually we went back to our hotel rooms and rested up for the next day.  I arrived at Nicole’s house around 8 am.  I unpacked my bags and started to get the bride ready for her big day.  She wanted for me to do her hair and makeup for her special day.  She said it would mean a lot to her to have me do that for her, so of course i happily did :)
Nicole looked amazing!  She made such a gorgeous bride.
Nicole had her own photographer that day for the wedding.  However, she said it would be more special if i could take the photos of her and her husband Amish, instead of the photographer she hired.  She felt more comfortable around me and said it would mean a lot to her.  Again, i happily agreed to do that for her, and I am so glad i did.  I got some amazing photos of the couple. Nicole and Amish, i am so happy for the two of you.  I wish you both all the happiness in the world!  Whenever you need a photographer, you know i’ll always be willing :)
Anyway, here are a few pictures i took from their special day.
Oh and for everyone that knows me, you will all agree that i am kind of clumsy.  Well, i managed to trip as i was walking down the isle.  Thank goodness i was saved by her brother, one of the groomsmen, cause i never hit the ground! Thank you Victor!
I wish this couple all the happiness in the world.  Nicole is a wonderful person and anyone would be so lucky to have her in their life; i know i sure am.  God Bless you both, Nicole and Amish.
Well i hope you enjoy the pictures as much as i enjoyed taking them!
-Ashleigh
This is where their love story begins…
(Photo by Michael Gjelfe:  Here Amish is with Pastor Loren right before the ceremony began)
(Photo by Michael Gjefle: The Kiss)


(Nicole giving away her bouquet to her Grandma after explaining their very romantic love story)
(Lilly, one of the flower girls, digging into the wishing well to find the wish she left for Nicole)

And they live happily ever after…
]]> http://ashleighlong.com/blog/?feed=rss2&p=244 10 Landscape Photos, The Mix! http://ashleighlong.com/blog/?p=228 http://ashleighlong.com/blog/?p=228#comments Fri, 04 Mar 2011 09:08:08 +0000 Ashleigh http://ashleighlong.com/blog/?p=228

]]> http://ashleighlong.com/blog/?feed=rss2&p=228 1 Owens Family Photos February 2011 http://ashleighlong.com/blog/?p=203 http://ashleighlong.com/blog/?p=203#comments Fri, 04 Mar 2011 08:53:04 +0000 Ashleigh http://ashleighlong.com/blog/?p=203 Continue reading →]]> i had such a great time back in February working with a close friend taking her family photos.  It was so nice outside, we got lucky.  The weather was JUST right!  The sun was perfect and due to all the rain, all the plants and grass were a lush green!  Of course shooting on the Old Bonsall Bridge is one of my favorite places to shoot, anytime of the year! But it looks even better when all the land around it is in bloom or full of color :)

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Connor was so excited about the Hot Dog Dance it was just way too cute!

]]> http://ashleighlong.com/blog/?feed=rss2&p=203 0 Poorman Family Photos http://ashleighlong.com/blog/?p=180 http://ashleighlong.com/blog/?p=180#comments Fri, 17 Dec 2010 04:56:34 +0000 Ashleigh http://ashleighlong.com/blog/?p=180 Continue reading →]]> Poorman Family :)

This family was so much fun.  I have known the Poormans for about 10 years now, and they are such a a wonderful family. I am so honored I got to take their family photos this year.  Here is a preview of this session. I would love to get your feedback :)


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I was very excited about this family photoshoot! It was requested by the family to take their photos on the old historic Bonsall bridge in Bonsall Ca.  One of the neatest places for local people to take photos, Especially if you grew up in Fallbrook or Bonsall.

here is their gallery to show a few examples of their shoot!

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]]> http://ashleighlong.com/blog/?feed=rss2&p=156 0 Cassi Kahakui Senior Portraits http://ashleighlong.com/blog/?p=130 http://ashleighlong.com/blog/?p=130#comments Fri, 17 Dec 2010 04:42:35 +0000 Ashleigh http://ashleighlong.com/blog/?p=130 Class of 2010

Cassi Kahakui’s Senior Portraits

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]]> http://ashleighlong.com/blog/?feed=rss2&p=101 0 Woods Golf Course Photo Shoot http://ashleighlong.com/blog/?p=83 http://ashleighlong.com/blog/?p=83#comments Wed, 01 Sep 2010 23:05:18 +0000 Ashleigh http://ashleighlong.com/blog/?p=83 Photos from yesterday at Woods Golf Course.

poor guy had a bug fly into his eye, but it was too cute not to post

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