Ashley Gillett Photography

Colonel Klink

Ashley — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 21:25:44 +0000

I love taking pictures of pets. Dogs are so much fun and so are cats, even when they are aloof. My dogs and cats serve as my daily muses, so when I get to go out and photograph somebody else’s pet, I feel so lucky. My guys are a part of my family, and Colonel Klink is a part of his. He was rescued from a home where he was being neglected and is now being giving all the love and attention he deserves.

The family kitty wanted his portrait made too. Well, not really, but he was a good sport.

2011 A Year In Photos

Ashley — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 21:36:37 +0000

2011 was a year of work, travel, driving, lots of driving, growing my business, making new friends, spending time with family, and a big move to Asheville, North Carolina.

Dameian and I kicked off the year with a nice trip to Florida for the holidays.

My little, yet much taller than me, brother, Akeem.

Right after I returned from Colombia, I headed out to Colorado to photograph the wedding of my good friends, Chris and Jenni.

Me with my guy, Dameian, in Colorado.

Attended a great photography workshop by Justin & Mary Marantz, Spread The Love. Plus I took this photograph of my friend and fellow photographer, Leslie Keener. Isn’t she beautiful?!

I was thrilled to photograph so many gorgeous brides, happy couples, and crazy dance parties during 2011. I ate my fair share of wedding cake, most of it carrot, danced with the wedding party, cried with the father of the bride, and really just loved every minute of it. I want to thank all of my brides and grooms for trusting me to document such a special part of their family history. It means the world to me.

Asheville NC Indian wedding photographer

I also met and photographed several families, children, and babies. All of them were absolutely adorable.

My nephews, Ethan and Chandler.

The amazing mommy above, made the sweetest baby Sydney, pictured in the next few below.

I rounded out the year photographing a few furry friends.

The rest of the furry ones below are mine. :)

That was just a snippet of a very long year. I can’t wait to see what 2012 holds. :)

Baby Sydney in the Fall

Ashley — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 17:00:09 +0000

Baby Sydney’s first year continues with her fall portrait session. Love how pretty the leaves were and that we had a chance to take photos for their family holiday card. This girlie is almost 1!

Sally and Her Furkid Family

Ashley — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 17:00:08 +0000

Last year I donated a portrait session to the Humane Society of Charlotte’s holiday gala silent auction. Sally and her husband were so gracious to place a bid on the package for a shoot with me. It took us quite some time to finally get their session scheduled, with a wine night thrown in there somewhere, but we finally did it. I felt so good donating my services to the Humane Society and I couldn’t be happier with the wonderful family I had the opportunity to photograph. Sally is the coolest. :) Thanks Sally for your generous donation to the Humane Society!

There are lots of dogs and cats that would love to be a part of your family. Check out the wonderful friends available for adoption here.

Isn’t Sally beautiful? She used to be a model. :)

Fisher and Family

Ashley — Fri, 09 Dec 2011 13:02:19 +0000

Fisher is an 18 month old ball of cuteness. Looks at his sweet blond curls!!! This little boy just wanted to run around and play all afternoon.

Playing peak-a-boo with Daddy.

Wallace the Welsh terrier.

Christina and Matt Engaged

Ashley — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 20:43:44 +0000

I shot Christina’s friend’s wedding earlier and the year, this fabulous Greek wedding, and I was so happy to hear that one of her old friends was getting married – and they too are going with me as their photographer. Love that! I hung out with Christina and Matt earlier in the fall and we had a great time shooting their engagement pictures. I can’t wait for their vineyard wedding next spring. :)

Ingrid and Jonathan Married in Kiawah Island South Carolina

Ashley — Fri, 25 Nov 2011 18:13:30 +0000

Ingrid and Jonathan are the coolest, most laid back couple ever. I photographed them back in the summer for their engagement (click to see their engagement photos). Their fun wedding day in Kiawah Island started with a field day and ended with a crazy dance party and them leaving on a tandem bike. I told you it was fun! Congratulations Ingrid and Jonathan!

To see all of the photos and to order prints from their wedding, click here.

Jonathan’s family is full of very talented singers and musicians.

Flowers and decor by the amazing ladies of A Charleston Bride.

When the flower girl got down to the end of the aisle, she turned around and shouted “Happy Birthday!” It was the cutest thing ever!

Where she forgot the holy trinity. :)

Yes, there was even crowd surfing.

Poker face.

To see all of the photos and to order prints, click here.

Lizz and Tristan Married in Asheville, NC

Ashley — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 23:34:51 +0000

Lizz and Tristan chose beautiful Asheville in the fall as the spot for their happy wedding. It was a true destination for them and all of their guests. Lizz has the most amazing porcelain skin I’ve ever seen, she truly is a darling person. One of the sweetest parts of the day was when Tristan said his vows, I think I choked up with him. I love that I get to see so much love on the job. Can’t beat it. :)

Id like to thank my assistant for the day, Aaron Morrell, the super nice staff at The Venue, Bobby and Mark of BobbyMark’s Designs, and the seriously rockin’ band, The Business for such an awesome night!

Lizz’s aunt flew to South Carolina, from California, with tons of blackberries in tow to make jars of her Blackberry Jam. Her mom and aunts helped out as well.

How cute are Lizz’s Toms wedges? She said they were so comfy!

Flowers by Bobby of BobbyMark’s Designs.

To see all of the photos from Lizz and Tristan’s wedding and to order prints, click here.

Allison and Dan Married in Hendersonville NC

Ashley — Fri, 04 Nov 2011 14:52:21 +0000

Allison and Dan’s wedding was my first military one. Wow. Can those guys have looked any better in their navy uniforms?! Of course, the ladies were gorgeous too. ;) Hendersonville, NC, was in peak fall color and it made a wonderful backdrop to the wedding. I’m sure it fit perfectly into Allison’s wedding plans.

I can’t blog this wedding without mentioning the ceremony delay, quite possibly a bride’s worst nightmare. We were ready to start. The moms had both been seated and the groom and his guys were about to file in. Then, my assistant came to me and told me that they couldn’t find the pastor! I can’t help but laugh to myself now. However, everything ended up fine – The pastor got the times mistaken. Nobody was hurt. Ceremony went on as usual. Whew!

photo below by Sarah Rominger.

The one below is my favorite from their wedding.

Let the dancing begin!

To see all of the photos from Allison and Dan’s wedding and to order prints, click here.

Ethan and Family

Ashley — Wed, 26 Oct 2011 15:20:10 +0000

I can’t believe an entire year has gone by since I photographed this cute little boy! Ethan was just a day old when I met him last year. Check out his newborn pictures. He has turned into the cutest little thing I’ve ever seen, such a happy baby. Here he is with his mommy, daddy, aunt, uncle, and cousin. How sweet is this family?