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Ashley Bartoletti Photography | Blog bio picture

Welcome to my Blog!

Hello and welcome to my blog!  I'm Ashley and I'm a photographer.  I absolutely love my job and photographing people in love.

This blog has been around for a while so take a few moments to explore.  I post nearly every wedding and potrait session I shoot, as well as some more personal stuff.  You can utilize the 'categories' tab to find exactly what your looking for.

I update my blog regularly, so be sure to bookmark it... or better yet, use the link up top to subscribe and you'll never miss anything!  If you're interested in family portraiture photographer, check out my other site Moments by Ashley Bartoletti.

Thanks again for taking the time to check out my blog, and have a wonderful day :) 

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Fifth Annual Valentine’s Day Contest

If you are recently engaged, then this contest is for you! I’m thrilled to announce my 5th Annual Valentine’s Day Contest!  Check out the details below to enter to win a free engagement session.

The Details:

* First, head on over to  Facebook page and press ‘like’.  You must be a Facebook fan to be eligible to win.
* To enter: email me your love story, what makes you special as a couple, or what you love about your partner. Send emails to ashley@ashleybartoletti.com
* Please include a recent picture of the two of you.
* The winners must sign a release allowing me to use the images on my website and blog.
* Entries will be accepted until midnight on February 13th, 2011 EST.
* The winners will be announced on this blog on Valentine’s Day; winners will be chosen at my discretion.

The Prize:
* The winner will receive an engagement session (approximately 60 minutes) with me at the location of their choice (within 30 miles of Philadelphia).
* A DVD of approximately 50-100 high resolution images, ready to print

Last year’s winners were Jess & Paul:

Check out the past winners from 201120102009, and 2008. Good luck!

Thoughts on Second Shooting: Kari & Joel

Last month I joined my friend Erik Matey as a second shooter to for Kari & Joel’s wedding.  I love having the opportunity to second shoot because it allows me to see the whole wedding in a different way.  When I’m not under pressure to get all the shoots I need, it allows me the freedom to take my time and see things from a new perspective.  It can be a very inspiring experience.  Here are a few favorites from Kari and Joel’s wedding at Normandy Farms:

 

I began off the day with Joel and the guys getting ready.  The guys all worse these awesome chucks:

I also joined Erik for some last minute portraits of Kari before their first look.

While I was with Joel getting ready he seemed very nervous, which I thought was sweet, and I mentioned it to Kari… which made her even more nervous (oops!).  When the saw each other for the first time the nerves melted away.

It was an absolutely freezing January day, but Kari was such a trooper to do a few portraits outside.  We had the most gorgeous blue sky.

At this point Erik was taking some portraits of Kari and I slipped behind the marble bar to catch another angle, and noticed how great the reflection was.  One of my favorites.

Generally as the first shooter I’m set up at the front of the aisle to catch the bride coming down it, but as the second shooter I had the opportunity to stay in the back and get the last moments of of Kari with her dad before she walked down the aisle.  Another favorite!

Love the tears in Kari’s eyes here, she was so emotional and it was very sweet.

Thanks to Erik for having me  as a second shooter!

#instagram366

At the beginning of the year I decided to participate in a fun project called #instagram366 where you use one of my favorite iPhone apps, Instagram, to take a picture each day of the year.  My goal is to find something beautiful each day.  Each month I will post a collage of all the image here on my blog, so all of you, my blog readers, will get to know me a bit better through pictures.

January was a challenge for me because many days I didn’t even leave my house (my dog was featured 3 days lol).  I’m exited to continue this project throughout the year and document upcoming travels, weddings, and personal adventures.

In this first month I did cheat a couple of times…  first I used a picture I took on my honeymoon in October (the beach shot), and then one day took a screen shot of a baby session I was working on on my computer that I had taken with my professional SLR camera.  From here on out I will be using only images taken that day and with my iPhone.  If you’d like to join in you can find me on Instagram @ashleybphoto and read my comments on each photo.

 

Baby Zachary: 6 Days Old

I was so excited to meet Zachary, who is the second child of one Mark’s closest friends from college.  We met him for the first time when he was just a few days old at the hospital, and I did a quick session with him when we visited at home at 6 days old.  He was such a trooper and slept the entire time!

Sweet little baby toes.

My favorite. I’m a sucker for silly baby hats.

Every newborns favorite spot, snuggled up with mom :)

 

 

Adi & James: Philadelphia Engagement Session

Adi and James will be married in march at the Please Touch Museum in Philadelphia.  We had an amazingly beautiful January day (65 degrees!) for their engagement session and shot around Kelly Drive, the Water Works, and the Philadelphia Museum of Art.

 

Lindsay & Dave: Cairnwood Estate Wedding

Lindsay and Dave had a fabulously fun New Year’s Eve wedding at the gorgeous Cairnwood Estate.

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Lindsay wore a beautiful Maggie Sottero gown.

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I’m not sure which I loved more… Lindsay’s glittery red shoes, or the tiny matching shoes her flower girl wore.

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These two are some of my favorites from the day.  Cairnwood has the most gorgeous room for getting ready in.

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The stunning bride:

 

I accidentally knocked my camera settings before taking this picture… but I thought it was fun.  Happy accident?

 

During the father daughter dance a video was shown of Lindsay and her dad dancing at her parents wedding when she was a little girl, here they are watching it while dancing.

Midnight!

Ivy & Mike: Tendenza Wedding

Ivy and Mike had a bit of an unusual wedding.  The day began with an intimate ceremony at Shir Ami with just close family.  We started off with a Ketubah signing and a followed by a brief ceremony.

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After the Ketubah is signed Ivy and Mike are officially married!

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I love the looks on the mom’s faces :) Shir Ami wedding photographer

After the ceremony, we stepped outside for a few quick portraits.  The weather was absolutely gorgeous for December.Shir Ami wedding photographer

From there we headed to the Hyatt Regency at Penn’s Landing for Mike and Ivy to change into their formal wedding attire and for some portraits.  Since we had some extra time I played around with a couple dress shots, isn’t it a gorgeous dress? Hyatt Penn's Landing wedding photographer

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Ivy’s  gorgeous Kate Spade shoes may be my all time favorites, and of course her rings speak for themselves. Hyatt Penn's Landing wedding photographer Hyatt Penn's Landing wedding photographer Hyatt Penn's Landing wedding photographer Hyatt Penn's Landing wedding photographer

This picture is ever-so-slightly out of focus… but I love it anyway.

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The Hyatt has an amazing view from the deck outside the pool.  We took a few minutes for some portraits outside before heading over to Tendenza for the reception. Hyatt Penn's Landing wedding photographer Hyatt Penn's Landing wedding photographer Hyatt Penn's Landing wedding photographer

A few more portraits inside Tendenza…

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The day ended with a gorgeous party at the fabulous Tendenza for nearly 200 guests.  The decor was absolutely stunning! Tendenza Wedding photographer Tendenza Wedding photographer Tendenza Wedding photographer Tendenza Wedding photographer

Heidi & Simeon: The Inn at Penn Wedding

Heidi and Simeon got married on a gorgeous fall day at St. Mary’s in Philadelphia followed by a reception at The Inn at Penn.

 

Briana & Evan: Tyler Park Engagement Session

Briana and Evan’s Tyler Park engagement session.  I just love shooting in the fall!

 

Ivy & Mike: Doylestown Engagement Session

Ivy and Mike… and the real star of the shoot, Duncan!