Ashley Bartoletti Photography | Blog

I am so sad to report that my computer has completely crashed (this is what I get for using a PC ).

Not to worry, all images and important client information is safely backed up but my computer is virtually unusable at this time. I will be working on getting my computer back into working order today/tomorrow so please be patient with me if you are waiting on me for email responses, album design orders, or any other service. If you have any issue that needs to handled immediately please call me. Thanks for your understanding in advance!

UPDATE: After a long day of dealing with backed up information, reformatting my computer, and installing all my programs over again… things are back to normal. yay

Saturday I shot another beautiful wedding at Sienna Golf Club. The weather had cooled down to the 70’s and it was a gorgeous day, just enough clouds for bridal portraits with the sun sneaking out just after the ceremony for some beautiful sunset light.

Another stunning bride

And handsome groom.

Carisa and Ned decided to see each other before the ceremony for portraits, this is their first look at each other

Don’t they look so happy?

Hey Las Vegas photographers! I’m so excited to announce our very first PUG meeting in Las Vegas one week from today, Tuesday June 3rd at 7:00pm. My friend Chelsea Nicole and I will be hosting the very first meeting at her home, and all local photographers are welcomed and encouraged to come join us!

For those of you who don’t know what a PUG is, it is a Pictage User Group and it is a great way to network with other local photographers…. and learn more about the benefits of being a Pictage member if you aren’t already! To learn more about our PUG check out the PUG website.

Again, we are welcoming any local photographers to our first meeting, and there will be food drinks and fun so you should definitely check it out! If you’d like to come drop me an email and I will get you all the specific information. Hope to see you there!

Saturday night I shot a lovely candlelit ceremony for Tagen and Luke. I started off with Tagen who was with her wonderful family and bridesmaids.

When Tagen was a little girl she and her dad had the special tradition of going out for ice cream together, so on her wedding day she surprised her dad with some on the balcony.

Her beautiful dress and lovely floor length veil

Tagen’s mom made this gorgeous garter for her, and stitched in “<3 src="http://www.ashleybartoletti.com/blog/05172008_04.jpg">

Tagen also had a second veil, a birdcage veil with feathers. LOVED it!

The handsome groom

Their beautiful candlelit ceremony

First hug as a married couple! I love her expression in the mirror

Some nighttime portraits, with lighting help from the videographer

Yum!

Last week I joined Lindsay and Josh for some maternity photos. They are expecting their first child, though Lindsay isn’t due for a few weeks… baby may come at anytime! Exciting stuff!! Lindsay specifically requested simply nice portraits while she happens to be pregnant rather than focusing on the bump, so thats what she got… for the most part

I’ll be doing several shoot with Lindsay and Josh over the next year so you’ll see more of their family coming soon

Isn’t she pretty?

I was playing around with a desaturated, vintage look on this one… thoughts?

On Saturday I had the pleasure of shooting Khara and Steve’s wedding. Khara and Steve have been dating since they were in high school, so this day has been a long time coming. It was so great to see so much love and joy from their families as they were finally married.

I just looooved her cathedral length veil that had this beautiful detailing along the edges

Steve’s mom putting on the veil

The girls… you KNOW I loved these beautiful pink dresses

The guys

The stunning bride

The handsome groom

Happy couple

I don’t what it is about this shot, but it is one of my all-time favorites

a sunset kiss

Some reception details, love the bright colors

Tuesday night I shot an unusual wedding… on a helicopter! It was a different type of shoot for me, I didn’t do a full 8 hour day as I normally do. Instead, I just shot some quick portraits at the Bellagio where Jay and Tiffany were staying then headed off for the ceremony on the helicopter!

Some quick details

The stunningly beautiful bride

The very happy and handsome groom

I just loved how they were constantly making each other laugh

Just before take off… A little tidbit about me is that though I fly often, I actually am really afraid of flying soooo I was a bit nervous at this moment!!

Amazing view

The ceremony.. exchanging the rings. I wasn’t allowed to use flash due to safety reasons so I had to rely solely on the videographer’s light. It was a tight squeeze with me, the videographer, and the minister in the backseat and Jay, Tiffany and our pilot up front.

Very happily married

The beautiful view from their room

Thanks so much Tiffany and Jay for this awesome opportunity to shoot your wedding, I had a blast hanging out with you two! Best of luck!

My friend and awesome wedding planner extraordinaire Tracey Kumer-Moore has just launched her brand new fabulous website. Take a few minutes to stop by and check it out. I’m so excited that my images from Kaylynn & Bill’s Wynn wedding are featured in their very own gallery in the “featured” section so be sure to take a look.

If you’re looking for a wedding planner in Vegas Tracey is definitely top notch, her organization skills are amazing so you don’t have to worry about all the little details, and she’s a blast to hang out with as well… All the right ingredients to help you create the wedding of your dreams.

(image borrowed from the website)