Mother -Daughter glamour shoots are always a BLAST! Seriously this is the perfect gift for all moms-- whether you give it to your wife, sister, close friend, or your own mom-- it's guaranteed to be  unique, memorable and much appreciated! Moms work so hard for their families and to make ends meet. Seriously, I can't think of one mom I know who doesn't put her family before herself constantly! And a Glamour photoshoot is great time to make mom the star for a day! She can relax and actually be pampered-- because really isn't getting your hair and make up professionally done the ultimate treat! Then she gets to be made to feel like a supermodel in front of the camera, getting photos with the gal he loves most (her daughter) and also a few solo shots! How fun! It's always so cute to me how much the moms I shoot go crazy for the photos of themselves with their daughter, and radiate with joy over the gorgeous solo daughter shots... but practically tear up with happiness at their own solo shots-- because it reminds her of the sexy woman she is and reminds her that she is beautiful (which is easy to forget when you are taking care of everyone else before yourself). These shoots are some of my favorites for this reason, and I am excited to share an example from an extra special one here!

How SMOKIN' HOT is this momma?!

Of course her daughter got to rock the spotlight too! :)

It's already September folks, that means the holidays are right around the corner! If you want to give a mom in your life the gift of a mother-daughter shoot or a credit to our studio, contact me - info@ashleightaylorphotography.com!

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Tanya + James are one of my favorite 2014 couples!! I just adore them! They are sweet, smart, fun and have the cutest doggie ever named Sofie! I had so much fun photographing them surrounded by the nature of the beautiful Coronado Butterfly Preserve in Goleta. We got some incredible light and created some stunning images together! Check it out below! And stay tuned for their Sunstone Villa wedding in May 2014! I know it's gonna be a great one!!

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Jenny + Sam had a beautiful and intimate wedding at Sunstone Winery in Santa Ynez over the Labor Day weekend. Surrounded by their closest family and friends they pledged to spend their lives together. And they did it their way. Being filmmakers, they started their ceremony with a hilarious 10 minute movie they made about their love story. Kinda like "When Harry Met Sally" with a twist. They had the mutual close friend who introduced them to each other perform their ceremony which was another unique touch. I love when couples make their ceremonies about their story and their love, and that's just what Jenny + Sam did. As soon as  the ceremony ended the crowd partied hard. Jenny + Sam must be foodies, as the delicious tapas style food stations by Seasons Catering were scrumptious and the cupcakes by my favorite, Enjoy Cupcakes were also right on point! There were also some pee-your-pants-funny toasts (could we expect anything less from this group of writers + filmmakers?!) and some dance moves on the floor that I am pretty sure would make Michael Jackson jealous! And while I loved it all, my personal favorite part of the day was sneaking off to the vineyards after the ceremony to get some romantic shots in the last bit of magic hour! Jenny + Sam were so giddy but also just so comfortable in each others arms. It was like they were finally able to breathe and know, it's now official! The love that's in those vineyard photos is just my favorite! And the kind of thing that makes me want to always shoot weddings! Pure love! Sigh!

So check out the wedding below... or to see more enjoy the slideshow HERE! Also major thanks to Kelsey for 2nd shooting! ;)

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Another week, another glamour shoot to share! Shariane is one wickedly stylish lady-- she has a closet even Carrie Bradshaw would envy! And every outfit she whipped out for this shoot seemed more fabulous than the last! But besides having a magnificent wardrobe, Shariane has an amazing heart and spirit! It was so fun getting to know her better while photographing her and celebrating her doing the shoot! Check out the gorgeous photos below!!

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Lauren + Igor! I can't say enough about this super duper sweet couple! It is definitely bittersweet to be blogging their gorgeous wedding which took place here in Santa Barbara at the Hope Ranch Riding Club, because this truly means their wedding is over and I won't be exchanging emails with them on a regulars basis. Lauren and Igor are just so sweet, kind and generous and they never felt like clients-- they always felt like friends! Their day turned out so gorgeous and went so smoothly, which made me so happy for them!Lauren and Igor have tons of friends and family. People flew from 6 continents to attend this wedding which really speaks volumes about the kind of people Lauren and Igor are! Toward the end of the reception, they opened the mic up for anyone who wanted to toast and so many of their guests stood up to tell funny and lovely stories about these two and to wish them well. It was moving to see how loved they are by so many people, and the positive impact they've made on their friends + families lives. But it didn't surprise me because like I said Lauren and Igor really are such special people! Their whole wedding day was centered around intimacy and making sure all who came to celebrate had a fun time and felt valued. They even included their guests in their ceremony by passing their rings for a "ring warming."I could go on and on about these two and their day but let's face it-- you want to see pictures! So we're almost there! But I do want to especially thank Meg West for planning the day so perfectly and my second shooter Kelsey for being my wingwoman...NOW photos! Scroll below and also don't forget to CLICK HERE for a slide show with even more sweet moments! Enjoy!

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Is there anything more fun that a make over/glamour photo shoot? I think not! It is essentially getting primped and pampered and playing dress up... as an adult! Oh and you get photos after as a reminder of the whole fun experience and how fabulous you are! If there is anything better than that please let me know! As far as I can tell, the only thing that might come close would be eating really great sushi while watching the sunset in Hawaii ;)Anyways, earlier this year I got to photograph a glamour session for the gorgeous Oriana! Oriana is an actress in NYC and she is such a beautiful person inside + out! She moves like a trained dancer, and has a smile that just radiates joy and love! I had SO MUCH FUN photographing her in all her pretty outfits! Check out some snippets from this gorgeous session below! :)

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I am SO beyond excited to share this Frida Kahlo Wedding Inspiration shoot, set at Ranchos Does Pueblos, with you today! The shoot was recently featured on Green Wedding Shoes and has since been spotted all over Pinterest, so if it looks familiar now you know why! This shoot was a labor of love created between myself and Nicole of Hint of Chic. Nicole is an amazing wedding planner + designer here in Santa Barbara, and soon after meeting we became fast friends. We knew we wanted to collaborate on a shoot and we wanted it to take place at one of our favorite Santa Barbara venues-- Ranchos Dos Pueblos.  Always being inspired by painters, I suggested a Frida Kahlo theme and Nicole was right there with me! We conceptualized the shoot together, but what Nicole designed ended up being even MORE than everything I had envisioned in my head! Every detail was thought through,  and all the vibrant colors were to die for! I could not have been more pleased by what was created and what was captured here! I hope this shoot will inspire brides, and help them think outside that typical wedding box! Check out the gorgeous images below!VENDOR CREDITS:planner, designer, stylist, florist + concept: Nicole Chapman of Hint of Chic // concept + photography: Ashleigh Taylor Photography // location: Dos Pueblos Ranch, triciafountaine@gmail.com // paper goods: JP Stationery // flowers donated by: Florabundance // bride’s dress: La Soie Bridal, Santa Barbara // bride’s necklace: Elsa Mora // bride’s rings: Calla Gold Jewelry // bride’s earrings + wrap: Anthropologie // hair + make-up: Page Berse, Absolutely Fabulous…Glamour on the Go! // rentals: Vintage Vignettes, triciafountaine@gmail.com and Town and Country Event Rentals // china: Anthropologie // glassware+chargers: Pier One Imports // linens: La Tavola // mexican loteria card cookies: Stone House Oven // models: Brandi Wolff + Nicholls Melancon

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As you may or may not know, I am obsessed with shooting glamour photography, in addition to boudoir photography and weddings! I absolutely adore working with women and helping them feel truly beautiful, glamorous, and pampered (inside and out)! These shoots allow me to do just that!I am excited to share a snippet of this gorgeous shoot with Alia. She is a photographer too and just the sweetest person! It was an honor to photograph her and also really neat that she has made one of the pics from the session her facebook profile image and gotten over 110 likes from her friends! :)  Take a little peak at Alia "before" (isn't she the cutest?!) and how much fun we all had getting her glammed up for the camera! She is a serious superstar!AFTER.....

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Earlier this year a very very very cool thing happened! My boudoir photography was featured on Cosmopolitan Magazine's website COSMOPOLITAN.com! Cosmo has always been the go to place for reads on all things feminine, flirty, sexy and glamorous. So to see my work on their site was a pretty huge honor! I also have to give big props to my client Stacey who gave a little insight on the experience of being shot by me and allowed one of her pictures to be used so publicly! This awesome feature could not have happened without her fearlessness and generosity-- so thanks Stacey!!Go check out the feature here: 

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So excited to share that I recently had a beautiful feature on one of my favorite wedding blogs out there, Green Wedding Shoes! The feature is of a beautiful Frida Kahlo shoot I helped conceptualize along with Nicole of Hint Of Chic, and of course I photographed it too! The shoot took place at one of my favorite Santa Barbara venues, Dos Pueblos Ranch! There's so much eye candy you don't want to miss it!Go check out the feature HERE: 

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I am so excited to share Natasha and Greg's GORGEOUS Santa Barbara engagement session which I shot a couple months ago! I have been so busy shooting that I totally forgot to blog it... but it is so very adorable that I think "better late than never" applies here!  I just adore the cuteness and love that shows in these images! You can tell Natasha and Greg are just crazy about each other! And I also love how Natasha's fun, colorful outfits pop against the beautiful Santa Barbara backdrops! Check out the gorgeous images below and count down the days till Natasha + Greg's 2014 wedding, because I am sure it will be even more gorgeous than this fun session!

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As you may or may not know I am currently in Maui for a little work and a lot of play! I've been here for 11 days now and still have 5 more to go! While I was here, my very close friend Anna Kim (you may remember her from this shoot) had a fabulous birthday fete at the magical wedding venue Haiku Mill. Anna was very kind in asking me to photograph her party so she could remember it... and as you may imagine, it is always flattering when another talented peer who you really admire asks you to photograph something for them! So of course I was very happy and honored to oblige!Today Pacific Weddings Magazine featured the affair on their blog... which showcases my photos alongside some of the photos Anna took at the party too! Very cool!You can check out the feature HERE! 

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Jenny + Sam are one of my adorable couples getting married this September at one of my favorite venues, Sunstone Winery! I had only ever talked to Jenny and Sam on email and phone, so this engagement session was our first opportunity to meet in person! It was so nice getting to know them and see how fun loving these two are! They were up for anything, including walking down 1000 steps to the beach and the running around the beach in their formal clothes for pics! I can just tell from their wonderful energy their wedding will be just so fun! And I cannot wait!! But for now just enjoy this little peak at their Santa Barbara engagement shoot! :)

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Mandi and Dan had a gorgeous wedding at the historic Fairmont Copley Plaza hotel in Boston MA. Mandi had dreamed of getting married here since she was a little girl, and I can instantly see why! The hotel is gorgeous with beautiful turn of the century architecture and detail. It is also located in Boston's famed Copley Square so there are lots of fun photo opportunities near by like The Boston Public Library, and the Trinity Church. Mandi is from Boston originally but she also met Dan in the city, over 10 years ago, when they were both students at Boston University. So it's fitting that they chose this lovely spot to get married!And, oh, I should probably mention that Mandi is my best friend in the whole wide world! So this day had extra special meaning. I just adore her and Dan, and in the 6 years I have known them I have seen their relationship only grow stronger and better (and it was already fantastic when I met them)! Dan is just about the nicest guy in the whole world, and when he is near Mandi he can't help but radiate joy. You'd think these two had just met-- but they are just so lucky to be in a permanent state of puppy love! The day was pure celebratory. Two families, and tons friends who have gotten to know each other quite well over the last 10 years, finally got to chance to celebrate Mandi + Dan making it official! And it was a party like no other!Another thing I should mention is I actually also played the role of BRIDESMAID on this special day! Yes, I was a bridesmaid-slash-photographer! But I definitely could not have made that work without the very talented Lexi of Lexi Photography who worked as my associate that day, photographing lead on parts I could not photograph, and playing 2nd shooter when I was able to be in control. Thanks so much Lexi for helping to make my BFF's day and pics turn out fab!Okay so enough chatting, let's look at some pictures! My faves are below but you will find even more if you CLICK HERE TO WATCH THE SLIDESHOW!

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I am SO excited to finally share Ashley + Lance's absolutely, jaw-droppingly GORGEOUS wedding which took place at The Sunstone Villa in Santa Ynez a couple weeks ago! Ashley + Lance are the cutest, sweetest couple with equally sweet family and friends to match! Their big bridal party was so fun to work with, and their parents were just lovely. Ashley's fabulous mom Rosanne designed the whole event, and wow does she have a good eye! Every detail was taken care of-- from a beautiful and unique memorial table, to an over the top bellini station at cocktail hour, to vintage furniture vignettes and crystal chandeliers hanging from the trees. All of Ashley's wedding visions were brought to life, and Rosanne made sure no detail was left untouched!The toasts were funny and heartfelt, the scenery was breathtaking (as ALWAYS at Sunstone Winery),  the food (by Mama's Meatballs) was delicious, and the company was fabulous. What more could you ask for at a wedding?! And yet, what put the whole thing over the top for me was Ashley's sister Rheanne just singing her heart at to Adele's "One + Only" during the first dance, and Ashley + Lance just starry-eyed in love as they swayed on the dance floor. The most perfect cherry on top of a crazy good day. Love!Thanks to Kelsey for 2nd shooting, I could not have handled all the details and elements of the day without you! And with an event of this magnitude and amazing details, I definitely have to credit all the amazing vendors!VENDOR CREDITS

• Photography: Ashleigh Taylor Photography
• Venue: The Villa at Sunstone Winery
• Sound: Jon Harris with JSH Music Productions
• Band: Stir Father
• Ceremony Music: Jenn Petersen
• First Dance: Rheanne Best singing "One & Only" by Adele
• Officiant: Branden Petersen
• Caterer/Consultant: Nicola & Jackeline Allegretta with Mama's Meatball & Catering
• Lighting/Altar Decor:  Cristina Zellet with Bella Vista Designs
• Wedding Coordinators: Before I Do Events
• Event Designer: Rosanne Best
• Rentals: Classic Party Rentals
• Vintage Rentals: Archive Rentals
• Florals: Festive Designs
• Cake: Mad Hatters Table Custom Cakes
• Hair + Make Up: Page Berse, AbFab Glamour Studio
• Hair + Make Up: Greg Britner

OK, so now you get to enjoy the pictures below! And if you find yourself wanting even MORE, check out the SLIDE SHOW HERE!

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It's always so extra fun and special when an old friend hires me to shoot her wedding! CC is a prime example! CC and I go way back to elementary school and being in the same Brownies troop, and if you had told me back when we were peddling Girl Scout cookies together that one day I'd be photographing her wedding, I definitely would not have believed it! But life is funny, and magical, and awesome like that! So here we are 20 or so years later. And CC has met Davey, the love her life! Davey is a fun and funny guy, and I had a great time getting to know him at our session. It was so heartwarming to see my old friend from Brownies so happy and to see that she found a guy who she can not only lean on for support but who can also make her laugh and smile! I am so honored they chose me to be a part of this very special and momentous time in their lives! Here is a taste of their pretty engagement session.... and I cannot wait for the big day in September!!Check out their Slideshow too for even more photos!!!

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As I gear up for another wedding tomorrow, I can't help but be excited to share C + T's lovely wedding which took place last Saturday! C + T are such kind and generous people and I was very honored to be the one to document the big day! C looked gorgeous-- like a rose-- in her ruffled yet architectural gown, and T looked so handsome! These two were smiling ear to ear all day and you just could feel how excited and happy they were to be getting married! Their parents were equally excited and I loved witnessing these two families become one. The most touching moment of the day came during T's mom's toast when she said she had prayed for her son to find a woman like C to marry and the day she met C she knew all her prayers were answered! So sweet! What a warm welcome to the family! :)Thanks to Angel for 2nd shooting!Please check out the lovely images below, and CLICK HERE to watch the SLIDESHOW if you want to see even more! Enjoy! And stay tuned for a lot more weddings! ;)

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I am so so excited to share this stunning Napa, California vineyard wedding with y'all today! Remember the adorable Brianna + Jordan? Well, this pair recently wed at the gorgeous Gabrielle Collection Vineyard in Napa. This venue is very exclusive, only taking on a few private events a year! And oh my were these two lucky to snag it! Besides being set in the rolling hills of  Napa, the property grounds of Gabrielle Vineyard are just lovely-- featuring lavender fields, vineyards, citrus trees, a lake, and a manicured garden. I can't think of a more beautiful place for a wedding and I was so lucky to photograph it!Brianna + Jordan's wedding was as amazing as these two. From their dog Chauncey being a part of the Wedding Party, to their AMAZING personalized vows (in which Brianna delivered the best line I've ever heard-- "loving you is like finding money in a pair of pants!"), to the delicious gourmet dinner, to the very funny and heartfelt toasts delivered by their parents and friends... everything was just so full of joy and love. It was not hard to just beam from ear to ear while photographing their day! I am so lucky to have such fun, loving and generous clients like them... but really could I expect anything less since they were a referral from my darlings Alex + Renita?!There is lots to see from this great wedding so please scroll down! Also major thanks to Alex for being a great 2nd shooter! Oh, and if you feel called to see **even more** photos from this affair, please watch the SLIDESHOW HERE.

How ADORABLE is this shot of Jordan's dog, Chauncey, getting ready??!!

The look on Jordan's face as he saw Brianna walking down the aisle was PRICELESS!

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I am so excited to share the wedding photos from Kaitlyn + Matt's big day! These two had the most beautiful wedding, full of charming and romantic details and surrounded by family and friends! The day started with everyone getting ready at the Westlake Village Inn. I was floored by Kaitlyn's stunning lace gown, and all her little accessories-- from a gorgeous lace veil, to her adorable shoes, to her Chanel perfume and her sweet Mr. + Mrs. heart shaped ring holder. Every detail was thought through.These two had an intimate First Look and then fun with their large bridal party before heading to the church to get married! Afterwards, we all headed over to the beautiful Malibou Lake and Mountain Club for more fun pictures, and of course partying! The reception-- just like the getting ready-- had many cute details including the most soft and romantic floral arrangements, ribbon wrapped table numbers and a donut bar for dessert! But the best part of the day was the heartfelt toasts and seeing just how happy Kaitlyn and Matt were to call each other "husband" and "wife" for the first time!Thank you to Erin for 2nd shooting! Now check out the gorgeous photos below! You can also see the SLIDESHOW HERE!

 

I just LOVE this moment when Kaitlyn saw her daddy for the first time! ::heartmelt::

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I am so excited to share Cassie + Ron's Santa Barbara engagement session with y'all!! Cassie and I met nearly 2 years ago when I was getting my mortgage for my home. She works for the amazing company that helped us get financing, and part of her job was to check out my website to make sure my job was legit! At that time she told me she was very impressed and wanted me to photograph her future wedding! Well a year later, she got engaged to Ron! And there you have it! This fall they will be getting married at one of my favorite venues, The Santa Barbara Historical Museum, and guess who has two thumbs and is VERY excited to be photographing it?! THIS GAL!Cassie + Ron are the sweetest people and I could not have had more fun at their engagement! They also watch Game of Thrones, which gives them extra brownie points! Ha!So check out their STUNNING engagement session below and stay tuned for the wedding! It's gonna be a great one!!  

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