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Ashley Yvonne is a Local Florida Photographer in the Tampa Bay area specializing in Birth, Maternity and Newborn Photography

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  • Need a Professional Makeup Artist?

    It’s always important to have a GREAT makeup artist for your wedding day or special event. Michelle Regis from the Naples, Florida area has been around at many events that I’ve had the privilege being apart of. Not only does she do local events, she travels! This girl knows her stuff!

    Michelle’s outgoing and energetic spirit brightens your day immediately. Her ability to handle the work under pressure of being ready in time for a ceremony is flawless! Her skills as a makeup artist are exceptional and her love for art is easily noticed by all. Michelle will help you create a look if you haven’t any clue as to what you want for your day. She is a wonderfully talented artist and a pleasure to be around.

    If you would like to inquire of her expertise. Find her on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100000638472476&ref=ts#!/Mrs.Regis

    And tell her we said HI 🙂

  • Engagement Tips

    I have a few recommendations as to what to do when you’re taking your engagement pictures.

    1. A couple that is in love and willing to have some fun is AMAZING. All couples are different and their photos documenting your love should be unique. Give your photographer an idea as to what your interests are and what style of photos you are going for.

    2. Be yourself! Wear something you love and do whatever you want. Change outfits, have fun with it.

    3. I love it when a couple will have a conversation with one another. It helps to shoot in an environment which offers a variety of backgrounds and settings.

    This is one of my favorite natural pictures showing the very unique love and fun they have between each other.

    Lastly, remember to just enjoy your time.

  • Engagement Photo Themes

    Many couples have a hard time thinking of themes or activities for their photo shoot. It’s important to make sure that whatever you end up choosing, it represents you two as a couple. Ensure that the theme is fitting so that you and your better half are comfortable
    and happy during the shoot. 

    1. At Home or a Family Members Home: Your own backyard or a close family members is great. It will give it that “homey” feel and contribute to creating more memories of home.

    2. Photo Re-Creation: Is there a photo that your parents or grand-parents had with each other that you would like to imitate? You could frame it next to the old photograph later.

    3. Vintage: Look to old vintage clothing and wear polka dots or go to an old diner.

    4. Sporty: Do you have a favorite sport that you and your mate share together? Strap in your snowboard or go surfing.

    5. Amusement Park: If you both love to ride roller coasters, eat cotton candy and play arcade games, go to the carnival or to an amusement park to get some fun filled photographs.

  • Look Again

    The idea behind a first look session is really quite simple: Set up a shoot to capture the fleeting moment when the bride and groom first lay eyes on each other on their big day. Some people don’t like this idea at all.

    It’s a strategy that might distract from the thrill of walking down the aisle. Personally, when I’m attending a wedding, I love seeing the look in the grooms eyes and on his face when he first sees the bride. Being a photographer, I get to see it either way. 🙂 But with a first look, you receive a thoughtfully captured moment that allows for the full emotional impact of seeing your partner for the first time.

    Alternately, couples can arrange a “day after” photo session. These shoots occur after the ceremony on a day pre-arranged by you and your photographer. Its a great way to free up more time for you to enjoy your reception and guests.

    Think about whether or not this is an option for you. Either way, we will capture gorgeous photos in whatever environment of your choosing. Talk to your wedding photographer.

  • Cute Kids Contest 2011

    Cute Kids Contest 2011

    If you have an adorably cute kid or know of someone who does, enter to win a free photo session of your cute kid at the location of your choice (within the Tampa Bay Area) from Ashley Yvonne Photography.

    Spread the word:

    Ask all of your friends to “like” the Ashley Yvonne Photography page. Then they can “like” your childs picture. The photo with the most “likes” wins!

    What to do:

    – Send a picture of your child with name and age to info@ashleyyvonnephotography.com no later than September 26th. Including your name, phone number and City, State in which you reside.

    – All of the photos received will then be uploaded into an album for public viewing within our page on September 30th under Cute Kids Contest 2011.

    Contest Rules:

    – You must be a friend/fan of Ashley Yvonne Photography to enter the Cute Kids Contest of 2011.

    – To enter a photo of a child other than your own, you must have consent of the parents of that child.

    – Entry is open to Florida residents.

    – Submit only one (1) photo per child.

    – For those that “like” a photo, they must be a friend/ fan of Ashley Yvonne Photography. Comments are appreciated but do not count as a vote.

    – Child must between the ages of 0-10 years.

    – Results are unofficial until all online votes are counted and verified by Ashley Yvonne Photography.

    – Voting will close October 13, 2011 at 11:59pm EST.

    – Winner will be notified and announced on October 15, 2011.

    Releases:

    By participating in this contest and accepting any prize that they may win, entrants agree to release Ashley Yvonne Photography, Facebook, advertising and promotion agencies and prize suppliers, and each of their respective officers, directors, agents, representatives and employees, as well as each of their respective successors, representatives and assigns
    (collectively, the “Released Parties”) from any and all actions, claims, injury, loss or damage arising in any manner, directly or indirectly, from participation in this contest and/or acceptance or use of the prize. Entrants authorize the Released Parties to use their name, likeness, city and state of residence and entry materials in promotional material and for advertising, public relations and editorial purposes in any media, worldwide, in perpetuity, or on a winners’ list, if applicable, without further compensation unless prohibited by law. Ashley Yvonne Photography is not obligated to use any of the above-mentioned information or materials, but may do so and may edit such information or materials, at Ashley Yvonne Photography’s sole discretion, without further obligation or compensation.

    You represent and warrant that: (a) you are the parent or legal guardian of the child in the photo you submitted and are capable of granting the rights described herein; (b) you are the sole author/creator of the photo you submitted and the photo is original with you and not copied in whole or in part from any other work; and (c) the photo does not violate the privacy rights, publicity rights, copyrights, trademarks, contract rights or any other rights of any person or entity. You also irrevocably grant to Ashley Yvonne Photography and its affiliates, and their respective successors and assigns, permission to use your child’s name, age, likeness and image, and all other information about your child, as provided by you, for advertising, publicity, and promotional purposes without additional compensation of any kind to you, except where prohibited by law. You hereby agree to indemnify and hold Ashley Yvonne Photography and its affiliates harmless from and against any and all third party claims, actions or proceedings of any kind and from any and all damages, liabilities, costs and expenses relating to or arising out of any breach or alleged breach of any of the covenants, representations and warranties made by you herein.

    Ashley Yvonne Photography and its affiliates shall not be responsible or liable for entries that are late, forged, destroyed, lost, misplaced, stolen, misdirected, tampered with, incomplete, deleted, damaged, garbled, or otherwise not in compliance with these
    official rules, and all such entries will be disqualified.

    The odds of winning depend upon the number of eligible entries received. Ashley Yvonne Photography cannot accurately predict the number of contestants who will participate in the contest. Ashley Yvonne Photography reserves the right to suspend or cancel the contest
    or modify these Official Rules as necessary for any reason or as required by applicable law.

    Attempts to notify potential winner will be made using the email address provided at entry. Ashley Yvonne Photography is not responsible for email, telephone or other communication problems of any kind.

  • Gloss your Fingers

    With so much attention paid to your wedding ring, you’ll need a fresh manicure as its backdrop on the big day. Soft colors like light pink seem to be on the rise.

    Something I’ve also noticed are Shellac nails. It goes on like regular nail polish and dries immediately. It lasts about 2 to 3 weeks, which is great! It doesnt contain formaldehyde, toluene or DBP do it doesn’t cause damage like artificial nails does.

    I have an appoinment next week 🙂