Marian Ashley Photography

Upstate Wedding and Portraiture

Why Marian Ashley?

If you are like me, you have researched and researched all over the internet trying to find the right fit. The right fit for car repairs, carpet cleaners or a nail salon! You are concerned the person you choose will be a dud and you will have wasted valuable time and money! Let me give one reason as to why you have found the right spot for photography.....EXPERIENCE!

This answer is two fold. First, I have been shooting for 7 years! I started when my son was born and fell in love with Photography! Every time I pick up the camera I learn something different! Whether its about how to put clients at ease or a new technique recently discovered. Knowledge is everything and learning keeps me humble and thinking outside the box!

Secondly, its YOUR experience! I want you to understand I am a one-on-one photographer! There are no long lines with screaming kids with me! I have a certain style but that doesn't mean your needs and ideas can't be met either! I develop a rapport to communicate what works best for you and in the end, your images are simply stunning & quite simply...custom! You can't find anything custom at a 'stand-in-line' studio where everyone stands in front of the same backdrop!

Get rid of the headaches when it comes to finding a photographer! Get rid of the long lines or the photographer, who for some reason, considers YOU lucky you found HIM! I consider myself blessed by each client that chooses me! The best thing about my job is I get to have fun with you, create a lasting friendship and for a moment, stop time with a custom photograph!

Jan 23 2012

Welcome to the World, Little Man!

I had a great Sunday! Not only was it my daughter’s third birthday, but I was able to meet my newest cousin! I am very pleased to introduce, Mr. Carter Davis Atcheson! Isn’t he adorable? We were all anxiously awaiting his arrival because no one knew if there was a boy or a girl in Elizabeth’s tummy! Affectionately dubbed, ‘Bitty Baby’, we were all so sure ‘Bitty Baby’ would be a tiny one! We were expecting a five pound baby and Carter came in at a little over seven! Who would have guessed!! I wish I could explain in words how precious he is. The wrinkles in his feet, the soft hair on his precious head and those folds of skin in his sweet little neck still do not do him justice! He is a doll! Take a few moments to meet him! Welcome to the world little man!

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Krystal Sasser - January 23, 2012 - 4:26 pm

Precious! Congratulations!
From: all the Sassers

Dec 31 2011

The Truth Is….

The truth is, I think my precious cousin Elizabeth is having a girl! I know! I know! In a family of hunters a boy would be the guess, but I just think there is a tiny bundle of pink goodness in that belly! Elizabeth is ALL baby! There is not one part of her belly that doesn’t have that sweet baby in there! She is a beautiful pregnant mama and I was thrilled to be able to take her images. And, I will have to say I am just a tad bit excited to go to the hospital when her sweet baby gets here! For the record, I think SHE will weigh in at 5 lbs, 11 ounces and will be 18″ long. What will I win if I am right? I will win a new baby cousin to love on, get my baby fix and then hand her back to her mama! Congratulations Joe ‘Baby’ and Elizabeth! We love you and can’t wait to meet her!

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Dec 31 2011

It’s New Years Eve!

As we are all getting set to bring in 2012 this evening, I thought I would post a few of my favorite images, via a slide show! These by far are not all of the images from 2011 but just a few that stood out to me! I hope you enjoy browsing through this past year with me and I hope to be putting my favorite image of you in my Favorites of 2012 this time next year! Thank you so much for making this year one of the best yet!

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Erin Wall - January 1, 2012 - 11:10 pm

Beautiful as always…and was happy to see that our sweet monkey made the cut. Can’t wait for Pate’s 2 year pictures to come in March. And of course, our special photo friend will be there to shoot those sweet pics. I’ll be in touch. Until then, Happy New Year!

Marian Loftis - January 2, 2012 - 10:13 am

You know that sweet monkey would not NOT be in there! LOVE LOVE LOVE him! I am looking forward to March! He is growing up sooo quickly! Happy New Year to one of my favorite fams!

Dec 29 2011

Band of Brothers!

Recognize these mugs? You should! Beth, my cousin, and her family are on here A LOT! Of course, if we lived closer they would be on here even more! Every time Beth and I find ourselves together we set up a photo session! Christmas was no exception! After school, we hurried to one of the most beautiful Catholic churches you have seen and utilized their fantastic grounds! The boys, even though they were tired and wanted to play with my son Cade, did great! And, Cade did rather well helping me get baby Matthew’s attention!

Thanks Beth for the fun times, great food and a fun shoot! You never cease to amaze me with how you keep those FOUR boys of yours under control! ha ha, Scottie! Love you all! ROLL TIDE ROLL!!!!