HELLO THERE! My name is Ashley and who I am is To Live. To Love. I have roots that are freely grown, and I embrace all art. I take pride in what I do. I laugh, I smile and I appreciate all that has been given to me. I take the world as it is and embrace the beauty of what has been created.
To Live. To Love. finds it very important for both, clients and the photographer’s style to match. This process allows your photographs to appear at their best. The name To live. To love. was brought together in a small town called Needville. I grew up in there and would like to think that is where my inspiration comes from the most. I love to be outside in the open summer breeze, even in the Texas heat. A photographers style is like thier fingerprint. It should be a true representation of who you are, something you leave behind as your signature. Tilting your images or editing in a certian manner does not characterize them as your style. Style is much deeper and more intimate. It defines your images even before you capture them. My style of photography is much like how I grew up... creative, unique, and unpolished.
Portrait Session
$550 This includes a one – two hour session. This is the price set for engagements, bridals or the day after session. You may choose up to two different locations up within a ten mile radius of each other. Traveling is no problem to me seeing as how I enjoy it. (There may be a .55¢ charge per mile according to the IRS mileage rate.) You are guaranteed at least 60 edited images. Payments will vary depending on the chosen package.
Sessions start two and a half hours before sunset.
To Live. To Love. does not release any unedited or RAW files.
A great photo happens when a photographer sees a situation unfolding in front of them that evokes an emotion that the photographer feels deep down, in the middle of their chest. And in a split second, they then make a conscience choice of exposure, lens, depth of field, lighting, body language, composition, etc., and releases the shutter.
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Wedding Day Coverage: All packages include an engagement session, photographic coverage of the wedding day, professional editing of hundreds of your images. It also includes a disc of all high resolution edited images, in black and white and color, with copyright permission. Add a second photographer to your wedding covergage: $300 Add an hour to your wedding coverage: $400
Wedding Packages: $2850
Put a ring on it 4 hour wedding day coverage Engagement Session 2 - 4x6 prints 2 - 5x7 prints from portrait session or wedding day 1 - 8x10 print 1 - 11x14 print
$3250
Ready, Set, I do. 6 hr wedding day coverage Engagement Session 3 - 5x7 prints from portrait session 2 - 8x10 prints or wedding day 1 - 11x14 print
$3750
Forever and always 7 hr wedding day coverage Engagement Session 2 - 4x6 prints 3 - 5x7 prints from portrait session or wedding day 2 - 8x10 prints 1 - 16x20 print
* Each package includes a complimentary engagements session. This session can not be substituted or deducted in total.
Photographic Prints Extra copies can be purchased for $100 Shipping for orders containing only images 5x7 and smaller is 5$. Orders containing images larger than 5x7 are subject to shipping. All packages and services include tax.
With Package: 4x6 : $5 5x7 : $10 8x10 : $19 8x12 : $20 10x10 : $30 11x14 : $38 16x20 : $56 16x24 : $76 20x30 : $112 24x36 : $172
Canvas Gallary wraps: 11x14 : $300 16x20 : $400 24x36 : $600
All prints are mattĂŠ and treated with a luster coating that protects against fingerprints and UV rays.
THE RED FOX 10 Spreads (20 Pages)
Price: Must purchase full album to purchase:
The Red Fox Mini:
Additional spreads:
$800 $350 $ 40
You have to experience the quality and craftsmanship that goes into each of our books. The albums include the following features: lay-flat binding, fuji crystal archive paper, micro-fold page crease for a super fine creased leather album. The mini albums will be an exact miniature duplicate of the original album purchased. These are perfect for the students to have gone off to college or as a gift to another family member.
T H E W h it e M e a d o w 10 Spreads (20 Pages) Price: Additional spreads:
$600 $ 40
This is a high end linen album. Fabric covered albums include lay-flat binding, fuji crystal archive paper and a micro-fold crease for a very tight crease.
Destination sessions are based on travel costs. These will include airfare and hotel for two nights.
The Engagement Seeing how people interact with one another, the environment and the camera. These are a few things that make this job all the more worthwhile. It is always a delight to see how two people interact with one another, to see the love. I believe the engagement session is very important to couples because it helps me to connect with you and to learn your personalities as a couple, and as individuals. It will also help me to understand your specific needs and to better your photographic experience. I know tha being in front of a camera can be strange, but I want to make it as easy and relaxing for you and your significant other.
D ay a f t e r s e s s i o n
Investing in a day after session can be very rewarding considering the day of the wedding can be a handful. This allows you to escape and focus only on romantic portraits with the one you love. This offers you a chance to relax and treasure images of you as a newly wed couple. Please take into consideration these images are the ones you will most likely present in your home.
Hannah Hunt My engagement session was amazing. Ashley was very helpful and creative when it came to posing and the using the scenery to help tell our story. I highly reccommend her to anyone who wants to, not only get gorgeous pictures taken, but also wants to have fun in the process.
FAQ and answers
Where will the session take place? Location is one of the most important aspects of the session. It sets the theme and feeling of the image. Since To Live. To Love. does not usually use props our sessions locations can provide a natural prop and allows the image to focus on you. I do have a few locations I like to shoot at but am always open to new and exciting locations. All portraits must be photographed outdoors or with an abundance of natural lighting. When choosing a location let nature be your best friend. Tall grassy field or a natural wooded forest makes up for a perfect fit! Take a step away from the high traffic city and enjoy the peace of the suburbs! When should I book my session? I would try to book it at least a month or two before your set date. Depending on how booked I am, the CD can take from 1-3 weeks to finish. I don’t usually book portrait session on Saturdays. (Saturdays are usually opened up to weddings.) Can I do my session indoors? I have designed my photographs to be more natural light than studio light. I do not shoot indoor portrait sessions. My work that you have seen is focused on natural lighting only. Although, if there is a large amountof window light we can try to get some creative shots. What should I wear to my session? Anything! Colors, textures, and coordinating styles are great things to keep in mind when picking them out, but most importantly make sure you are comfortable and being yourself. I am up for discussing specific
ideas or themes prior to your session so we can make sure it will all work well for the shoot. I love anything vintage, unpolished, and different. Try to avoid wearing white, black or green. Shops to shop at: Forever 21 • Anthropologie • Urban Outfitters H&M • American Eagle • Free People How long will our session take? Sessions usually last 1-2 hours How many images do you end up with? For sessions we average 60-80 edited photos. How do I book my date for sessions? For sessions I require a $200 non-refundable retainer and signed contract to book the date. The full balance must be paid at the time of the session by check or cash. When booking a package, there is a $1000 retainer due 10 days after booking. What if I need to cancel? If you need to cancel your session the $200 retainer will need to be paid again. To live. To love. has the right to cancel or reschedule any session.
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