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Mar 25, 2022

Spring Mini Sessions in Nashville | East Nash Greenhouse

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Spring Mini Sessions in Nashville - Close up portrait of a baby girl in a greenhouse during a motherhood portrait session by photographer ashley erin west

Spring Mini Sessions in Nashville Featuring the East Nash Greenhouse   It’s the most wonderful time of year! No – not Christmas…it’s SPRING! Time for all things sun and warmth and growth and love! Oh and of course….SPRING MINI SESSIONS IN NASHVILLE! Keep scrolling for all the juicy details. CLICK —> SIGN ME UP FOR […]

Mar 25, 2022

Alesha and Her Girls | Breastfeeding Photography Nashville TN

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Breastfeeding Photography Nashville TN - Breastfeeding Portrait of a mother nursing her baby in East Nash Greenhouse during a greenhouse mini session by family and motherhood photographer ashley erin west

Breastfeeding Session in the East Nash Greenhouse I adore all of my sessions – truly. But some sessions speak directly to my artist soul and my love of all things motherhood. THIS was one of those sessions. Breastfeeding photography is a passion of mine and it’s only recently something that people in this area are […]

Jan 27, 2022

5 Tips for a Photoshoot of a Baby in a Sink

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Sink Bath Photography Session, Murfreesboro Family Photographer

Rosemary is One |Sink Bath Milestone Session 5 tips for a photoshoot of a baby in a sink   Tip #1 for a photoshoot of a baby in a sink 1. Let’s start with the obvious. Towels. A baby in a sink photoshoot is obviously going to be WET and messy. Have lot’s and lot’s […]

Sep 16, 2021

Mini Session or Full Session – Which One Is Right For You?

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  Mini Sessions vs Full Sessions   I get this question all the time, so I felt like it deserved it’s own space on the blog. “Which type of session should I schedule?” “We only need a couple of pictures so a mini session should be fine right?” Well…it really depends on several things. Let’s […]

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Sep 14, 2021

Fall Dresses for Children | What to Wear for Fall Family Photos

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Fall dresses for children, kids fall fashion 2021

Fall Dresses For Children   I don’t know about you, but as a girl mom, I am OBSESSED with pretty fall dresses for my girls. If I had unlimited time I would probably lose myself in online window shopping for them. The downside to this obsession? Overwhelm and decision paralysis!!! That’s where I come in. […]

Sep 14, 2021

Fall Dresses for Children | What to Wear for Fall Family Photos

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Fall Dresses For Children   I don’t know about you, but as a girl mom, I am OBSESSED with pretty fall dresses for my girls. If I had unlimited time I would probably lose myself in online window shopping for them. The downside to this obsession? Overwhelm and decision paralysis!!! That’s where I come in. […]

Sep 13, 2021

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Murfreesboro Photography, Mini Sessions in Murfreesboro TN, Field Mini Sessions, Fall Mini Sessions in Murfreesboro, Mini Sessions Nashville TN, Nashville Mini Session Photographer, Nashville Family Photographer Nashville Baby Photographer

Murfreesboro Photography – Milestone Mini Sessions   My oh my how time flies.  They weren’t kidding when they said babies don’t keep! These sweet mini sessions are designed with your kiddo in mind. They are short, sweet, and SO much fun.   Milestone Mini Session Details   Beautiful Field in Murfreesboro, TN October 16th, 2021 […]

Milestone Minis | Murfreesboro Photography | Ashley Erin West

Sep 9, 2021

The Best Dresses for Fall Family Photos | Photographers Murfreesboro TN

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The Best Dresses for Fall Family Photos | Photographers Murfreesboro TN   Attention Mamas and Photographers of Murfreesboro TN: It’s Fall Family Photo Season! Let the panic of finding the perfect fall dress ensue! Just kidding…you should never have to panic (or even stress) about what to wear for family photos! Choosing the right Murfreesboro […]

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Jul 12, 2021

Maternity Monday | Outdoor Maternity Session | Nashville

Outdoor Maternity Session, Nashville Maternity Photographer, Maternity Portraits

Maternity Monday   Happy Monday! I ADORE baby bumps (and I’m kind of missing mine) so I thought it might be fun to try something new. I’m going to start posting a fav maternity photograph every Monday! My goal is just for this to serve you in whatever way is best for you.  Maybe it […]

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Jul 7, 2021

Your Motherhood Story Project | Nashville, TN | Motherhood Photography

Motherhood Session, Your Motherhood Story Project, Ashley Erin West Motherhood Photographer, Nashville Motherhood Photographer, Nashville Baby Photographer

Your Motherhood Story Project I started this Your Motherhood Story project just before the world fell apart. Now that we are through the shadows of 2020 and we can see light at the end of this pandemic tunnel – it’s time to bring this beautiful motherhood photography project back to life. This photography series is […]

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Apr 28, 2020

Top 10 Questions About Breastfeeding Photography

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1. Is breastfeeding photography a real thing?   YES! 1000 times yes. I know you either haven’t seen very much information about it OR have never seen it before at all.  That’s because breastfeeding is only VERY recently becoming normalized and valued again amongst the general population. There was a lengthy period of time where […]

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