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Feb 22, 2022

Lifestyle Newborn Session | Murfreesboro, TN | Santiago’s Sneak Peek

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Portrait of newborn baby boy smiling, laying in dark blue knit blanket

Lifestyle Newborn Session with Baby Santi in Murfreesboro   Hold onto your hearts – baby Santi’s session will give you allllll the baby cravings and send you reeling into the nostalgia of your little one’s newborn days. I adore lifestyle newborn sessions because they are so genuine and full of connection. Having a newborn is […]

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 […]

Jan 24, 2022

Murfreesboro Photographer | Breastfeeding Session

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Breastfeeding Photography by Murfreesboro TN Photographer Ashley Erin West

Breastfeeding Session in the White Room Designed and Photographed by Murfreesboro Photographer Ashley Erin West   I am absolutely, over-the-moon OBSESSED with this breastfeeding session with Becky and her sweet boy Rocky. You all know I’m a Murfreesboro Photographer, but I love to travel out of my immediate area to photograph sessions in Nashville, Hermitage, […]

Jan 22, 2022

Breastfeeding Photography | Murfreesboro TN Photographers

Breastfeeding Photography, Murfreesboro Photographer, Mommy and Me Session, Motherhood Portrait Portfolio

  Beautiful Breastfeeding Photography Session – Murfreesboro TN Photographers –   If you’ve been here any length of time you know that breastfeeding photography is something I’m extremely passionate about. It’s also something that isn’t openly offered by very many Murfreesboro, TN photographers. I’m writing this post to share with you a bit about my […]

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Jan 14, 2022

The Velvet Album | Nashville Family Photographer

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Nashville Family Photographer Print Products, Ashley Erin West Velvet Album, Murfreesboro Photographer

Ashley Erin West, Nashville Family Photographer, Introducing: The Velvet Album Luxurious, timeless, hand-crafted, and absolutely stunning – meet the newest addition to my print shop – The Velvet Album. As a Nashville family photographer you know I’m absolutely obsessed with printed family photos. If you’ve heard me say it once, you’ve heard me say it […]

Jan 14, 2022

The Velvet Album | Nashville Family Photographer

Nashville Family Photographer Print Products, Ashley Erin West Velvet Album, Murfreesboro Photographer

Ashley Erin West, Nashville Family Photographer, Introducing: The Velvet Album Luxurious, timeless, hand-crafted, and absolutely stunning – meet the newest addition to my print shop – The Velvet Album. As a Nashville family photographer you know I’m absolutely obsessed with printed family photos. If you’ve heard me say it once, you’ve heard me say it […]

Jan 10, 2022

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Photograph of Velvet Album, Photographers in Murfreesboro TN

5 Reasons Why You NEED to Invest in an Album for your Family Portraits   And by fav photographers in Murfreesboro TN I OBVIOUSLY mean me. But seriously even if I’m not your photographer – listen up. This message is important and it’s relevant to YOU.   One of my favorite memories of going to […]

A Note from Photographers in Murfreesboro TN: 5 Reasons Why You NEED to Invest in an Album for your Family Portraits

Jan 3, 2022

2021 Highlights from Ashley Erin West | Murfreesboro Family Photographer

Family Session in Middle TN with Ashley Erin West Family Photographer

Happy New Year From Your Fav Murfreesboro Family Photographer! I have to say ya’ll. It’s kind of been a rough couple of years right? 2020 was brutal. 2021 wasn’t the dreamy follow up we had all hoped for. So 2022? I’m excited for it AND a bit nervous.   The practice of gratitude is something […]

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Sep 16, 2021

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

Mini Session Nashville, Breastfeeding photograph | Mommy and Me photography | Mother and child breastfeeding photo shoot | Murfreesboro, TN family photographer and motherhood photographer doing an outdoor breastfeeding session outside of Nashville, TN

  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

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. […]

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Sep 13, 2021

Milestone Minis | Murfreesboro Photography | Ashley Erin West

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 […]

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