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Feb 11, 2020

Valentine’s Day Cookies | Dairy Free + Soy Free Baking | Murfreesboro, TN

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Vegan Baking, Dairy free, soy free, allergen free baking, dairy free cookies, soy free cookies, baking with toddlers, holiday cookies, soft sugar cookies, frosted sugar cookies, motherhood blog, baking in nashville, nashville recipe developer, nashville baking, murfreesboro baking

Super Soft Valentine’s Day Cookies   I’m SO EXCITED for Valentine’s Day this year! Ellie is old enough now that she is getting really excited for upcoming holidays – and any reason to celebrate and make cookies is a reason to get excited in my book. Baking in a dairy free and soy free house […]

Jan 27, 2020

Valentine’s Day Gifts for the Breastfeeding Mama

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Milestone Session, Sinking Creek Farm Session, Nashville Baby Photographer, Murfreesboro Baby Photographer, Ashley Erin West, Sunset Session, Nashville Tennessee, Nashville TN, Nashville Family Photographer

Gift Guide for New Dads   Alright guys…Valentine’s Day is RIGHT around the corner…what are you getting for your significant other?! Don’t panic! If she’s a breastfeeding mama I’ve got some ideas for you. Here are a few of my favorite Valentine’s Day Gifts for the Breastfeeding Mama (PS these are all links! Click the […]

Jan 24, 2020

Mommy and Me Mini Session | Emerson Kate Boutique | Murfreesboro, TN

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Pop-Up Event at Emerson Kate Boutique: Featuring Mommy and Me Mini Sessions and Breastfeeding Mini Sessions! Mark your calendars Mamas! I am SO EXCITED to be part of the Mommy and Me Pop-Up Event taking place at Emerson Kate Boutique in The Avenue on Saturday the 1st! We’ll be celebrating motherhood with photography and shopping […]

Jan 20, 2020

Outdoor Winter Family Photography in Tennessee

Outdoor Maternity Session, Outdoor Field Session, Outdoor Maternity Photography, Nashville maternity Photographer, Nashville Family Photographer, Nashville Portrait Photographer, Murfreesboro Maternity Photographer, Murfreesboro TN, Murfreesboro family photographer, Middle Tennessee Photographer, Christmas Maternity Session, Holiday Maternity Photography, Christmas Family Photography

Outdoor Family Sessions during a Tennessee winter – Is It Too Cold?   I get this question All. The. Time. Is it just TOO COLD in Middle Tennessee for winter outdoor family photography? Does this sound like something you’ve asked or thought? “I really want outdoor photographs of my family – but it’s SO cold! […]

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Jan 13, 2020

DIY Christmas Gift | Nashville, TN | Candied Pecans

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Candied Pecans, DIY Christmas Gifts, Nashville Recipe Developer, Nashville Food Photographer, Nashville TN, Murfreesboro Food Photographer, Murfreesboro TN, Franklin TN, Franklin TN Food Photographer, Winter Recipes, Vegetarian Desserts, Healthy Desserts, Pecan Recipes

Snacks Make The Best Gifts – DIY Christmas Gift Time!   DIY Christmas Gift? YES PLEASE! Christmas can be SO expensive – and let’s be honest – sometimes not as thoughtful as it should be. Sometimes it’s easier to grab the gift card or the generic gift that gets the job done and doesn’t require […]

Jan 13, 2020

DIY Christmas Gift | Nashville, TN | Candied Pecans

Candied Pecans, DIY Christmas Gifts, Nashville Recipe Developer, Nashville Food Photographer, Nashville TN, Murfreesboro Food Photographer, Murfreesboro TN, Franklin TN, Franklin TN Food Photographer, Winter Recipes, Vegetarian Desserts, Healthy Desserts, Pecan Recipes

Snacks Make The Best Gifts – DIY Christmas Gift Time!   DIY Christmas Gift? YES PLEASE! Christmas can be SO expensive – and let’s be honest – sometimes not as thoughtful as it should be. Sometimes it’s easier to grab the gift card or the generic gift that gets the job done and doesn’t require […]

Jan 7, 2020

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Golden Hour Breastfeeding Session in Murfreesboro, TN   Bring on all the Boho Goddess Breastfeeding Mama vibes. This was the dreamiest session in the dreamiest light with the wildest little boy. Sending up some magic into the Universe right now – may all my 2020 nursing sessions be as lovely as this one! Mamas always […]

Breastfeeding Session at Sunset | Murfreesboro, TN | Haley + Cosmo

Nov 4, 2019

Vegan Pumpkin Alfredo Pasta | Nashville, TN | Vegan Recipes

Vegan Recipe, Vegan Food, Nashville vegan food, Vegan pasta, Vegan alfredo, Vegan pumpkin recipes, healthy pasta, healthy alfredo, pumpkin alfredo, pumpkin pasta, healthy pasta, nashville food photography, nashville food photographer, nashville recipe developer, nashville food blogger, nashville foodie

Vegan Pumpkin Alfredo Pasta   I CAN’T WAIT to share the recipe for this Vegan Pumpkin Alfredo Pasta with you! It’s seriously incredible! I just have one little thing I need to touch on first: I’ve been hearing a lot lately about people being annoyed with food blogs.  Basically – Ya’ll don’t want to read […]

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Oct 29, 2019

Outdoor Breastfeeding Session | Murfreesboro, TN | Hannah and Sylvia

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

Beautiful Breastfeeding Session in the Tennessee Countryside   From the dappled sunlight, to the gentle breeze, to Hannah’s movie star hair and Sylvia’s chubby cheek perfection – this outdoor breastfeeding session was delightful.  I felt SO connected and at ease with Hannah and we talked babies and breastfeeding and Baby and Company for the entire session.  She […]

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Sep 27, 2019

Nashville Photographer | Motherhood Session | Wylie Family

Nashville Family Photographer, Nashville Newborn Photographer, Nashville Motherhood Photographer, Baby Photographer, Ashley Erin West, Tennessee Photographer, Murfreesboro Photographer, Outdoor Photographer, Preemie Photographer, Twin Photographer, Twin Toddlers

Sweet Motherhood Session in the country outside of Nashville, TN   What is sweeter than a motherhood session with a toddler? A motherhood session with toddler TWINS! These two babies melted my heart, one little giggle at a time.   And talk about a lioness of a mama.   She is SO inspiring.  Jack and […]

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Sep 21, 2019

Nashville, TN | Fall Family Adventures

Fall Nashville TN 2019, Ashley Erin West, List of Fall Activities in Nashville, Family Friendly Activities Nashville TN, Murfreesboro, Franklin, Shelbyville, Family Photographer, Fall Festivals

Who is Ready for Fall in Nashville?!   I know we are.  And Despite 90+ degree temperatures at the end of September (Hello Fall? Did you forget about us?) we are busting out the fall decor, the fall mums, the fall flavors, and DESPERATELY waiting to wear the fall clothes (aka I seriously just want […]

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