A little about me.....My name is Ashley Childress. I have two gorgeous sons who serve as my constant source of inspiration. In 2010, I delivered my first son, Camden and my passion for photography became an obsession with capturing every moment of his first year. Luckily, I have very loving and supportive husband, who has given me the confidence to turn this dream into a reality. Without God and my family none of this would be possible.
In early 2011, I started taking classes and reading books and any tutorial I could get my hands on. I have participated in workshops and shadowed under some of the best photographers in the business. With a degree in marketing and design, I am able to creatively edit any picture but also design birthday invitations, announcements, Christmas cards, or anything else you would like to be done for a special occasion.
In July of 2014 I was able to finally go full time and now can do newborn and family pictures any day of the week. I also have a studio in beautiful downtown Georgetown
Q) When should I book?
A) It depends on the time of year, I typically am booking about one to two months ahead but sometimes I can work people in sooner. For newborns, I need to know several months before your due date.
Q) What’s your style?
A) Almost anything dealing with people but I especially love kids and how natural they are in front of the camera. I like bright, vibrant pictures with the occasional black and white.
Q) Where will you travel?
A) Anywhere you ask me to. I am located in Georgetown, KY and will travel anywhere within 30 miles from home without charging extra but due to rising gas prices I do ask for compensation for travel outside of Georgetown/Lexington. If you are located outside of this area and would like me to travel to your location, please contact me for a travel quote.
Q) Where will we shoot?
A) That’s completely up to you, I often suggest parks or bodies of water as long as it has plenty of shade and away from direct sunlight but really anywhere that helps to express your personality. If you’re still stumped, I’d be happy to offer suggestions.
Q) How should I prepare for a shoot?
A) If we're referring to a child, please schedule shortly after a nap and meal, this will ensure that they are relaxed and refreshed.I have no problems with wardrobe changes, with children, you can change their outfits as many times as the child will allow. I have found that most children don't tolerate more than two or three outfits
Also here is a great article on what to wear:
http://paintthemoon.net/blog/2013/03/wear-clothing-tips-children-family-photo-sessions-paint-moon-photoshop-actions/
Q) How long until I get my pictures
A) Typically around a month
Q) How come you take hundreds of pictures but I only get 20?
A) I will pick the best images from each session. A lot of them are similar or might not be the best picture. I promise, I don't leave good pictured unedited.
Q) What equipment do you use?
A) My primary camera is a Canon 6D full frame camera, with several Canon lens. I also use an Alien Bee studio light with a 7ft octagon softbox.
NEWBORN FAQ
Q) When is the best time to photograph newborns
A) Newborn sessions are best photographed within the first 10 days if possible. If you have spoke with me before the baby gets here to tentatively scheduled your session, then please email me, call me or text me once your baby arrives so we can setup my next available appointment
Q) How long will the shoot last?
A) I typically allow 3-4 hours to give the baby plenty of breaks for eating and to get in a deeper sleep.
Q) Where do you typically photograph newborns?
A)At my studio in downtown Georgetown
Q) How should I prepare for the session?
A) I ask if possible, the baby is bathed in the hour before I get there, because bath's will relax the new baby and usually make them sleepy. I also ask only immediate family (parents and siblings of newborn) are the only one present during the session as to not cause a distraction to me or disrupt sleep of the baby
Q) What props do I need?
A) You don't need anything, I will provide blankets, hats, bows and wraps. If there is anything special you want to use, please feel free to bring it.
2014 Pricing Prices are for Georgetown/Lexington, there might be an additional cost for outside those areasEach session comes with a link for automatic download with images, if you prefer a CD the cost is $10 Newborn Session 3-4 Hour Session at my studio in Georgetown 20+ Pics through digital download with full print rights$25 Print Credit towards one of the 4 print packages$300Newborn sessions done at your house - $325(Inside of Lexington and Georgetown and small additional fee for gas for outside of those areas) Newborn First Year Packages Maternity + Newborn: $450 Locks in prices for the year and there is a discount but must be booked at time of first session First Year Gold (this is for one child, additional cost for siblings) Newborn, 3, 6, 9 and 12 month pictures $980 (broken down in 4 payments, must be paid in full by 9 month pictures) $25 extra if you want newborn session done at your home First Year Silver (this is for one child, additional cost for siblings) Newborn, 4, 8, and 12 month pictures $810 (broken down in 3 payments, must be paid in full by 8 month pictures) $25 extra if you want newborn session done at your home First Year Bronze (this is for one child, additional cost for siblings) Newborn, 6, and 12 month pictures $640 (broken down in 2 payments, must be paid in full by 6 month pictures) $25 extra if you want newborn session done at your home *Maternity pictures can be paired to any of these packages for $150 *Add $20 for extra sibling shots per session to first year package *Second Location an additional $25 per session _______________________________________________ Individual Child Session 15+ edited pictures through digital download with full print rights Multiple outfit changes Includes family pictures if at outside location $25 Print Credit towards one of the packages $175First Birthday Cake Smash Session 20+ edited pictures through digital download with full print rightsCake Included from professional baker (you can pick colors) Multiple outfit changes Includes family pictures if at outside location $25 Print Credit towards one of the packages $190 (price includes base cake, additional cost for specialty cake) Multiple Child Session (up to 3 kids, each after that is an additional $15) 1 Hour session at my studio or outside 20+ edited pictures through digital download with full print rights Multiple outfit changes Includes family pictures at outside location $25 Print Credit towards one of the packages $200 Large Family (Multi-generations) On Location 1-2 Hours25+ high Res pictures through digital download with full print rights Pictures of each child and individual families as well as groups $25 Print Credit towards one of the packages $235 Engagement/Maternity On location 1-2 Hours Multiple clothing changes 15+ high res pictures through digital download with full print rights $25 Print Credit towards one of the packages $175 Senior Up to 3 locations 1-2 Hours Multiple clothing changes 15+ high res pictures through digital download with full print rights$25 Print Credit towards one of the packages $225
2014 Pricing
Prices are for Georgetown/Lexington, there might be an additional cost for outside those areas
Each session comes with a link for automatic download with images, if you prefer a
CD the cost is $10
Newborn Session
3-4 Hour Session at my studio in Georgetown
20+ Pics through digital download with full print rights
$25 Print Credit towards one of the 4 print packages
$300
Newborn sessions done at your house - $325
(Inside of Lexington and Georgetown and small additional fee for gas for outside of those areas)
Newborn First Year Packages
Maternity + Newborn: $450
Locks in prices for the year and there is a discount but must be booked at time of first session
First Year Gold (this is for one child, additional cost for siblings)
Newborn, 3, 6, 9 and 12 month pictures
$980 (broken down in 4 payments, must be paid in full by 9 month pictures)
$25 extra if you want newborn session done at your home
First Year Silver (this is for one child, additional cost for siblings)
Newborn, 4, 8, and 12 month pictures
$810 (broken down in 3 payments, must be paid in full by 8 month pictures)
First Year Bronze (this is for one child, additional cost for siblings)
Newborn, 6, and 12 month pictures
$640 (broken down in 2 payments, must be paid in full by 6 month pictures)
*Maternity pictures can be paired to any of these packages for $150
*Add $20 for extra sibling shots per session to first year package
*Second Location an additional $25 per session
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Individual Child Session
15+ edited pictures through digital download with full print rights
Multiple outfit changes
Includes family pictures if at outside location
$25 Print Credit towards one of the packages
$175
First Birthday Cake Smash Session
20+ edited pictures through digital download with full print rights
Cake Included from professional baker (you can pick colors)
$190 (price includes base cake, additional cost for specialty cake)
Multiple Child Session
(up to 3 kids, each after that is an additional $15)
1 Hour session at my studio or outside
Includes family pictures at outside location
$200
Large Family (Multi-generations)
On Location
1-2 Hours
25+ high Res pictures through digital download with full print rights
Pictures of each child and individual families as well as groups
$235
Engagement/Maternity
On location
Multiple clothing changes
15+ high res pictures through digital download with full print rights
Senior
Up to 3 locations
$225
2015 Pricing
Please note: Turn around time from your session until you receive your images is 4-5 weeks. This because of my busy schedule but also because I spend time on each picture, to know that it is perfect for you.
There is a cancellation fee of $50 for any regular session and $100 for newborn that is cancelled with less than 48 hours notice and without plans to reschedule within 30 days.
Each session comes with a link for automatic download with images, if you prefer USB,
it will be $15 extra
$50 Print Credit
$350
Fresh 48 Hospital Session
1 Hour Session done at hospital after birth (12-36 hours after birth)
10+ Pics through digital download with full print rights
$25 Print Credit
$175 (combine it with a newborn package and save $25)
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First Year Gold (this is for one child, additional cost for siblings but you get 1 FREE family photo in each session)
$25 Print Credit with each milestone session
$1,140 (broken down in 4 payments, must be paid in full by 9 month pictures)
First Year Silver (this is for one child, additional cost for siblings but you get 1 FREE family photo in each session)
$940 (broken down in 3 payments, must be paid in full by 8 month pictures)
First Year Bronze (this is for one child, additional cost for siblings but you get 1 FREE family photo each session)
$750 (broken down in 2 payments, must be paid in full by 6 month pictures)
Maternity Mini + Newborn: $475
*Mini Maternity $125 - 8 Images, print release
* Add $30 for extra sibling shots per session to first year package
* Second Location an additional $25 per session
* Add a Full Maternity Session to any session for $200
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Add a cake smash session for $30 -
price includes base cake, additional cost for specialty cake)
This session is only the cake smash with no other backdrops
10 edited pictures through digital download with full print rights
Props included if inside session
$175 (price includes premium 2 layer cake)
You will receive finished gallery 4-5 weeks after session
Family/Multiple Child Session
$230
$275
Print Packages
Package One
1 11x14
4 - 8x10
2 - 5x7
5 - 4x6
$125 (Savings of $20 not including print credit)
Package Two
1 - 16x20 Print
1 - 11x14 Print
4 - 5x7
$180 (Savings of $30 not including print credit)
Package Three
1 - 16x20 Gallery Wrap Canvas (or print)
5 - 8x10
5 - 5x7
$275 (Savings of $50 not including print credit)
Package Four
1 - 20x30 Gallery Wrap Canvas (or print)
1 - 11x14 print
$380(Savings of $65 not including print credit)
*Anything 11x14 or bigger will have pebble texture for increased quality
Print Pricing
Wallets (8)
$10
4 x 6
$8
5x7
8x10
$15
11x14*
$25
16x20*
$45
16x24*
$55
24x30 $80
24x36 $95
Canvas
$60
11x14
$75
16x20
$135
16x24
$150
20x30
$210
Flat Cards
1-25
26-100
4x6
$1.60
$1.50
$1.85
$1.75
Luxe Cards
$2.20
2.10
Folded Cards
$2.75
$2.50
Newborn Session Fees
3-4 Hour Session at my studio in Georgetown that
include pictures of new baby, family and sibling shots
25+ Pics through digital download with full print rights
$500
$225 (combine it with a newborn package and save $25)
$1,475 (broken down in 4 payments, must be paid in full by 9 month pictures)
$1,240 (broken down in 3 payments, must be paid in full by 8 month pictures)
$1,000 (broken down in 2 payments, must be paid in full by 6 month pictures)
Maternity Mini + Newborn: $675
*Mini Maternity $175 - 8 -10 Images, print release
* Add $25 for extra sibling shots per session to first year package
* Add a Full Maternity Session to any session for $250
Child and Family Session Fees
25+ edited pictures through digital download with full print rights
$255
Add a cake smash session for $50
price includes 2 layer cake, additional cost for specialty cake
$225 (price includes premium 2 layer cake)
$280
Sweetlilpics Sessions are one of a kind
Please note: Turn around time from your session until you receive your images may be as long as 5-6 weeks. This because of my busy schedule but also because I spend time on each picture, to know that it is perfect for you.
There is a cancellation fee of $50 for any regular session and $100 for newborn that is cancelled with less than 48 hours notice and without plans to reschedule within 30 days