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  • WELCOME!

    If someone were to ask me today what my single greatest accomplishment might be it would go something like this…

    My journey began many years ago as a young girl who had a dream. I had a vision that one day I would own my own company. I wasn’t sure what that life might bring and never in a million years would I have imagined that my dreams, simply turned to reality would be so fulfilling. All it took was an inspiration of some simple photographs (lifetime memories) taken of my kids in our home, which changed my life as I know it.

    My photography life and my clients are the greatest accomplishment I could have asked for as the inspired type of person that I am and have become.

    I LOVE Natural Light photography and the style natural light brings to a final portrait is so elegant. I specialize in Newborn, Baby, Child, Maternity, Couples, Engagement, Senior and Family Portraits.

    My personal goal as your photographer is to give you an enjoyable experience and memories that will last a lifetime. I can’t wait to begin this journey with you!

    What You Don’t Know About Me

    I live in the outskirts of Richmond, VA (Midlothian).
    I am a mother to two beautiful girls who keep me on my toes.
    I have a Twin sister who I talk to about 3 or 4 times a day.
    I have had the same best friend for 27 years.
    I cherish photographing the smiles on my girls sweet faces….
    And last but not least…I ADORE my prized possession “My Nikon – My Baby.”

1.3.13

ARIAIL FAMILY. RICHMOND, VA FAMILY AND CHILD PORTRAIT PHOTOGRAPHER.

It was so nice to be introduced to this family through a wonderful friend. They invited me out to some family property and I immediately fell in love with the location which made for some really fun family pictures and some extended pictures with the grandparents as well.  However, there was one little guy that stole the show and was just a total sweetheart.  Mom and Dad were totally smitten by this little fella and so was the extended family.

You can feel the love in these pictures for this little guy! Thanks to the Ariail Family for having me out to their special spot to take some awesome family pictures.  You guys were so much fun!

Smiles, Ainsley

Filed in: Children | Family
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1.3.13

THE PIPPIN FAMILY. RICHMOND, VA FAMILY AND CHILD PORTRAIT PHOTOGRAPHER.

This gal and I go back from our Roanoke Country Club days. It has seriously been so much fun fining my friends who I grew up with and then lost touch with when we all went off to college.  All due to the help of Facebook.  My dear friend drove from North Carolina to have her family photographs done by me and I was totally floored and blown away with the thoughts that they would come from so far to have me do their session.

They have three amazing sons who are all into football so they had a fun time throwing the football around with dad while they awaited their turns with me in front of the camera.  All the little guys did amazing and we ended up with some super great shots!   Beth, it was so great to catch back up with you and Thank You so much for allowing me to create some amazing family memories with you.

Smiles, Ainsley

Filed in: Children | Family
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1.3.13

THE SPURLOCK FAMILY. ROANOKE, VA FAMILY AND CHILD PORTRAIT PHOTOGRAPHER.

I can’t say enough wonderful things about this beautiful family. We go back from our preschool days with our oldest daughters.  My goodness how they have all grown up to be such beautiful, polite and loving children.  This family just moved to my hometown and I had the opportunity to photograph them off the Blue Ridge Parkway which was so much fun! It was an amazing morning with beautiful sunlight and bright blue skies!

I am already ready to go back to photograph some more of this family and my other Roanoke families this spring.  Thanks so much to my great friend Brooke for inviting me back to my old stomping grounds to photograph her beautiful family.  You are the best!  Happy New Years!

Smiles, Ainsley

Filed in: Children | Family
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12.26.12

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY TO ME! MIDLOTHIAN, VA FAMILY AND CHILD PORTRAIT PHOTOGRAPHER.

OH MY GOSH…WHERE TO BEGIN.  There are SO MANY things to be Thankful for these days with all of the hurt, illness and tragedy.  The list goes on and my heart and prayers pour out to all the families out there suffering during this holiday season.

I’m a simple gal who LOVES my family, my girls…my husband…my twin sister (my best friend)…my parents…my in-lawes…my new Nikon Full Frame (hahahaha).  The list goes on, I’m just happy to be in a good place in my life and thank my lucky stars every day that my husband and in-laws sat me down a little over a year ago and told me how much they believed in my photography and that I should take a leap of faith and go for it.  I know all I needed was for someone to push me over the edge just a little to take that jump and I’m very thankful I did.

I edited my way this month through my 1 Year Anniversary as Ainsley Marie Photography because I wanted to try hard to make sure all of my clients received their files and discs for the Holidays as I know how important and fun it is to share such wonderful memories.  As much as I love seeing the smiles on my client’s faces when they see their precious images…I too love the looks on my own families faces when they get pictures of my kids.  It’s such a heart warming feeling…and so blessed that I can create these feelings for my new friends and clients.

WOW…what can I say.  I’m almost speechless with how much support and wonderful clients I worked with this year.  A bible verse that I wanted to live by when I started my business is what kept my chin up during some super hectic times this year. HUMBLE YOURSELF IN THE SIGHT OF THE LORD AND HE SHALL LIFT YOU UP.  JAMES 4:10.   I feel like I have been lifted by Him and and all the most wonderful people who have supported me this year including my clients, family, friends and one other special person.  My wonderful mentor who has been there and has supported me every step of the way.  Talk about a Godly person…she is one of the sweetest and greatest friends anyone could ever ask for.  Thank you so much Megan Harlow for your friendship, wisdom and expertise.  I can’t Thank you enough.

I’ve gone through a lot of my sessions from the past 12 months and have picked out some of my favorites that have stuck with me this year.  Hope you can enjoy a little piece of my journey from this year.  I have had a blast.  Thanks for all your support and to God for gifting me the ability to create such sweet memories. As I know I am truly blessed and very Thankful.  Happy Holidays from Ainsley Marie Photography.  Enjoy!!!

Smiles, Ainsley

Filed in: Children | Couples | Engagement | Family | Maternity | Newborn | Personal | Seniors
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10.12.12

MOM AND DAD TO BE AND A MUCH ANTICIPATED BABY GIRL’S ARIVAL. GOOCHLAND, VA MATERNITY AND NEWBORN PHOTOGRAPHER.

I met this sweet mom and dad to be on a Sunday morning and our shoot was just a blast.  I loved the playful side of this couple which really made for some great photographs.  She proudly wore his Florida State Football Jersey during some of her maternity shots.  As a College Football Fan…of course a Hokie…I had just met some really great Florida State Fans and they will have one proud FSU cheerleader arriving any day now.  I know the “M” Family is more than ready to meet their little angel and soon to be “Daddy’s Little Girl”!  She’ll have him wrapped around her finger in no time. As a mom of daughters I can already tell this mom will be buying up all of the cutest little outfits for her daughter.  I am so looking forward to photographing this little angel once she gets here.  Stay tuned for her beautiful newborn pictures.  Smiles, Ainsley

The first child in the home…sweetest pup ever!

Such a proud momma-to-be. Expecting her baby girls arrival!

Best onesie EVER!

Filed in: Maternity
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