I had the opportunity to shoot for F&M Bank’s 2012 calendar this past fall. I was beyond stoked and honored to be asked, and to see my photography in that form, knowing THAT many calendars got printed and passed out. My photography will brace walls for a whole year!!! It’s great having a box full of calendars that are filled with only my work, and then going to my bank and seeing them in the window. SO STINKIN’ COOL!!!!

The calendar consists of historical and/or pretty places around Franklin, Fulton, and Cumberland Co.’s. There were very specific places I had to travel too, and I actually discovered a lot of new places I’ve never been before. It was all around a great experience! 

Thank you Melissa for thinking of me, working with me, and making one of my dreams come true!

Below is the order of the calendar. Some months have two pictures. If you want one, shoot me an email! I’d be happy to share! Enjoy!

Locations are as follows: Franklin Co Historical Society, Tayamentasachta, Dykeman Pond, Renfrew Museum and Park, Burnt Cabins Grist Mill, Chambers Fort Park, Local Landscape of Fulton Co, Mont Alto Emmanuel Chapel, Fulton House, Children’s Lake, Norlo Park, Two Mile House.

Here are my favorite pictures from Ashleigh Schwindt Photography in 2011 in no particular order. Happy New Year everyone!

Meet Becka. She has the most amazing smile and laugh, it was SO infectious. I absolutely loved photographing her! What else did I love about this shoot? THE CAR!!! ahhhhhhhh, yes please. Becka’s mom and her wanted to have a little something extra for her session, and that Chevelle definitely did the trick. I offered to barter photography services with car rentals, but for some reason they didn’t go for that!? Hmm, wonder why?! Ha! Her dad restores classic cars, and this is just one of many he has. This car was immaculate, he does excellent work!

Becka was so much fun, easy to get along with, so sweet, so kind. And that smile! That smile made my camera HAPPY! Thanks Becka for allowing me to capture your inside and out beauty!

Enjoy!

It’s been awhile… and I have so many random thoughts….

-My life is dramatic. Some say it’s because I’m a dramatic person. Some say it’s because I like conflict. Some say it’s because I think too much. It’s all of those things. I’m dramatic because I don’t put up with normal things that people easily write off and don’t care about. I’m dramatic because I care too much about stupid stuff. Sometimes it’s good, most of the time it just gets in people’s way.

-My life at this moment a week ago was literally the complete opposite of what it is today. And I, ever in a million years, would have or could have guessed things and people could change that drastically so quickly.

-I guess that’s just me being dramatic again.

-I went to go buy all new Christmas ornaments this evening. A few years ago I bought black ornaments, and mixed them in with silver and white ornaments. They don’t make black Christmas balls anymore. I was bummed.

-My cat jumps into the refrigerator whenever I open the door. It’s so odd.

-She’s also more dog like of any cat I’ve ever known or seen, and I love her for that.

-Ella strangely knows when I need space from her or when I need her close, and does accordingly. That isn’t a cat thing. She’s perfect for me. I didn’t think cats could read emotions as well as she does. Ella is a wonderful pet. She will be getting a load of catnip and those gross smelling treats she loves so much in her stocking this year.

-I love Christmas time for two reasons. Christmas Blend at Starbucks and Harry Connick Jr Christmas music. Everything else about this month sucks.

-Speaking of Christmas, I just bought my daughter 50 glittery snowflakes that I will be hanging on her ceiling for Christmas decorations. We went to the South Mountain Inn for Thanksgiving this year, and they decorated a dining room with a whole bunch of snowflakes that Chloe loved. I think it’s going to look awesome!!!!!

-Yeah……Thanksgiving. I didn’t cook for the first time in 14 years. I’ve always had a major role in the Thanksgiving dinner, even as a teenager. And I didn’t do a thing this year. It was heavenly. I helped a friend out prepping her bird, and she made the one I always make. So at least I know the bacon wrapped maple turkey still lived in infamy, or died in infamy I guess… and even if it wasn’t for me, I know it was enjoyed.

-There are some things you don’t ever want to be proven “right” on. Usually when you say (or think) “I told you so!” you feel some sort of enjoyment from it. It sucks when that thing you always believed deep down in your heart, and everyone fought against you on, turns out to be 100% true. You always knew it… But the moment when you have a specific “proven right” date……really sucks.

-I know a lot of people’s secrets. When I think about it….people should be nicer to me. To my face AND behind my back.

-I am able to say my last “random thought” because I have absolutely nothing in the world to lose.

-I am also able to say that because I know it won’t change anything.

-Wow, I feel like this random thoughts is depressing, bitter, and negative.

-I also feel like no one really reads this anymore anyways… so it doesn’t really matter. I feel like I’m just talking to the internet, and anyone who might read this, besides my mom, is probably just judging me anyways.

-Trying to think of something positive and light hearted to say………..

-It’s hard for me to think of something positive and light hearted to say.

-I’m not in a good place right now. I’m def in a “I don’t give a shit” phase. (sorry for the language mom) I feel like I’ve spent the last 10 years of my life trying to make something work while simultaneously trying to to destroy it. And now that everything is said and done… I just feel like I wasted so much time. I lost so many opportunities. I messed up so many things up. I hurt so many people. I gave up on so many dreams. I didn’t do what I really wanted to do with my life. And it’s so hard to try to get back into the “you have your whole life ahead of you” phase. I feel like that moment has passed. I feel so inadequate.

-I’m not as resilient as someone thinks I am.

Pretend this statement is a picture

Meet the Fray Family. This is yet another very delayed blog post I forgot to post from awhile back. Look, they’re wearing shorts and t-shirts! Does anyone remember that weather? Ah… to go back to summer…….with sunshine…..and warmth…. ok, ok, back to the blog post! Yes, the Frey Family. These guys were super fun to work with. They were a little nervous at first, but after a few snaps, they were getting more and more comfortable. We went to an old farm house out in Mercersburg, which was so beautiful. I loved going to a new location, and trying to find new shots. It was refreshing and I was so thankful they suggested it!

Thanks Frey Family for a great shoot and fun times!!!

Enjoy!