Crooks Christmas / Salem OR Photographer

What says "Merry Christmas" better than a tree crammed full with ornaments and lights, a couple dressed in royal red, and an attentive pug with a big red bow? Seriously, if you can think of something tell me!

Pardon the fact that it's February and I'm posting a Christmas photo, but this is cute and worth showing! Oh sorry, I haven't introduced you to Eric & Hannah. They're one of the cutest couples I know, always full of energy, drama (the good kind) and great sarcasm!

I hope you're all having a wonderful weekend!

Merry Christmas

Merry Christmas too all my dear readers. I've been busy wrapping, cooking, cleaning; making preparations all day for tomorrow, CHRISTMAS! Wishing all of you a wonderful day to reflect on all God has given you and his most precious gift to us, Jesus Christ.

I couldn't resist sharing this photo from Landon's newborn shoot this week, he was adorable!!!

Love you all,

New Christmas Postcard

Had to share this postcard I designed!



I love how Christmassy it is!

Christmas Open House - November 5th

If you're like me last week when you walked into Costco and saw all the Christmas decor, you did a little squeal and dance of excitement! I'm so pumped to let you know about this amazing event my business gets to be a part of so read on to learn about getting in on the fun!

Christmas is just around the corner, and that means it's time to start thinking about Christmas presents. Let us help by providing you with 3 amazing services and ideas all at once. On Nov 5th Bumbles Boutique is hosting a Christmas Open House featuring Ashley Sturm Photography & Red Pearl Designs! Throughout the night there will be raffles with chances to win up to $50 worth of prizes! There will also be hors d'ouvres and beverages served, so come enjoy the fun! Each friend you bring equals the amount of times you can enter the raffle!

Ashley Sturm Photography (That's me!!!) is offering gift certificates that make personal, meaningful Christmas presents to use for family, newborn, maternity, senior, and engagement portraits. I'm also now booking family portrait sessions in perfect timing for your holiday Christmas cards.

Bumbles Boutique has brought in an exclusive winter collection of clothing, accessories, and more! Providing you with unique fashion that sets your style apart from others, you're sure to shine this holiday season with a one of a kind wardrobe.

Red Pearl Designs is the latest in custom print designs for all your invitational needs. Think Christmas cards, wedding invitations, birth announcements, graduation announcements...! To celebrate the season, Red Pearl Designs is introducing a brand new line of contemporary Christmas cards to send to all your family and friends.

For more information or to RSVP shoot me an email at ashley@ashleysturmphotography.com.

My Fourth Of July

Alright, time for a little slice of my life. It's crazy to think that a year ago I had recently arrived back from my schooling in Mass. I remember cause it was the day before the Fourth of July, and my life was somewhat of a whirlwind.

To make a long story extremely short, a lot has changed; bored is now busy, regrets are now past, lonely is now loved.

I cherish my family, tremendously. Perhaps that's why I love holidays so much, perhaps the amazing spread of food we put out. I love my two nephews 'Saiah & Zeeky, my dad for his strange humor and strong political views, Michael for singing words, Sally for her intense sounds affects, my mom for her presentation. Usually an element of chaos, (two more on the way).

I'm rambling, so here's a few fun photos from the day. Oh, and I shot some video for the first time with my Canon Mark II, someday I'll figure out how to edit that and put it up here!