Hi again ๐ซถ๐ป
I know I introduced myself not too long ago, but there are a lot of new faces and some changes lately, so here we are again ;)
Iโm Ashley - the face behind Buning Photography. I have always been fascinated with photography, and have had a camera in my hand as long as I can remember. For me, it was never โjust taking pictures.โ It was (and still is) a way for me to bottle up my favorite moments and memories so that I would never forget them.
As I grew older, I realized this wasnโt just something I loved for myself - it was something I was meant to do for others. So now, at the age of 25 (nearly 26), I am living my childhood dream of being a photographer!
A few fun facts about me:
- I am married and have 2 little boys
- I love cats (we have 5 total)
- I LOVEEE baking, especially sourdough. My starters name is โMargeโ ๐
- My favorite thing to do is spend time outside with my family. When itโs warm out you can usually find us in the garden, going on walks, or sitting on the porch watching the kids play.
- I am a devout Christian, and will never be ashamed of that. Everything my business is, is because of Him.
I pour my heart into my family, as well as my business. I am truly grateful to be able to do something I love and am so passionate about.
If you are new here or been around since the beginning, please know I am thankful for each and every one of you :)
If you have been thinking about booking a session, I would love to work with you๐ค
-Ashley Buning
(Photos taken by the lovely and VERY talented @nissaj_photographyandfilm ๐ซถ๐ป)
What I actually wear as a photographer ๐ธ You can currently find me looking like the last clip, curled up in my room editing ๐ซฃ
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Another grad for your feed! I love learning what each grad has gone for, and where they're headed next. So proud of each and every one of them, as they have put in so much hard work and dedication! ๐
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I cannot tell you how excited I got when she asked if she could incorporate books in their engagement photos! I loveee when you make your photos unique to you. So excited for their big day this fall!
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As wedding season ramps up, it's always nice to be able to step into something a little more creative like this styled session. So excited to share more from this over the coming weeks :)
Venue: @mmwretreat
Planner: @luxegrevents
Hair & Makeup: @cstylebeauty23
Dress: @timeless_bridal_boutique
Model Couple: @antonyandtiler
Florals: @pinkchairfloral
Cake: @dreamscape.desserts
Decor: @thewisebridegr
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Grad season is upon us! I have thoroughly enjoyed meeting so many college grads, and helping them celebrate their accomplishments! ๐
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The sweetest newborn details. These photos are my favorite part of newborn sessions - taking a minute to focus on all the tiny things, because they change and grow up so fast.
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Wedding season is officially here! Throwing it back to my first bride while I edit recent wedding galleries. Feeling so grateful for this season, and I am so excited for what's ahead!
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Watching parents as they look down at their entire world sleeping in their arms is one of the most beautiful moments to witness. There is so much love in these early days ๐
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These two have the sweetest, most effortless love for each other. I could honestly feel it this entire session, and I loveddd it ๐ I am seriously so lucky I get to capture connections like this, and am beyond excited for their wedding this summer!
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A moment for this mama and her girlies ๐ท
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Windblown hair, cold hands, loud laughter. These are some of my favorite photos from this winter beach session a few weeks ago. Photos like these are why I love what I do ๐ค
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