Fotografo de Bodas, Santiago

January 10, 2011

I don’t even know how to describe my next subject. Words really don’t do her justice, but I’ll try. Ashley’s actual job title is Official Internet Badass. Have you heard of The Middle Finger Project? In her own words, the site is about “rejecting the status quo & rebelling against mediocrity.” In other words, she’s a girl after my own heart. I was hooked on her blog before I even got past the title, but once I did make it that far, I was so impressed. Ashley is an incredible writer. Take her latest post, for instance. She starts off talking about a bloodied chicken and ends it off making me want to change the way I run my business. Either I’m easily influenced, or Ashley is one smart cookie. I think it’s the latter. I hope it’s the latter.

And in case you were ever considering meeting Ashley in real life, all I have to say is DO IT. She’s even more charismatic and fun to be around than her internet persona — and that’s saying something. Ashley is vibrant and intelligent and just as beautiful as she is witty. Some people have all the luck. May I present to you: Ms. Ambirge.

Seriously, do you love her yet?

Aren’t we so clever?

Ashley likes series of photos, so here we go!

Yes, of course, we had to find more than one way to get a few middle fingers in there. Don’t worry. Ashley is not flipping you off, she’s flipping the status quo off.

I LOVE this next shot of Ashley. Adore it. Heart it. How many ways are there for me to explain how crazy about this photo I am?

As soon as Ashley asked me to shoot her, I got this idea in my head. But Emily was the one who came along and reminded me to remember to do my idea (even though she didn’t know what it was). She’s the backbone of my business. Vital, really

I think this is my second favorite photo of the day. Digging this lighting on Ashley’s pretty face!

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Love this entire set. Middle finger to mediocrity, indeed!!!!

Comment by Emily — January 10, 2011 @ 1:09 am

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These are great, Kyle. You guys look like you had so much fun!

Comment by Eliza — January 10, 2011 @ 2:58 am

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What a great session. You really bought out her personality. Stunning. Also, I think you could bottle and sell that light. Gorgeous.

Comment by Albert Palmer — January 10, 2011 @ 2:59 am

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I am well in love with your favourite photo of her too, LOVE hair, love attitude, love the locations, love poses, concepts, composition. Seriously KOOL!!!!!!

Comment by Tenielle — January 10, 2011 @ 5:53 am

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That first Emily is not me! I am going to need a more unique name for internet purposes, clearly.
Anyway, I am glad I could help remind you of your idea because it turned out awesome. I love those darker shots with flash, and the head shaking pictures look great too. I always think it’s so fun to tag along on your shoots and then see the finished product because the way you frame and light your shots means the pictures always look different than the reality of people walking by in the background and a weird girl shaking her head in the middle of a plaza

Comment by Emily — January 10, 2011 @ 6:03 am

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NICE one! You totally rocked her badass-ness out! What a fun & funky set. Makes me want to do a photoshoot all by myself

Comment by Kat Forsyth — January 10, 2011 @ 7:07 am

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Incredible photos, Kyle! You definitely captured Ashley’s rebel attitude in your photos! Sigh…you’re my photography hero!

Comment by Connie — January 10, 2011 @ 7:38 am

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Gorgeous! LOVE all of your work with shadows. Ashley rocks!

Comment by Leah Muse — January 10, 2011 @ 9:29 am

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Her most recent blog post is excellent. These pictures are too! Love #17!

Comment by Kai Heeringa — January 10, 2011 @ 9:51 am

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Oh my gosh, a woman after my own heart..love her! She looks amazing and sassy in these photos.

Comment by Avelaine Scyrup — January 10, 2011 @ 10:04 am

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So. Much. Awesome. This entire session is awesome, and I especially dig the lighting in the last couple of shots.

Comment by Leo Druker — January 10, 2011 @ 10:12 am

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It seems like you guys had SO much fun together! That’s so great.

Love the photos, her personality really shines through.

Comment by Deidre — January 10, 2011 @ 1:00 pm

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Awesome work! I can’t wait to read her blog for myself!

Comment by Crystal — January 10, 2011 @ 2:34 pm

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I love her attitude! Great stuff.

Comment by Gemma — January 10, 2011 @ 2:53 pm

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How cool! Great shots! I love the series of her flipping her hair. And I think I love her blog now too! Thanks for sharing

Comment by Caroline Ghetes — January 10, 2011 @ 3:29 pm

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She is so gorgeous! I love this entire set! Well done!

Comment by Natalie — January 10, 2011 @ 6:14 pm

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you are the shiz.

Comment by Kat Braman — January 10, 2011 @ 7:24 pm

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What a super fun shoot. So much personality!

Comment by Kellee — January 10, 2011 @ 8:08 pm

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SASSY! I adore the last set with the heavy lighting. AWESOME stuff!

Comment by Heather — January 12, 2011 @ 6:10 pm

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Very playful with the middle finger idea! Awesome session

Comment by Becca Dilley — January 15, 2011 @ 7:39 pm

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