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Ashley Gurley Photography, Knoxville, TN (2025)

04/23/2025

My favorite start to the day is where Light announces Its presence with color, warmth, and dancing shadows.

But this morning I woke to a foggy mystery. It’s as if all of creation held a Secret. The birds knew. They were chittering and tweeting about it all morning. Their song sounded as if it came from far off and right above me all at the same time. The fog not only distorts sight, but sound as well.

Even though I could not see the Light, did that make this morning less beauty-full? By no means! Did it mean that Morning had not come!? Of course not! The misty morning held a pregnant Truth just waiting to be discovered, enticing me to search deeper. The birds still saw it. Still knew it was there. I found reassurance in knowing others knew Light and Morning was here.

Sometimes it’s the unknown and the mystery that takes our breath away. The hunt for Light and Morning can lead us to see Beauty in a new fresh way.

04/20/2025

He is risen! He is risen, indeed! All the things. But mostly I am just so thankful. ❤️

03/26/2025

In the past year and a half I have experimented more and more with what it looks like to submit to my husband. It has been a beautiful journey albeit rife with challenges and much need for communication. But in doing this, I realized I could never submit to someone who I did not truly believe loved me AND wants the best for me AND will put my best interests above his own. I cannot express my thankfulness for having a man that fits the bill. If you want to chat submitting to your husband, message me. But this is not the point of this message.

By choosing to learn more about submitting to my husband, I have inadvertently learned so much (that I thought I knew!) about submitting to God.

Today I woke up with an extremely heavy heart. This week has seemed to present frustration after annoyance after catastrophe. And the weight of it all came crashing down on my shoulders the moment I opened my eyes.

If my years of following Jesus have taught me anything, it is that on days like today my time spent with Him and in His word are even more important. I have been reading and studying through the book of John with our Sunday school class, so I decided to just dive into the next chapter, John 8. In the middle of an entire chapter of Jesus being patient with the people and trying to explain to them who He was, He says in verse 36 “So who the Son sets free is free indeed.” Primarily, Jesus is talking about our freedom as Christians from serving the master of sin. But I was immediately hit wit the reminder that when the Son sets me free from sin, I am free from a lot of things because I BELONG TO HIM. There is beautiful freedoms in serving a master who loves me, pursues me, and wants what is best for me. In choosing to submit to my husband, an amazing although imperfect man, I have learned more about what it means to submit to a perfect and loving God.

Continued in comments…

02/27/2025

I have spent so many years trying to live the way I think I am “supposed” to. To be the right kind of pastor’s wife. To run a business like a girl boss should. To be a mom that is approved by society. But did you know God made you the way you are for a reason? That you specifically were created for this time? You’re individual voice is needed.

My church is organizing a half day women’s retreat. Creating Gardens of Beauty will focus on the life of Mary of Bethany and how we can learn to bring life and beauty to the world through the sharing of the Gospel in the way WE were called to share it. I am so excited and we have big things planned. We would love to have you join us. ❤️ Please message me with any questions or more details!

Saturday April 5, 2025
9:00a-1:30p
John Sevier Baptist Church
1401 Paramount Rd, Knoxville TN

02/05/2025

I went to worship at the church today.
I was glad to get my normal parking spot since it was raining. Goodness knows I wouldn’t be able to concentrate if I was soaking wet and miserable.

I went to worship at the church today.
I made sure to sit in my usual spot with my family and friends. It’s the only time of the week I have in my schedule to catch up with them.

I went to worship at the church today.
I decided to just worship in my heart without singing because I didn’t like the song selection. I really wish our worship pastor would pick some better music that I could worship to better.

I went to worship at the church today.
It made me feel good to throw a few dollars in the tithe plate, just like I do every time I have extra cash.

I went to worship at the church today.
I listened to the pastor give his message. It was about… well, I don’t remember. I ended up playing a game on my phone because the message just didn’t speak to me.

I went to worship at the church
I waited silently and respectfully while all the people who have problems went to the front and prayed. Poor souls.

I went to worship at the church.
I was glad to finally get to lunch. Church went a little long and I just don’t understand why we can’t stick to a schedule…

I worshipped today.

10/27/2024

Phew what a week. It’s been a week of self reflection and wrestling through some things that I hope to chat with you all about soon. In the mean time, here are a few life thoughts and things I’ve come across this week that I hope bring you hope or cause you to pause.

Have the best week!

09/16/2024

As we’re walking into fall and can see the holiday season coming, I’m trying to be PROACTIVE instead of REACTIVE in making sure I have my priorities straight. The hustle and bustle is FUN. But what makes all those fun moments magical is holding on to the things that are most important. These quotes are helping me focus on that today. ❤️

What’s a solid quote that helps you remember your priorities when times get a little crazy?

04/16/2024

Ya’ll. I LOVE love. And because of that, I’m breaking all the rules and having a SALE for the summer. 🎉

Any COUPLES photoshoot (engagement, vow renewal, anniversary, just because, etc.!) booked for the summer (now through August) will only be $400 and include a 25 image gallery. This is a savings of $350. Almost HALF OFF because I just want to capture more love.

Also- these two 😍 Amiright? Scroll to the last image to see the sweet visitor we had during their session.

01/05/2024

This is the first year I haven’t had a giant list of new year’s goals (besides reading the first 20 Hercule Poirot books. 😍), or selected a “word” to represent my path for the year. Here’s why 👇🏻

2023 was a year of truly seeking out the masterpiece that God has made in me. Yes. I’m a masterpiece. Beautiful. Valuable. Irreplaceable. It’s taken me 37 years to get to the point where I actually believe those things about myself.

In all of this discovery and deep digging, I realized that I can mostly capture my essence in three words:

PEACE ☮️
LOVE 💕
MAGIC ✨

(If you are interested in digging in and finding out more about yourself than you ever dreamed or knew you needed, my girl is the coach I never knew I needed and you might need her, too.)

So knowing that, and knowing that everything I can ever need is already in me, wrapped up in those three words that represent my deepest ideals, truths, paths, and essence, I can slow roll into this new year with overwhelming (you guessed it) peace. Sure, there are things that I want to see how good they could really get (my connection with my husband, my creativity journey, my physical health), but they all are summed up in knowing that I am peace, love, and magic.

So instead of scrambling to define what I hope 2024 will bring, I can rest (like the whole sum of nature is doing right now) and follow my heart and path laid before me.

Maybe you need a little rest, too. Maybe you aren’t quite on board with this whole new year new me thing? Let me just tell you, my friend. You are enough. Breathe that deep and go with the flow. Rest. Seek Truth.

And, hey. Let me know if you want to talk more about this. This remembering who we are thing is one of my most favorite subjects. I’d love to roll it around with you. ❤️

11/10/2023

Beautiful Presley. Class of 2024!

10/13/2023

If you have had a session with me in Knoxville, you may recognize my sweet friend Iva Rose, my assistant. We got to take these pictures in celebration of her first baby due in March. I am so excited and would love to invite you to wish her and her husband, Hayden, an awesome congrats! 💙💙💙

10/09/2023

Announcing the Wild Tennessee Sessions!

We live in one of the most beautiful places in the world, East Tennessee. This fall I would love to celebrate that with a ONE DAY ONLY special and you are invited! These are shorter sessions, at a lower price point than the full sessions I normally offer. This is the ONLY chance for shorter sessions in 2023. So if you have been wanting a session with me, but nervous about the larger investment, or just need a few images, this is your chance!

Here's the details:

- These sessions are great for families, HS seniors, couples, or children.
- Sessions are ONE DAY ONLY on Saturday, November 4.
- Location is TBD but will be in the Knoxville area.
- A wardrobe consultation is included. So don't stress about outfits, I've got your back.
- Also included: A 25 minute session with Ashley, fine art edits, and 5 included images. Additional images are available for purchase.
- Price is $375 and must be paid in full to reserve your spot.
- Hair and makeup is not included, but my awesome HAMU artist will be available if you want to book with her!

If you have any questions or are ready to book, please give me a call at (870) 314-2402. I can't wait to hang out with you in the gorgeous East TN fall and capture beautiful memories with you!

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