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Aloha!

Hi, my name is Ashley.  There's a good chance you're confused because of my name and you're on the Taryn Reid Blog.  Alright, let me break it down...TARYN is my middle name and REID is my husband's first name. When I started my business I took both our whole names and smacked it up. flipped it. and rubbed it down. and out came TARYN REID PHOTOGRAPHY!...HOLLA!

I'm appreciative and thankful, I laugh out loud a lot, I love a good comedy, I love to meet new people and I try to stay in touch with old friends (thank you Facebook).  I can talk for hours about the iphone because I think it's the best invention ever.  I'm independent but dependent if that makes any sense.  I'm big on hugs and if you're on a shoot with me don't be shocked when I hug you at end of the session.  That's just how I roll :)

I'm currently working on my website so my blog will have my most recent work.  I'll also be posting freebies if I come across them, giveaways of my own, and random things I feel worthy or sharing.

Mahalo for stopping by!

Ashley Smith of Taryn Reid Photography



Queen of Hawaii

I got a call from my friend, Marky, who is a fabulous makeup artist. He said he had a client who wanted to take pictures. So, nonchalantly I say “ok”.  I  had no idea what we were about to do was going to blow my mind.

Tiana Ann Dersen was crowned Queen of Hawaii 2008. She needed us to help her shoot the cover for the pageant program.  Of course I’m trying to act cool but really I’m doing the Steve Urkel dance inside (if you need a refresher on that go here.) Tiana was getting dolled up by Marky and my husband and I were setting up the lights and getting the studio ready. I’m seeing everything transform and I’m feeling giddy but trying to keep it together.

I just got the program from the pageant that was held this past Saturday and I can’t help but be proud. She looks great on the cover and her two page spread is just flawless! It helps that Tiana is a graphic designer and has her own company called Glass Slipper Productions. Very fitting name for her company dont’cha think?  She also used a few photos for the table numbers.  It looked AH-MA-ZING!

Congratulations Tiana for a fabulous job as the Queen of Hawaii 2008! You did so much during your reign and I know you’ll continue giving back.  Your cover ROCKED and I’m not biased at all! Ok, just a little but I’m just sayin’

If you need flawless makeup and as my friend Marky would say “to make everyone gag” then email him at ikaika_nyc@yahoo.com.

by Ashley

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September 28, 2009 - 6:08 pm Onada - wow these are beautiful!

September 11, 2009 - 8:44 pm ohana photographers - wow gor-----geeeeee-ous!!!

September 3, 2009 - 10:29 am Kimberly Petty - Love this Shoot! Perfect Lighting! Fantastic clarity in her eyes! I really like the B&W where he is spraying her. Great capture! I just became a fan on FB!

September 3, 2009 - 9:08 am Ricki Ford - Beautiful work! She is very beautiful

September 2, 2009 - 11:33 am Kissmitt - Girl! I love your work.... When it's time for family photo I'm coming to you..

August 31, 2009 - 7:17 pm Tiana AnnDersen - Dear Ashley, The one person or I should say the three people who can transform me into a SUPER model for that photoshoot is you, your husband, and markie! and I would like to say as one of your clients that your work is so amazing!!! HANDS down if no one is booking you and ur not busy oh my I think they are missing out on art, the capture of beauty and most of all your most professional and positive energy so in all I would like to say THANK THANK THANK YOU sooooooo much from the bottom of my heart in making my pictures and the ending of a wonderful year a success! I hope to work with all of you again and look forward to seeing you all soon.....BTW tell your boys that we (jess & I) said hi....Much love always~ Tiana

August 31, 2009 - 5:58 pm Mapuana - Awesome shots!!!

August 31, 2009 - 2:07 am athena - Ash -- just to copy everyone else: WOW. The lighting and makeup is fantastic, and she is working it! And of course, the photography is nothing short of amazing. You should be very proud indeed :)

August 29, 2009 - 7:03 pm Christine - Ashley, these are fantastic! WOW! What a cool photoshoot, I've never photographed anyone famous before. :) Nice work!

August 29, 2009 - 1:26 pm Gail - you did an awesome job...fabulous photos Ashley...very impressive:

August 29, 2009 - 1:17 pm Pinky - wow beautiful girl, awesome shots!!!

August 29, 2009 - 8:46 am maria - WOW Ashley. Those are beautiful. The last one is my fave.

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