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About the artist: Internationally recognized photographer, Ashley Swierczek-Bowns, of Columbus NE, specializes in custom fine art portraiture. Her whimsical style is highlighted through her use of natural light, one-of-a-kind props, and unique locations. With her playful approach to photography, Ashley rewrites the portrait experience, creating sessions that are relaxed, fun, and enjoyable.

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Topher & Ashley – columbus nebraska wedding photography

September 23, 2011

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The day started off  at Allure Saloon. Ashley sat down in the chair and was instantly surrounded in a cloud of hairspray.  Hair and makeup went quick and Ashley even had time to help finish up the flower girl’s makeup and get some cuddles in with Lyrik, her youngest little one. When the bridesmaids were done, I headed up to Camp Luther to catch the men finishing up getting ready.  Landon (Ashley’s oldest) was enjoying playing with the special wedding day toys his mom so cleverly got for him.A few final preparations and we where ready to start in on the boy’s pictures.Topher and Ashley wanted to wait till Ashley walked down the aisle for him to see her in her dress.  It was a little tricky keeping Ashley and her dress “hidden”, but her bridesmaids did a wonderful job preventing bride and groom from crossing paths. Ashley’s dad, who was gaurding the outside of the church while she got into her dress, took a quick minute with Ashley before she headed out to take pictures.  The excitement of the ceremony kept everyone in a great mood : ) especially the groom!We wrapped up our formal pictures with a sweet moment between Ashley and Lyrik.  Ashley nursed Lyrik quickly, before heading back up to the ceremony site.  Who knew wedding dresses could be nursing friendly : ) Ashley is such an amazing mommy! The ceremony was gorgeous and the look on every one’s faces as Ashley danced down the aisle was priceless!There was so much love and laughter shared! Right after the ceremony we grabbed a few pictures including some of the bride and groom together with the boys, Ashley with her sisters, and a super sweet picture of Ashley with her dad.Just before the sun set I was able to pull Topher and Ashley aside for some intimate first pictures as husband and wife.These two are ridiculously cute together!After a quick ride on the party bus we headed to the masquerade themed reception.The night ended with a very fitting last dance to Sugarland’s song ‘Stuck like Glue’ and then one last picture of the bride and groom with me!Congratulation Topher and Ashley! Thank you so much for letting me share in your special day!

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30 Responses to “Topher & Ashley – columbus nebraska wedding photography”

  1. Ashley Miller says:
    September 24, 2011 at 4:26 pm

    holy moly!! wow, thank you so much for being a part of our special day!! these are GREAT!!

  2. Sister Erica says:
    September 24, 2011 at 8:49 pm

    Absolutely stunning! Ashley you were a gorgeous bride! Wonderful photography!!

  3. Andrea Birkel says:
    September 26, 2011 at 6:47 pm

    Gorgeous photos! You did a great job and everyone especially the BRIDE looks stunning!

  4. Sandra Oliva says:
    September 26, 2011 at 6:57 pm

    What a lovely story! You looked amazing!

  5. Kelsey Lemp says:
    September 26, 2011 at 7:11 pm

    Ashley you are so beautiful and your day looks absolutely PERFECT! ps love the photo booth that is something that will be very memorable!

  6. Sam says:
    September 26, 2011 at 8:28 pm

    these are absolutly amazing!!! soo soo pretty :)

  7. crystal l says:
    September 26, 2011 at 9:53 pm

    The pics are great m tell the story or ur beautiful day! U were gorgeous and the pictures captured it all fir y!

  8. allie says:
    September 27, 2011 at 12:10 am

    These are amazing! I love them. You’re beautiful Ash :)

  9. Megan Paczosa says:
    September 27, 2011 at 12:17 am

    Ashley you made such a gorgeous bride. I absolutely love all these pictures. My favorites were all the ones of your family, and the boys were adorable in their tuxes! =) You have a great family! So happy for you and Topher! Love you!

  10. Brittany says:
    September 27, 2011 at 1:29 am

    I was so grateful I was able to be apart of this special day! It was so beautiful!

  11. KT says:
    September 27, 2011 at 2:09 am

    OMG ASHREE!!! i love them all. and i’m glad i was only in 1! ;) you know me and cameras. and sara, that’s a little rude.

  12. casey A says:
    September 27, 2011 at 10:47 am

    These are so awsome, they are all very gorgeous. Once again congrats. Iam glad i made it to the reception, it was great!!! Very beautiful!!!!

  13. ashley says:
    September 27, 2011 at 11:49 am

    Wow these are beautiful! What beautiful pics. Ashley u look amazing!

  14. Erica says:
    September 27, 2011 at 1:29 pm

    Ash you looked absolutely beautiful!! The pics are incredible!

  15. Kristin S says:
    September 27, 2011 at 1:45 pm

    Great pics!! LOVE the one of u and the girls holding the boquets!! The photographer did an AMAZING job! :)

  16. Brian says:
    September 27, 2011 at 4:26 pm

    I was glad that we got to come to the wedding. Great photography

  17. Erin Dick says:
    September 27, 2011 at 8:09 pm

    Beautiful!

  18. Mia says:
    September 27, 2011 at 8:16 pm

    I Like your pictures, they’re very neat, and I am surprised that you guys got married and pictures together, and masks together, and…..how you got married at a beautiful church. And that I like her dress, and her flowers, and her hair, and her makeup, and Alicia’s dress, and flowers, and makeup. And Topher – he looks like a groom.
    Mia-8yo.

  19. joyce says:
    September 27, 2011 at 9:09 pm

    wow. pretty cool, you were beautiful!!
    A friend of Erica’s

  20. Amanda says:
    September 27, 2011 at 10:43 pm

    Love the pictures Ash and Topher you two are so cute together and looks like you had a wonderful day!!

  21. Nina says:
    September 28, 2011 at 8:12 pm

    Ashley the pictures are amazing! Yall look so beautiful!

  22. Jessie says:
    September 28, 2011 at 8:26 pm

    Absolutely beautiful! Wish I could have been there to see it my self but I can see it was amazing by the pictures! You guys look so happy! I wish you the happiest marriage you could ever want:)

  23. katy says:
    September 28, 2011 at 8:28 pm

    Wow Ashley your dress was gorgeous!! I love that you totally represented your personalities threw out your whole wedding. Congrats guys!!!

  24. Tonya Paitz says:
    September 28, 2011 at 8:30 pm

    These pics are absolutely amazing Ashley. I love the dresses and flowers and your little boys’ in tuxes, wow what handsome little men you have. :) What a beautiful wedding!!

  25. ashley pro says:
    September 28, 2011 at 9:05 pm

    i left a comment the other day but its not showing on my computer?
    anyways the pictures are AMAZING! ashley you look so beautiful! and your dress is so gorgeous! :) <3 much happiness and love! <3

  26. Samantha says:
    September 28, 2011 at 9:27 pm

    thats the coolest wedding ive ever freakin seen!! Congrats ashley and topher!

  27. Ashley Arndt says:
    September 29, 2011 at 12:50 pm

    Wow these pictures are AMAZING! So glad I got to see some of the ones from your actual ceremony! You and Toper look so happy, congrats again. Oh and btw LOVE LOVE LOVE the picture of you nursing Lyrik, so beautiful :)

  28. Shantelle says:
    September 30, 2011 at 5:48 pm

    LOVE the pics ;)

  29. Sharon Miller says:
    October 1, 2011 at 8:05 am

    Hi Ashley, I am the mother of Brian Lamb and Erica. Just wanted to let you know that these are really great pictures. You look really beautiful.

  30. erin dick says:
    October 1, 2011 at 11:59 am

    They are all excellent

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