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ASHLEY KARLEN
Houston, Texas Family and Portrait Photographer
I am unable to take on any sessions currently due to COVID and being immunocompromised . Thank you for your understanding. Read more about life right now by clicking here.
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Hey there!

My desire is to transcend generations with the photographs, words, art, and good that I leave behind as part of my own legacy.

I want the words I say to be intentional and life giving. I want them to bring encouragement, justice, deep conversations, thoughts from what I’ve read recently, and whatever is currently on my mind - just what you’d get if you sat down with me over a cup of espresso.

Want to get to know a little bit more about me before diving into my writings?

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what i write about a lot

Photography
faith + intentional living
Faves + recommendations
Lifestyle + Personal
Houston
Books
Food
10 New Books You Need to Read This December + January
10 New Books You Need to Read This December + January
BooksAshley KarlenNovember 28, 2018 Comments
4 Things I'm Giving Thanks For // Thanksgiving 2018
4 Things I'm Giving Thanks For // Thanksgiving 2018
FaithAshley KarlenNovember 21, 2018Comment
Now Booking: Holiday Photography Sessions
Now Booking: Holiday Photography Sessions
Ashley KarlenNovember 8, 2018Comment
Rick + Ashley: A Toast to Year Two
Rick + Ashley: A Toast to Year Two
Books, Houston, Food, Faith, PersonalAshley KarlenOctober 23, 2018 Comments
Blurry Prayers
Blurry Prayers
Faith, FavesAshley KarlenOctober 3, 2018Comment
10 New Books You Need to Read this October + November
10 New Books You Need to Read this October + November
BooksAshley KarlenSeptember 25, 2018Comment
What I've Loved: Summer 2018 Edition
What I've Loved: Summer 2018 Edition
Books, Food, Houston, Faith, Faves, PersonalAshley KarlenAugust 28, 2018what i'm lovingComment
10 New Books You Need to Read this August + September
10 New Books You Need to Read this August + September
BooksAshley KarlenAugust 7, 2018Comment
My Bookstore Escapades + 10 New Books You Need to Read this June + July
My Bookstore Escapades + 10 New Books You Need to Read this June + July
BooksAshley KarlenJune 6, 2018Comment
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Ashley Karlen is a Houston, Texas based documentary and lifestyle photographer documenting humans in every life season for a lasting legacy so their memories don’t go extinct. (Like the dinosaurs!)

October is here! 🙌🏼 While I love summer and I love Christmas, October remains my favorite month of the year. It’s sort of cooler in Texas - well you don’t immediately keel over trying to wear scarves and boots as you beckon for the swea
“To make me happy: Make me coffee, bring me coffee, be coffee …coffee.” - unknown

Happy International Coffee Day to all my fellow java lovers! I’ve got 3 fun coffee related facts for y’all today. 1. My favorite coffee
This week, my gratitudes have been found in seasonal rhythms, conversations with loved ones, and the simple things. It’s what my heart has been searching for, especially after a long and hard week.

✨ Rainy days.
✨ Nights of deep conversation o
Rick and I have been trying Pinterest recipes to liven up our meal planning. We all know about Pinterest fails and I've had plenty in my day. (Avalanche Rice Krispies in college was the worst! 🙈) It's been super nice to find some recipes on there th
Listening to the rain, coffee in hand, and a book nearby. It’s a wonderful Sunday afternoon to share some things I’m grateful for this week. 

✨ A sweet email from a friend.
✨ All of our laundry being clean on the same day.
✨ Sitting on t
Just in case no one has told you today - You are so very loved. You’re doing strong, brave, hard things and people are proud of you. You’re here in this season for a reason. You are worthy and a relationship with you is worth it. ❤️

#spe
Anyone else need some sunshine in their week? 🙋‍♀️🌻 I am loving this week’s cheery sunflower inspired palette but that grace upon grace sticker is the sweetest reminder that my weary soul needs right now. It’s  been one of those wee
If back to school means a new beginning for students, that basically makes September the new January, right? 😂 Either way, I'm finally sharing my 2020 Word of the Year with y'all over on the blog… Let’s just say that it looked a lot nic
Sunday gratitudes. ❤️

✨ I wore a jacket on the patio one morning this week while I was reading. I love that sweater weather is slowly coming our way. 
✨ Earlier wake up times leading to more margin in my day.
✨ Pruned and staked up our basil plant f
9.11. It’s a day filled with mixed emotions for me. My recollection of this day is the memories and the emotions of a confused 7th grade girl as she went from class to class where TV’s were playing scary, life changing events as students

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