Flashback Photo Co.

05/15/2020

For all of you badass mommas giving birth during quarantine...this ones for you ❤️

For all new moms in quarantine, you're not alone. Visit our Parents Support Hub: fb.com/parentsupport

04/17/2020

I always have the hardest time figuring out what to write as a caption, feeling pressure to come up with something really insightful or inspiring. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
But what I really want to say about this one is short and sweet. I love photographing these two. They are kind, and hilarious and (obviously) incredibly attractive. But the best part - is the way they love each other, and how they let nothing stand in the way of enjoying every single second of their wedding day. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
It was truly refreshing to experience and I will be forever grateful I got to be apart of it.

04/16/2020

Hey, friends! For those who have been here a while, thanks for stickin’ around, and for anyone thats new - welcome to my little corner of the internet. I hope you enjoy cute photos of happy people, and talking about wine, pizza and all the dogs. If none of those things appeal to you....you may be in the wrong place.

On todays episode of Girl Behind the Lens, I'm answering some rapid fire questions below. Want to know something specific? Ask away...

✨Name: Ash Adams aka .adams
✨Business: Flashback Photo Co. (possible name change coming soon - what!)
✨Years in the field: 8 (plus 5 years of studying photography at Ryerson)
✨Current Netflix Binge: Friends (come on - its like comfort food for anxiety)
✨Hidden Talent: Arcade Basketball
✨Where do you find inspiration: Often from art, or from other creative fields like fashion, music or film. Sometimes from meeting someone new, or exploring a new place.
✨What did you want to be when you grew up? A pharmacist (🤣)
✨Pet peeve: mean people, loud chewers and my boyfriends chainsaw snoring
✨Weekend hobby: reading all the books and drinking all the wine
✨Guilty pleasure: Chick flicks, solo dance parties in my car, and eating pizza till I cant stand up

So, anything surprise you? Sound just like you? Make you wonder how a wanna-be pharmacist ended up as a wedding photographer? The journey was long and winding my friends - but thats a story for another day ✌🏼

04/15/2020

Do you miss hugging your family? Hanging out with your friends? Or even just the ease of shaking hands when you meet someone new?

That loss of connection with friends and clients is definitely one of the things I’m missing the most. My heart breaks for all the brides and grooms having to reschedule their big days, for the mommas who can't get photos of their brand new born babies and for the families who cant celebrate these huge milestones together. I know one day, we'll be on the other side of this and hopefully we'll have learned to appreciate how truly special these moments are. In the words of the queen Jennifer van Son Photography "I believe we've been taking each other for granted, and when we return to the world, we will honour gatherings in a brand new way."

I cant wait for that day 💕

04/10/2020

In my house, weekends's are for snuggling - and thats exactly what I plan on doing.

Have a good one friends ✌🏼

04/10/2020

For the last few months (before we'd ever heard of the term ) - I had a pretty steady schedule of newborn shoots on the books. Since all weddings and events have been postponed, and work in general has come to a grinding halt - there's about to be a lot of cute baby content up in here! If you're as excited as I am - say I 🙋🏼‍♀️

In other news - if you're one of the superhero mamas who has had - or is about to have a baby amidst this current chaos and are missing the opportunity to have your own photos taken - don't fret. My friend and fellow photog Tara Graham - Photographer has put together a blog post aimed at helping you take the best possible pics of your babe on your own.

Check it out here 👇🏼

https://www.taragrahamphoto.com/2020/03/26/taking-photos-of-your-newborn-at-home/?fbclid=IwAR3zg0SB7WcBhjdpgernx_zMdw1Lg8cxEBQPfXCQZmLVZ0n2vRxMmUUJk7g

04/09/2020

"Find someone who pays attention. Who runs their fingers over your every scar; and asks where each one came from. Find someone who knows you like your coffee; what song makes you want to roll the windows down and slam on the gas pedal. Find someone who takes in your smallest details, who notices the things you thought no one ever would."

Find someone who looks at you like this ☝🏻

04/08/2020

If you need a break from all the - look no further. This is bound to ease your anxiety 😂

Friendship mostly arises among peers and outside the family. That is why this comical BFF relationship between 93-year-old Pauline „Granny“ Kana and her 27-year-old grandson Ross Smith is so special. It all started more than 6 years ago.

04/07/2020

When people ask me how its been going...

04/07/2020

My best friend had her first baby a few weeks ago (yay)! But since we're smack dab in the middle of a pandemic it could be awhile before I actually get to meet him. So while the whole world is on lockdown - I'll be anxiously waiting to tickle those sweet little baby toes. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
told me she was pregnant like....4 days after she found out herself (we're not good at the secret keeping) and I was counting down the days to his arrival ever since. In the coming weeks, please brace yourselves for an onslaught of the worlds cutest baby photos (when we're finally allowed out of the house, that is)

04/03/2020

"It's getting late, wish we could stay like this forever
Dancing 'till both our feet ache
My love, nothing can break these arms
In your embrace, this crowded room doesn't matter
But dancing like it's our own stage
My love, I just wanna say that you look incredible tonight"
- Incredible by James TW
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As a wedding photographer, and a girl who's not yet married, every time I hear a love song I think about that first dance moment and what perfect song should be playing. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
So I need your opinions on your FAV first dance love songs? What was yours? Whats it going to be? My current obsession is Tom Walker - Just You and I. Im in the process of making a Spotify playlist of all my favourites, so if you're looking for some first dance inspo, or you just really want to listen to a bunch of sappy love songs this weekend - check out the link below.

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0TuE9jpbMFL7ySgt4BMD9r?si=LUoQqnF9Sh-_-oiFgq6lhw