A blog that captures bits and pieces of real life.

Welcome to our Photographic Journal!

Thank you for dropping in to visit our much loved Blog!! We are extremely excited about it and encourage any feedback that you might have.

I am Carmen Ash Coblentz and I will be your narrator! I am a professional photographer based out of Charleston and Myrtle Beach, SC. This photographic journal will give you an insight into who I am as an artist and get to know me personally!!

"A child is born with the natural ability to dream and create. We then spend the rest of our lives forgetting how." ~ Picasso

"Remember always, you have not only the right to be an individual, you have an obligation to be one." ~ Eleanor Roosevelt

Dena Forbes-Evan McMullen Wedding…

Wednesday, June 2, 2010 Posted in Wedding Portfolio

Dena has been a friend of mine since high school and it was such an honor to photograph one of the most memorable days in her life! The two were married on April 24, 2010 at her parent’s home in Socastee, SC. It started off as a somewhat overcast day and quickly moved to rainy! If Dena was stressed, you couldn’t tell. She seemed so calm and focused on the fact that she was about to marry her soul mate. Evan is such an amazing man and absolutely adores Dena. I am so happy for the two of you and wish you many years together!

What sexy shoes!! Love it!!

Andrea Crook’s Beautiful Belly…

Tuesday, June 1, 2010 Posted in Pregnancy

Andrea has remained gorgeous for her entire pregnancy! She is a fitness trainer and we met while I was attending her spin class at the gym. She was such an inspiration to us all. When we felt like quitting or slowing down, she would pump us all back and cycle even faster! Well when your watching someone with a huge pregnant belly cycle faster than you, then you absolutely know you have to go faster! On the day we did our shoot, super woman herself, taught spin class, was at our shoot by noon, taught another class that night, and checked into the hospital the next morning to give birth!! Talk about amazing. Andrea, you are my inspiration to always stay fit!

Madeline and Joe Tie The Knot…

Thursday, May 20, 2010 Posted in Wedding Portfolio

Madeline Ortiz and Joe Rich were married at Litchfield Golf Club in Litchfield Beach, SC. A gorgeous and sunny day for a wedding, April 10, 2010 the couple wed under the oaks. We couldn’t have ordered everything more perfect!

Madeline’s favorite part “was when Joe and I were introduced as husband and wife. It was happiness and a feeling of “yes now we can go and have fun”… all the stress I felt just melted away.”

“The reason we chose to go with Carmen Ash Photography for our photos was quite simple; we liked her portfolio. We liked that her photos had a natural and un-staged look, if that makes sense. We knew she had a fun side to her sessions and we saw it in our engagement photos. Everyone raved about those and I’m sure we’ll love the wedding photos too!” ~ Madeline

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Paige Bird’s Pregnancy Session…

Thursday, May 20, 2010 Posted in Family

Paige & Rob Bird are preparing for their first baby girl. She is due around June 14, and the first time parents are very excited and not to mention completely prepared! A few years ago, I shot their wedding in Myrtle beach, SC. It is such an awesome feeling when I get to see that same couple start a family together; especially two people like Paige and Rob. They are two of the most down to earth, sweet, and honest people! I can’t wait to meet their new little girl….the name is a surprise!

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Jilian and Robert Tie the Knot…

Friday, May 14, 2010 Posted in Wedding Portfolio

Jilian Rinehart and Robert Sansbury were married on March 6, 2010 at Debordieu Country Club in Pawleys Island, SC. I have known Jilian since college and was thrilled when she asked me to shoot her wedding! This couple has become a familiar face on our blog, since we shot their engagement session and Jilian’s bridal portraits. (Make sure to check out those pictures in previous blog posts!)

Every detail of their wedding was filled with style, elegance and class. From their beautiful flowers and cake, to the candy stations, right down to Jilian’s shoes! Though the weather was a little chilly, everyone had a great time at the wedding and taking pictures! It actually made for some cute shots because the bridesmaids were all wearing the groomsman’s coats and the grooms were holding their flowers! We captured some amazing images and I am so thankful to have been apart of their wedding day! Thank you Jilian and Robert!

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My assistant, Robbie, was given a disposable camera to use by the bride’s grandmother! Robbie, being the sweet guy that he is, made it a point to back up many of the shots that he was taking with the grandmother’s camera! It was too funny! At one point during the ceremony, I looked over and Robbie, looking as professional as possible, was taking a couple pictures with his new camera!

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