THE WISH
- BY ASHLEY WEAVER
We wanted you to have a say on the image that will entice people to visit Elgin County in 2020 and beyond. Thank you to the 42 individuals that submitted photos and those 6,500 voters in our “We’ve Got You Covered” Photo Contest. With just over 800 votes, Ashley Weaver of Weaver Photography’s image was chosen to grace this year’s cover. Who would have guessed that Ashley started her business only six months before winning this contest? As a mom of three, Ashley can always be found with a camera in hand to capture those important moments in her children’s lives. It’s this passion that has allowed Ashley to specialize in family and children photography. She now travels throughout Elgin County to capture other family’s special moments. Ashley notes that the beaches in Port Stanley and Springwater Conservation Area are a few of her favourite backdrops.
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When Ashley learned about our contest, she sifted through her portfolio, and it was one of her own photos that stood out, a photograph of 11-year-old Lily Vanderydt at Erie Rest Beach in Port Stanley. For Ashley, this photo showcases how important it is for youth to get out into nature and become inspired by the beauty that is Elgin County. Ashley is proud to be surrounded by so many other small businesses and entrepreneurs, and she can only hope that her children and the children she photographs can continue this legacy. Ashley wants everyone to know that Elgin County is a great place to dream, hope, and simply wish. Congratulations, Ashley Weaver and all the best in your photography career in Elgin!
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