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James - That is possibly the most beautiful short film I've ever seen. I wish you guys had been in the uk 5 years ago when we had our first child.

Erin - you are amazing. this was beautiful...xoxo

sandra - beyond. just beyond amazing!

keri bryant - from one birth doula/birth photographer to the HOLY GRAIL of one :) -- way to capture The Holy. WOW. Thank you. Heart is full and eyes are wet.

Marina - Oh Ash, you had me at 'this is the story of'.. So, so beautiful. What an incredible gift you have for telling my favourite kind of story. Please, please, please fly back to australia in 3 months ;) xxx

molly - it is beautiful what the Lord is teaching you through this gift.

Ruth - A) I've missed you B) this is insanely beautiful!

becca spears - Ash, as a friend, what a beautiful shared experience we had that night! Your presence and your influence was part of the story from long ago, I believe that. And your record of it has enlightened me. Even more than I knew to what an amazing life partner I have in Mark. And what you said about pain being inextricably bound to joy is right on. You are an expert at that facet of human life my dear. Natural childbirth is the most powerful example of that I have ever experienced and I am thankful that you not only captured it, but you also encouraged me toward it. I love you and you are one of the best storytellers I know. Fiona will be so blessed with this amazingly intimate record of the day she came into the world.

Allison cloud - oh man I would do it all again just for that! To hear that cry, experience that joy, relive that miraculous moment! This is lovely and amazing. Love you Becca and mark. And char and Fiona too. Well done Ashley.

Stevie - simply amazing! what a gift you have given these new parents. They will cherish this video forever.

Sherry Shockey - Ashley, that is a priceless gift! I was brought to tears hearing my daughter in pain. Then came tears of joy and thanksgiving. Definitely captured the holiness of the moments.

brad - always know how to make a man cry.

Barbara - Once again you left me speachless and in tears. Your work is simply breathtaking and I'm so grateful I found you in this internet jungle.

Catrina - so so tangible and real and beautiful. this is life.

carly - Having photographed a birth story for the first time about two weeks ago, I am struck by how everything you said resonates SO true... Full of pain and pure joy. Thank you so much for sharing and your storytelling, Ash. It's always so impactful.

sharon - I don't have the words to tell you how powerful and beautiful this is. Your words, the images, their love and courage. Thank you for making this, Thank you to Becca and Mark for sharing with us. This is real and true and so incredibly beautiful.

Allyson C - super inspired words you shared here, ash. and so so true. the story told through the images left me speechless. love you.

Annie - This is just so beautiful. I can't wait to meet you! x

Twiggs - oh my this is unbelievably beautiful and of course there were tears !! ain't love the most beautiful thing in the world?! ;)

bo - Wow you guys are unbelievable.. just amazing!!!

Danielle - your work. no. matter. what. is always so beautiful. so inspiring.

keri bryant - Ugly ugly ugly cry. Thank you!

Jennifer - Your attempt was frickin AWESOME!!

Meredith Adams - so. beautiful. wow. <3

Rosina - unfreakin'-believable!!!!!!!!!!

Lee - I was privileged to be at the magical event, yet you revealed an intimacy between Justin and Alyssa that I couldn't grasp from my seat overlooking them and the setting sun. Beautiful!

Kara Verlaney - I can truthfully and honestly say that this is one of the must beautiful things I have ever seen. From the bottom of my heart, congratulations, you two! I'm so happy for you both.

Suzi - *sigh* I love this SO much. You guys are the BEST storytellers!

Naomi G - this is so moving.

pen - OMG. This is the first wedding film ever to bring a tear to my eye. It is beautiful and moving. Just amazing.

Yann Mignonet - Absolutely wonderful ... wonderful ... and wonderful again. "An attempt to short films" should be renamed "A successful attempt to a magical story telling !"

Stephanie Lyell - Gaaahhh...You guys are so amazing. This gave me chills. I truly believe you two are the best photographers in the country! I hope someday I can come to one of the don't give up projects and meet you somehow. Keep up the amazing work!

megan kennedy - great job parsons!! you made justin&alyssa look as beautiful as they are... not an easy task!

Samara - ummm.... AMAZING!... woooowzers! ....

sharon - INCREDIBLE!!!!! icing, cake, magic, life, beauty - love how you always just go for it all and aren't afraid to make incredibly real art

Heidi and Kevin - You guys are first and foremost, storytellers. No matter what medium you choose to tell the story of real people; it will be amazing. Because that is simply what you do.

Alyda - You two are incredible, I admire you so much! The way you capture the story is like no one else. So beautiful!

Kim - I watched it again! So, so beautiFULL!

mercedes - that. is. so. sweet.

armadillo - Oh wow. Add me to those who have never met these people but actually cried while watching this. So much love.

Jonas Peterson - wearethebeststorytellersintheworld.com

sami d - such a beautiful couple, and i don't even know them. :) parsons, you have done it once again. so inspiring.

nate - oh my friends, that was beautifuler than the most beautiful. your talent knows no ends. ps. glad to see some #timelesssilhouette made it's way into your video work too ;)

Frances Faucher - Absolutely loved it! Wow.

Jenny - It's impossible to read/watch one of your blog posts and not start crying. It doesn't matter if you're label is a photographer, videographer or younameit. What you guys create is beyond inspiring. Always leaving a mark. Well done.

Kenyandesi - No. Words. Deep and I are blown away!!! If we had only known, we would have had to have 2 identical weddings that you would photograph and film!!!

alana - wow, this is amazing. i wish i had something like this from my wedding! love.

Andreas Peterson - This is absolutely wonderful :) You kids rock

Hannah Nicole - really beautiful. chills. love it, you two!

ray + kelly - aah!!! you guys!! your heart always shows so clearly through your work. rough cut or not, that editing to match the live music was so great.

Julia - That was beautiful. Seriously brought tears to my eyes...and I don't even know those people! I love love. :)

CourtneyLemmon - This is so lovely! Great job, guys...and great job to the bride and groom for such a fun and beautiful day!

Catrina - love this, so so much.

Micah - YES!! Go Parsons Go!

brad + jen - tears, as always.

Apryl Ann - This just brought tears to my eyes and made my morning. What a magical day for both of them.

Meredith Adams - tears welling in my eyes. lump forming in my throat. so happy. I LOVE THIS. you guys have such a gift. thank you for documenting love and showing it to the world. xo

Joyce Alexander - In love with the moments you captured and the whole set for this wedding. So brilliant and sweet.

Lyndzee - Oh what a special evening. Good friends are such an amazing blessing. So happy for them as well.

Drew Renner - I love Amy's music!

abby mortenson - i like this so so much. Even more I think because I had the privilege of hearing some of Amy's story at the Beloved festival. Oh, how He loves us!

Stew - Literally, the only words out of my mouth at the end of this post .. Oh wow! Enough said.

Anni - Oh, this is a little piece of heaven - a magical place indeed. This is such a beautiful post, thank you for sharing it.

jac kaiser - perfection

Ali Migliore - Oh my goodness, you guys are absolutely phenomenal. This is SUCH a beautiful post of what seems like the greatest backyard dinner. Thank you so much for sharing this beauty! xo - Ali

gina - priceless memories, captured beautifully.... so happy for Amy xo

Colsie Conradie - This is magical. Thank you for sharing...

nirav - You two are an inspiration :). Keep making amazing memories my friends.

Gail Krauthoff - Amy we so enjoyed seeing this and are absolutely thrilled that you are so very happy. We have not met Chris but he seems to be a real love of a man. We are so happy that you are happy now, God's timing is always so very perfect and we really thank your mom for sending us this oh so special link. We do not know Ashley and Jeremy but we can tell that they are true friends. God bless you both and BTW when are you to get married?! Love to you, Gail and Chappy

Diane Trautman - Beautifully done! Thank you for sharing. Chris's father and I are cousins. I had the opportunity to finally meet Chris last December. I'm so happy for him and his fiancé.

sharon - I smiled and laughed and cried as I watched the video and took in your words and images. I don't have adequate words. Hearing how you described the big table, knowing the Why behind it, feeling the magic at the table in CO. How grateful I am for that experience and how happy for Amy, to have God's love and mystery showered all over her after the hard turns in the road. Just so so so incredibly beautiful and full of joy this all is!

James Boddington - Absolutely stunning, heartfelt images and congratulations Amy and Chris

lizsong - :) happiness.....

Kimmy - I love it! Thank you so much for sharing. Other people's happiness makes me happy. Rough cut?! It was beautiful!

Katie K - This is complete magic to me, in every possible way.

marissa - what an amazing moment captured so beautifully! loved this...and yes it brought me to tears too!!

Stephanie - ohmygosh. This is so sweet and beautiful and tear-inducing!

porter - Amy is a great person. I met her a few years ago. These images show & prove that as you can see the glow in her face. What a great gift for them to remember a beautiful evening.

Valerie Welty - Ok .... so I'm great friends with Chris' Mom and I just had lunch with her two days ago and got to hear all about Amy. I don't know her but after watching this and seeing all the pictures, all I can say is "WOW"! What a keepsake this all will be for them. And I too had tears because it was pure love and friendship at its best. What a beautiful thing you all did for Chris and Amy ... I think your big table, the beautiful china, the lights, the wine and mostly the people made this a wonderful occasion! Thank you for sharing this! Very, very creative too!

shannon - thank you. Thank you for making my cry my eyes out at my office. :) Amy is one of the most beautiful souls I know and I am lucky to call her my friend. To see this gave me a small glimpse into this magical evening and feel like I was there to celebrate with her, if even just a little.

Keaton Webb - Absolutely beautiful. Such a joy to see two people in love and so incredibly happy about it. :)

susan yee - this is magic. PURE MAGIC. amy, i am SO THRILLED FOR YOU. you are so cute, i loved seeing you so happy! joy was spilling everywhere, and i loved being able to see it!! ash & jeremy, you did SUCH a beautiful job, creating, giving and sharing. LOVE! xoxoxo

Caroline Fontenot - You make me want to tell better stories with cameras.

Mike Hadley - Awe! Mr. Messenger is growing up so fast!

sara mcd - no one is more deserving of this happiness. so beautifully captured.

taylor - I'm crying in the middle of the library...this is not okay!!!! so beautiful.

suzy - these photos bring me to tears. the night is perfect, and the moment is so well-captured. good golly! so thankful God lets us have these moments in time, eh?

anna - bawling. this is just so stinkin beautiful! I can't imagine a more perfect birthday turned engagment in all of the universe. There is magic in the big table, i just know it. :)

amanda vanvels - i cried my little eyes out. so beautiful!

Ruth - Juicyeyes.com!! How do you do it? Stop! Love this! I actually thought I was there!

Anjali - love love love....and you guys to capture it! <3

Kaley - This is incredible. I couldn't help but cry. I think this was a perfect. I could watch that little film over and over. Congratulations to Amy. They seem like a beautiful couple. xx

Hannah Nicole - This is something special. So heartfelt and beautiful, as always, a and j. :)

Carly - Bawled my eyes out. This is just so beautiful! What a wonderful gift to have filmed and photographed this beautiful evening. Incredible xo

Stephanie Lyell - This is completly beautiful. That is all there is to say. Love and beauty abides with you all and who you come into contact with-that is 100% obvious. I've never met you all-but I just need to tell you that your work is so inspiring. Not just because you take good photos (which you do), but because there is so much in the photos, in the story, in the words that points to something bigger and grander. Thank you for doing what you do. Blessings.