The Cutest Singer-Songwriter You Ever Did See

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Ashley Toussant is the very cute girl I met last year through the most curious circumstances. I think it was a divine moment, because shortly thereafter I was introduced to her beautiful music and a lovely friendship grew, complete with Chicago adventures and Canton, Ohio lovin’.

I was terribly excited when Ashley asked me if I would be interested in shooting some promotional shots for her in-the-works album, Sweetheart. Her music is the sweetest thing, and I am always delighted at a chance to hear her perform. So, of course I was ecstatic about photographing her adorable self and becoming a part of this new venture of hers!

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I’ve had a chance to hear some of the tunes from the new album, and have fallen in love with the soft folksy sounds she and her band are creating. If you would like to help support Ashley in funding Sweetheart, please check out her Indie Go Go page for more information. She has already reached her minimum goal, but there are still more dollars needed to back this great adventure, and less than thirty days to do so!

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17 Responses

  1. Tamara says:

    Ashley has a great style; a nice blend of sweet and soulful. She reminds me a bit of Martina Sorbara (http://www.myspace.com/martinasorbara), which is a compliment!
    Great Pictures too!!!

  2. Tamara says:

    Sorry… I should specify that I mean Martina Sorbara before her Dragonette days; back when she did solo work (her work has changed quite a bit since then).

  3. Kari says:

    Ohhh Mandi! Such cute photos!

  4. Catherine says:

    You two blow me away with your utter cuteness. Her presence and style, and your visual gifts are fantastic. You two are a match made in Clean Crip Classy Design Heaven.

  5. Hannah Clare says:

    These photos are adorable!

  6. janis says:

    she is certainly adorable! lovely photos as well.

  7. Brittany says:

    She is adorable!! I love love all those hats and that bicycle is amazing :)

  8. Thank you Mandi!!! for everything: awesome pictures, sharing our friendship, being my friend, and sharing my Indiegogo campaign. You’re the best!! and thank you to everyone else for your kind words :) Tamara, I will check out Martina pre Dragonette days! cool!
    Best to all of you! -ABT

  9. Beautiful photos! I love her and instantly remembered her from your post last year. I’m so glad you shared! xoxo

  10. annie says:

    Goodness, she’s beautiful! I love all of the settings and colors in the photographs. Great job!

  11. Chaucee says:

    Those are some really lovely photos! The outfits she is wearing are great. I’m off to check out her music – I can tell I’m going to love it already.

  12. This all makes me so happy!! I can’t thank you enough, Mandi and your lovely readers :) -abt

  13. allie says:

    Such lovely photos. :)

  14. Emil Hornbeam says:

    Looking good in hats.

  15. Katy from MM says:

    L O V E the milkshake photo! —- can you send Ashley over to London to do a few gigs please? :) xkMM

  16. Mallory G says:

    I was just invited to a friend’s Senior Honors Performance in Akron and Ashley is playing alongside a few of my friends….
    I’ll be sure to check her out!

  17. her voice is so sweet. I like her music. thanks for sharing it with us!!!!