Family Photography Collections
there's joy in every season
... may they ground us in the now, and carry us through every season
To the little moments...
...that will forever light up your heart and fill your soul
Becoming your favorite memories...
'm a family and wedding photographer with a love for telling stories through the lens of my camera, and an uncanny knack for getting fussy toddlers to smile! I believe no moment is too small to celebrate. I'm not afraid to get down on the ground for that perfect shot of your little one, or to wade out in thigh-high water at sunset. I can't wait to meet you and document your family's visual legacy.
I'm Ashley
And I live for authentic connections
my promise to you
True to self and authentic captures that highlight the magic of your family's story
From the moment I receive an inquiry, I'm invested. Being chosen to document a family's season of life is a privilege I don't take lightly. As a mom of two, I understand how important it is to hold on to every moment. Trust that I will capture your family's unique personality and love for one another with the same care and attention I would want my own family captured. And know that I'm here to celebrate you, to vent with you, to help you decide on what outfit to wear, because I'm not just your photographer- I'm your friend.
Becoming friends
The first step
Booking me as your photographer is easy breezy. So, if I'm someone you can feel comfortable with and our personalities jive, I say don't let a good thing go!
Save the date
The second step
Planning your session is easy peasy! I send you a questionnaire to help you with your vision, I send over sample galleries so you can see your vision brought to life, and I take all of the stress out of preparing by providing you with plenty of tips and tricks for showing up and rocking your session. I'm here to serve YOU, in the best way that I can.
Planning your session
The third step
Because I take a lifestyle approach to my photography, the day of your session is one you can enjoy. I love movement, I love giving prompts that encourage connection, and I most of all I love letting the little ones take the lead. I make sure we capture traditional posed portraits, but ultimately I want to document who you are as a family. I want to capture the belly laughs, the hugs, the excitement. I want to capture all of the little details that take up the most space in your heart.
Show up and have fun
The forth step
Austin family
shley's photography skills are out of this world! Not only is she able to capture beautiful photos, but she is able to manage my entire crew! Thank you for always capturing the best and sometimes most annoying sides of my family. Love your work your style, and your personality!
the best of the best
Hall family
he made our family feel so comfortable and at ease during our sessions with her. She is a true artist, capturing such natural beauty in her photos that really exemplified our family and highlighted each of our children and their little personalities. Ashley really understands how to work with babies and children; she is so kind and patient, and she embraces all of the silliness, craziness, and tears, too! I highly recommend Ashley! If you're on the fence about doing family or newborn photos, please do it!
ashley is absolutely amazing!
Vanessa & Jason
e are so lucky to have had Ashley capture our wedding day. Her work is phenomenal, and her presence and energy is amazing. She documented the story of our love perfectly, from start to finish. Not a moment was missed; not even the little moments, the fleeting ones that you think went unnoticed. What a treasure to know we can go back to those moments every time we look at our photos. We loved every minute with Ashley, and we are so grateful for all of the beautiful photos of our beautiful day.
Every single moment is captured
local trail
rowell family
Marconi beach
Lee Family
Lifestyle newborn
Austin Family
glowy field
hall family
Sessions with Heart
$500
your investment:
- 45-60 minutes of shooting time
- All edited images from session
- Online gallery for viewing and printing
- One location of choice
- Session prep and style guide
Included:
I’M HERE TO CAPTURE THE SMILES, SILLINESS, MESSES, AND EVERYTHING IN BETWEEN! THIS SESSION IS PERFECT FOR THOSE WANTING ENOUGH TIME TO CAPTURE THEIR LOVED ONES IN A FEW DIFFERENT WAYS, WITHOUT SPENDING TOO MUCH TIME IN FRONT OF THE CAMERA!
Signature Family Session
$1400
your investment:
- Pre-session consult
- 3 Hours of shooting time
- All edited images from both sessions
- Online galleries for viewing and printing
- 9x7 24-page keepsake album
Included:
Bringing new life into the world is so incredibly special. I always recommend documenting every aspect of that journey, which is why I offer a package where you can do just that. Savor this season knowing you'll be able to look back on it for years to come.
Maternity & Newborn : Classic Combo
$500
your investment:
- One hour of shooting time in your place of delivery (home, hospital, birth center, etc) within 48 hours of delivery
- Pre-session consult
- All edited images
- Online gallery for viewing and printing
Within the first 48 hours of your delivery, you and your partner will likely be too busy snuggling with and cooing over your baby to take photos! Let me capture this important occasion for you in your place of delivery. I’m an expert at documenting these first few, precious hours without disrupting them!
Fresh 48 Session
your Questions
& my Answers
I encourage my clients to book their sessions around sunrise or sunset (if outdoors), which is when we will have the softest light to work with. Soft light ensures even skin tones. I also encourage my clients to utilize my style guide, and choose locations I've recommended.
it's simple.
So much time, money, and education goes into the work of a photographer. You aren't just paying for your photographer to take your photos. You are paying for your photographer to edit your photos, which requires editing software. You are paying your photographer to know how to pose you and how to understand and work with light (whether natural or artificial), which requires ongoing education. You're paying for your images and the safety of your images, which requires SD cards and the use of storage (online cloud and hard drives). You're paying for photos to look high-end, which requires expensive equipment and maintenance.
professional photos are a luxury investment.
Every day, every family, every photographer is different. I have a different style of shooting and editing, and probably different equipment than the photographer who's photos you fell in love with. Every location is different, too. The light changes every day, and every minute. The weather is different every day. I love a good Pinterest inspired vision, and I will take that vision and apply it to your session. But, it is going to be different. And, that's okay! It's beautiful, actually! So, embrace your style, your family's uniqueness, my style, and the elements we have to work with. Your photos will be magical. I promise.
No. and here's why.
I provide my families with a style guide prior to their sessions. Included are outfit inspirations from real clients, mood boards for every season, and sample outfits and color palettes for a light and bright gallery. I always encourage a mixture of patterns and textures to pair with solids. I also always encourage my clients to dress up, rather than dress down. Pinterest is a lovely resource for style inspiration for any photoshoot location and season. But my most important tip for style success is to wear something you feel comfortable and confident in.
IT DEPENDS...
