'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.
And I live for authentic connections
my promise to you
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.
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!
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.
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.
The forth step
Jennine & Stephen
am so happy that we chose Ashley to capture our day. She is excellent at communicating promptly, and in a way that makes you feel like you're her friend from the very first phone call. Her turnover time for images is so fast! We received sneak peeks in 48 hours! And we are obsessed with our final gallery! Posing for photos can be intimidating, but Ashley made us feel comfortable in front of the camera. You can tell she has the experience needed to photograph a wedding day; she has a naturally calming presence and is able to keep the events of the day on schedule. I can't wait to hire her again when we decide to start a family.
Amanda & Nate
e are so happy that Ashley photographed our wedding. From the first phone call we knew she was a good fit for us. She knows what she is doing, and she exceeds all expectations. We have received so many compliments on how amazing our wedding photos are, and how great our photographer was. Ashley kept the events of the day running smoothly, and made sure all of our favorite moments were captured.
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.
$500
your investment:
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!
$1400
your investment:
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.
$500
your investment:
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!
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.
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