MEET YOUR PHOTOGRAPHER
The surprisingly joyful soul behind all of the moody & emotional work
I was born & raised in the Midwest, but found my home in the PNW after years of traveling far & wide, soul searching for where I was meant to dig my roots!
I'm inspired by spirit of everything & the unabashed joyfulness of others. Things like old growth forests, large bodies of water, poetry, art, & hearing boisterous laughs in public spaces. I tend to align with laidback, authentic (& often quirky) couples. Those that have a soft, but passionate connection with life & their love.
You can find me either snuggled up watching a historical drama, reading the latest romantasy book, or on a trail somewhere identifying all the different kinds of flora. I'm always somewhere between happily being a homebody & "I have to get there before sunrise." Which is a great metaphor for my personality - I'm a introverted-extrovert who keeps my circle small, but has endless passion in everything I do!
I deeply in love with my husband & best friend Austin. We have been together for 15 years & eloped in 2020 on the shores of Lake Michigan. We have four cats, a house full of plants, & plans to move to the woods to homestead someday soon. He's also my videographer & sometimes my second shooter, so you may meet him along our journey together!
Ashley
Ashley
she/her
I believe that your life should be romanticized. Your relationships, your accomplishments, even your trips to the coffee shop, & the encounters you have with strangers in the produce aisle. I believe in capturing real people, real emotions, & documenting the special moments as we live through them.
I'm inspired by spirit of everything. Wide open spaces, large bodies of water, poetry, art, people who wear bright patterned pants, & those who like to live in the moment. I align with individuals who march to the beat of their own drum & believe in leading their lives with passionate intention.
The photography that illustrates your life should be exciting, cinematic, & tell the true stories of who you are at your core. I'm here to create that with you!
Hi, I'm Ashley
From the core I am a romantic & a storyteller. I am so inspired by the complexity of human bonds & connection.
I find the truth of our partnerships to be in the little things, like impromptu dancing in the kitchen & the "I saw this & it made me think of you" moments.
To put it simply, I love love. Helping my couples romanticize the hell out of their story is what I was put on earth to do!
Why do I specialize in couples, weddings & elopements?
food & drink
places traveled
whats on repeat
potatoes in every form, a strong cup of espresso & crab rangoons
so far 36 states,12 national parks
& 5 international countries
Fleetwood Mac, Noah Kahan, & anything 2000s pop punk
little tidbits
My focus in on documenting the real moments -the raw emotions, candid smiles & tearful vows.
I use natural, candid prompting though the moments that require direction to keep the mood relaxed & easy. No pressure to perform, no fake laughs or stuffy poses. Just guiding you through the moment, bringing out the best of you as a couple & the dreamiest feelings of this season of life.
My shooting style emphasizes how the subject lives within it's environment. I love a strong & unique composition. My eye is always keen on the little details, as well as my couple's body language & connection. A fine marriage of all of those things is what creates a truly magical image!
Being in front of my lens is easy breezy because we will get to know each other like old friends, before I ever bring out the camera! The photos I create for you are wholeheartedly about you, never cookie cutter.
My focus in on documenting the real moments - the raw emotions, candid smiles & tearful vows.
I use natural, candid prompting though the moments that require direction to keep the mood relaxed & easy. No pressure to perform, no fake laughs or stuffy poses. Just guiding you through the moment, bringing out the best of you through all of the butterflies & big feelings.
My shooting style emphasizes how the subject lives within it's environment. I love a strong & unique composition. My eye is always keen on the little details, as well as my couple's body language & connection. I have found that a fine marriage of those elements is what creates a the dreamiest of images!
We will get to know each other like old friends during our planning process, making your time in front of my camera both as easy as possible & incredibly personal, so that your images always look & feel like you.
Artistic Intention
12 years
200+
over 2,000
of photographing weddings
weddings under my belt
hours spent in the darkroom
quick career statistics
"Ashley is the type of person you want in your life, because not only is the product exactly what you want, but because the time with her will also be more fun and less stressful than it ever would be without her." -Arlen & Melissa '22
I proudly work with couples of all sexualities, cultures, & religions. You are not only welcome in front of my lens, but you are wholeheartedly celebrated!
I keep my portfolio as diverse as I am able to. Should you ever want to see a full gallery that more so reflects you, your partner, and/or your guests, please do not hesitate to ask! Feeling secure in hiring the best photographer for you is incredibly important to me, even if I end up not being that photographer for you.
Statement of inclusivity
I believe that your life should be romanticized. Your relationships, your accomplishments, even your trips to the coffee shop, & the encounters you have with strangers in the produce aisle. I believe in capturing real people, real emotions, & documenting the special moments as we live through them.
I'm inspired by spirit of everything. Wide open spaces, large bodies of water, poetry, art, people who wear bright patterned pants, & those who like to live in the moment. I align with individuals who march to the beat of their own drum & believe in leading their lives with passionate intention.
The photography that illustrates your life should be exciting, cinematic, & tell the true stories of who you are at your core. I'm here to create that with you!
Hi, I'm Ashley