Preparing for your session isn't a one size fits all solution. I really get to know you and what's important to you. My questionnaires are everything. They help me get down to the root of what you want to get out of your session and what you want to remember about this season. Planning your session is a thoughtful process, but I'll be there every step of the way.
I never take it lightly when someone chooses me to capture their unique story. Photography is an investment and it's something that is so important to me! I do whatever I can to make this the best, most painless experience from beginning to end because who needs the stress when you're just trying to capture beautiful memories?
My approach is all about keeping things comfortable, stress free, and easygoing. You can just show up as you are. No stiff poses, no pressure. Just an organic flow that lets your real connection shine through. We’ll laugh, explore, listen to that same song on repeat if we have to, and most of all, we’ll have fun capturing the moments that matter most.
Your why is at the heart of everything I capture. I take a storytelling, emotive approach not just focusing on how your moments look, but how they feel. Quiet glances, wild laughter, chaotic moments, or the in between pauses, I’m here to preserve the ‘why’ behind documenting your current season.
Trust is HUGE! I will only ever post your session with your permission - it's actually a question on every single questionnaire. If you don't want your faces posted, nothing posted at all, or happy to share your session with the world - it's 100% your decision.
My turn around time for galleries is up to four weeks. Once I deliver your watermarked gallery, you'll make your photo selections and let me know when you're all finished. I'll then send your selections without the watermark. If you love your full gallery, just let me know and you can upgrade to purchase all of your photos.
You made it to your session! Time to show up and love on your people. That's literally it.
For newborn, maternity, and fresh 48 sessions, we'll get your date scheduled soon after booking. For everything else, I'll reach out about two months before your chosen shoot month and we'll choose a day. Every booking receives a detailed questionnaire about two weeks before your session. You'll hear from me along the way with tips to help make your session stress free and smooth.
After your inquiry you'll receive a response from me within 48 hours and you'll be directed to my booking site. There you'll select your session, pick your shoot month, and pay your retainer. Once your retainer is paid and your contract is signed, it's official. You'll receive confirmation of your session within 48 hours.
If already know you're booking and don't need to send an inquiry, GREAT! Just click my booking site link below and choose your session.
Ashley has blown me away once again. I've had three sessions with her so far and she captures my family exactly as I see us. Her photos are something I will cherish forever and I can't recommend her enough!
Omg- you were INCREDIBLY easy to work with. Very calming presence, which I feel is something that should be desired when choosing a photographer for infants, babies, toddlers, etc.
Your true and pure heart is so apparent through your work you are such a kind soul, and so talented! You capture the real and raw emotions of parenthood/family/love that we all feel, but are so difficult to describe. Those feelings can’t be put into words, but you somehow manage to capture them into beautiful and meaningful art.
I always recommend booking as soon as you know you want to work with me. I book newborns more than any other session so in order to guarantee your spot, book early.
Maternity sessions: I love seeing you somewhere in that 30-34 week sweet spot
Newborn sessions: We'll schedule your session two weeks after your due date, but these are lifestyle sessions - there's no wrong time and your baby is technically a newborn for the first three months so we have time. You'll keep me posted on when you actually deliver so if we need to push back or bump up your date, we can.
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The absolute easiest and best way to book with me is to book early so you have plenty of time to pay off your session. I have clients who book a year in advance and either set up a monthly payment or give themselves months to have their remaining balance ready to pay off before their session.
You can easily upgrade and purchase your entire gallery if you just can't choose. Gallery upgrades are $150 or $10 per additional photo.
Absolutely not. We will discuss what can be shared from your session (if anything at all). I completely understand a lot of people are keeping their children offline so this is a big question in my questionnaire where you have total control over what is shared.
I do! If you are wanting to create something you don't see on my website, just reach out. I do seniors, extended families, and boudoir sessions - I just don't list them on my website since I'm very motherhood focused.
I don't currently offer full weddings, however, if you're eloping or needing limited coverage for an intimate ceremony, I'm more than happy to discuss pricing and packages.
My biggest tip for uncooperative kids? Let them be.
I won't make your kids do anything. I let them run the show. Let them play, let them run, let them get messy. These are the moments you want to capture.
I will definitely guide them and connect with them. It won't be a free for all, but I want your kids to be kids and lead me. We'll tell jokes, dance, sing songs. Whatever gets them moving and laughing! If they need their favorite stuffy or blanket, bring it. I promise it's worth documenting and it's not worth the argument and getting upset.
Having two toddlers of my own, I know how to work with kids. Don't worry if they're crying and need a moment, I can still capture that closeness and comfort in such a beautiful way.
I promise your kids will not scare or rattle me.