Your photos deserve more than a quick, cookie cutter experience. When you work with me, you're investing in someone who truly cares about you, your story, and creating images that feel authentic. I keep my calendar intentionally small so I can give each session the attention it deserves. I take the time to get to know you, learn what matters most, and thoughtfully plan every detail so your session feels effortless and uniquely you. My pricing reflects the care, creativity, and dedication that go into every step of the process - not just the time spent behind the camera.
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Info and pricing for your Cincinnati Lifestyle photography session
Please don't spend days stressing over toys on the floor or the laundry basket in the corner. I'm looking for connection, not perfection. Beautiful photographs come from the way your family loves each other and definitely NOT from spotless countertops. I'll help you choose the best spaces, work with the light you already have and simplify the scene so your images feel warm, honest, and like home.
From wondering what everyone should wear to worrying your toddler won't cooperate, I'll guide you every step of the way. Before your session, you'll receive lots of helpful info and we'll plan your session. During your session, there's no performing or forced smiles. Just love on your family and I'll take care of the rest.
I know it's not always fun or easy to be in front of the camera. So whether you're freshly postpartum, feeling uncomfortable in your body, or convinced you need to lose weight first I promise you...your children don't see the things you criticize. They see home. They see comfort. They see you. I'll guide you with flattering posing, beautiful light, and gentle direction so you can focus on loving on your babies instead of worrying about how you look.
I actually hope they don't...I don't expect your little ones to sit still, smile on command, or even like me. The magic happens when they're free to explore, cuddle into you, giggle, run, and simply just be themselves. My sessions are completely child led because those real moments are the ones you'll treasure the most years from now.
I got you mom...
You don't have to know what you're doing...
I don't need your kids to behave...
What I'd love you to Know first...
Your home doesn't need to be Pinterest perfect...
The Unscripted Narrative
Newborns Unscripted
- Relaxed time setting
- Access to my newborn closet (outfits, swaddles, and blankets)
- 40 hand edited digital images
- Preview within 24 hours
$900
The Novelette
The Fairytale
* If you're looking for a Fresh 48 session, they are extremely limited - I schedule just one each month so please contact me for information!
I can't wait to tell your story
families
- Relaxed time setting
- Access to my newborn closet (outfits, swaddles, and blankets)
- 45 hand edited digital images per session, making 90 images total
- Preview within 24 hours
$1500
Newborns Unscripted
The Fairytale
The Unscripted Narrative
The Novelette
families
- Relaxed time setting
- 35 hand edited digital images
- Preview within 24 hours
$850
newborns unscripted
the fairytale
the unscripted narrative
the novelette
families
- 15 minutes
- 15 hand edited digital images
$625
newborns unscripted
the fairytale
the unscripted narrative
The Novelette
Photos for the Nostalgia loving Humans
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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.
after your session
You made it to your session! Time to show up and love on your people. That's literally it.
session time
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.
planning
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.
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booking site
If you 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.
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Photographs are the lullabies we leave behind for the ones we love most.
lila
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!
Julie
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.
tracy
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Connection
Over Perfection
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.
I'm pregnant! When do I book?
YES!
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.
Do you offer payment plans?
You can easily upgrade and purchase your entire gallery if you just can't choose. Gallery upgrades are $175 for full sessions, $150 for mini/abbreviated sessions, or $15 per additional photo.
You can pre-purchase your gallery and save $25.
What if i want more photos than what is included in my chosen package?
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 don't want my child's face on the internet...do you have to share my session?
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.
Do you offer sessions not listed on your website (boudoir, senior, extended family, etc.)?
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.
