My superpowers are connecting to others, finding beauty in everything and channeling passion into my creative ventures.
While I currently call the Western North Carolina mountains my home, I’m originally from just outside of New Orleans, LA. The open-hearted, funky and fun vibes of New Orleans play into who I am. So naturally, I love getting to know new people and having an impromptu beer or coffee is as natural as saying hello.
Fun fact - I actually studied fine art and photography during my time at UNC-CH, which is where I fell in love with fine art and film photography and found my niche.
I moved to Boone 5 years ago and I’ve worked to build the life that I’ve always wanted. I’m happily settled into a groove of photography with a rich home-life with my partner Jason, our spirited blue-nosed pitbull Remi and a wild Russian Blue cat named Artemis.
I’ve also cultivated an extremely talented and dedicated friend group of other fellow wedding vendors via High Country Event Professionals. I'm so grateful everyday that I’ve found a path that is aligned with my values — creativity, connection and passion.
When I’m not making photos, I can be found nerding out about business, making art or music, getting moving through yoga or kayaking, or snuggling with my partner and animals on the sofa.
I am SO grateful that you are here and interested in me and in my work! Thank you for being here and I look forward to collaborating with you soon.
My Why
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meet
ashley
I’m a very determined person and I am passionate about my work and my business. I also believe that working hard should be followed up with playing hard. For me, that means weekends off, long hikes and time spent making art. My friends and community are also very important to me. However, I am an introverted extrovert so down time and reflection is equally as important.
The #1 thing that drives me as a wedding photographer is that I love getting to know people. My clients often wind up as friends and follow me on social media where we can connect, share ideas and also stay in touch. I meet people easily and I’m pretty good at going with the flow. Thus, while I provide a service and a unique style, I love rising to the challenge of my clients’ vision of their wedding day and thrive in a collaborative environment.
my why
My clients often wind up as my friends ...
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My Work
I believe that great photography is an experience. With my work, I aim for my couples to have fun, laugh, and experience just how fun a photography session can be.
I love capturing moments between people. My superpowers are connecting to others, finding beauty in everything and channelling passion into my creative ventures. Thus, getting to know others personally and being able to witness and capture moments of emotion, love and mirth really feeds my soul.
my work
I love capturing moments between people...
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My Story
My superpowers are connecting to others, finding beauty in everything and channeling passion into my creative ventures.
While I currently call the Western North Carolina mountains my home, I’m originally from just outside of New Orleans, LA. The open-hearted, funky and fun vibes of New Orleans play into who I am. So naturally, I love getting to know new people and having an impromptu beer or coffee is as natural as saying hello.
Fun fact - I actually studied fine art and photography during my time at UNC-CH, which is where I fell in love with fine art and film photography and found my niche.
I moved to Boone 5 years ago and I’ve worked to build the life that I’ve always wanted. I’m happily settled into a groove of photography with a rich home-life with my partner Jason, our spirited blue-nosed pitbull Remi and a wild Russian Blue cat named Artemis.
I’ve also cultivated an extremely talented and dedicated friend group of other fellow wedding vendors via High Country Event Professionals. I'm so grateful everyday that I’ve found a path that is aligned with my values — creativity, connection and passion.
When I’m not making photos, I can be found nerding out about business, making art or music, getting moving through yoga or kayaking, or snuggling with my partner and animals on the sofa.
I am SO grateful that you are here and interested in me and in my work! Thank you for being here and I look forward to collaborating with you soon.
My Why
1 of 3
meet
ashley
I’m a very determined person and I am passionate about my work and my business. I also believe that working hard should be followed up with playing hard. For me, that means weekends off, long hikes and time spent making art. My friends and community are also very important to me. However, I am an introverted extrovert so down time and reflection is equally as important.
The #1 thing that drives me as a wedding photographer is that I love getting to know people. My clients often wind up as friends and follow me on social media where we can connect, share ideas and also stay in touch. I meet people easily and I’m pretty good at going with the flow. Thus, while I provide a service and a unique style, I love rising to the challenge of my clients’ vision of their wedding day and thrive in a collaborative environment.
my why
My clients often wind up as my friends ...
2 of 3
My Work
I believe that great photography is an experience. With my work, I aim for my couples to have fun, laugh, and experience just how fun a photography session can be.
I love capturing moments between people. My superpowers are connecting to others, finding beauty in everything and channelling passion into my creative ventures. Thus, getting to know others personally and being able to witness and capture moments of emotion, love and mirth really feeds my soul.
my work
I love capturing moments between people...
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My Story
what i value most:
Cultivating a life that I love
i'm known for my:
Organization skills & attention to detail
my favorite place:
Roan Mountain OR Grayson Highlands
my favorite music:
New Orleans Blues Funk
what other thing do you want to be known for?
Being a good listener
my favorite hike:
Massie Gap to Rhododendron Gap to Grayson Highlands
(think Dr. John or the Meters)
Blog
on the
planning
The Best Time of Day for Your Portraits
One of the most common questions I get from couples is how to plan their wedding day for the best photos.
Backyard Wedding
The Beauty of an Intimate Wedding
I adore small, intimate weddings and this one really took the cake!
A Colorful Wedding in West Jefferson, NC
weddings
These two go down as some of my favorite clients of ALL TIME and my newfound friends <3 ...
Blog
on the
"She is a true star in the sky..."
"I highly recommend Ashley. She is a true star in the sky, swooping in to shed light and capture the beautiful moments that happen everyday including special days. She is very professional and makes sure you get what you want. Her photos are beautiful quality and worth every penny. We picked her because we vibed so well together. Ashley exceeded all of our expectations and we plan on using her services for future special events."
- Catherine, bride
"Our friends have yet to stop talking about her work."
"Our wedding was nothing short of a fairytale. Thanks to Ashley's incredible work, we will enjoy the magic for the rest of our lives! Ashley's organized, warm and easy-going approach to photography perfectly balanced out our wedding day. Now, about the final pictures ... they were spectacular! Ashley captured the magic of the mountains, our love for each other, the joy of our friends and family, and all of our Bulgarian traditions. Our friends have yet to stop talking about her work."
- Simona, Bride
"She is a true artist who we were lucky to have..."
"When hoping to capture the love, beauty and faces that made our wedding story, we wanted an artist to paint our incredible beginning into something we could reflect upon in all of our happily wedded years to come. Ashley was the artist who gave her eye and her creativity to our wedding and we will forever be grateful. Ashley is talented, kind and professional. She is a true artist who we were lucky to have as part of our beautiful day."
- leah, bride
"I wasn't just hiring a photographer but I was making a friend!"
"I didn't know that when I hired Ashley, I wasn't just hiring a photographer but I was making a friend! Working with Ashley from the very beginning has been so wonderful! She has a true passion for photography and it absolutely shows in her work! My photos are absolutely incredible and I couldn't be happier with her and her product! I loved them so much that I booked Ashley again for another bridal session. Thank you for giving us such beautiful memories of our wedding day!"
- Alyssa, bride
"She is a true star in the sky..."
"I highly recommend Ashley. She is a true star in the sky, swooping in to shed light and capture the beautiful moments that happen everyday including special days. She is very professional and makes sure you get what you want. Her photos are beautiful quality and worth every penny. We picked her because we vibed so well together. Ashley exceeded all of our expectations and we plan on using her services for future special events."
- Catherine, bride
"Our friends have yet to stop talking about her work."
"Our wedding was nothing short of a fairytale. Thanks to Ashley's incredible work, we will enjoy the magic for the rest of our lives! Ashley's organized, warm and easy-going approach to photography perfectly balanced out our wedding day. Now, about the final pictures ... they were spectacular! Ashley captured the magic of the mountains, our love for each other, the joy of our friends and family, and all of our Bulgarian traditions. Our friends have yet to stop talking about her work."
- Simona, Bride
"She is a true artist who we were lucky to have..."
"When hoping to capture the love, beauty and faces that made our wedding story, we wanted an artist to paint our incredible beginning into something we could reflect upon in all of our happily wedded years to come. Ashley was the artist who gave her eye and her creativity to our wedding and we will forever be grateful. Ashley is talented, kind and professional. She is a true artist who we were lucky to have as part of our beautiful day."
- leah, bride
"I wasn't just hiring a photographer but I was making a friend!"
"I didn't know that when I hired Ashley, I wasn't just hiring a photographer but I was making a friend! Working with Ashley from the very beginning has been so wonderful! She has a true passion for photography and it absolutely shows in her work! My photos are absolutely incredible and I couldn't be happier with her and her product! I loved them so much that I booked Ashley again for another bridal session. Thank you for giving us such beautiful memories of our wedding day!"
- Alyssa, bride
