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Fun Family Photos at Kensington Metropark | Milford, MI

When Nicole contacted me to see about having some family photos done at Kensington Metropark, I was so excited! If you’ve been following me for any amount of time you probably know that is one of my favorite spots!! The weather was perfect, and we had so much FUN! Little Ava is seriously the life […]

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Gone Fishin' Cake Smash

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Colton | Gone Fishin’ Cake Smash

Ok, I suppose I could have put both of my recent Gone Fishin’ cake smash sessions into one post. Especially since the boys are cousins! BUT… there are so many cute photos from each session! I figured I would share them separately and give each little guy their own place on the blog! This session […]

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Gone Fishin' Cake smash photos

Milestone

Brady | Gone Fishin’ Cake Smash!

A few weeks ago I got to do a photoshoot for this little guy. His Mama said she wanted a gone fishin’ cake smash theme, so I created the cutest little set for him. I think we got the theme DOWN!!! Now that he has had his birthday party and his family has seen these […]

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Newborn

Noah James | A Neutral and Elegant Lifestyle Newborn Session

When Andrea asked me to shoot her lifestyle newborn photos, I was ecstatic! She is a photographer herself (and a very talented one at that!), so I knew she would be sure to set the scene for the most neutral and elegant lifestyle newborn session EVER. This session was so special to me for a […]

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Downtown fenton family photos

Family

Extended Family Photos in Fenton Mi | “Pam and Fam”

When Pam reached out to me to do some extended family photos for her and her family, I was so excited! I love working with big families! Extended family photos are basically like a bunch of mini family sessions all in one! I always start with a big group shot of everyone together. Then I […]

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Backyard wedding collage

Wedding

Intimate Backyard Wedding with Samantha and Evan | Milford, MI

I was so honored and excited to shoot this intimate backyard wedding for Samantha and Evan! Their ceremony was originally scheduled for May, with the big ceremony/reception to follow in the Dominican Republic in December. But due to Covid-19, they had to reschedule the ceremony portion to July 18th. My heart aches for the couples […]

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milford michigan lifestyle newborn photographs

Newborn

Lily Eleanor | A Lifestyle Newborn Session

This lifestyle newborn session was so refreshing and sweet. Lily has the cutest navy and coral nursery, and her family is absolutely smitten with her!

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Downtown Howell Portraits

Behind the Scenes

A Downtown Howell Shoot | Location Scouting with Jessica

I had so much fun walking around Downtown Howell and taking photos of my beautiful cousin! She was literally the perfect model to take along scouting new locations for some of my upcoming clients! I am so thankful that I have a huge, tight-knit family to help out any time I need a model for […]

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Floral Market Cake Smash Collage

Milestone

A Floral Cake Smash | Fallon Jane

My BFF wanted a floral cake smash for her daughter’s first birthday photoshoot, so we brought a whole floral market to the studio! We had so much fun capturing these precious photos to mark the occasion of Fallon turning one. She has been walking for a couple of months now, so she is basically a […]

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Howell Mi photography. A beautiful park setting engagement photo session of a family after a surprise proposal.

Engagement

A Surprise Proposal | Jason + Tori

Jason knocked it out of the park with his surprise proposal on the most beautiful, sunny day! She never saw it coming! Jason and Tori are friends of ours, and they arrived under the premise that we were just having a normal get together. Tori thought that we would be taking photos of the kids […]

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ABOUT Ashley

Ever-focused on capturing timeless and genuine images; found in moments of connection and authenticity. 

I am a born and raised Michigander, and the mitten state will always hold my heart. When I'm not behind the camera, you can find me snuggled up on the couch with a good book or taking leisurely walks down the nearest Main St. in search of the best tacos and margs. As much as I love my work, nothing beats quality time with my loved ones - they're my ultimate inspiration!

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