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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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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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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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Personal

Life Lately

May 2020 Hi friends! With the stay at home orders here in Michigan, I have had to reschedule all of my spring families, and I cannot wait to see them later this summer. But that doesn’t mean that I haven’t been photographing my own family nonstop (bless their hearts!). Trust me, my camera is still […]

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Black and white newborn portrait of baby in froggy pose

Newborn

Newborn Portrait Session | Baby Brady

I am so excited to be sharing some of my favorite photos from Brady’s newborn portrait session! Before I can do that, I need to apologize for dropping off the face of the earth for a little while! I was enjoying the holidays and recharging to gear up for a busy spring photo season. As […]

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Newborn

Fallon Jane | Lifestyle Newborn

The photo gallery from this lifestyle newborn session turned out HUGE! But I just simply could not help myself, there were way too many beautiful photos to keep this small! We captured so many sweet moments to commemorate little Fallon’s time as a brand new member of the family. Her mom has been my very […]

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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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