experience &
investment
Your wedding day deserves to feel calm, intentional, and cared for: never rushed or chaotic. I’m not just showing up with a camera; I’m showing up with presence, care, calm, and deep respect for the energy of your day. I work closely with your planners and vendor team to ensure everything flows seamlessly. I move intuitively, with quiet awareness: stepping in to guide and direct when needed, and stepping back to let moments unfold naturally. Nothing forced, nothing overly posed. Just you, at ease, in the moment.
And at the heart of it all is trust. Because the most meaningful images come when you feel truly understood. I take the time to understand who you are - what moves you, what matters most - and let that shape the way I document your day. My process is unhurried and intuitive, embracing a balance of intentional direction and keen observation. I warmly embrace real connection and unfiltered emotion, while elevating the details that make your story yours with editorial flair.
I honor all love stories, celebrating diverse cultural and religious traditions, and embrace LGBTQIA+ couples with love and respect. However you choose to celebrate, I’m here to tell your story in a way that feels true, beautiful, and entirely you. And together, we’ll create photographs filled with emotion, connection, and a deep sense of place. Timeless not for following trends, but for staying true to your story.
Rooted in purpose and presence, I approach each wedding with the eye of a cinematographer, the care of a friend, and the heart of a hopeless romantic.
- Emily & Nik
After our initial consultation call, we immediately knew she was the one. Ashley truly wanted to understand us, not only as a couple but as individuals. She is deeply caring, and that came through in every interaction. Before our first looks and the ceremony, I was so nervous, and the comfort she provided was more than I could have ever asked for. A therapist couldn’t have given me the comfort she gave me. She made both my husband and me feel genuinely safe. Over this past year, we didn’t just gain a photographer, we gained a lifelong friend.
"She was truly our favorite decision for our wedding."
- Nicole & Ricardo
Ashley provided an incredible love story session that exceeded all my expectations. From the very beginning, we connected effortlessly, chatting about life and the amazing food on the island, which set a comfortable and fun tone for the session. Ashley was genuine, attentive to every detail, and truly understood our vision. She came fully prepared with thoughtful suggestions that I absolutely loved, making the experience even more special. When we received the gallery, it was beyond anything I could have imagined—the photos were stunning and so beautifully captured.
"Ashley was genuine, attentive to every detail, and truly understood our vision."
beginning at $500
A chance to slow down and create something meaningful together. These sessions are relaxed, unhurried, and shaped around the two of you - your dynamic, your story, the way you naturally move through the world. Without the pace of a wedding day, we have the freedom to explore, play, and to document your connection in a way that feels honest and entirely yours.
Engagements & Couples
weddings begin at $4,500
elopements begin at $2,800
My signature wedding collection is created to document your special day with artistry and heartfelt care. This collection includes 10 hours of coverage and a second photographer to ensure each special detail and in-between moment is beautifully documented. Alongside digital coverage, you’ll also receive film images - rich, textural, and nostalgic. From timeline collaboration to thoughtful vendor guidance, I’ll be by your side in the lead-up and throughout the day. A complimentary engagement session is included in all of my packages to connect and create together before your wedding day.
Weddings & Elopements
Every story begins with connection. When you reach out through my contact form, share a glimpse into your relationship and what you’re envisioning for your day. Once I hear from you, I’ll send over my Wedding Information Guide, which walks you through my process, collections, and approach so you can get a sense of what working together feels like.
Next, we’ll schedule a call to connect: a chance to get to know each other and talk through what matters most to you, from the mood of your celebration to how you want your story told. If everything feels like the right fit, I’ll create a custom proposal with your coverage details and contract. A 25% retainer secures your date, and from there, we begin crafting something that’s fully yours.
An Introduction
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Once we’re officially working together, you’ll receive a personalized welcome and planning guide, a curated questionnaire, and check-ins as your day begins to take shape. My goal is to guide you through a thoughtful and intentional planning process designed to keep everything calm and stress-free. We’ll collaborate on timelines, portraits, and all the small details that make your celebration truly yours. I’ll help you consider the best light, pacing, and flow - working alongside your planner and vendors to ensure everything feels seamless.
I always offer an engagement session: not just as an add-on, but as an opportunity to connect, build trust, get comfortable in front of the camera, and create something heartfelt together before the wedding. About a month before your day, we’ll have a final check-in to align on every detail, leaving you grounded, confident, and fully present for what’s ahead.
Preparing for Your Day
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Your Wedding Day
On your wedding day, I move with quiet intention. Present, but never intrusive. My approach is deeply collaborative, working in harmony with your planners and vendor team to ensure every detail flows seamlessly. My role is to witness and preserve what’s real: the unspoken gestures, the in-between moments, the beauty that unfolds naturally.
Together, we’ll create space for both the grand emotions and the subtle, fleeting ones that define your day. Portraits will feel guided yet effortless, refined, but never contrived. The result is more than documentation; it’s a curated, heartfelt narrative that reflects not only your love, but the care and artistry poured into every element of your celebration.
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Within a week of your wedding, you’ll receive a curated sneak peek of some of the most meaningful moments captured. I know how excited you’ll be to relive it all, so I always make sure you have a few highlights to enjoy while I carefully perfect the rest of your gallery.
Your complete collection, including both digital and film photographs, will be delivered within six to eight weeks. From there, I’m happy to guide you through preserving your images through fine art prints or a custom heirloom wedding album designed just for you.
From Sneak Peek to Full Gallery
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Editorial, With Heart
I blend the quiet authenticity of documentary photography with the refined artistry of editorial imagery. Candid moments unfold naturally, while portraits are subtly guided, resulting in images that feel effortless yet enduring.
A Tailored Experience
Every couple has a story uniquely their own, and I want to tell it with honesty, artistry, and reverence. No two stories are the same, and your photos should reflect that. I take the time to understand your vision, ensuring each image feels deeply personal and true to you.
Presence Over Perfection
Rather than staging moments, I document your day as it naturally unfolds, preserving it with honesty and artistry. I never fabricate scenes or disrupt the flow for the sake of a shot, ensuring every image reflects the true essence of your celebration.
my approach
Film invites instinct and intention. Each frame is carefully composed, resulting in images that feel lived-in, warm, and nostalgic. It’s an art form: a manual process that slows everything down in the most meaningful way. After your film is shot, it's developed and scanned locally by a professional lab. More than just additional coverage, it’s an investment in craft. The result is a soulful blend of softness, grain, and character - elevating the emotional depth of every moment captured.
film & why I love it
Film has a way of seeing the world that digital can’t replicate. Its colors feel deeper, its tones more nostalgic and natural, and even its imperfections add emotion.
I know my approach isn’t for everyone, and that’s something I respect. If you're looking for picture-perfect smiles, if you’re looking for what’s ‘in’ over what’s yours, or see photography as just another task to get through - we might not be the best fit. And that’s okay! Because when the right people find each other, something truly special happens.
I approach this work as an art form, not a service to be rushed. My couples value photography not just for how it looks, but for how it makes them feel. The clients I connect with most are kind, curious, and intentional. They care about meaning, not just aesthetics. They have a personal style that is expressive, incorporate design-forward elements and details that tell a story, and aren't afraid to embrace the emotions of their day. Their wedding day is a reflection of who they are: thoughtful, creative, and always beautifully, unapologetically themselves.
If you're nodding along, feeling seen in these words, then chances are we’re meant to create something beautiful together.
To my future couples...
Q. Can we do a payment plan?
Absolutely! When you book me I require a 25% deposit, but beyond that, payments can be broken up into a variety of plans!
Frequently asked questions
Q. How far in advance do you book weddings?
Most clients book 6-12 months out, but some book sooner and some later. The earlier you reach out, however, the more availability I’ll have.
Q. Do you travel outside of Chicago?
Of course! I love traveling and am particularly excited about destination weddings. When you fill out the contact form, please share your location and I will make it happen!
Q. What do I need to have finalized to book you?
All you need to book me is a wedding date and your venue finalized!
Q. Can we book engagement photos with you?
Of course! All of my wedding packages include a complimentary engagement session, which is a great way for us to get to know each other and for you to feel more at ease in front of the camera before your big day. That said, engagement photos are entirely optional—you don’t need to book a wedding package to schedule an engagement session, and having engagement photos is not a requirement to work with me.
Q. Do you help with the wedding day timeline?
Yes! I work closely with my couples and their vendor team to ensure the photography timeline flows smoothly and allows for both structured moments and natural spontaneity.
Q. Do you shoot on film?
Yes! Film brings a distinct sense of intention and nostalgia to your gallery. If you're curious about incorporating film into your coverage, I’m always happy to chat more and answer any questions you have!
