NORTHERN Minnesota photographer for those looking for genuine and intentional experiences with bold, vibrant images
intentional services
genuine connections
tailored experiences
Whether you are needing a photographer for an upcoming family camping trip, or want moments captured while you elope along the North Shore, I have options to support you, and all that you may be looking for. Being a photographer, to me, means showing up for people, being present with them, having fun, and making real memories. You deserve to have a photographer that cares about you, first and foremost, and that's what I'm all about!
let's do this together
Over the years, I've realized more and more the importance
of being present - being where your feet are, feeling the sun on your skin,
feeling your breathe move in and out of your lungs, see all the variance of
color in the trees. Photography, for me, is a chance to practice being present,
being mindful, and I realized how much more fun my sessions are when I
encourage others to do the same. So, let's let go of the traditional, the expected, and the posed. Let's move towards the real, the genuine, the intentional, the
meaningful, the grounded. Let's have fun and play. Let's have true belly laughs
and be okay with our clothes getting a little messy. Let's be barefoot in the
sand and roll around in the grass. Let's just be. I want to give you full permission to be 100%
you, and I will show up with you being a 100% me. Together, we can create some
pretty neat memories!
If you wear your heart on your sleeve, enjoy binge-watching The Office & Friends, and pet every doggie you pass on the street, then we should DEF chat! When I'm not at the race track with my hubs, reading the latest fantasy romance, or discovering new skills for our homestead, I'm out photographing amazing couples + families all across Northern Minnesota and Wisconsin.
I would recommend anyone and everyone to Ashley! She is hands down amazing. She did an amazing job for our engagement and wedding photos. Even with my crazy family, she made it run smoothly and got amazing pictures. I will use her again for all of my photography needs, even though she is four hours away. I honestly couldn't be happier with her and our photos. She made everyone feel comfortable and confident, and she had great ideas. She truly is the best! She was always smiling and it felt like an instant best friend that we have known for years. We definitely plan on keeping in touch!
"...felt like an instant best friend that we have known for years..."
I just had to share with you all that I had my shoot with
Ashley today!! I had SO much fun!! I loved being able to pick out outfits
together that we both felt would do well in the shoot, and she made the
experience feel so welcoming and natural! I was really nervous going into this
as I don’t really have a positive and secure body image, but Ashley made me
feel so comfortable and made sure I felt confident in each pose that I did. I
especially loved that she modeled the poses first so I knew how to do them! If
you’re considering doing a boudoir shoot at all, stop considering it and DO IT!
If you book with Ashley you won’t regret it!! Do it girl!! And thank you so much Ashley for empowering women to feel
comfortable and confident in their own skin and beauty! Small acts like this
make HUGE differences!
"thank you so much Ashley for empowering women to feel comfortable and confident in their own skin and beauty! Small acts like this make HUGE differences!"
We hired Ashley to photograph our family & bridal party before our intimate wedding near Mille Lacs Lake. She was very professional and had an initial call with us to understand our expectations and answer any questions. We did not have a professional engagement shoot which meant 1) we weren't sure what to expect and 2) Ashley had never worked with us before. Let me assure you, you have nothing to worry about if you're booking Ashley for your big day. Our photos turned out lovely and she followed up afterwards to make sure we were happy with the results - and we are! Absolutely recommend whether you're planning a local MN or destination shoot.
"Absolutely recommend whether you're planning a local MN or destination shoot."
