the wedding experiance
the wedding experiance
PROMISING TO SPEND FOREVER WITH THE LOVE OF YOUR LIFE IS AN EXTRAORDINARY THING. LET’S DOCUMENT IT IN AN EXTRAORDINARY WAY.
From the moment those first-kiss butterflies deepened into something more, you’ve been daydreaming of his awestruck face at the end of the aisle. Waiting for you. With an experienced, intentional, hopeless romantic behind your wedding day camera, we will preserve this moment and so much more with the love and care they deserve.
Every elegant detail — from your grandmother’s pearl necklace to your glittering Jimmy Choos — will be preserved in immersive detail, and every tender glance between you and the love of your life will be yours to cherish forever. So, whether you live miles away or just around the corner, I can’t wait to deliver the wedding photography experience of your dreams. Let’s begin the adventure…
“ On the day of our wedding, she had such a calming demeanor and made everyone feel at ease. When we received our photos (far sooner than I expected), I was absolutely floored. Ashley has a gift for capturing moments of candor, delight, and love. I will treasure our wedding photos forever.“
– Tate & Caroline
THE PROCESS
STEP NO. 1
We get to know each other from the comfort of your own home, with a phone chat over a cup of coffee, glass of wine or sweet treat!
DRINK ORDER
tea
WINE
mango MARGS
You’ve thoroughly combed through my website, blog, and Instagram feed and you like what you see. So the next step is setting up a time to chat to make sure we’re the perfect fit for one another, answer any questions, and figure out what you will need in a collection. From there I will build a custom collection that fits specifically to your needs and wants.
STEP NO. 2
Date secured.
And now the fun begins!
HELP WITH
VENDORS
TIMELINES
AND MORE!
Once your date is officially reserved, I’ll send over a few goodies to help you prepare for the big day. I’m happy to serve as a resource for vendor recommendations, timeline guidance and more!
STEP NO. 3
The engagement session. Let’s get you comfortable in front of the camera.
LOCATION IDEAS
MOUNTAIN TOP
WHERE YOU MET
BEACH
Consider this your trial run for your wedding day. Engagement sessions can take place anywhere from immediately following a proposal to just a few days before the wedding. I’ve found that there isn’t a “good” or “bad” time to take your photos.
STEP NO. 4
Wedding prep.
Let’s get organized for the big day!
LET’S PLAN
TIMELINES
DETAILS
GROUP SHOTS
TRADITIONS
I’ll check in often but about two months before the wedding we start chatting about timeline specifics, special details, family formal shot lists, special traditions, and anything else I should know about your big day.
STEP NO. 5
It’s here! The BIG DAY!
READY FOR
JOY
DANCING
CELEBRATION
It’s finally here! The day the two of you say “I Do” and dance the night away surrounded by your family and friends. Just know I’m so excited to celebrate and capture your wedding day. It’s going to be magical.
Grab the tissues!
Your images are ready!
PRESERVATION
PRINTS
ALBUMS
CANVASES
A preview gallery will be sent the week following your wedding. You can expect your full downloadable gallery to be delivered via an online gallery following your wedding. At that time, I’ll also send over details about preserving your images through prints and albums.
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FEATURED WEDDINGS
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THEY HAVE THE KINDEST THINGS TO SAY
“Ashley has a gift for capturing moments of candor, delight, and love.“
Ever since I saw Ashley’s dreamy photos of my friend’s wedding 3 years ago, I knew I wanted to have Ashley capture my own wedding… She helped me to think through all of the details and timelines. On the day of our wedding, she had such a calming demeanor and made everyone feel at ease. When we received our photos, I was absolutely floored. I will treasure our wedding photos forever.
– Tata & Caroline
Eugene, Oregon Private Estate Wedding
“I truly couldn’t imagine a more perfect wedding photographer. …“
I could not have imagined our wedding day without her there… Ashley was able to make us both feel so incredibly comfortable and captured the most breathtaking photos we could have ever imagined. She was an absolute joy to work with throughout the whole process, and from the first time we spoke with her, we knew we had to go with her! Her photos are exceptional, her attention to detail is unmatched, and her personality is top-notch. We will cherish these photos forever.
– Geoff & Jade
Bridal Veil Lakes Wedding
“ Ashley is 1000% the kind of person you want to share your special day with!!“
Ashley was amazing! We had SO much fun having her as our photographer for our engagement and wedding. Ashley is 1000% the kind of person you want to share your special day with!! She made us feel so comfortable and we had the best time. Both our families raved about how much energy she has and how skillfully she wrangled our large crowd. Thank you for making our day special and capturing the things that make us, us. We love you!
– Micah & Abby
Jasper House Farm Wedding
“…She is a delightful person who cares deeply about the people she works with.“
I would highly recommend Ashley to anyone who wants beautiful and unique pictures of their wedding. Not only is Ashley an amazingly talented photographer, but she is also a delightful person who cares deeply about the people she works with. She goes above and beyond to capture every moment of your special day… Looking through our wedding photos is like reliving our favorite day all over again.
– Matt & Claire
Private Estate Whidbey Island Wedding
Engagement Sessions
CELEBRATING A SEASON
Unless you’re a model, being photographed probably feels a little awkward. I do this for a living and I still always feel a little out of place when we have our photos taken every year.
I am a big fan of engagement sessions for a few reasons. First, they allow you to get comfortable in front of the camera. It takes time for most couples to warm up to being photographed and understand how we pose. Timelines can be pretty tight on weddings days and 30 minutes may be all we have for portraits – which is why we’ve found that wedding day portraits turn out so much better when couples do engagement sessions ahead of time
Second, you can showcase your personalities in a more casual setting that is significant to the two of you (and even include pets!) While they’re great for save-the-dates, I’ve taken engagement photos anywhere from 18 months in advance to a few days before the wedding.
An engagement session includes the following things:
2h coverage at the location of your choice*
Planning, styling, and location assistance
30+ fine art images edited in my signature style in both colors and black & white
Online gallery with unlimited downloads
PDF Filling with loads of information about what to wear, how to prepare and more!
$500
*Travel rates for destination events not included
“She made both myself and my husband comfortable during our engagement and wedding photos, was able to multi-task and manage our large family/wedding party at our wedding and kept us on our timeline. We were almost sad our wedding was over because we loved working with her so much!”
– Harry & Jessica
F A Q
Snuggled into Willamette Valley wine country, about 20 minutes outside Eugene, OR, is where I call home. But whether your dream destination is a short drive or a 10+ hour flight away, I’m always ready for an adventure! So, if you’re planning an out-of-area or destination wedding, I’d love to create a custom photography collection that ensures every special moment is captured.
Absolutely! I’ll never leave you hanging with that awkward “what do I do with my hands?” feeling. I’ll offer as much direction as you wish on your wedding day, and I view my engagement sessions as a wedding day trial run, intended to help you get comfortable in front of the camera. This way, we work through all those camera-shy jitters and practice posing in a more relaxed, low-stakes environment.
I don’t, but I have gotten to know some wildly talented videographers during my career as a photographer, and I can’t wait to introduce them to you!
Because I want to give each of my couples the best experience possible, I do limit the amount of weddings I take on per year. So booking sooner rather than later is always encouraged. When you’re ready, reach out to me. We can connect, I’ll create a custom collection to fit your needs if you’re having a destination wedding. Then you sign a contract and pay a 25% deposit. Once that is done you are officially book. YAY! Pop the bubbly!
I do! But do you need one? There are a few key things that go into the deciding factor about whether or not you actually need a second shooter. Because honestly not every wedding needs one. After we chat I can get a better idea about if you need one or not. If you do, I work with some of the best second shooters. They are all trusted and well experienced photographers.
I will always recommend doing an engagement session! It’s a wonderful way for us to get to know each other a bit better and for you to get comfortable in front of my camera. I look at an engagement session as a trial run for your wedding. We aren’t up against a time crunch or rushing to the next event on the timeline like wedding days can sometimes be. So we have lots of time to work through all the poses. Then on your wedding day you will be ready to crush your portrait time because you’ll be a pro by then.
ARE YOU READY TO WORK TOGETHER?
Full Service Wedding Collections start at $6000
Custom packages available for all destination weddings.
For more details on wedding packages and to find out more about a custom package, please contact me.
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FREE GUIDE:
TIPS TO CREATE A STRESS-FREE WEDDING DAY
The days leading up to and your actual wedding day can be stressful on you and everyone involved, but it doesn’t need to shape up the start of your marriage. I’m so thrilled to get this guide into your hands so you can enjoy every part of your wedding day.
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