Young woman in white dress and boots sitting in a vibrant orange poppy field holding a camera.
Black and white portrait of a woman in a white dress holding a camera in a flower field.

Hey, I'm Ash

Photographer, videographer, beach girl, professional hype woman, and the kind of person who will absolutely fix your hair, gas you up, and cry during your vows all in the same day.


I’ve had a camera in my hand since I was 14 years old, and somewhere between beach sunrises, road trips with friends, and forcing my sister to model for me, storytelling became second nature.


These days, I document people in a way that feels honest, vibrant, emotional, and alive — whether it’s your wedding day, your graduation, your growing family, your business, or just a season of life you never want to forget.


Based on the coast of North Carolina with salty hair, sandy car floors, an iced chai addiction, and my aussie named Bindie Blu always close by.


I’m so glad you’re here.

 

A little more about me...


I got my first camera when I was 14 years old and immediately started dragging my sister outside to model for me while I recreated photos I found on Pinterest. My friends and I spent weekends driving around looking for cool locations — old buildings, hidden streets, and textured walls — just so we could take pictures of each other for fun back when Instagram was actually about photography.


For a while, though, I tried convincing myself I was supposed to follow a more “normal” path.


I moved away to Raleigh for college and spent years feeling completely torn between what I thought I should do and what genuinely made me come alive. While everyone else seemed certain about their future careers, I couldn’t stop thinking about photography, creativity, and the feeling that I was missing the life I was actually meant for.


The more I ignored that feeling, the more lost I became.


Eventually, I stopped trying to force a version of life that didn’t fit me.


And honestly? That changed everything.


Little by little, photography turned from the thing I loved into the thing that built my life. One opportunity led to another. One booking became ten. What started as a creative outlet slowly became a business that now allows me to document some of the most meaningful moments in people’s lives.


And I still don’t think I’ve fully wrapped my head around how lucky I am to do this.


Outside of photography, my life is usually filled with beach volleyball, church on Sundays, long walks with my aussie Bindie Blu, shell hunting, CrossFit, snorkeling, sunset drone flights, spontaneous travel plans, and quality time with the people I love most.


My faith is a huge part of my life. It shapes the way I see people and the way I approach this work. I believe people are beautifully created exactly as they are, and I hope every person who steps in front of my camera leaves feeling confident, celebrated, and fully themselves.


At the end of the day, I’m just incredibly grateful.


Grateful for the people I get to meet.

Grateful for the stories I get to tell.

Grateful that this girl with a camera somehow turned her dream into real life.


And I truly can’t wait to tell your story too.

 

Three women swimming underwater in clear blue water, one wearing snorkel goggles.
Surfer carrying board on beach at golden sunset.
Young woman in white turtleneck sweater standing on a beach at dusk with purple sky behind her.
Couple embracing on a beach at night, woman showing engagement ring, full moon visible in sky.
Woman in red bikini sitting on surfboard in ocean waves.
Woman in red floral dress sitting on a rocky cliff overlooking a vivid blue ocean on a sunny day.
Two friends sitting on a mountain rock ledge with arms around each other enjoying panoramic valley views.
Young woman photographing with camera in lush green tropical forest with sunlight streaming through trees.
Woman in turquoise maxi dress posing on colorful colonial street in Old San Juan Puerto Rico.
Woman wearing Sony headset and teal cap taking selfie on boat at sea.
Two snorkelers swimming underwater in deep blue ocean with sunlight filtering from above.
Smiling couple taking beach selfie with turquoise water and white sand beach in tropical destination.
Two skiers wearing colorful goggles and masks pose for a selfie on a snowy mountain ski lift.
Woman in pink oversized shirt stands on hilltop overlooking lush green tropical valley landscape.
Couple wearing colorful sunglasses taking a selfie in a car, man in floral shirt and woman in black top.
Woman poses at wooden railing overlooking stunning turquoise waterfall in Costa Rican rainforest.
Woman in black wetsuit paddle boarding on calm pink-hued water at sunset.
Couple hugs warmly beneath a large mossy oak tree in a lush garden.
Woman covers face with hands while emerging from crystal clear turquoise tropical ocean water.
Photographer captures mountain landscape through open helicopter door wearing aviation headset mid-flight.
Aerial view of two people lying on dark sand beach with ocean waves.
Couple in Shrek jerseys holding pickleball paddles on indoor court.
Smiling woman holding large mahi-mahi fish on deep sea fishing boat.
Testimonials
Four women laughing in colorful printed dresses on a sunny beach.

Loved working with Ashley! She has a wonderful eye and we couldn’t have been happier with her photography!

Michelle R.

Smiling couple in white outfits walking on sandy tropical beach path.

Ash was wonderful to work with and the pictures turned out AMAZING! She worked well with my kids and didn't

make them feel awkward about having their picture taken. Would definitely want to use her again. Top notch and very professional.

Nita R.

Blonde woman in green floral top and white maxi skirt standing among tropical palm trees.

Such an amazing session! I’ve never felt so comfortable and confident with myself! Will absolutely book again.

Lilah S.

Testimonials
Smiling teenage girl holding a mint green surfboard on the beach at sunset.

Ashley was a dream to work with. She photographed my daughter on location, at Figure Eight Island, for her senior pictures. Ashely has a unique way of capturing beautiful, natural poses, as well as, capturing the beauty of the surrounding landscape. Exactly what we were looking for! Ashley was easy to work with, flexible and accommodating.

Renae K.

Smiling woman in green blouse sitting on steps with laptop, talking on phone outdoors.

Ash is absolutely incredible!! I am utterly obsessed with how my photos turned out! She made the whole shoot so fun and relaxed, and the shots came out absolutely amazing. Seriously can’t recommend her enough if you want photos that truly capture you!

Rika F.

Happy family of four holding hands walking along a sandy beach at golden hour.

Ash is the best!! We have done family photos with her multiple times and she is absolutely amazing!! She captures everyone perfectly and does the best job!! She is so kind and professional - and she was so great with putting everyone at ease and especially with chasing after our little ones and getting the best photos!! We can't wait to use her again and 10/10 recommend her to everyone!! Thank you so much, Ash!!

Emily B.