documenting
future nostalgia
— naturally
documentary, lifestyle, storytelling family photographer based in the greater Seattle Washington area — film, digital, and super 8mm.
NOSTALGIC
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RAW
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INTIMATE
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AUTHENTIC
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TIMELESS
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CONNECTED
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FUN
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DOCUMENTARY
NOSTALGIC / RAW / INTIMATE / AUTHENTIC / TIMELESS / CONNECTED / FUN / DOCUMENTARY
this is worth documenting
BECAUSE THE little DETAILS don’t last forever.
THOSE lush lips, THE tiny toes, the HANDS with the dimples — the MOMENTS of connection.
in years to come, when these long days and even longer nights are behind us — we are going to want to remember all these little details that bring us so much joy. the details that bring clarity and perspective when we otherwise feel like we might be going mad.
because no matter how hard they are — these are the days that we’ll want back.
and we’ll want to see US — how we were. nothing more, nothing less.
ARTFULLY DOCUMENTED.
storytelling, lifestyle, documentary style photography for families, parents, and lovers. based just outside of Seattle, Washington.
I knew I wanted something different, more personal and intimate for our maternity and newborn photos. What Ashley delivered was better than I ever could have dreamt. She managed to make our home and backyard feel even more magical and special to us than it already did and captured it in a way that represents how it makes us feel. I’ve never seen photos of myself or my husband this way before, it truly is a documentation of our life and interactions together. So personal and intimate and yet at times I feel like it could be anyone, just a feeling represented in a photo of hands or partial face. I really feel like she turned my life and family into art, with the sweetest moments of our little babe, by romanticizing little things, drawing out our connection and capturing private moments that I can cherish and be obsessed with forever.
— KARA HOFMANN
LOCATED IN THE GREATER SEATTLE AREAfamily photo day is historically stressful, frustrating, and just a whole lot of no fun. why? it doesn’t need to be that way just because it was. I take a lifestyle, documentary approach. these photos are about time with your family. connection, doing the things you love with the people you love. we’ll make some pictures of it and you’ll get to look back on this season of life in all its honesty for years and generations to come. this is making memories. this is creating heirlooms.
this is your family — in art form.
Ashley was punctual, organized, and had an incredible eye for capturing the most candid and natural moments. Her warm and friendly demeanor made the experience enjoyable, and we found ourselves at ease in front of the camera, resulting in truly authentic and beautiful shots. Her direction during the session was gentle and unobtrusive, allowing us to be ourselves and capture the true essence of our family. We appreciated the way she listened to our hopes for the photos and offered her professional guidance, striking a perfect balance between our vision and her expertise. The final product exceeded our expectations. The images captured the essence of our family in a way that felt timeless and enduring.
— BRI LILLIBRIDGEWhy me
hi, I’m Ashley — I love to document this CRAZY, BEAUTIFUL life.
Honestly, nostalgia is my jam. I love thinking back on memories — from my childhood, my young adult life, when my children were smaller, the day I became a mama, the mundane and the glorious days alike. Looking at an image from those memories brings me untold amounts of joy — when I see it, I almost feel like I am there again. I love imagining memories to come. I love life and leaning into the goodness of it. I want to share love and help you document the memories that matter to you.
Ashley believes our moments matter. Like all those big and small moments WE feel are so special, with our people in our places? She believes they’re special too. So when she’s capturing them it’s all love and good vibes and magic. Our photos are always nothing short of beautiful, and I can’t wait to share them with our kids, and their kids, and their kids.
— ABBY SIMMONS