I'll be your wedding day best friend who happens to take awesome, romantic, joy-filled photos you'll treasure forever.
surprise AZ wedding photographer
Don't worry... I'm here for you, from start to ... life!
your best day ever?
photographer to document
trying to find the perfect
ready to quit stressing
What's the difference between hiring me and someone else?
In the pre-wedding prep, I will:
- Help guide you through the craziness of planning a wedding, to ensure you get the best photos possible
- Create a customized wedding timeline for photography purposes for your day, based on your wants and needs
- Offer recommendations on trusted local vendors
- Reduce the amount of stress in planning
- Assist you with outfit selection(s) and location(s) for your engagement photos
And then, during the wedding?
- Be your wedding day BFF
- Keep the day as stress-free as humanly possible
- Make sure the family photos are fast, fun and easy
- Work fast so your spouse-to-be as well as your wedding party actually has fun during photos
- Be a buffer between you and your loving but sometimes overbearing fill-in-the-blank-family-member (IYKYK)
Finally, after the wedding?
- Send you a wedding preview gallery within 48 hours so you can immediately revel in your newlywed joy, order thank you cards with your photos on them, and print out a family photo to give to your parents
- Deliver your full gallery within 6 weeks
- Share your images with your vendors so they won't pester you for them (with permission, of course!)
- Help guide you through the process of designing your keepsake wedding album and filling your home with wall art from your favorite day ever
- Be your friend for life
When you're hiring me, you're not just getting someone who takes great photos, but you're getting someone who will walk with you through the entire wedding process from start to finish. I am not a "show up and ask who the bride is" kind of photographer; I am the "get-out-of-your-makeup-chair to hug me when I get there" kind of friend, who happens to also take incredible photos. And trust me, there's a huge difference between the two!
Basically, I will be your wedding day BFF ... and not to get all corny, but, to quote our Friends Ross, Rachel, Monica, Chandler, Joey and Phoebe ...
So, congratulations on your engagement and I can't wait to be your wedding photography friend in Phoenix!
I'll be there for youuuuu ...
book your session!
$650
- About 60 minutes together
- All of the high resolution digital files with print release
- Access to Ashley for pre-session styling and outfit selections with optional video consult
- Outfit change (2 looks)
- Travel included in coverage area*
- Available any day of the week (limited during the fall)
you'll receive:
Phoenix engagement photographer
A la Carte Phoenix Engagement Sessions
* Coverage area includes all of the Phoenix valley, Prescott, and Sedona.
Katie and David’s October wedding at the Stella Hotel and Ballroom was my final wedding in Kenosha this fall. I loved the maroon touches to their fall wedding, and all of the details they put together. From the matching maroon bridesmaids robes to the maroon colored velvet ring box, it was perfect! But, after hanging […]
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All Phoenix and surrounding area weddings are fully customized for each couple based on their wants, needs and budgets.
So let's get down to the details
No matter if you have me for 4 hours for your elopement in Sedona or 8 hours for full-day wedding, I'm absolutely excited to be your wedding day BFF. You'll receive guidance, vendor referrals & so much more when I photograph your big day! I strive to be one of the best wedding photographers in Phoenix, taking care of the two of you from start to finish.
- All of the retouched images in high resolution
- Engagement Session
- Private gallery for downloading and sharing
- Access to all of my pre-wedding advice and education, exclusive to ADP couples
- Guidance on planning your day to be as stress-free, fun and memorable as possible
Wedding day coverage begins at $3600
Eloping or having a micro wedding in Arizona? Ask me about special rates just for you!
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How I Make Your Wedding Into Treasured Memories
With over 13 years of wedding photography experience, something that I have learned over the years is how unique every wedding is. There is no one-size-fits-all cookie cutter wedding, and your special day deserves individualized attention. Every couple has different wants and needs, and together we'll create a customized collection for your perfect Palm Springs wedding.
If you hate talking on the phone (which I totally get!), that's totally fine. We can chat via text or keep it to email!
If you want, we chat on the phone so we can go over your wants, needs and vision.
Step One: A Phone Date
This is where my enneagram 2w3 comes into play: it's very, very important to me that I'm not just another wedding vendor for my couples. I want you to feel 100% comfortable with me, welcoming me into your world. In order to make sure you have the best, most least-stressful day possible, you will receive customized planning for your wedding to ensure that your day reflects your vision, your relationship and the most exciting day of your lives (so far!). This also includes spending time together for your engagement session!
What's better than being just another vendor? Becoming your trusted friend.
Step Two: Build Our Friendship
This is the moment we have both been waiting for: your wedding day!! We have done so much planning and prep work for today, and it is my goal for you to live in each moment, soaking up the love and energy all while documenting and telling the story with my camera. And heck yeah, I'll see you on the dance floor!
I'll be your wedding day BFF who happens to also take some bad-ass photos.
Step Three: The Best Day Ever
Within 48 hours of your wedding, you will receive a small preview gallery so you immediately have photos to share on social media, and even order your thank you cards. 6-8 weeks later, you'll receive your full gallery and together we will create your first heirloom. This will be the album your future children and grandchildren will treasure!
When the day is over, I want you to hold your memories in your hands, and see them on your walls.
Step Four: Your First Heirloom
Does this sound like the kind of wedding experience you want to have?
Friendship and Experience you can Trust
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Do you have backup photographers "Just in case"?
Yes! I have a trusted list of amazing photographers who would pinch-hit for me just as readily as I would for them. Community over competition, friends!
Frequently Asked Questions
Why are engagement sessions so important?
Not only do I think engagement sessions are fun for couples and a great way to share the excitement of your upcoming wedding with friends and family, but I also feel like it's a vital part of the wedding process. Why? Because it allows us to hang out, get to know each other and learn a lot of important need-to-know info before the wedding!
DO YOU TRAVEL FOR WEDDINGS & SESSIONS AND ARE THERE FEES?
To put it simply: HELL YEAH, I absolutely travel. You'll see on my blog I have shot coast to coast, north to south - I love to travel. I am currently based out of Surprise, Arizona (a suburb on the west side of Phoenix), and there are no travel fees to anywhere in the Phoenix region, Prescott or Sedona.
π³οΈβπ DO I SUPPORT AND PHOTOGRAPH LGBTQ COUPLES?
AbsoFREAKINGlutely. I am proud of to be an LGBT inclusive wedding and family photographer in Phoenix (and all over Arizona). Since moving away from Palm Springs in 2017, my opportunity to photograph LGBTQ couples has not been as much as it was when we lived in the Coachella Valley, so you might not see it recently on my blog, but I'd love to invite you to check my previous LGBT blog posts by clicking here. π³οΈβπ
Are high resolution digital files included? Printing rights?
I want you guys to print your images, make albums and give them as gifts. You will receive all of the retouched digital files in high resolution, with printing rights and you'll also receive an online gallery where you can download your images, purchase prints and share.
β Elisabeth & Manny
"Ashley made our wedding unforgettable. The pictures that she captured moved me to tears of joy and I will always be so thankful that we made the decision to hire her for our day. These are priceless memories that we will be able to display for years to come. Highly highly recommend, you wonβt find a better photographer. Her attention to details, eye for styling, and fun personality make for a priceless experience."
What brides and grooms are saying:
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Just a reminder: Engagements start at $650 and Wedding Day coverage start at $3600.