Family Photographer, Erie, PA
Welcome! I'm a maternity, newborn, and family photographer happily serving Erie County and Northwestern Pennsylvania. I offer personalized studio and outdoor portrait sessions and value capturing the spirit of every family that I work with.
The Photo Sessions.
As a mom myself, I know how important family photos are...I also know how stressful they can be! My goal is to make every session as fun and hassle-free as possible! I'll walk you through the process of turning sweet little moments into beautiful art you can enjoy for years to come.
I began my journey into photography simply wanting to capture my own family and memories. When I photograph you, my goal is to deliver a variety of not just posed portraits, but also emotive, candid images. Those in-the-moment shots are the images that speak to the heart and highlight all of the small, extraordinary moments happening in your everyday life. Those little moments become what we want to remember the most as our children grow and change.
From Booking To Photo Selection.
Families today are extremely busy, so I want our photo shoots to be as stress free and easy as possible! Every client will receive a welcome packet detailing my process as well as a session questionnaire and prep guide. These are vital for you and me! Your answers on your questionnaire will help me to tailor the session to you. The prep guide will let you know exactly what to expect from your session and how to best prepare.
Once your session is complete you'll receive a link to your proofing gallery. This is where you'll find the very best images from your session. You'll be able to log in and choose your favorite images. From there, I'll fully edit your favorite images for you to download and keep. You know your family best; and I've found, without fail, that families always choose at least one or two images that surprise me! I always love seeing which images my clients have chosen!
FAQ
Can We Include Our Pets In Our Photo Shoot?
Absolutely! I'm a huge animal lover, and love when families bring their pets with them to their portrait session! Please be sure to let me know ahead of time that you're interested in including your pet.
What Should We Wear For Our Photo Shoot?
The hardest part of planning a family photo shoot is figuring out everyone's outfits! No matter which session you schedule, every family receives a prep guide with helpful hints and suggestions for styling your family.
I'm always happy to answer any styling questions you may have. Depending on which package you choose, you'll be given access to my client closet of gowns. Milestone and newborn sessions are always fully styled for baby; so parents don't need to worry about bringing a special outfit for their child.
How Much Does A Photo Session Cost?
I offer a range of package and pricing options to fit most budgets. Exact pricing will depend on what type of session you're interested in. I'd love to answer questions you may have or talk about your vision for your photo shoot! Contact me for a full list of package and pricing options or check out individual service pages (Maternity, Newborn, Milestone, and Family) for starting prices!
Where Do You Take Photos?
Our photo shoot can be held in the comfort of my large, 2nd floor studio in Girard, Pennsylvania, or outdoors at one of Northwest Pennsylvania's beautiful locations. If you don't have a specific location in mind, that's OK! I'm happy to recommend some of my favorite portrait session locations, such as: Presque Isle State Park, Frontier Park, Asbury Woods, several downtown Erie, PA areas, and more.
Alyse, Newborn Session
My family had a newborn/family photo session with Ashley. Her website offers detailed information of her process, it was easy to schedule, and she always gave prompt responses. She even has a full wardrobe of gowns in all sizes, and newborn outfits and props. Having a baby is stressful so having Ashley help coordinate our outfits was at least one less thing I had to think about!
I have two older children that have very different personalities, and Ashley was absolutely amazing and patient with both of them. The entire session she was extremely accommodating to the needs/questions/silliness of my family.
Ashley got our edits and final album done very quickly and they were more than I could have hoped for! From the family shots to the individual shots of our new baby, everything was absolutely perfect.
I highly recommend Ashley for your photography needs!
Amrita, Newborn Session
"I did my newborn shoot with Ashley and she was excellent to work with. The process was new to me and her website and communications walked me through every step. She was very accommodating and well-prepared for our shoot. Her studio was perfect for our intimate family photos and the package I got allowed me access to her client wardrobe which came in super handy so I didn't have to coordinate/shop for outfits for me and my family during the immediate postpartum period. Ashley communicated with me frequently to keep me up to date on the whole process. Her turnaround time at getting me the proofs and editing the final pictures was also very quick. She asked a lot of questions about what I wanted out of my pictures and gave us very helpful suggestions. Would highly recommend!"
Fran, Family Session
We have been very pleased with our portraits from Ashley. She is able to capture our son’s true smile, she is able to get him to laugh and cooperate for the camera. She is very flexible and just goes with his movements and distractions, allowing him to feel comfortable. They seem to have a fun time, laughing and giggling, while the photos are perfect. Our biggest issue is picking our favorites. We have had 3 sessions and will continue to utilize her for all our professional portraits.