Ashley is amazing in so many ways. This was the 2nd time she took our family photos and we returned to her for good reason. She is able to capture family dynamics while creating a comfortable vibe for children (key when you have a toddler!) AND capture the beauty of nature all at the same time. I honestly think she is a magician with her camera and even if you're certain that you had an awkward expression or your child only made angry faces, she somehow manages to capture beautiful shots with perfect framing. Not only is the photo session wonderful, but even her advice in preparation for the session is so valuable. She provides a personalized styling service that helped me pick color schemes that came out so beautifully in the pictures. She's also great at recommending photo shoot locations and is so thoughtful about items that she recommends we bring for the shoot. The resulting photos are incredibly beautiful, some as if they are out of a magazine, and I can't wait to get a few of them printed. Ashley is the best, and she helped capture some of these moments that we will cherish forever. read more

Ashley is hands down the best photographer I have personally worked with. From start to finish she is as helpful and involved as you want her to be. She has tools to help style the family, questions to help get to know the family a bit and she very quickly gets a sense of what works. She immediately disarmed my very sensitive 5 year old and we got some of the most joyful and precious moments captured because of Ashley's skill, talent and warmth. I printed some of the photos for the Grandparents. Everyone was blown away at the beauty of the shot and how lovely the kids were in the photo. If you're looking for a family photographer, you found her! Just book the appointment. It's not only worth the investment, it's also a fun time together. read more

I cannot recommend Ashley Kaplan enough! We used her for both our family Christmas and newborn photos, and she was incredible. When our newborn twins ended up in the NICU, I had to push our session date right in the middle of the busy holiday season. Ashley was so accommodating and flexible, which took a huge weight off my shoulders. During the shoot, she was beyond generous with her time and so patient with our temperamental newborns. She even managed to charm my shy toddler within minutes! Beyond being a wonderful human, her work is stunning. She captured our family with such warmth and authenticity; these photos are treasures we will cherish forever. Plus, she turned around a beautiful sample gallery in just 4 days so we could get our cards out on time. If you want a photographer who truly cares, book Ashley! read more

Ashley is absolutely incredible at her craft and has captured my family during 3 different stages of my son's life (newborn, 6 month, and 1 year). She makes you feel comfortable and captures authentic, timeless, beautiful images (many of which we have printed and framed to date). I didn't think the next photo shoot could be better than the last... but each one as exceeded my expectations - she captures our family so beautifully while incorporating the spectacular, surrounding Bay Area. 10/10 recommend working with Ashley - I can't wait for our next time together!!! Limited picture evidence below - it is too hard to choose my favorites. read more

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My husband and I chose Ashley to take our maternity and newborn session. Beyond the professional skills, Ashley is the type of person you really enjoy her company. She is super friendly and funny. We immediately created a good relationship that made us very comfortable taking photos and exchanging few words with her. She was also kind with our little girl when she went to our house (she was also respectful in terms of Covid "rules" wearing the mask). She was also nice with my husband giving him some tips about photography. We are very happy about our choice. read more

If you're looking for an amazing family photographer, Ashley is your gal! When our family photographer moved to southern Cali, I had to hunt for a new photographer to help capture our family photos. Being ex wedding photographers ourselves, we're super picky... I had a huge list of recommendations and we went thru the list. Ashley's work really stood out, also she was very patient with my odd questions of "what type of equipment do you use? Do you shoot in raw? Etc..." not the traditional questions that most clients will ask. Leading up to our photoshoot, Ashley was also super patient on helping us scout out a location that gave us the backdrop we wanted. With covid, many of our preferred choices were closed but she kept calling to try to see if they were reopen. Also found us many backup choices. When we found a place we wanted to shoot at, there was a tree that had fallen and that part of the park was closed down. Ashley really went above and beyond - kept checking back and it reopened two days before our shoot! On the day of the shoot, our baby was fussy and threw tantrums rolled around in the dirt! Ashley was amazing at making her laugh and still was able to capture all of our happy moments together! I was super worried that it wouldn't turn out good since the baby wasn't cooperating Also I was shocked at the turnaround time. Ashley sent us sneak peeks the day after the shoot! We're also super picky with color editing since we used to be photographers. But Ashley's photos are so amazing and we were blown away! 200% satisfied!! She also is super generous and gave us more photos than allotted in our package. I seriously have so many favorites from this photoshoot! I'm so happy we've found another family photographer for our family! We'll be working with Ashley for all of our family photos from now on til whenever she moves or gets tired of us Thank you so much Ashley for capturing so many amazing pictures! They will be plastered all over our walls at our home and holiday cards. We seriously will cherish these for years to come! Can't wait for our next amazing photo adventure! read more

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Don't look any further, Ashley Kaplan is the one. Ashley is a consummate professional who is invested in creating natural and authentic photos for you and your family. One and a half weeks after our daughter was born, we realized how quickly her features were already changing and decided to do last minute newborn photos, despite how sleep deprived and worn down we were. We love Ashley's style and how her photos really captures the moment. I typically have a million and one questions but Ashely provided all the information upfront and everything was clear. She happened to have an opening a couple days after I reached out and we were able to make it work. The session was stress free as Ashley was easygoing and understands the (many) needs of a newborn. Four diaper changes and a feeding later, we were done and it felt like we were chatting with an old friend. Following the session, Ashley was clear on when we can expect to receive the finished photos and we were even able to see sneak peaks way earlier! Ashley is so talented and we are so grateful to have found her. We look forward to inviting her to document future milestones! read more

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If you are on the fence about hiring a photographer - hire Ashley!! We had a family shoot with her, and my mother actually found her and showed me her style. I was wowed but of course apprehensive because we had never had professional photos taken (outside of our wedding). Ashley was INCREDIBLE! She was communicative and helped us choose outfits for the whole family. She spent extra time with us making sure that she got the million angles and every precious baby roll that we wanted. I couldn't be happier. She even rescheduled our session when the day we had originally scheduled was cloudy. We are blown away by her photos. They really are the most precious way to capture this time in our lives and I cannot thank her enough for our artful and unique the shots are. They look nothing like your average staged family photos - and our amazing toddler's personality shines through. Ashley will make you feel comfortable being yourself in front of her lens, and you will end up with priceless pictures at the end. So grateful to have found her! read more

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We had a maternity session and a newborn session with Ashley and not only did we get amazing pictures but Ashley is a really warm and lovely person who immediately puts you at ease. My favorite thing about Ashley's work is there are no staged photos of newborns swaddled perfectly in baskets or sleeping peacefully in front of a neutral screen but photos that really capture the spirit of the family and the love within the home. She also managed to really bring out the individual personalities of our twins. We waited a long time for our babies and we could not be more pleased with Ashley's work and we are so happy we used her to commemorate this special time. read more

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We had the pleasure of working with Ashley for our newborn photo shoot. She is highly professional and personable. Her disarming and warm nature is met with a brilliant eye behind the camera lens. Postpartum is a vulnerable time and Ashley's compassion, conscientiousness, and high level of competency creates a seamless photo session. Prior to the shoot she provided detailed information on clothing suggestions, memorabilia we might incorporate and how to best utilize the space in our home. The high quality photos captured the poignant moments in candid shots. The turn around time for photos was quick. She is a dream to work with and we are so thankful she shared her time and talent with us. read more

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Ashley is such a talented, artistic, thoughtful and caring professional. She created for my family something so priceless and special with her amazing eye and genuine love for what she does. I have always felt uptight and uncomfortable about having my picture taken. Ashley was such a kind and genuine person who put all of our nerves at ease. The whole experience was truly enjoyable. We didn't have to wonder or stress about ANY details because she was so thoughtful and upfront from the very beginning. My little girl really responded to Ashley and the whole experience turned out to be full of cuddles, sweet smiles and baby giggles. It was such a gift being able to focus in on our little family. I feel so fortunate to have such a gorgeous set of photos to keep and look back on with our daughter as time passes. I know one day she will look back at all of us together in one of our favorite places and be reminded of just how much we love her. Ashley captures the quiet love between a family, the parts perhaps left unsaid. She captures those feelings for you to hold onto and cherish for many years to come. Thank you Ashley read more

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Ashley did an amazing job with our newborn photoshoot. From the moment I sent an inquiry several months before our baby was due, Ashley was fast to respond, detail-oriented, and very warm. Our daughter ended up arriving a little early, and Ashley was able to squeeze us in a few days before our tentative shoot date, just so we could really be sure to capture those tiny newborn days. During the shoot, she helped us feel relaxed (quite a feat for parents of an 11 day old) and was a pro with our dog, too. It was really important to us that the pictures felt authentic and unposed- we weren't looking for babies in baskets or sitting in a watermelon or whatever, and Ashley's documentary-style approach (with light suggestions for us awkward posers) was perfect. She even pulled her camera back out as she was leaving because baby girl finally decided to open her eyes. We are so happy with the results! I know we will cherish them forever and are so thankful for Ashley's work! read more

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We LOVED having our family photos taken by Ashley and they turned out amazing. She found the perfect location, and made us feel so comfortable, even our 2y/o crazy doodle puppy and 9month old son! We have so many perfect and varied shots, and it was all done in a relatively short time. We would love to work with Ashley again. read more

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My husband and I had maternity session with Ashley a few weeks ago in a park, close by Palo Alto, for outside pictures and then at home for bare belly pictures. Everything about Ashley is AMAZING: - She is very nice and friendly and will put you at ease during the session. We spent a really nice time with her during and after the session. It was our first time with a personal photographer but everything seemed so easy and natural with her advices. She really wants you to have a great time and beautiful pictures so she will do everything she can to make you happy. - Her pictures are so beautiful, the colors, lights and scenes are amazing: it is real art! We are so happy to have such good memories of our time in the US and of the pregnancy of our future baby. It is priceless! I'am so happy I found Ashley on Yelp and decided to do that picture session with her. I cannot advice her more, it is really really worth it!! We decided to go back to Europe for the birth of our baby and the only thing that makes me sad is that we won't be able to have Ashley for our newborn picture session! Aurélie read more

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Ashley is a phenomenal photographer. I was hesitant to book a maternity session because I didn't think I'd find pregnancy beautiful in photos. However, after visiting her website, I noticed through her photos her keen eye for attention and how she turned many angles and made them flattering. They were also natural. She definitely had a beautiful craft to her artwork. I decided to book Ashley for my maternity shoot. Great news -- I just received her photos today and I am blown away. She completely understands the feminine beauty and made me look flattering, even when I felt completely enormous and uncomfortable pregnant! I am so grateful I decided to book Ashley for our photos. Now, we have this beautiful milestone documented. Lastly, Ashley is a professional and incredibly friendly. She was quick over email and provided detailed information every time. She brought such a joyful and friendly vibe to our shoot. She also came early to scope out the site (even though it was 100 degrees) and made sure to guide us through the different areas in the blistering heat. I am so appreciative for her. Thanks, Ashley! read more

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My husband and I loved to partner with Ashley for our session. She is super easy to communicate with, had quick turnaround time to my questions, provided feedback to our outfit selection, overall coordination was a breeze, and the photos at the end were fantastic! We knew based on her portfolio that we wanted to work with Ashley - great attention to detail, gorgeous scenery, and you can feel the intimacy of the moments captured. As I shared with Ashley, we saw art in her portfolio. Our session was no different. BTW - Ashley just lies on wet ground if she sees an angle that she wants to capture (literally - she is committed). But at the same time, she makes you feel comfortable and the whole session goes smoothly. We had a great time talking to Ashley during our session and we love the final product! Highly recommended to work with Ashley. read more

Ashley is extremely talented. She was able to capture the special bond between each member of the family. I asked to have my parents who were visiting from out of town join and we got beautiful photos of the big family, our immediate family and the sister bond between my older and younger daughter. She's wonderful with kids. She somehow brought out the energetic and silly side of my younger daughter. Ashley is thorough when it comes to understanding what is important during the photo session. She also brought a changing pod so that we can change our outfits. Super helpful! I am incredibly grateful that a great friend recommended Ashley. read more

Ashley is absolutely amazing!! We have never taken family photos before and we were expecting to feel a bit awkward and uncomfortable in front of the camera. We chose Ashley because her photos looked so natural and not posed. Ashley made us feel so comfortable and at ease. Our 4-year-old daughter is typically very shy but even she was playing and felt very comfortable. We had a wonderful time during the session and the photos are absolutely amazing!!! Every single picture is stunning and we could not have asked for anything better. When I sent them to my sister-in-law she said that she was blown away and each one she looked at was her favorite until she looked at the next one and that became her favorite. We highly recommend Ashley. She is a wonderful photographer and the pictures we have to cherish forever are incredible!! read more

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I am so grateful that we were able to book our maternity and newborn sessions with Ashley - the photos are incredible and something we will treasure forever. Her warm and personable nature made it really easy to relax and be ourselves. The photos do an awesome job of capturing these special stages of life as well as the space in which they're taken. We wanted to infuse some SF vibes into our outdoor shoot since we'll be moving away this year, and she took some beautiful pictures in the redwoods and others with Sutro Tower in the background. A photoshoot is an investment, to be sure, but working with Ashley was worth every penny. read more

We feel so lucky to have found Ashley over the course of our pregnancy and to have been able to document our family's journey with her. She's truly one of a kind! I found Ashley as I was initially looking for maternity and newborn photographers with a different style from the ones you typically see everywhere. My partner and I knew from the start that we didn't want overly posed photos of us or of our baby. We wanted to capture more candid moments between us, evoking the feelings of joy, wonder, and quiet intimacy that pregnancy brought to us. It was clear from the start that Ashley understood our vision and hopes for our family photos, and it was so easy to work with her to come up with a plan to bring that to life. She had great suggestions for locations and was very flexible in working with us to get creative with some of our requests. On the day of our shoot, Ashley made us feel at ease right away, that there was no awkwardness at all. We felt very comfortable just being ourselves and letting our story come through, and I think it shows in the photos that Ashley was able to take. Our photos feel very special to us, and we are so glad that we worked with Ashley to capture this part of our lives. We can't wait to work with her again when our baby comes! read more

Ashley recently visited our home to capture photos of our newborn son and did an *incredible* job! We are so thrilled with the beautiful authentic photos she took of our new family and can't wait for her to capture our family's future moments and milestones. The session itself was wonderful. We were (are!) exhausted new parents and she made us feel relaxed and at ease--there was no rush or forced posing, we could just be ourselves, which was such a relief. Not only is Ashley a talented photographer but she's also a genuinely kind and warm person who is passionate about the work she does. It's clear that she cares about capturing intimate moments that are unique to you and your family. Our little guy's personality really came through in the photos! She's also incredibly responsive and easy to communicate with. Baby came early and it was easy to coordinate a new time for our session. Finally, it's worth noting that though my husband has an Instagram account, he has not posted a photo in years. As soon as we received the photos (super quick turnaround time too!) he was sifting through so that he could decide which ones to share--a pretty tough task given how great the entire set is! We can't wait to work with Ashley again and highly recommend her to anyone looking for family photo magic. read more

Do it! 100% worth the effort and expense to coordinate your kids, nap schedules, etc. etc. The photos are magical and will be cherished. We waited WAY to long to do family photos and now I wish we had them when our older daughter was younger. And... my kids were fussy, not into photos AT ALL. I was worried that we wouldn't get anything halfway decent. I was wrong! Ashley works her charm and skill to turn grumpy kiddos into little moments of sweetness. read more

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Ashley is such an amazing photographer and is so talented at what she does- I'm so lucky we found her and we will use her for all of our family photos as our children grow up. Ashley has perfected the art of getting amazing photos of natural and sweet family moments in beautiful places. My toddler was engaged the entire session - she is always so patient and accommodating with him. My son takes a long time to warm up to people and he has grown to love Ashley- and he also quickly warmed up to her in our first session together. We recently had a baby and Ashley was so good at getting the toddler to interact sweetly with the new baby during our photo shoot and she got some really cute photos of them together (we've had a hard time at home getting him to interact with the baby so I was so happy when Ashley was able to get those cute interactions to happen organically). read more

Ashley is truly an artistic genius. Seriously- that is not an overstatement. Even though we had seen her beautiful work on her website prior to our session, the photos she captured far exceeded our expectations! We asked to do a beach session, and Ashley gave us guidance on where and when to schedule it based on what we were looking for. It turned out to be a bit of a windy day and Ashley was super flexible and communicative throughout the day as we decided whether or not to proceed. The weather cleared up last minute and it turned out to a beautiful evening with calm water. It was a super pretty setting, but still- the photos that Ashely captured were more than beautiful- they were genuinely magical. We cried when we saw them for the first time! Just as amazing- we all had so much fun during the photo session. My 2-year-old would have been thrilled if we could have stayed another hour or two longer, because Ashley just let us play in the waves and explore the beach. Occasionally she gave us a suggestion of something fun to do (would you like to climb up on that rock? do you ever swing your daughter up in the air?) but other than that, she just let the session unfold naturally. She was snapping shots non-stop, sometimes not even looking through the camera- often I didn't even know what she was seeing to take a picture of, but when I saw the finished product I realized she not only captured the family shots and the gorgeous setting, she captured a million moments in between that are so beautiful and special in their own right. Like I said- she's a genius! read more

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Ashley is an absolutely amazing photographer & a human being, we felt comfortable with her the moment she walked in the door...We booked her for a newborn session & I couldn't be more happier(I actually cried looking through our gallery)! She does a fantastic job at capturing those precious moments with your little one that you get to keep forever. HIGHLY recommend! read more

When our baby turned 10 months old a few months into shelter-in-place, we realized that--without any visitors to take photos of us--we didn't have anything resembling an "up-to-date" family photo! I emailed Ashley, making sure a photo shoot would work with social distancing restrictions and that we'd all be able to stay safe, and we booked an early morning shoot at the Botanical Garden. The booking was easy, Ashley was delightful, the shoot was fun (I had been looking forward to the photos--not the shoot--but it was a great!). Most of all, the photos are INCREDIBLE. We were thrilled with the sneak peeks and the final set is just stunning. The baby's personality really shines through, and the whole set just feels magical. We are so grateful to have these photos of us as a family, especially to document a time much of our extended family and friends aren't able to see. I am hoping we'll be able to have her document more slices of our lives as the baby continues to grow. read more

Ashley is amazing. We've done two sessions with her, one with our toddler and another with both a newborn and a toddler, and each time I've been so impressed with her professionalism, warmth, and sheer talent. First, she's highly communicative - before each shoot, she sends over detailed information about what to expect and tips for maximizing the session - things like what to wear, how many outfits to prepare, and even what temperature to set the thermostat to to keep the babies happy! She also reviewed our outfit choices to make sure they'd look good in photos. Second, she is INCREDIBLE with kids. My toddler calls her Ms. Ashley and still talks about her to this day! She made him feel so comfortable and he had a ton of fun - which made for lots of photos of him in his element, being his silly self. She's also great with adults - being just a few weeks postpartum, I was exhausted, but Ashley knew exactly how to keep the session relaxing, low-key, and fun. Lastly, this woman knows how to take photos. She captured so many special moments that truly encapsulated our family life during this time. If you're looking for candid shots vs. staged photos, she is absolutely the person you should hire. read more

Hands down, the best money you will spend. Book her now! I am so incredibly glad that we did. We booked Ashley for family photos after the birth of our second child. It was a couple weeks in, after the holidays and we definitely did not have it all together to be photographed by any means. I was pretty nervous to be photographed and equally concerned how our home would appear in a pictures. I couldn't not book someone to remember these days though, I just had to, so I we emailed her. I was drawn to Ashley's website and her desire to capture memories, she describes how she sees photographs as heirlooms. She was so thoughtful in her description of how she photographs and her images are just gorgeous. So I emailed her and told her straight up about the transitions at home. Our toddler was going through lots of "emotions" (not getting near the baby or mom really for that matter) and the apartment is also "in transition." She was quick to respond and instantly put me at ease. She let me know that what I saw as chaos was going to be made into beautiful photographs, and that is exactly what she did! The day that Ashley came was lovely. She is absolutely a natural at seeing moments through the camera lense. She put us all at ease the second she came in the door and really worked magic. Our toddler actually touched our newborn son, the first time, under Ashley's magic. There were so many wonderful photos taken that day and I couldn't be more grateful. She captured our apartment and our family so naturally and so beautifully. Literally the best money I have ever spent. These photos are such perfect depictions of the day to day that wouldn't be captured otherwise! Thank you so much Ashley! Thanks for making me comfortable with our situation even before you arrived and thank you for doing what you do! We will be booking her again. Another note on the quality of the prints provided- they are gorgeous! We ordered a book and framed prints because we could not narrow down which prints we liked more. The quality is stunning and Ashley oversees the production to assure things go smoothly. The framed prints also make wonderful gifts. Our whole experience was priceless investment. Thank you so much, Ashley! read more

Ashley has the absolutely amazing ability to instantly make you feel comfortable and at ease. Her warmth and pure passion for her art and work comes across immediately and its part of what makes her photography so incredibly beautiful. I had the immense pleasure of learning from her during as my mentor this year and was able to see first hand her skill as a teacher, a business woman, and artist. I looked forward to each and every one of our mentoring sessions together and would leave them feeling energized and motivated. She is incredibly generous with her knowledge and care, and I am sure that translates just as beautifully to her photography clients as well. Working with Ash will surely bring you as much joy as it did for me, and you'll likely leave giving her a giant hug and planning when you can work with her again. All the stars for Ash! Best decision! read more

Ashley is the most wonderful photographer. She did a newborn session for our family when our baby was 14 days old. She kept everyone (dog, baby, parents) totally relaxed, worked expertly around baby and dog needs/hiccups, gave us the perfect amount of guidance, and overall created such a comfortable experience. The photos turned out so beautifully - they are such natural, organic, perfect snapshots into our life. We chose the "first year around the Sun" package and I'm so glad we did - I can't wait to have her back at 6 months and 1 year to document our family's growth. I can't recommend her enough! read more

So you book a photographer for a family session on the beach at golden hour. Of course you're all smiles and you get some great pictures in that'll be with you forever. Sounds pretty easy, right? Right. But on the car ride over to the beach your 4 year old falls asleep. And when you try to wake him up he throws a tantrum. And forget about him wearing the cute button down you bought him just for the occasion. You're finally getting outta the car and realize it's like 45 degrees out there because it's San Francisco. Great, we're all gonna die of the flu before we even get the pictures back. Then suddenly your 1 year old starts looking all loopy and you realize that golden hour and babie's bedtime are pretty much around the same time. But then you meet Ashley and she turned everybody's frown upside down immediately. She's made everyone feel so comfortable, and made it a fun session for the kids. Besides that, we loved the pictures she took of us. She's an amazing photographer, helps you pick out clothes and is there for you for any questions that come up before, during and after the shoot. I highly recommend Ashley. She's perfect. read more

Ashley is magical! I have been a part of two photo shoots with her, and have seen the work she's done on countless others - my sister uses her to photograph her growing family. I am so impressed with Ashley for a couple of reasons. First, the work she produces is incredible - her photography is beautiful, surprising, natural and captures really truthful moments. She has an eye that finds beauty in moments others might not notice. She snaps photos in the in-between times when no one is paying attention and captures images that are real works of art. Her eye for environments and how people fit within that environment is inspiring! Second, her personal style in the photo shoots is wonderful. She is approachable, personable, amaaaaaazing with kids, and really fun to work with. And finally, her communication around the shoot is great - connected and attentive. And the photos I ordered from her came in a beautiful little package which made the whole thing feel special. Ashley's photos are hanging in my house. I can not recommend her strongly enough. read more

Ashley is a gem to work with! I can't recommend her enough! The photos we received were not only A-MAZE-ING (literally brings tears to my eyes just thinking about them) but the experience with Ashley was so much fun! My husband, daughter, and I had an incredible time walking and exploring the beach while Ashley took photos. Ashley provided just enough direction/guidance to help create the best photos but mostly it was just about our family enjoying ourselves at the beach while Ashley happened to be there capturing the joy and love. Additionally, she was SO helpful during the planning process. She helps with recommendation on clothes/outfits and gave us perfect suggestions for locations. Overall, it was such an easy and fun experience. Now to figure out how to choose which of these beautiful photos to print for our wall! read more

My wife found Ashely during her pregnancy. We reached out to Ashley and had a great conversation where Ashley guided us on what we should expect and how to get the most out of our pregnancy photos. She picked a beautiful set of locations in the Botanical Gardens and was on time during the shoot, and very prompt to provide us previews after the shoot and the final photos. The photos themselves were wonderful and a great keepsake of our pregnancy. We were so happy with the results we asked Ashley to come back again for a set of newborn photos as well. I'd highly recommend Ashley for any family looking for wonderful photos to authentically capture your family's journey. read more

I can't say enough good things about Ashley, and as long as she's working we'll never work with anyone else again! She is a master photographer, with incredible artistry and skill, and the photos she took of our family are far and away the best we've ever had: like capturing love, life, and Mother Nature in a bottle. Just as important, she's also the loveliest human being you could hope to meet, and she made this somewhat frazzled mom (who was nervous about corralling her family and awkward in front of the camera) feel completely taken care of and at ease. Working with Ashley was an absolutely wonderful experience from start to finish, and the photos she created are new family heirlooms that we will treasure forever. read more

Ashley did our family photos just before Christmas my very first impression of her was how sweet and inviting she was right off the bat she immediately made you feel super comfortable. During the hour session she really guided us on capturing the perfect shot and my daughter who is just 3 years old would get a little restless and Ashley would getting down on her knees and tell My daughter something really funny and sweet to get her back on track which I thought was awesome she captured some really amazing photos of us that we are so beyond happy with not to mention she got them back to us super fast I definitely highly recommend her for a photo session read more

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We love our family photos! Ashley was really talented at capturing our family's natural love and emotion, as well as the beautiful landscapes at Land's End in San Francisco. Our friends and family have been wowed by the photos. I know we will look back on these photos as a peaceful family moment in the middle of a tumultuous year and Election! We chose Ashley because she focuses on capturing genuine emotion, not posed photos which to us seem more muted. We also appreciated her ability to zoom out to take beautiful landscape photos with gorgeous lighting that featured our family in just the right way. Leading up to the shoot, Ashley had really thoughtful recommendations about clothing colors, location, and what to bring. And she was extremely understanding about all the #2020 obstacles that caused us to need to reschedule. Two thumbs way up for Ashley! read more

Ashley is absolutely amazing! My husband and I chose her to do our yearly photos. Because of pandemic, we were a little nervous but she made us feel entirely safe. Not only is she genuinely a wonderful person, kind and easy to talk to she made the photo process so seamless and fun! My husband hates being in front of the camera and she had him laughing too! On top of it all, her photos are so beautiful - we are so, so happy with the results! Highly recommend her and we will definitely be using her again! read more

We had a wonderful experience during our newborn photo session with Ashley! We decided on an outdoor location due to social distancing concerns. We had a fun backyard session on a sunny San Francisco afternoon. Ashely made sure we chose a time where the light would be most flattering and she gave helpful tips on what to wear and how to dress our baby. Our photos look natural and beautiful. The light is gorgeous and she got our baby to display some of the cutest faces I've seen. I hope we can schedule another session with in the future and highly recommend her to anyone wanting to capture the love and joy running through your new family. read more

Every year when my daughter has her birthday, we have our photos taken by a professional photographer. It's become tradition. Even after my divorce, I've kept that tradition. This year, when my daughter turned 9, I wanted to hire another photographer and have a different experience. I've always hired the same photographer since my daughter was 3 but this year, I just wanted something more. I found that in Ashley. She was very professional and my daughter and I felt so comfortable with her. After being with the same photographer, it's expected that I've built a relationship with the former photographer. It didn't take years to feel that way with Ashley. It makes a difference when you have that comfort because the photos turn out to be better. Ashley created a session that felt magical and creative. read more