When my husband and I met Ashley Kidder traveling abroad in Scotland, we couldn't have imagined what an integral part she would end up playing in our lives. We were introduced to Ashley through a friend, and as fate would have it, we mentioned that we had recently gotten engaged, to which she responded with the warmest of congratulations and "By the way, I do wedding photography!" Since we had gotten engaged though, it seemed like everyone said they were "a wedding photographer" or did something wedding-related, so I was slightly hesitant to get my hopes up. Ashley seemed so nice though and I really wanted the opportunity to work with her, so I thought I'd look up her photos. Once I did, I instantly knew that she was the person we wanted to capture the memories of our special day. I contacted Ashley and she was more than professional in helping us create a photography package that would work for my fiancé and I. She was even willing to change the date and location for her services last minute when my husband and I decided to elope, without question. As I told Ashley from the time we met, I was a nervous bride who wanted to know everything about everything and had a question for every situation. Ashley never flinched and always responded with kindness and grace, even when I sent several (and I mean several) emails per day and asked "But what happens if you miss the flight to Mexico? Or the flight is cancelled because of weather? Or you get sick?" Ashley always took the time to respond to my questions, no matter how miniscule or repetitive and put me at ease in every situation, especially shooting our engagement photos and on our actual wedding day. As a woman with certain insecurities, I was extremely worried that our engagement and wedding photos wouldn't reflect what I wanted them to, that I would be more focused on my problem areas than the joy I was experiencing about marrying my best friend. Ashley always encouraged me during our shoots and made me feel comfortable and more beautiful than I ever thought possible. Now every time I look at our wedding photos all I remember are the joyous moments we had and I feel like I looked my most beautiful, which I attribute largely to Ashley's incredible talent and the atmosphere she created while shooting. Throughout our wedding planning process, Ashley became much more than just our photographer. She became our friend and is someone both my husband and I feel so lucky to have met. Without her, we would not have had the wedding that we so desired, and we encourage any all who are considering working with Ashley to snap her up. She is one in million and will make you feel that way too if you choose to work with her. We honestly don't have enough kind things to say about Ashley and her craft and look forward to working with her in the future for all of our photography needs. read more

Working with Ashley has been an absolute pleasure. We were fortunate enough to have her photograph both our engagement session and wedding; and from our initial consultation through the delivery of our final photos, we have enjoyed every minute. She was easy to get in touch with and was very good about communicating all necessary information leading up to our big day. Once she arrived on our wedding day, we didn't have to worry about anything as she took control to ensure we stayed on schedule and got all the shots we wanted. Her experience was evident as we had to deal with some interruptions for rain other small mishaps, but she never once seemed phased. Not only did my husband and I appreciate her professional but friendly attitude, but our families, bridal party, and guests raved about her efficiency and comforting demeanor as well. We received a few "sneak peak" shots soon after the wedding and were truly blown away. She delivered the rest of the photos right on schedule and they far surpassed our wildest expectations. Ashley's creativity and talent for capturing emotion is unbeatable and worth every penny. We are so thankful to be able to relive one of the best days of our lives through her photos and can't recommend her services enough! read more

I had the privilege to work with Ashley Kidder as the Director of Sales and Events for one of Colorado's top private wedding and event venues. I was amazed from our very first meeting with their artistry, professionalism, and wonderful energy! She approached me with her vision for a very creative styled shoot, which she brought to life beyond even my expectations. Not only are her portraits simply breathtaking, but having Ashley as part of your team of creative wedding professionals will undoubtedly make you keep on smiling! She is truly at the top of their field, as a wedding, portrait and boudoir photographer! Aside from her meticulous attention to detail and natural talent for creative design, Ashley also has a fun and casual sense of humor that is perfect for a photographer. She's both a respected professional and "girl next door" you want to have coffee or cocktails with. Ashley, thank you for the opportunity to host your styled wedding inspiration photo shoot. It was a pleasure to work with you! I would recommend you without hesitation to any prospective clients! read more

I had such a wonderful experience working with Ashley & Urban Safari Photography! I was fortunate enough to work with Ashley to do a photo shoot for an album that would be a gift for my husband. From our first email correspondence, Ashley was upbeat, professional, and knowledgeable. She took time to meet with me to go over questions and information about the photo shoot I'd be doing with her, including timelines to make sure we got everything done on time. Once we did the photo shoot, I was even happier I'd chosen to work with her - she did a great job coordinating the shoot, keeping me comfortable, and making it so much fun! We had a great time, and once I saw the prints, I was absolutely thrilled/amazed/so grateful that I was able to work with her. Ashley has a great eye for lighting, backgrounds, and what looks good - plus a passion for photography that shows through in her work. Thank you so much for an amazing experience, Ashley! I could not recommend working with her enough! read more

I cannot say enough good things about my experience with Urban Safari Photography... most of the time I don't need to say anything because our amazing wedding photos say it all. They are incredible. Friends and family, coworkers and acquaintances, have all raved over our pictures. Ashley of Urban Safari is very professional and extremely responsive. Her busy schedule never delayed a response to any of my crazy questions as the wedding got closer. On the day of, she was very easy going with any requests that came up but also helped keep things on track. She captured every detail and moment beautifully and it shows through in every picture. I love her photography style and eye for creativity. I get happy and giddy every time I look at our pictures. I would highly recommend Urban Safari Photography to everyone for their special day. A year later, our wedding photos are still being featured on wedding blogs. Ashley did an amazing job! read more

As a Hairstylist and Makeup artist I have had the privileged to work with a lot of different vendors/artists here in Denver. We live in a city where professionals are a dime a dozen. Take it from someone who knows the industry, Urban Safari Photography has it right. I met Ashley over a year ago, my time spent getting to know her, professionally and personally is irreplaceable. The work she produces is astounding and remarkable. In my opinion, she is by far one of the BEST photographers in Denver. She is well versed in many areas, a true professional. Her eclectic beauty and soft presence are SO valuable, she truly brings warmth to any place she enters and I think that's something important to consider when hiring a photographer. Her ideas are one of a kind and her style is not something that can be duplicated. read more

Photography is such an important piece in planning a wedding- outside of video footage, it's the only physical way to remember your day! Ashley made us comfortable from the start in our freezing cold engagement shoot. She was professional, yet fun and personal. After we got our engagement photos, I knew she would knock it out of the park for our wedding. She DID! She made our families comfortable, she was energetic with our bridal party and she found INCREDIBLE backgrounds in a very urban part of the city (underneath the highway!). Our dessert vendor and hair/make-up stylists have asked for her information because they were so impressed with the photos from the desserts and hair. Ashley is an independent and confident woman and will make you feel the same way on your special day! read more

Ashley Kidder is one the best photographers in Denver. I've been watching her work for years and worked alongside her on several shoots as a videographer. At the end of the day, what matters is the actual work, and Ashley's images are incredible. She does the bright, highlight look right -which is hard to do. I'd also add that she's unique in her skill at capturing both candid moments AND knowing how to pose. Look through her posts and you'll see excellent examples of real moments and magazine level posing. And last of all I want to say that she is very professional. This girl knows how to werk! She'll make you feel comfortable and make it all happen within your schedule. 5 Stars. Go hire this woman. read more

Shooting with Ashley is the best! My fiance and I needed some pictures for our wedding invitations but both of us were very apprehensive about getting in front of the camera. I don't know the first thing about posing for pictures but Ashley made the entire process easy, and dare I say enjoyable, from start to finish. She picked out the most beautiful urban backdrops for our shoot and guided us through poses that felt natural and authentic. If you're worried about feeling awkward and not knowing what to do, Ashley is your girl. I felt completely at ease and the pictures that we received are stunning! I wouldn't have guessed that we could take such gorgeous photos. Thank you Ashley! read more

Ashley is the greatest! I truly can't say enough good things about our shoot! She is so professional and has a great eye for the perfect photo. She made us feel completely comfortable and had great direction when weren't sure what to do with ourselves! She came up with a great location for our wintery pictures and she worked on the fly when there was more snow than expected. She did great on timing with the finished product, did not take months but enough to time to make sure the pictures were perfect! Thank you Ashley for an amazing experience, you will be our go to photographer from here on out! read more

Ashley Kidder is an absolute one-in-a-million. From her sweet-hearted, down to earth personality to her creative and talented artistic skills, she was the perfect choice to making our wedding day photos breathtaking. She made everything on our day run so smoothly and was also "present" at every moment to get tangible memories that will last a lifetime. She is a top-notch professional in my book, and I couldn't have asked for a better photographer to capture our day in such a wonderful way. I am truly grateful for her and would absolutely recommend her to anyone!!! read more

It's been more than a year since our wedding, and my wife and I still can't believe what an incredible job Ashley did with our engagement and wedding photos. She was (and remains) very professional, reliable, respectful, timely, and talented. We were married in Ouray, CO. Ashley did a fantastic job at simultaneously capturing the intimacy of the small town, the vast mountains, and the joy we felt on that day. Her eye for detail is sharp, and her ability to catch the personal moments throughout the day leaves us reliving the day over and over again! read more

Ashley was an amazing photographer for our wedding. And, even better, she was very helpful before the wedding and the day of in helping go over and organize day-of timing and scheduling, setting up a first-look and timing for us to do our vows in private, and making sure we had adequate time for everything without feeling overwhelmed. We got to fully experience and enjoy the day, while Ashley and her assistant captured literally thousands of wonderful photos and kept things organized on their end. I highly recommend Ashley to anyone getting married! read more

Ashley was amazing! I could not be more happy with quality of customer service and expertise. I was a little worried hiring a photographer out of state for my surprise engagement, but she quickly put that to rest. Her professionalism, experience, and personally was a pleasure. She was very open to the schedule since this was all a surprise. The plan was executed perfectly. Pictures arrived and they are just as amazing as her services. Ashley you rock, thank you for capturing these beautiful moments. read more

My fiancé and I got our engagement photos done by Ashley Kidder and they were absolutely beautiful! Not only that, Ashley is a joy to be with and makes the whole experience wonderful. She is comfortable to be around, professional and very kind. She has a great eye for the perfect shot and so incredibly talented. I could not have asked for a better experience or photographer to work with. I highly recommend her to anyone who is interested in having amazing photos! read more

Ashley is an amazing and talented photographer, and she was a true joy to work with. She flew out to LA for our engagement photoshoot, and she made the entire experience very comfortable and fun. We were able to relax and be ourselves, thanks to her outgoing personality and energy. She has a great eye for photos, and was able to accommodate all our wishes for location choices. The pictures turned out fantastic, and if I could give her more than 5 stars, I would! read more

Ashley is truly talented! My fiancé and I won our engagement photoshoot with Ashley, which was a very incentive, however, when it came down to our shoot, she exceeded our expectations. We all flew to San Diego for the day to do the shoot. During the session, she made it feel very relaxed, easygoing, and FUN! It felt like we were hanging out with one of our buds. Her work is incredible, shes personable, and professional... I would highly recommend her :) read more

Ashley is amazing!!!! She took the most beautiful family portraits for us!!! I usually look horrendous in photos but Ashley has such a great eye! She's super professional and obviously really talented but my favorite part about Ashley is how fun she is to be with! I think that's her real talent because she puts you at ease and then captures really natural shots. Just browse her pictures and you'll see, she makes everyone look like a super-model! read more

Ashley Kidder of Urban Safari Photography is fabulous! She has a wonderful personality, very easy to work with and has wonderful ideas. We absolutely loved working with her for our fashion photography shoot and booked her immediately again to do our second shoot. We definitely plan to use her services again for our upcoming shoots. Check out her work on our website www.veiltrends.com Every image was shot by Ashley. read more