Ashley is very professional and really fun to work with; we really liked her on a personal level! But most importantly, her photos are amazing and has the coolest effects that we could never have figured out how to do on our own. As part of our package, we got an additional photo shoot (e.g. engagement photos), and as soon as we saw those photos, we knew that we had picked very well. The colors were so vibrant and the settings were creative (and not boring). She also helped us with our poses; we are not natural models. Ashley is really good at instructing women on how to hold themselves so that the pictures will come out best, such as not squishing our arms against our bodies, which makes our upper arms look larger. I still try to remember her techniques! On our wedding day, Ashley kept the wedding party on time, which wasn't easy. Despite being pregnant (her due date was in two weeks) she maintained her professionalism and physical flexibility, even when confronted with unexpected circumstances. We had many guests and relatives requesting photo ops and a persistent threat of thunder showers during our outdoor, pre-ceremony photo shoot. Ashley seemed to have a plan and back-up plan for everything, which was likely gleaned from her vast experience and expertise. She has an eye for creativity and a unique vision for finding the perfect lighting or angle in every moment. During our wedding, we were amazed by Ashley's ability to both blend into the room and take command of the situation when necessary. She exudes the quiet confidence required to keep your guests and relatives from distracting from wedding pictures or attempting to control the staging of the pictures (yes, we have some difficult relatives, and Ashley handled them respectfully and firmly). Because we had already set up a list of must-have photos (e.g. with particular relatives), she politely removed uninvited friends and relatives from photos that they were not supposed to be in. Later in the evening, she got fantastic candid shots of our friends dancing. Since she took multiple photos of all our (100+ guests), we sent pictures of our guests to them as part of our thank you notes, which our guests loved. We debated whether to get a wedding album (additional) and are so glad that we did because it is so nice to have a compilation of our favorite photographs and memories of us with our family and friends. It also looks really classy and is a nice addition to our living room. We enjoyed working with Ashley from our initial consultation to the engagement shoot, wedding day, and final meeting. We highly recommend Ashley Michelle Photography!! read more

I found Ashley on WeddingWire.com, and my fiance (now husband - yay!) and I were immediately impressed with her gorgeous photographs and creative & fun style. Before we met with her, we already knew we would be booking her for our wedding on the Eastern Shore! The initial meeting was very easy - she came down to Bethesda (where we live) from Baltimore, on an evening that was convenient for us. As soon as we met with her, she sent us a link with all of her information (pricing, extras, ordering prints and albums, etc.), which I was easily able to share with my fiance and our wedding planner. Emailing with her throughout the planning process was a breeze - Ashley was very responsive. The timing of our wedding was different than her packages, so she worked with us to figure out the best plan. We were able to make payments online - VERY convenient! The final step of our planning was an online questionnaire, with questions ranging from the timing of my hair appointment to specific shots we'd like taken (the bridal party "jump shot," 3 generations of women in our family, etc.) On the day of our wedding, Ashley and her assistant arrived early (before me!) to scope out the country club. Between Ashley and our wedding planner, we got all of the pre-ceremony shots taken without my fiance and I seeing each other. Though it was 90 degrees and sunny, Ashley and her assistant remained cheerful, friendly, and (yes) assertive throughout all of the post-ceremony outdoor photos (you try getting 30 sweaty people to cooperate and look fabulous!) During the reception, they were unobtrusive - never in the way or reminding us to smile - we were allowed to be very natural, and she captured us at our happiest. My husband and I ABSOLUTELY recommend Ashley to any other couple getting married in the D.C./Baltimore/Eastern Shore area. She also does family sessions, so in a few years you can be sure we'll be calling her again! read more

When it came time for me to find a wedding photographer, my wedding planner selected three photographers for me to interview. Each of the three photographers were friendly, professional and talented...but there was something about Ashley's body of work that stood above the rest. Not only did her work have an artistic viewpoint, but she captured moments...something that was very important to me. I wanted to be able to look back at my wedding photos and feel that day all over again, and that's exactly what she was able to accomplish. And as we've shared our photos with those who were not able to attend, everyone has commented on how they can see the joy that was in the air that night. Not only is Ashley beyond talented, but she was a pleasure to work with...from our engagement session, throughout our planning process, our wedding day and later as our photos were revealed. Her praises were sung from our wedding guests, as well. After our wedding day, many of our family and friends commented on how professional and discreet Ashley was...not only did she take beautiful photographs, but she did it without being pushy or overbearing...you didn't even known she was there. She didn't miss a beat, always standing in the right place at the right moment...looking for that special shot. Ashley has a true gift, and you can see that it's her passion...one that I am so grateful she shared with me and something that I will cherish for the rest of my life. Thank you, Ashley! read more

I could not be happier with my wedding photos! Ashley is an amazing photographer and I would highly recommend her to anyone. I met with a lot of photographers before choosing Ashley and what really set her apart was her obvious dedication to her work and clear passion for her art. I liked the fact that she didn't see a need for a second shooter because she had a clear vision of how she wanted to capture the day. Her night-time photos were also amazing. My wedding day was the first time I ever had professional photos taken and Ashley made me feel really comfortable the entire time. Once the reception started, it was as if she disappeared but was still capturing great moments for hours. I am also really excited that she is going to pre-select photos for my album - not many photographers do that and I have a lot of friends that have had to spend many, many hours sifting through hundreds of pics, trying to figure out the best way to get them order to tell the story. All of the photos are posted online so it makes it easy to share and order prints if you need them. You also get a thumb drive (which looks great btw) with high res images and Facebook-ready photos. Also, sitenote: the entire contract and payment system was online which was great because I am not a fan of sending checks by mail (it's 2015/2016 people). read more

We booked Ashley for our wedding portrait session at Brookside Gardens, and we had the most wonderful experience working with her. From the very beginning she was friendly, prompt to respond to messages, super organized, and easy to work with. As soon as we arrived for the photo session she made us feel completely comfortable and at ease; I felt like I had known her for a long time. She captured all of the moments that we had wanted and more; over the course of two hours we shot in multiple locations, and she was comfortable coaching us in terms of poses that would look good while also allowing us to feel natural and totally at ease. As we moved around the garden Ashley was great at finding creative locations and unique angles. The pictures were delivered extremely quickly (faster than the two week timeline she had initially suggested) and turned out amazingly beautiful and romantic. She really understood what we were going for aesthetically and captured the warm, beautiful glow of a summer's day perfectly. I will always feel happy when I look back at these photos - not only are they gorgeous but they also express our feelings of love and happiness on that day. I would highly recommend Ashley - she is a wonderful professional as well as a truly awesome person to work with. read more

Ashley was the easiest decision to make for our wedding. She had done a secret photo shoot when my then-boyfriend (now husband) was coming home from Afghanistan and she captured our reunion at the airport without me ever knowing. Those pictures still move me to tears, over a year later. When I finally met Ashley, I loved her instantly. Her personality is light and fun. Having a camera in your face can be awkward and unnatural, but Ashley made us laugh and relax - our engagement pictures came out great! Of course, for our wedding, we had to have her. She captured all the beautiful details of our venue and the city. She came up with great ideas and locations that produced some really unique and beautiful shots. I am so happy to be able to look back at our pictures and really remember how much fun our guests and us had - she captured all the emotions, which is the best part. My mom was blown away with how great the pictures are. She said she was a little worried because Ashley was so unobtrusive, but once she saw the finished product she was amazed at all the details Ashley was able to capture all night long. So happy we worked with Ashley!! read more

I would absolutely refer Ashley Michele Photography to everyone. She did an outstanding job as far as meeting me at the location prior to the wedding to scope out the place to see where some great areas for the pictures would be. She always got back to me in a timely fashion, she is affordable. The day of the wedding she didn't stop taking pictures , candid , posing , formal , funny, cute , sincere , emotional and joyful you name it it was captured in the 300 plus pictures she took. I know someone who recently got married and who ever she used her pictures came out horrible, the pictures the guest took came out better ...and that day and those memories can't be re-done , so DON"T CHANCE IT!!! My dad is getting re-married next year and asked for Ashley Michele's info because everyone saw how hard , easy going she was. If you asked for a picture of this or that she gladly did it. I absolutely love my pictures and get to relive that special day through them . Every special moment is captured in her pictures. Thank you so much !! Nichole Whitman read more

If you've been to Ashley's website and blog you've seen her pictures: they speak for themselves! Ashley is a great photographer. She is not imposing and lets moments of fun, love and laughter unfold naturally before her lens-- and captures them. Additionally, Ashley is kind and fun-loving. She supports the subjects in her photos. She laughs with you and provides some tips on how to get you looking your best in her/your photos. It was super comfortable to work with her. Ashley captured, my family and friends, as well as myself, beautifully. If you haven't heard it enough...your wedding day flies by so quickly. So much is happening it's hard to remember it all. Looking back at the pictures Ashley took, filled in the gaps of my memory from "the big day" She seemed to be keyed into the moments that I would want to see in the future.... Like the picture of my face when my husband started SINGING.... instead of saying our wedding vows! Genuine surprise and joy. My family and I would highly recommend Ashley Michelle Photography read more

Ashley is nothing short of amazing! If you want normal everyday blah photos then pick someone else. I do not have words for how amazing our wedding photos turned out!! Our wedding day had a lot of changes and last minute changes and horrible weather. Ashley was able to still find the perfect shots. She even remembered a few photos that we really wanted to have taken but due to the cold and rain we didn't even want to attempt them. Ashley came over to us and said, "Im down if your down, lets do it". I'm so glad she pushed us to still get those photos because they are AMAZING!! She captured all of the emotions and best moments from our wedding. We had no idea she was even there or taking photos. I don't think there is one special moment that she didn't capture. She even got a photo of me facetiming my Best friend who couldn't make the wedding at the end of the night. Ashley is worth every penny spent! I want to get married again just to have the honor of being photographed by her. read more

Once we looked at Ashley's work online we knew that we wanted to meet with her in person to discuss her photographing our wedding. After meeting with Ashley in person, it was obvious that we didn't need to look at any other possible photographers. Ashley made sure that she knew every important detail about our wedding. She remember family member's names on the day of and made everyone feel comfortable. So many people didn't even realize she was there taking pictures! When our pictures were ready, we were blown away. They were amazing. All of our family members and friends kept telling us that they were the best wedding photos they have ever seen. Ashley took the perfect mix of candid shots that truly captured every emotion felt that day and posed portraits with family. If you are looking for a wedding photographer, choose Ashley Michelle! My husband and I cannot say enough wonderful things about her as a person and as a photographer. read more

I absolutely LOVE, LOVE, LOVE the photos from our wedding; Ashley did an amazing job! From the moment we met Ashley, I could see her passion for photography and that enthusiasm carried through all aspects of our time with her. From our engagement photos to the wedding day, Ashley kept it fun and relaxed and now I have beautiful, artistic pictures that captured all the moments of our special day. She's quick to respond to questions and requests and made sure that she understood what shots were important to me. There is a lot of variety to the shots, poses, and backgrounds, and I feel like she caught all the details throughout the wedding day. The photos she created are so special to me and I know in the years to come, I'm going to look back at these photos and feel like I'm right back there on my wedding day: feeling all the love and excitement my husband and I shared with our friends and family on such a special day. read more

When we began looking for photographers, Ashley really stood out for her use of light, her artistic approach, and her ability to catch candid moments. When we called Ashley, she actually wanted to meet in person, which really impressed us. We felt an instant connection with her and left that initial meeting having made a new friend. She was so genuine and kind and really helped us feel comfortable and relaxed. After spending time with her during our engagement session, we were so confident that we had made an amazing decision for our wedding day. Not only did she capture our wedding moments in amazing detail and creative perspectives, but she really made us feel special and happy. We never felt rushed or like we were wasting time. Ashley is a leader and stepped up when needed. We are so impressed with Ashley's photos and feel so lucky to have had her company on our wedding day. read more

As soon we we met Ashley Michelle, we knew she was the photographer we wanted on our wedding day. Not only was she professional and her portfolio extremely impressive, but more importantly, she was someone we wanted around us on the most important day of our lives. Ashley was extremely flexible when it came to making her packages work for our needs and responded in a helpful and timely manner throughout the planning process. On the day of the wedding, Ashley and her assistant were amazing! We received so many compliments on how awesome they were from the bridal party and countless wedding guests. We were beyond thrilled with the images we received from Ashley after the wedding; they truly exceeded any expectation that we had. The photos were beautiful, artistic and perfectly captured the emotions of the day. We are so thankful to have spent our wedding day with Ashley Michelle! read more

Ashley is the consummate professional. Even though it poured on my wedding day, Ashley remained flexible and calm when we needed to change the schedule for photos. Prior to my wedding, Ashley and I discussed the photos and moments I hoped to capture, and she ensured that I got the shot list I wanted. Ashley is friendly, fun and stress-free. With everything that I had to focus on, I didn't have time to work directly with Ashley the entire time, but it wasn't a problem. I had full faith in her. The entire process including booking, payment, receiving sneak peeks and my final photos was easy. Ashley does everything electronically, which is very convenient. I received my final photos within weeks of my wedding. I am so pleased with Ashley's services, and I wholeheartedly recommend her to anyone looking for a photographer who's got it all. read more

Ashley was absolutely amazing to work with. She was originally recommended to us by another photographer, and we are so grateful for that recommendation. Ashley took the time to meet with us and discuss all of her package options. She was flexible and extremely responsive. She was incredibly nice and easy to work with. My family loved working with her. And most importantly, her photos are amazing. Within the first few shots of our engagement session, she was able to figure out which angles made us look our best. She also was willing to walk about 2 miles (not exaggerating) along the NCR Trail to find the ideal location for that perfect shot. And finally, she had all of our digital images to us within 6 weeks of our wedding. Amazing is all I can say. Anyone would be very fortunate for the opportunity to work with Ashley. read more

Ashley is a fantastic photographer. She made us look absolutely fabulous in all of our pictures - the pictures are beyond anything I could have dreamed of! As engineers, we're not the most photogenic or comfortable in front of a camera, but she made us so comfortable that you'd never know it. She captured the true essence of our relationship in both our wedding pictures, as well as our engagement pictures. In addition, we had the added challenge of covid - our wedding was originally scheduled for April 2020. Ashley was so flexible and easy to work with given the volatile situation, and made sure that not only did we love our photos, but also that all of our guests were comfortable at all times. We can't recommend Ashley enough! read more

We are so thrilled that we received a recommendation to reach out to Ashley to photograph our wedding- it was the absolute best decision. Ashley's work is just incredible and we could not be happier with how our wedding photos turned out. Not only is her work amazing, she is such a joy to work with- she made us both feel extremely comfortable which really helped make the photos as amazing as they are. Additionally, Ashley met with us multiple times before (by phone and in person) to ensure all of our "must-have" photos would be taken. Thank you so much for helping to make our wedding truly a dream come true, and we are so excited to be able to relive the day through the beautiful photos! read more

Ashley was such a pleasure to work with. She is so nice and easy to talk with. She did such a wonderful job every picture is amazing. Seeing all the little details she was able to catch was so great. My husband and I love everyone of the pictures and she took a lot. She was able to catch such beautiful moments between us that we will just cherish and I can't wait to put them in a frame. Even my family liked her and asked for her to take their picture and she had no problem doing that. We got so many compliments of the pictures. I would definitely recommend her to my friends. I can't wait to have her take our next photos hopefully our family with an little addition. read more

Hiring Ashley Michelle Photography was the smartest decision I made for my wedding! She was extremely professional, friendly, and knowledgable. She really gets to know you and what you are looking for in photography for your wedding day, and she is always available when you need to reach her. During our wedding ceremony and reception, I didn't even notice her there! She did a great job at staying out of the way, but captured the most incredible and touching moments. I have received so many glowing compliments about my pictures. Numerous people have said that my wedding pictures are the best wedding pictures they have ever seen, and I totally agree! read more