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Turning everyday scenes into
extraordinary visual tales.

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My Offerings

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Couples

Famiy

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Motherhood

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Always nostalgic.

How we can work together

Capturing your special moments with the attention it deserves

I believe the most meaningful photos come from real moments — the laughter, the movement, and the little in-between interactions that often go unnoticed in everyday life. My goal in every session is to create a space where you can simply show up as you are, without pressure to be perfect.

I’m naturally drawn to simplicity in photography. I work primarily with natural light and tend to keep things minimal so the focus stays on connection rather than distractions. Neutral tones, open spaces, and genuine interaction allow your story to take center stage.

Golden hour is my favorite time to shoot, when the light softens and everything takes on that warm glow you see throughout my work.

Whether we’re documenting your family, celebrating a relationship, or preserving a fleeting season of life, my goal is always the same: creating images that feel honest, relaxed, and true to you.

Explore the different ways we can work together below.

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Kind Words

  • A woman sitting in a white boat among sunflower plants in a sunflower field, smiling and wearing a black wide-brimmed hat, white t-shirt, and red pants, with a sunflower flower placed on the boat's front.

    Having known Ashley for the past 16 years, I have watched the evolution of her poetic nature. Having a love for art is something she has always intuitively carried. I have had many professional sessions, which were all amazing, but Ashley truly has a gift. After having what may have been the most comfortable session I've ever experienced, I was completely blown away at what she produced. To say I'm in love with my photos is an understatement.

    Katie Hough

  • A happy couple hugging outdoors on a cloudy day with a forested landscape and mountains in the background.

    Ashley did an amazing job throughout the whole photoshoot process. She was kind, engaging, professional, made us feel comfortable, wanted to make sure we got the types of photos we wanted, and got the photos back to us quickly. She has a big heart and will capture your special moments that you'll treasure forever. I cannot recommend Ashley enough!

    Jessie James

  • A pregnant woman and a man sit closely together, with the woman cradling her belly and the man embracing her from behind, in a bright-room setting.

    Ashley did my maternity pictures and they turned out absolutely amazing. My husband is hesitant with pictures but she made him feel super comfortable. Just an overall wonderful experience from booking, to getting our pictures back in a very timely manner. I'm excited to get newborn pictures and any future pictures done with her!

    Jessica Rosas

  • A woman and a young girl sitting close together, smiling and looking into each other's eyes in a cozy, well-lit room with plants and floral decorations in the background.

    Ashley was so incredible with my two young children. She made them feel comfortable and captured the most beautiful candid shots of them. We scheduled with her again immediately after and plan to continue using her talent for all our photo needs.

    Melissa Damm

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Fueled by coffee, chaos and golden hour

Thrilled to meet you!

Hi, I’m Ashley Michael, a
SC based photographer

Coffee enthusiast and someone who rarely sits still for long. Pretty laid back, but raising kind, respectful humans matters a lot in our home. Moments often feel like quick little movie clips to me—fleeting but meaningful—and photography helps me hold onto them.

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