My husband and I got married in September of 2019, and between the two of us, we have 5 children. We also have 2 dogs, a cat, and a bearded dragon. I started my photography journey when I became a stay-at-home mom after my oldest daughter was born. From there, it has blossomed into capturing special moments for others. Photos are something that I believe to indeed be priceless. I love being able to look back on not only my childhood but even the little bit of photos from my parent's childhood. I truly cherish those photos because I didn't get to meet and have a relationship with some of my grandparents, so the pictures are all I have.
My approach to photography is more of a lifestyle approach as I want to capture those authentic connections and emotions. I want to capture the love, laughter, and, yes, even sometimes the tears, typically happy ones, that naturally flow. I like the emotions to flow through my lens and onto your photos so you can share them through the generations. I absolutely love what I do and that it enables me to meet different people from all walks of life. I don't want to just be your photographer; I also want to be your lifelong friend.
So lets' connect, start this journey together and capture some priceless memories!
Your Fun-Loving Wedding and Portrait Photographer
I'm Ashley
owdy!! It's nice to meet you and I am so excited you're here. I was born and raised in Lubbock, Texas on good ol' southern hospitality where you treat everyone with love and kindness. I also have a strong faith in the Lord above. I enjoy watching football and basketball and I love the Texas Tech Red Raiders. I am also a very family orientated person, they mean the world to me and are my "why" for everything I do.
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A snapshot into my life
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My family is definitely my number one favorite thing as they play a huge role in my life. They are one of my big "whys" in life and help keep me on my toes. We are always on the go between sports activities and enjoying life.
My parents play a huge role in my life, as I still call them for any advice I need or just to chat, and also in my husband and children's lives. The kids love going over and being spoiled by their grandparents.
Our dogs, cat, and bearded dragon bring tons of joy and laughter with all the silly things they do. Our family wouldn't be complete without them!
My little famiy
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Since I was a little kid, I have always loved animals, big or small. Growing up, we lived in the country, so I grew up with all kinds of pets, from cats and dogs to rabbits and ducks and everything in between. As kids, my sister and I would also feed the cows that lived next to us. So animals have always played a significant role in my life.
I went to school to be a vet tech shortly after high school and worked for many years in a clinic. Animals are another passion of mine, next to photography, which has been passed down to my kiddos. We are all trying to love it if it has fur or feathers! One of my big goals is to someday run a dog rescue.
So if you have a pet you would like to include in your session, please know they are very much welcomed!
Whiskey-my border collie
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I have always loved to travel and see different places. I want to eventually visit all 50 states and at least one other country. Growing up, my family did a lot of camping, so I got to experience nature from an early age. In high school, I was in the band, and we took a fun trip every year, so I made some incredible memories in other places with all my fellow band friends.
Now that I have a family, I enjoy trips with the family. I want my kids to know there are so many beautiful places to see and experience. Of course, we all love the water and the beach, but we also enjoy nature and the quiet the mountains bring.
If you decide you would rather travel and elope for your wedding, just know I am entirely down to travel!
My son & Husband (in the Background) Fishing
at fun valley in colorado
Traveling
I would love to say that for my engagement shoot and capturing our wedding day, Ashley did an amazing job! For any future photos I need, I will definitely go through her. Thank you, Ashley, for taking our pictures and capturing our special day! Five stars!
Spirit Ranch in Lubbock, Tx
Chris & Shantell
Ashley has always done such an amazing job capturing our photos! She is creative and innovative, and the end product is absolutely beautiful!! We will always trust her with such important memories!
Lubbock, Tx
Ashley
What can I say about my photos?
Well, to start, I am not confident in my own body image. Like most women, I, too, can be my worst critic. My husband and I were coming up on our 7th Anniversary, and I wanted to do something special. So I decided to surprise him with sexy boudoir photos. I contacted Ashley and spoke about what I wanted to do. She immediately made me feel relaxed and at ease with the whole experience. I felt beautiful, sexy, and surprisingly comfortable. She made me laugh and talked to me through every picture and pose. I started out with jitters in the beginning, and by the end of it all, I was on cloud nine. Without being pushy or negative, she got me to relax and step out of my comfort zone. Needless to say, I LOVED my pictures!! My husband absolutely had a wonderful reaction to his surprise, and my experience was Amazing! I would recommend that any women who need a little boost at caring and loving themselves give her a try. She is sweet, sensitive to your needs, and makes you feel comfortable. I'm so glad I went with her. I'm very happy with the results of my photos.
Lubbock, Tx
Cierrah
You Deserve the best
This is YOUR MOMENT and YOUR DAY, and it is only happening ONCE.
I put my soul, creativity, and love into what I do, essentially Meraki's meaning.
I put so much of myself into it because I know how important pictures are. Capturing all the beautiful moments in exquisite images so you can relive all the emotion they hold over and over again as you share with future generations is my number one goal because it's simply what you deserve when capturing these special moments.
