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ae photography is a fresh, modern and innovative husband & wife team. our style is non-traditional and our goal is to capture truthful, honest imagery, believing every photo should tell a story--even if you weren't part of it. we document the day and preserve actual moments. we photograph every last detail and then some, knowing full well how much time went into planning each and every one of them. once the day is over the photographs will be the only way to look back at your hard work and see how beautifully it all came together.

we fully believe each and every photo from your wedding should be edited to match the photos that draw you in on the websites, blogs and portfolios and lead you to book that specific photographer. we believe showcasing beautiful work to reel clients in, only to give them an end result of straight-out-of-the-camera files, basic edits or even just a handful of select favorites fully edited is false advertising and not what the client fell in love with and paid for. the editing process, for us, is more than half of the job. we work hard to make each image from your day the best in can possibly be, giving you a photo disc full of magazine worthy moments telling the story of your day.

we like couples who really understand the importance of photography on their wedding day and are willing to think outside the box with us. with ae, you will receive modern, yet timeless photos with a touch of whimsy here and there. we believe it is our duty to stay updated by giving our clients the latest styles & products, forms of communication and photo equipment & editing software.

we are truly honored to be part of every wedding & session we capture. we love growing with our clients; capturing their engagement, wedding, babies and full family portraits. it is such a blessing to work together and do something we are both so passionate about. we started this in 2002 out of pure love for photography and will continue to shoot with the same amount of passion we had in our first year throughout our entire career.

thanks for your interest & we hope to hear from you soon!

-ae

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Frequently asked questions

What primary photographic style do you identify with?

Contemporary
Photojournalism

What photography services do you offer?

High-Res Images

What photography items do you offer?

Albums
Digital Files
Flush Mount
Negatives
Prints
Proofs
Thank You Cards

Reviews of ae photography

Kristy
Kristy Sent on 11/15/2011
5 out of 5 rating
I found AE Photography very early on in the wedding planning process and compared every other photographer to them from then on. Even as the details of our wedding changed over our fairly long engagement, I couldn't see anyone else being there except AE. On the day of the wedding, my expectations were met and exceeded. They were very professional and creative. I never worried about what they were going to capture- their style was a perfect match for our wedding. They were beyond flexible with pricing and packages, and I am so thankful to them and my husband for making the price work for our wedding. We don't have the photos back yet, but so far I couldn't be more pleased.
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Caitlin Sent on 09/12/2011
5 out of 5 rating
Absolutely loved working with ae photography. Their style was EXACTLY what I was looking for and I couldn't have been any happier with the results. I truthfully don't have a single complaint. Ashely and Eric were very responsive to our wants/needs for our wedding day and were so much fun to work with during our engagement session and on our wedding day. I have recommended ae photography to everyone I have talked to since the wedding and recommend them to anyone looking for a more artful, personal photographic style that captures the special, un-poseable moments from you most special day. Thanks ae!!!!
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Susan Sent on 01/23/2011
5 out of 5 rating
Eric & Ashley did our engagement pictures and wedding pictures and we were very pleased with the service they gave us. They were very flexible with us and did a great job on all of our pictures. They drove all the way from Illinois to Iowa for our wedding too! A couple years ago we asked if they could take a few snap shots of us and they went above and beyond--they had us go to different sites and took all kinds of pictures for us. They posted a bunch of pictures on their website and edited them all too--They are both very talented and the work they do is incredible--I would highly recommend them to anyone wanting pictures taken. I encourage anyone that reads this to visit their website: www.photographyae.com
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Deidre Sent on 01/22/2011
5 out of 5 rating
A&E are absolutely wonderful! Their creative eye definitely captures your event in ways you never imagined! A wonderful team, they were able to give us our day in imaginative images we cherish and our friends and family envy! We are still bragging about and showing off our gorgeous mementos whenever the opportunity arises! The astounding coffee table book they created for us really takes the cake! Thank you, Ashley and Eric for all the wonderful memories! When the need for a photographer comes up, you will be the only one we call!
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Leah Sent on 01/18/2011
5 out of 5 rating
Unique & classy style. They are always coming up with new & fun ideas for making each of the weddings they photograph different. Ashley is an excellent consult and is willing to help you through any questions that come up before, during, or after your wedding day. Check out their site for a look at their style!
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Keli Sent on 01/17/2011
5 out of 5 rating
ae photography was the best decision i made for my wedding. They are incredibly talented individuals. I used them on 3 seperate occasions all in relation to my wedding and I received perfection each time. They are professional, unique, and will go the extra mile for any client. I recommend them for any bride, any style. They will truly capture 'you' and let you relive your special day forever through their work. Thank you for everything Ashley and Eric!!!
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Erica Sent on 01/17/2011
5 out of 5 rating
We have turned to Ashley and Eric numerous times for our photographic needs. First was in September of 2008. Ashley and Eric shot our wedding and were absolutely wonderful! They were a dream to work with and plan. And how they were able to get every little detail photographed without us even noticing they were there was amazing. I absolutely cherish the photos they took.

After the wedding, we turned to Ashley and Eric for some fun photos! We did a Trash the Dress session and I did a Boudoir Session as a suprise for my husband. Their level of professionalism only adds to their fantastic photos! They were able to make all of our sessions fun and relaxing! I recommend them to anyone looking to capture any part of thier life! And we will be turning to them again soon as we have welcomed our first baby into our family and will definitely need more pictures!
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Zaq Sent on 01/17/2011
5 out of 5 rating
Eric and Ashley were absolutely the greatest thing to happen to our little farm town rock and roll wedding. First off you can't put a price tag on having TWO people shooting during the most important day of your life. Especially when they're both so talented and make you feel so comfortable. Secondly, their ability to capture the most off beat and vulnerable moments when you least expect, capture the true emotions of your experience. Trying to think back to our day is almost impossible as it all becomes a blur, but thanks to AE i have proof not only i was there, but crazy happy. Our friends look at our wedding photos and constantly comment on how it's the perfect mix of art/sexy/rock and roll/ and "perfectly you two" ... I can't wait until years down the road I can sit with my grand kids and show how our family came to be. Also side note, they and their photos were so amazing, my best friends Tom and Jody Pitt had AE travel from IL to Minneapolis to do their wedding , with equally beautiful results...
A great family... A great team... And now great friends..trust me they will never disappoint
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Jennifer Sent on 01/17/2011
5 out of 5 rating
Ashley and Eric shot our wedding in July of 2009. From the first meeting my husband and I were impressed with the quality of their work and their dedication to delivering an excellent product.
Prior to the wedding we did a bridal session. It was my mom's idea and I have to say I was dreading it, but Ashley&Eric did a great job of keeping me relaxed and actually made it fun. They had me dancing around a wine bar and "behind the ropes" at a local antique house/museum.
We were so pleased with them the day of our wedding. They were able to get the shots they needed without being "in your face" like so many wedding photographers are. They had creative ideas and stepped away from the stereotypical pictures and poses you see all the time.
Within a few weeks of our wedding they began posting proofs on their website. I was so happy! It was like getting a present every time I logged in and saw new photos posted. I can't say enough about the quality of their work. Every image(and there are hundreds) was professionally edited and looked beautiful. There were so many shots we didn't even know they took!
My overall experience with AE from start to finish was amazing! My husband and I are looking forward to working with them again in the future!
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Anne Sent on 01/16/2011
5 out of 5 rating
I love that Eric and Ashley don't just treat their clients like "clients"--they threat them like friends and build relationships with them, because not only are they documenting such a special day, but more often than not, they come back to shoot their newborns and family photos, they grow with the families they shoot. :)

A few other things that were great about using Ashley and Eric were:

I was thrilled to have all of my photos fully edited to match the work they showed me at our meeting.

They were great at creating a custom package to give me what I needed/wanted while sticking as close to my budget as possible

Their customer service is great. I was amazed at how quickly they responded every time I needed them--even on the weekends and holidays!

I would recommend them to anyone that not only wants their wedding/engagement beautifully documented, but also, they can continue documenting your life even after your big event!
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