Based in Northern California, Ashley Baumgartner finds meaning in life’s littlest moments. Sharing a meal with loved ones, starting a new family tradition, laughing so hard you cry — these are the memories that make our days unforgettable. Ashley’s work is playful, heartfelt and full of emotion, and her photographs unmistakably make you feel like the best version of yourself.

BIOGRAPHY

Raised by her grandparents and married to her college sweetheart, Ashley has always been an old soul and a romantic at heart. In fact, she might have been the only eleven-year-old in her neighborhood with a subscription to Martha Stewart Weddings magazine. There was something about the attention to detail, the stories behind a celebration, and the natural elegance of every event that captured Ashley’s spirit and swept her off her feet. It didn’t take long for Ashley to turn her love of weddings into a career. Now, there is nothing she loves more than connecting with clients over the story of their own wedding day. When she’s not behind the camera, you can find Ashley spinning her heart out on the Peloton bike, cheering hard for her favorite sports teams, or raising a little gentleman of her own. And, of course, there’s nothing like dancing the night away to make her feel alive.

APPROACH

If life has taught Ashley anything, it’s that the years are short and time is fleeting. But with her eye for detail and talent for capturing moments both big and small, Ashley’s photography has the power to slow down time. A quiet breath before you take your first step down the aisle, a cheeky glance you share with your girlfriend across the room, the way you lean against your new spouse as you dance beneath the stars. These are the experiences we want to remember forever. Ashley is all in for you, your partner, and your family. She has an exceptional ability to document your one-of-a-kind story, and her photos will give you a beautiful array of memories you’ll cherish for years to come.