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Ashley Nicole Photography

Additional Hours
Second Shooter
One Event / Day
Destination / Travel

Why couples loved this vendor

  • Pristine quality
  • Seasoned with weddings
  • Photographer
Rebecca
Julia
Erin
Kim
Cathy E.

Recommended by 100% of couples

About this vendor

Ashley Nicole Photography is a contemporary wedding photography company based in Rensselaer, New York. Owner and lead photographer Ashley specializes in light and bright images that capture the real and raw moments of a couple's wedding day. She covers special occasions throughout Upstate New York and the Capital Region and delights in collaborating with nearlyweds.

Services Offered

Ashley Nicole feels truly honored to be a part of such a special time in a couple's life. To that end, every client receives her devoted attention and professional focus, as well as her fun and enthusiastic approach! From natural images of pre-ceremony preparations to couple's portraits and close-ups of finer details, Ashley strives to document every aspect of wedding occasions. Other services and products available with Ashley Nicole Photography include:

  • Engagement sessions
  • Destination weddings
  • One-event-per-day guarantee
  • A second photographer
  • Additional hours
  • Albums, prints, and digital files
  • Thank-you cards

Features

Woman-owned

Small team (2-10 members)

Experience

  • 7 years in business

  • We speak English

Links

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Weddings with this vendor

Emily & Jake's wedding
Emily & Jake
28 photos
Riley & Kevin's wedding
Riley & Kevin
36 photos
Megan & Anthony's wedding
Megan & Anthony
35 photos
Kayla & Donald's wedding
Kayla & Donald
19 photos

FAQ

Which of the following are included in the starting price?

High-Res Images
Multi. Locations
One Event / Day
Digital Files

Which of the following are included in the price of your most popular wedding package?

2nd Shooter
High-Res Images
Multi. Locations
One Event / Day
Digital Files

What primary photographic style do you identify with?

Contemporary
Natural
Photojournalism

What photography services do you offer?

Additional Hours
Destination / Travel
Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
One Event / Day
Second Shooter
Wedding Portraits

What photography items do you offer?

Albums
Canvas
Digital Files
Flush Mount
Matted Prints
Prints
Thank You Cards
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Reviews of Ashley Nicole Photography

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Ashley delivers stunning, bright, natural photos that capture both posed and candid moments beyond expectation. She’s professional, organized, communicative, calm, and keeps the day on schedule while making couples comfortable. Fast turnaround, a helpful second shooter, and great flexibility make her highly recommended.

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Ashley delivers stunning, bright, natural photos that capture both posed and candid moments beyond expectation. She’s professional, organized, communicative, calm, and keeps the day on schedule while making couples comfortable. Fast turnaround, a helpful second shooter, and great flexibility make her highly recommended.

Rebecca
Rebecca Sent on 09/21/2026
5 out of 5 rating

July McKenzie Wilderness Wedding

We received our photos from our special day, and I’ve never felt compelled to write a review quicker than I am now. My husband and I don't know much about photography ourselves, so going in we had no idea what to expect from certain shots. There were certain poses Ashley and Meagan asked us to do and we'd be wondering how the pictures would come out. Those ended up being some of our favorite pictures in the whole gallery. Other pictures we knew would be great, and they were somehow even better than we could have imagined. Ashley and Meagan just have the eye for finding the shot even when the moment doesn't look like much as it's happening. Ashley and Meagan were so comfortable and fun to be around! We had to make a lot of decisions when putting together our wedding, but we would choose Ashley and Meagan every time.
Julia
Julia Sent on 09/17/2026
5 out of 5 rating

10/10 wonderful

Ashley was absolutely incredible!!! She was so friendly during our engagement shoot and made us instantly at ease. She did a beautiful job for our wedding. She took great candids and was always up for taking random group photos throughout the night! Absolutely would reccomend! 🩷
Erin
Erin Sent on 09/04/2026
5 out of 5 rating

AMAZING Photographer - look no further!

We could not have asked for a better wedding photographer! From the very beginning, she was so wonderful to work with. She went out of her way to get to know me and my husband, and understand exactly what we were looking for. I shared my vision board with her and she captured it all perfectly! Every detail, pose, candid moment, and photos of our guests - we were blown away at how stunning every photo was. Clean, bright and natural lighting which was exactly what we wanted.

Ashley was incredibly organized, timely, professional and so easy to communicate with throughout the entire process. She made everything feel effortless and kept things running smoothly on our wedding day, which was a huge relief! The timeline she built for the day was extremely helpful. Even our families and bridal parties commented on how wonderful she was!

We are beyond grateful to have our favorite day captured so beautifully, and will forever cherish these photos. Thank you Ashley!
Kim
Kim Sent on 08/25/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Highly recommend Ashley for your wedding day!

I had the pleasure of working with Ashley for a wedding where I was the planner at McKenzie Wilderness Estate, and I can’t recommend her highly enough! Throughout the process, Ashley demonstrated the utmost professionalism. Her timely communication made coordination effortless. She was always quick to respond to messages and proactive in confirming important details.

Ashley was especially collaborative in building and executing the day's timeline. She worked seamlessly with me and the couple to ensure every special moment was captured without ever feeling rushed. Her flexibility and positive attitude made a significant difference, helping the day run smoothly and allowing everyone to feel at ease.

If you’re looking for a photographer who is reliable, communicative, and genuinely cares about making your event memorable, I highly recommend working with Ashley!
K
Katie Sent on 08/10/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Best wedding and engagement photographer!!

Working with Ashley for our engagement and wedding photos was a dream!! She was kind, personable and took the time to get to know us and our wishes for our big day (and up for getting stuck in a corn field for tractor photos). The pictures were absolutely STUNNING!! Her and her second photographer made sure we got all the shots we wanted and were nothing but professional. I can’t recommend her enough for your upcoming big day!
Cathy E.
Cathy Sent on 06/24/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Ashley Nicole Photography Incredible Experience

Magic. That's how I can explain our experience with the extremely talented Ashley (and her assistant photographer, Kim). Start to finish was a totally wonderful experience with Ashley Nicole Photography. She is not only incredibly talented but has a kindness and patience about her that is very refreshing and appreciated. Photographs were one of the most important things to us, mainly so that we could all relax and never feel like we had to pick up our phones to capture all the moments. I cannot tell you what a relief it was to live in the moment on the wedding day and put our total trust in Ashley and her team. The minute we booked Ashley - all of the photograph worry went away. The planning process was so easy because Ashley is incredibly friendly, had fun planning with us, is extremely communicative, and well organized. We mutually worked on a document that allowed us all to collaborate on all the exact photograph combinations and the specifics of the day. Ashley guided us gently in all the right directions without diminishing our requests for photo combos. The result was that before the Big Day, everything was documented in a well-timed out checklist. On the actual day I can honestly say that I never once thought about if something was being captured. That says something. This MOB is ALL about photographs and capturing life's moments. Ashley showed up early and went to work. She coordinated with our other vendors for a flawless day. She and her assistant moved with a purpose and methodically went through the checklist of pictures so nothing was missed and they were able to do this all while speaking kindly and calmly to all of the needed parties. Ashley (and Kim) worked tirelessly throughout the day and night to capture our day. TIRELESSLY. Ashley was constantly on the move and stayed right until the very last moment of her time. Once the wedding was over, the communication was still incredible. Ashley posted sneak peaks which got us VERY excited and as I write this we have ALL of our photographs from the day (that was just a few short weeks ago!) The photographs are absolutely stunning! The perfect image quality, the organization of each occasion throughout the event, the beautifully captured moments. We get to relive the surreal and perfect day and relive the experience through our photographs forever. Lastly, I would be remiss not to mention how Ashley and Kim both made us feel like our day was the most important thing to them and that we as a family were incredibly important to them. You will not regret your experience with Ashley Nicole Photography.

Brooke
Brooke Sent on 06/19/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Wedding Review!

Ashley is simply amazing! From our engagement photos to our wedding day, she exceeded every expectation. She took the time to get to know us, understand what we wanted from our photos, and learned our comfort level in front of the camera. Her warm and personable approach made the entire process feel easy, natural, and stress-free.
Ashley's photography style is clean, bright, and beautiful, and the results speak for themselves. She truly goes above and beyond for her clients, paying attention to every detail and making sure every special moment is captured perfectly.
If you're looking for a photographer who is talented, professional, and genuinely invested in her clients, Ashley is the one to hire. We couldn't be happier with our experience and highly recommend her!
Kelly
Kelly Sent on 01/06/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Best photographer ever!

We cannot say enough amazing things about Ashley! She truly listened to us from the start, respected our wishes, and never once pushed a first look when I knew it wasn’t right for us.

She was incredibly flexible when we had to reschedule our engagement photos due to weather, and on the wedding day she handled every bit of chaos with calm and kindness—including when my dress broke! She made us feel supported and stress-free the entire time.

Even after daylight was gone, she captured the most stunning, beautiful photos of us. Her talent, professionalism, and genuine care are unmatched. I would recommend her over and over again—one of the best decisions we made for our wedding day! 💕📸

Kelly & Joe Pokrentowski
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Alaina Sent on 12/30/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing!!!

Hiring Ashley Nicole Photography was one of the best decisions we made for our wedding day. From the start, Ashley was warm, professional, and incredibly attentive. She truly took the time to understand our vision and made us feel so confident and comfortable throughout the entire process.

On the wedding day, Ashley and her second shooter Meghan were an absolute dream team. They were calm, organized, and worked so seamlessly together. They managed to capture every important moment while still blending into the background, allowing the day to unfold naturally. Their presence was reassuring, and their energy made the experience even more enjoyable.

The photos are beyond stunning. Every image is filled with emotion, beauty, and authenticity. Ashley didn’t just take pictures—she captured the feeling of our wedding day. From the big, emotional moments to the quiet, candid ones we didn’t even realize were happening, every photo tells a story. Looking through our gallery feels like reliving the day all over again.

She made posing feel effortless, gave wonderful direction when needed, and captured so many genuine moments with our family and friends. We’ve received countless compliments on our photos, and people are truly blown away by the quality and artistry. We are truly so thankful to have found her!
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Amanda Sent on 12/18/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Wonderful experience!

We had an amazing experience Ashley! The photos were absolutely beautiful and the turnaround time was quick. She was also so flexible and patient on our wedding day, especially when working with little kids. She made everything feel easy and stress-free while still capturing all the special moments. We couldn’t be happier and highly recommend her!
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2026 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2025 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2024 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2023 Winner
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Team

Ashley Farnan
Ashley Farnan
Owner
Meagan
Meagan
2nd Photographer
Kim
Kim
2nd Photographer

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Ashley Nicole Photography frequently asked questions

Ashley Nicole Photography includes the following photography services in the starting price:
  • High-Res Images
  • Multi. Locations
  • One Event / Day
  • Digital Files
Ashley Nicole Photography includes the following photography services in their most popular wedding package:
  • 2nd Shooter
  • High-Res Images
  • Multi. Locations
  • One Event / Day
  • Digital Files
Ashley Nicole Photography offers the following photography styles:
  • Contemporary
  • Natural
  • Photojournalism
Ashley Nicole Photography offers the following photography services for weddings:
  • Additional Hours
  • Destination / Travel
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • One Event / Day
  • Second Shooter
  • Wedding Portraits
Ashley Nicole Photography offers the following photography materials for weddings:
  • Albums
  • Canvas
  • Digital Files
  • Flush Mount
  • Matted Prints
  • Prints
  • Thank You Cards
Ashley Nicole Photography is recommended by 100% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 5.0, with the same score awarded for quality of service, flexibility, value, professionalism and average response time.
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