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Ashley Stedman Photography is a Southern California wedding photographer capturing genuine, unforgettable moments for couples who want their wedding day to feel like the best party they've ever thrown. Specializing in both dark & moody and light & airy styles, Ashley brings the fun first and the camera second — creating a relaxed, true-to-you experience from the first hello to the final gallery. Serving Temecula, San Juan Capistrano, Aliso Viejo, and surrounding Southern California areas, with destination availability for couples getting married further afield. Full-day wedding coverage, engagement sessions, and second-photographer packages available. Every collection includes a fast turnaround, so you're reliving the day again in no time.

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Frequently asked questions

Which of the following are included in the starting price?

2nd Shooter
Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
One Event / Day
Digital Files

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

2nd Shooter
Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
One Event / Day
Albums
Digital Files

What primary photographic style do you identify with?

Contemporary
Natural

What photography services do you offer?

Additional Hours
Boudoir Shoot
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
Save the Date
Thank You Cards

Reviews of Ashley Stedman Photography

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Reviewers praise Ashley as a professional, friendly, and creative photographer who makes couples feel comfortable and guides them through sessions. Her strong communication, eye for lighting/composition, and helpful timeline planning delivered stunning, timeless photos in varied styles. Highly recommended.

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Reviewers praise Ashley as a professional, friendly, and creative photographer who makes couples feel comfortable and guides them through sessions. Her strong communication, eye for lighting/composition, and helpful timeline planning delivered stunning, timeless photos in varied styles. Highly recommended.

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Jessica Sent on 08/05/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Hands down the BEST photographer ever!!

If you’re looking for the perfect person to capture the most beautiful, intentional moments of your life, Ashley is your girl!
She is an absolute joy to work with and has the most infectious energy. She is professional, very detailed, creative beyond measure, and overall an amazing person to have around.
My husband and I chose Ashley as our photographer for our wedding and her work was incredible! Now, I can’t imagine any other person capturing our important milestones than her!
Thank you Ashley for all the memories you have given us.
I could not recommend her enough!!
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Alexandra Sent on 07/19/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Highly Recommended Wedding Photographer

We chose Ashley Stedman Photography for our wedding and couldn't have been happier with our decision. From our first conversation, Ashley was prompt to respond and clearly knew what she was doing, which gave us confidence right away. She traveled to Santa Barbara for our ceremony at the courthouse and arrived early, ready to capture photos in all the gorgeous spots the venue offered. Ashley worked with us to find the photography styles that felt right and guided us to the best locations during golden hour, resulting in stunning images we'll treasure forever. Her knowledge of lighting and angles made a real difference in how beautiful our photos turned out. We'd absolutely recommend Ashley to any couple looking for a photographer who's both experienced and genuinely invested in their day.
Katherine
Katherine Sent on 07/18/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Highly recommend this photographer

As someone who has never felt comfortable getting their picture taken I was a bit worried about how I would feel getting hundreds of photos taken on my wedding day. Well…Ashley made me feel so comfortable and confident. I felt like I was just hanging out with my friend and the photos turned out beautiful. I am so happy I picked her to be my photographer.
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Arianna Sent on 07/18/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Incredible photographer

My husband and I hired Ashley to do our engagement and wedding photos. She is so charismatic and bubbly she even made my husband feel comfortable and open during this whole process. Because she specializes in two aesthetics we were able to have the best of both worlds for our pictures. They were moody and fall themed for our engagement pictures, but bright and airy for our colorful summer wedding. She’s shooting our upcoming maternity photos and I recommend her to all our friends and family. Can’t wait to work with her again! Shes truly so amazing and easy to work with. 10/10 photographer
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Nikki Sent on 04/10/2025
5 out of 5 rating

We loved ashely

Ashley was nothing but fantastic from start to finish! There was great communication and she made both my husband and I feel so comfortable throughout the shooting process, we felt like we have known her forever! I love Ashley’s vibe and style of shooting and I can’t wait to shoot with her again in the future!
Jonathan
Jonathan Sent on 07/12/2024
5 out of 5 rating

The best ever!

Ashely is just absolutely the best! As we sit down to reminisce about our wedding day, we're filled with immense gratitude for the incredible role Ashley played in making it unforgettable. Your talent isn't just about taking photos; it's about capturing moments that we will cherish forever. I was going into this photo time almost transactionally - take pictures, sign some documents and go home, but Ashley really made it a fun and very magical time; thank you again! Thank you also for being so accommodating, driving all the way to the LA area. Not only did our (dog) had fun, but I was also happy that you were able to capture some awesome pictures of of my fur-buddy before she passed away. Looking through our album feels like reliving the day all over again. Each photo tells a story, not just of what happened, but of the love and happiness that filled the air even though it was super cold haha. Your passion for your craft shines through in every image, and we couldn't be more grateful for the care and attention you put into your work. Thank you, from the bottom of our hearts, for capturing our day and our dogs so beautifully. Your photos will be cherished for a lifetime, serving as a reminder of the love and joy we felt as we started this new chapter together and also in memory of Leia. Until we meet again,
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Clarissa Sent on 04/11/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Wedding photography

We hired Ashley to be our wedding photographer and she was absolutely amazing. From the engagement photos to the day of, she was not only very professional but also down to earth making me and my husband super comfortable in front of the camera. She really showed how experienced she is with an awesome day of timeline that got all the photos we wanted and more. I would highly recommend her and her crew for your special event!
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Nico Sent on 10/23/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Highly Recommended!!

Ashley was the best choice we made for our wedding photography. She was very friendly and professional, and she made us feel comfortable and relaxed. She had a great eye for composition and lighting, and she created stunning photos that matched our vision. The photos she took were exactly what we wanted, with a light, dreamy and airy feel. We highly recommend her to anyone looking for a talented and creative photographer who can capture the essence of your special day.
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Brandie Sent on 01/02/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing friendly and professional

Ashley was amazing to work with! I have never been one to like pictures of my self and I about cried when I received our photos back! She made it fun and easy! She was prompt In getting our photos back to us for our engagement and wedding photos! 10/10 recommend!
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Taylor Sent on 12/19/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Our experience with this vendor was exceptional, Ashley is a joy to work with and so talented. She provides a variety of shots and is efficient/patien

Frozen frame photography truly made our wedding day magical. I was blown away with how the photos turned out. She captured the moment and most of all the love throughout the day. She made our day so sweet and effortless and whenever I look back on the photos I feel like I am reliving the day and moments all over again. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts xoxo-The Henrys
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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2020 Winner

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Ashley Stedman Photography frequently asked questions

Ashley Stedman Photography includes the following photography services in the starting price:
  • 2nd Shooter
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • One Event / Day
  • Digital Files
Ashley Stedman Photography includes the following photography services in their most popular wedding package:
  • 2nd Shooter
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • One Event / Day
  • Albums
  • Digital Files
Ashley Stedman Photography offers the following photography styles:
  • Contemporary
  • Natural
Ashley Stedman Photography offers the following photography services for weddings:
  • Additional Hours
  • Boudoir Shoot
  • Destination / Travel
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • One Event / Day
  • Second Shooter
  • Wedding Portraits
Ashley Stedman Photography offers the following photography materials for weddings:
  • Albums
  • Canvas
  • Digital Files
  • Flush Mount
  • Matted Prints
  • Prints
  • Save the Date
  • Thank You Cards
Ashley Stedman 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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