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We aim to photograph the moments that you can't put into words.

TL;DR I take authentic photos for couples who are wildly in love and ready to celebrate.

I specialize in punchy, true-to-life images for clients who focus on their guest experience and being present at their wedding whether at cocktail hour or on the dance floor.

I'm passionate about both the technical side and the human side of photography. This means I am confident in my ability to know what equipment is needed for the many different environments that come on a wedding day while always aiming to pose for the best angles while also being aware of heightened emotions, timeline needs, and the ability to adapt if something doesn't go to plan.

I believe that all love stories should be celebrated and represented. This is a safe & loving space for all races, religions, sexual orientations and identities. We are fueled by great love stories, no matter the couple.

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Frequently asked questions

Which of the following are included in the starting price?

2nd Shooter
Add'l Hours
Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
Multi. Locations
Slideshow
Toning
Albums
Digital Files
Prints

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

2nd Shooter
Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
Multi. Locations
One Event / Day
Slideshow
Toning
Albums
Digital Files
Matted Prints
Prints
Proofs

What primary photographic style do you identify with?

Contemporary
Natural
Photojournalism
Traditional

What photography services do you offer?

Additional Hours
Boudoir Shoot
Destination / Travel
Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
Second Shooter
Video
Wedding Portraits

What photography items do you offer?

Albums
Canvas
Digital Files
Flush Mount
Matted Prints
Prints
Proofs
Save the Date
Thank You Cards

Reviews of Ashley Carlascio Photography

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Ashley, a highly recommended and talented wedding photographer, received glowing reviews for capturing stunning, emotional, and candid moments. She impressed clients with her professionalism, attention to detail, and ability to keep the day fun and light. Clients appreciated her organizational skills and the ease she brought to the entire process, making them feel comfortable and at ease in front of the camera. Ashley's ability to navigate large crowds, create timelines, and ensure a smooth wedding day experience was particularly noteworthy. Clients expressed gratitude for her stunning work and personal touch, emphasizing her as the perfect choice for capturing special moments.

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This AI-generated summary gives you a snapshot of the overall ratings and feedback from the reviews this vendor has received.

Ashley, a highly recommended and talented wedding photographer, received glowing reviews for capturing stunning, emotional, and candid moments. She impressed clients with her professionalism, attention to detail, and ability to keep the day fun and light. Clients appreciated her organizational skills and the ease she brought to the entire process, making them feel comfortable and at ease in front of the camera. Ashley's ability to navigate large crowds, create timelines, and ensure a smooth wedding day experience was particularly noteworthy. Clients expressed gratitude for her stunning work and personal touch, emphasizing her as the perfect choice for capturing special moments.

Steph
Steph Sent on 09/01/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Absolutely Above & Beyond

We had the absolute best experience working with Ashley! She went above and beyond, even flying out to Boulder, CO for a day to capture our engagement photos, and the pictures turned out stunning. On our wedding day, she didn’t miss a moment. Ashley has an incredible eye for detail and managed to capture every shot we had hoped for (and so many beautiful candid moments we didn’t even think to ask for). She made us feel comfortable and relaxed in front of the camera, and her energy kept the day light and fun.

We now have the most gorgeous collection of photos that perfectly reflect our day and our personalities. If you’re looking for a photographer who is professional, talented, and truly dedicated to her clients, Ashley is the one. Highly recommend!
Juliana
Juliana Sent on 01/05/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Best photographer ever!

Ashley is a incredibly talented photographer, and we're so thankful she was part of our wedding. From the first call, Ashely was warm, welcoming, kind and made us feel immediately comfortable. She was the easiest vendor choice for us! She took the time to get to know us, learned what we liked and disliked, and was an excellent communicator throughout the entire process. We absolutely love our wedding and engagement photos, and are truly blown away by her level of detail and professionalism. She is a joy to work with and makes everything go seamlessly. We had a massive wedding party and extended family, and her ability to navigate the chaos while making us feel calm is truly an art. She was able to capture the most beautiful photos in a timely and efficient way so we could enjoy cocktail hour. Ashley captured so many special moments and looking at our photos makes us feel like we are reliving the day. HIRE HER!! You will NOT regret it :)
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Shauna Sent on 11/24/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Ashley is the best!!

We cannot say enough wonderful things about Ashley! From start to finish, she exceeded every expectation we had for a wedding photographer. Her photos are absolutely stunning—she captured every moment beautifully, and the emotions shine through in every shot.

Beyond her talent behind the camera, Ashley is an amazing person to work with. She made us feel so comfortable and at ease in front of the camera. Her kindness, professionalism, and calm demeanor brought so much positivity to our day.

Ashley is also incredibly organized and helped make our wedding day run so smoothly. She kept everything on track without ever feeling rushed, allowing us to fully enjoy each moment.

We can’t wait to work with her again for future milestones in our lives. We cannot recommend Ashley enough!
Brooke
Brooke Sent on 09/28/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Ashley is amazing!

Ashley is such an amazing photographer and a such a wonderful person. She is so easy to work with, kind and professional. For our engagement shoot, she made it so easy to get in front of the camera, be ourselves, and have fun. After this, we knew we found the perfect photographer for our day.
Anyone at the wedding could tell that Ashley knew what she was doing behind the camera and how to manage big crowds. Her attention to detail and knowledge of the what makes the wedding day flow, was so helpful for us. Ashley helped us create our shot list and she created the timeline for the day, which was one thing we did not have to worry about. Ashley truly cares about her clients and treats them as family. For example, she learns that names of your family and wedding party!
We received a sneak peek the next day and the photos were absolutely gorgeous. The lighting and detail in every single photo was stunning. We could not recommend Ashley enough for any type of photos and can’t wait to work with her again in the future!!
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Rachel Sent on 05/31/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Cannot recommend Ashley enough! Stunning work and amazing to work with

I cannot recommend Ashley enough! We were introduced to Ashley through our wedding planner, and from the moment we met her, we instantly loved her! Our engagement shoot in North Lake Tahoe was a fantastic experience. Ashley helped us find the perfect location at the Palisades, which was exactly the scenery we wanted. We wanted to include our dog in our engagement photos and she captured his personality perfectly as well. It felt like we were working with a close friend the whole time.
We're not used to having our pictures taken and were a little nervous at first, but Ashley made the process feel so natural and easy. We really enjoyed the entire experience and the photos came out perfectly candid, capturing our personalities so well.
On our wedding day, Ashley and her team were a dream to work with. We got all the pictures we wanted with our family and friends without it feeling overwhelming or time-consuming. She kept everything fun and made us laugh, which we really appreciated. She delivered our sneak peak only after a couple days! The photos are light, airy, and exactly what we envisioned. We couldn't be happier or more grateful to Ashley for perfectly capturing our special day. Her work is stunning and we are so happy we worked with her. Thank you for everything Ashley!!
Colleen
Colleen Sent on 05/21/2024
5 out of 5 rating

best photographer EVER

I cannot recommend Ashley enough. Not only is her work product stunning, she is an absolute joy of a person to spend your wedding day with. She is kind, professional, and fun! She had previews to us the very next day, and all of our friends and family RAVED about them, calling the photos magazine quality. She is the best decision we made for our wedding day.
M
Marisa Sent on 07/25/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Ashley is an amazing photographer!

Ashley is an amazing photographer and a truly wonderful person. She took the most beautiful photos of us at our wedding, which was no easy feat because we both hate having our picture taken. She was very good at helping us relax and embrace the moment. She used all her tips and tricks to get us to look natural in the amazing photos she captured. From the first meeting we had with Ashley, she understood our vibe. We didn’t want to do an engagement photo shoot and instead of pressuring us to do that (like some other photographers did), she told us that she completely understood and gave us the option of her coming to our welcome party instead of an engagement shoot, which ended up working out incredibly well.

Ashley went above and beyond to prepare for our wedding. She had never photographed at our venue before, but she made a point of making several trips to the venue prior to our wedding weekend to scope out the best places for photographs and talk to the wedding coordinator at the venue to make sure she knew all the best spots for photos. She worked extremely well with all of our vendors and our wedding planner is still gushing about how wonderful Ashley was and how she can’t wait to work with her again. Ashley also navigated our families so well and made everyone feel special and seen on our wedding day. Ashley and her second shooter, Morgan, were an amazing team, and we have the best photos to remember everything. I cannot recommend Ashley enough! She’s the best!
Tommy
Tommy Sent on 02/20/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Excellent wedding photographer

We hired Ashley to photograph our wedding in July 2022. She is talented, professional, and genuinely fun to work with. She was attentive and organized when photographing us and our extended family before, during, and after the ceremony, and she also captured some excellent candid shots while roaming the venue during the welcome dinner and reception. Ashley cheerfully went above and beyond, indulging us when we wanted to sneak away for an unplanned sunset picture on the bluffs after the ceremony, and offering beautiful portraits of our friends and family during the reception. In brief, Ashley is great at what she does, and I highly recommend her.
Jessica
Jessica Sent on 09/25/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Beyond Amazing

Ashley Carlascio photography was one of the best decisions we made in our wedding planning process. She was our photographer for both engagement session & wedding day. She is so incredibly talented and brings such a kind & positive energy with her. She made us feel so comfortable from the start & truly provided us with the best collection of photographs we could have ever asked for. She captured us & our day perfectly. She was such a joy to work with, professional, easy to communicate with, so skilled at what she does and more. I will forever recommend Ashley Carlascio Photography!
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Tressa Sent on 06/14/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Best Experience with Ashley

Ashley was a dream wedding photographer from start to finish. Before the wedding we chatted many times & she was easy to work with, professional, genuinely nice, & gave great advice for the whole process. She created a detailed timeline and went through it with us prior to the wedding and it was exactly what we wanted. On the actual wedding day Ashley made everything so stress free. Pictures went so quickly and were so easy with her guiding everything. She has a GREAT eye for detail and makes sure the pictures are perfect. She also learned many people’s names from the wedding party which speaks to her professionalism & how much she cares about her clients. There were no awkward moments when taking pictures and she managed a large group of people & kids with ease!
We got a sneak peek of almost 40 picture by the next day and they were absolutely perfect. Every single picture!! I would use Ashley for any pictures I need in the future & would recommend her to anyone + everyone.
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2023 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2021 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2020 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2019 Winner

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Ashley Carlascio Photography frequently asked questions

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