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We are a pretty fantastic husband and wife team who capture candid moments, with the kind of upfront direction that guides but does not smother.
We take the kind of pictures we would want taken of us. Photos that show a couple at their best. Real moments and interactions, adventures, and most importantly (of course) those awesome candid shots you want!

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Frequently asked questions

Which of the following are included in the starting price?

2nd Shooter
High-Res Images
Digital Files

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

2nd Shooter
Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
Slideshow
Digital Files
Negatives
Proofs

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
Second Shooter
Wedding Portraits

What photography items do you offer?

Albums
Digital Files
Prints
Proofs

Reviews of The Ashers - Husband and Wife Team

Stephanie
Stephanie Sent on 07/23/2022
5 out of 5 rating

The Most Incredible Duo!

Where to even begin with Ellie and Will? They are honestly the most kind, sweet, caring human beings you will ever meet. It was our second time working with them/seeing them (engagement shoot in 2019) and it felt like we were friends for so long. They were so excited to be there on our wedding day, you could truly feel it. I literally let them guide us throughout everything because I trust their vision. I am not someone who knows how to pose in front of a camera, but they know how to guide you - which I truly appreciate! Ellie and Will have an incredible positive energy - they literally hype you up during your personal shots with them. But they also know how to really blend in naturally with the entire wedding environment. There are some photos we got and I honestly don't know how they got those photos because I didn't realize they were there. They both work so great together, sometimes it's like they are reading each other's minds LOL! That's how incredible their work is. After the wedding, we had so many of our family and friends say how professional Ellie & Will are and how great our photos turned out. The editing that Ellie & Will do on the photographs are truly pieces of art. If you ever question what area in your wedding you should invest, definitely invest in photography, specifically The Ashers.

Our original wedding was supposed to be in May 2020 and we literally had to change our date three times because our entire guest list was traveling. They were both so incredibly supportive and empathetic throughout the changes. We were just so glad that we were able to keep them as one of our vendors. The only thing I regret is that I didn't book them for the 10 hour package as we only did 8 hrs. So if you are thinking whether you need those extra 2 hours - yes you should. They are that amazing and I wish they could document everything in life!
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Ariella Sent on 05/13/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Stunning photos and incredible to work with

Look no further for your wedding photographers. Ellie and Will are incredible at photography with an attention to detail. We loved their work and when we got our wedding photos back we were blown away at how well they captured the day. It’s been five months post wedding and I still haven’t ordered photos yet because I want to print them all. Not only that working with them was a delight. Ellie was so patient with me switching venues and many COVID delays, stuck by my side for two years of planning without wavering. They are so fun and friendly, brought great energy on the big day. Seriously a dream team, couple goals and won’t disappoint
Annalee
Annalee Sent on 10/05/2021
5 out of 5 rating

The BEST decision you'll make...

Oh boy, where do I even begin...
Having a 2020 wedding date proved to be an additional curveball in the already stressful and grueling process that is wedding planning. As we had to strip down and reconfigure our plans (several times) Ellie and Will remained one of the only constants in the storm. They are so responsive, caring, genuine and flexible; they truly want the best outcome for you and are willing to put in unbelievable amounts of work to fully achieve the shared vision for your wedding photos. Our engagement session with them was so unique, intimate and special; Will made my husband, a person who generally hates being in front of the camera, feel so confident and at ease in our first session. We had so much fun; it was truly one of the most memorable days of our lives. Moving forward to wedding day, they were there to capture every moment, most of the time so camouflaged with the backdrop that you almost forgot they were even there. I only remembered that there was someone there taking my pictures when Ellie would step out of the background to fix my hair or gently adjust my stance. They kept us grounded and made sure that we had intimate moments, just my husband and I, amongst the frenzy of our wedding day. I will truly never get over how wonderful our experience was with them, start to finish. They are worth every penny (PLUS more, in my opinion)!
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David Sent on 10/26/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Best Experience We Could Ever Ask For!

It's hard to really put into words how incredible Ellie and Will are as professionals, photographers and all around people. I've never hired a professional photographer prior to my wife and I's wedding but I can assure you that we will be working with Ellie and Will for all of our special moments throughout life moving forward. They were consummate pros when it came to get all of the right angles, taking advantage of the lighting throughout the day and were the greatest hype man and woman we could have asked for on our special day. From the sneak peak we received, I can only imagine how amazing the full album is going to be. They worked the room like ninjas getting every angle and not being right in the middle of everything. Thank you Ellie and Will for making our special day that much more special with the energy you brought! We truly couldn't have asked for a better experience than what you provided for us. Cheers to many more years of special moments captured by the two of you!!
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Berenice Sent on 12/07/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Talented, genuine individuals ready for a good time!

Ellie and Will are an amazing team! They made my husband and I feel so comfortable and made us feel like stars! They’re work is magnificent and they were able to give us our wedding photo’s in a timely manner! I can’t say enough about them! They are also amazing genuine wonderful human beings!
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Gina Sent on 09/06/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Simply amazing!

My husband and I are not the fondest of getting our picture taken. When Will and Ellie came into the picture, we felt so at ease and we were blown away. They are the friendliest people you will ever meet and were so accommodating from the minute we started talking to them. We just got our previews back and we are just crazy in love. We knew we loved their work to begin with, but our own pictures had us bawling. Do not hesitate to book with them, they’re simply the best!
Sarah
Sarah Sent on 08/20/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Hire them.

HIRE THEM. I can't stress this enough! Ellie & Will not only captured our perfect day, but they helped make it perfect! We live out of state and were planning our wedding from 600 miles away. Ellie kept in contact with me regularly 6 months before the wedding and went above and beyond to find out exactly what we wanted our wedding to be like. We had an early morning wedding and I arrived at the venue at 7:50 am. Ellie was already standing outside of the bridal suite, excited to see me and ready to go! Not only did her and Will capture all of the getting ready action, but they helped! It was super important to us to have the photos done before the ceremony so that we could spend as much time as possible with our friends and family at the reception. Ellie and Will made it happen, from making sure everyone was present, to directing us (because we didn't know what we were doing), to making sure we had fun in the craziness. I got a little sick during the reception (make sure to stay hydrated!) and they offered to go get me whatever I needed and checked on me. They exceeded every expectation we had, from their personalities, to their helpfulness, to getting our pictures much earlier than we expected! They deserve more than 5 stars!
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Andee Sent on 07/05/2018
5 out of 5 rating
As I know the ins and outs of photography, I was going to be VERY picky about who I chose. Then I found Ellie Asher. I had a list of three photographers to show Andrew. As we looked through them all, I remember telling Andrew, “I just love Ellie, she has this edge to her. I feel like she would be adventurous and do anything to get an epic shot.” He agreed. We loved her style, and so I emailed her. It’s amazing to me how you can become instant friends with someone without ever meeting them. She had me call her to discuss what it was that I was envisioning–we clicked right then. I knew she had to be my photographer. Last night, Andrew and I were able to see our gallery from Ellie Asher Photographer. I tried to think of the exact words to describe how those photos made me feel. There just aren’t words which adequately described what she and her husband Will were able to do. We cried, well I cried, we laughed, and we cherished every.single.one. Everything I required in a photographer above, was completed ten-fold. Not to mention, it was a pleasure to work with both Ellie and Will. They had fresh ideas that made it apparent they had put a lot of thought into beforehand. They shot from all angles, they got wet, they got scratched up, they did EVERYTHING in their physical power to get a shot which radiated creativity and uniqueness. They did everything THEY could to make OUR photos one of a kind. Better yet, my mom during that day, could not stop talking about how great they were.




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Brenna Sent on 07/05/2018
5 out of 5 rating
I've known and worked with Ellie in and out of the wedding industry for more years than I can count. Being a Photographer is the air she breathes. Her work takes my breath away. When it came time for my wedding, there was one thing I knew for certain, I had to have her. I designed my wedding around having Ellie as our photographer. That's how extraordinary she is. When she gets behind a lens, beautiful emotion provoking magic happens. She was delightful to work with and made posing feel like a breeze. She helped make our day everything we could have ever dreamed. And then, we got our images back... we were both in tears. She captured it all, the emotion, the love, the nervous giggles. Her work is framed all over our home and still makes me tear up. There is no other photographer quite like Ellie. I would hire her again and again!
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Jessica Sent on 10/23/2017
5 out of 5 rating
I could not say enough great things about Ellie and Will that would fully capture how amazing they are!! We did our engagement shoot, rehearsal dinner, and entire wedding day with them and each experience was incredible. I feel as though their photos speak for themselves, but what I am most impressed by is their ability to capture more than just an image; I can feel the emotions and the mood in each of their photos and that is such an incredible thing to have. Aside from their beautiful photography, both Ellie and Will are just downright amazing people. They are so fun to be around, they make you feel like a model and that you are really great at taking photos (when let's be honestly, most of us feel incredibly awkward), they have an uncanny way of getting you into "posed" positions that don't actually feel posed and look extremely natural in the finished product. These two are people, that if they weren't photographing your wedding, you would want them as guests because they are just that awesome. Highly, highly recommend them!!
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2018 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2016 Winner

Professional Network & Endorsements

7 Endorsements
Vareus Events Vareus Events Wedding Planners

This husband and wife team are a pleasure to work with and their finished photos are amazing!

Whitney Justesen Photography Whitney Justesen Photography Wedding Photographers

Ellie is one of the sweetest, most genuine people I know. I've so enjoyed watching her growth in the industry, and seeing her business develop into what it is today. She's always so good to have a chat with, and we have helped each other so much to grow our photography over the years. Ellie and Will are so talented and they put so much of their hearts into their work, and it's incredibly obvious how much they care about their clients. They will go above and beyond to make your wedding day as wonderful as it can be. Their work is cinematic, emotive, and focuses on the quiet, intimate moments of a wedding day, and truly capture the feeling of a couple joining their lives together. I would recommend Ellie Asher Photographer over and over again.

Melissa Coe Ceremonies Melissa Coe Ceremonies Wedding Officiants

Ellie Asher is one of those rare photographers who completely gets out of the way of her own ideas or intentions and totally melts into the love and moment of each couple. I have NEVER seen such introspective, reflective, intimate, beautiful, knowledgeable moments reflecting the myriad depths of each couple's relationship like the photographs Ellie magically produces. She is professional, amazing, charismatic, delightful, warm, unobtrusive, magical. There are many photographers in the Portland market yet Ellie can be defined the way I try to be with my ceremonies: unique. personal. one-of-a kind. definitely not cookie-cutter and always memorable. She is one of a kind in every way and I guarantee that you will love her as much as I do!

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The Ashers - Husband and Wife Team frequently asked questions

The Ashers - Husband and Wife Team includes the following photography services in the starting price:
  • 2nd Shooter
  • High-Res Images
  • Digital Files
The Ashers - Husband and Wife Team includes the following photography services in their most popular wedding package:
  • 2nd Shooter
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • Slideshow
  • Digital Files
  • Negatives
  • Proofs
The Ashers - Husband and Wife Team offers the following photography styles:
  • Contemporary
  • Natural
  • Photojournalism
The Ashers - Husband and Wife Team offers the following photography services for weddings:
  • Additional Hours
  • Destination / Travel
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • Second Shooter
  • Wedding Portraits
The Ashers - Husband and Wife Team offers the following photography materials for weddings:
  • Albums
  • Digital Files
  • Prints
  • Proofs
The Ashers - Husband and Wife Team 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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