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Frozen Frame Photography is a professional wedding photography studio in Rancho Santa Margarita, California. Ashley Stedman has been creating behind the lens for over 20 years. She recently turned her passion into a full-time studio, and has helped countless couples preserve their wedding memories n beautiful detail. Ashley gets to know her couples so that she can bring out their true personalities and create a collection that is authentic and meaningful. Frozen Frame Photography serves all of Orange, Los Angeles, San Diego, and Riverside counties.

Services Offered

Ashley Stedman of Frozen Frame Photography offers a variety of packages to suit weddings of all sizes and styles. You may book up to nine hours of coverage by one or two photographers. All images are professionally edited and delivered in an online gallery. You will also be featured on the Frozen Frame blog and can easily share the post with family and friends. A one-hour engagement session included in all packages. Add-ons include albums, canvas prints, anniversary sessions, and boudoir sessions.

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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 Frozen Frame Photography

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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,
C
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
Tanya
Tanya Sent on 12/02/2022
5 out of 5 rating

1000/10 Would Recommend Frozen Frame Photography

I couldn’t be more happy to share my experience with Ashley and her photography business. It’s so difficult to find and choose the “right” photographer for your special events. I found Ashley randomly through her Instagram account and from the beginning we could tell we immediately wanted to work with her. From her friendly, can-do responses to our inquiries and from her amazing photography packages we were drawn to her. I used Ashley’s services for my boudoir, engagement, and wedding photos (as well as booked her for a 1 year anniversary shoot) and my husband and I are obsessed with all of her work!! She was not only professional, flexible, and on top of all of our wedding photography needs and questions, but her talent speaks for itself. My husband and I are so impressed with all our photos and Ashley even got us a sneak peak of photos before the end product was ready for each of our shoots. We were most worried about feeling comfortable behind the camera and not feeling too posed, and Ashley did an INCREDIBLE job of making us feel comfortable. Not only were we happy as a couple, but our venue made comments after about being impressed with their experiences with Ashley! We are so lucky to have found her and chose her as our wedding photographer. She understood our vision, was creative with her ideas, and stayed on top of our day-of issues that arose! We also had a chaotic heat warning and thunderstorm on the day of our wedding but Ashley made sure to ease all my worries for the day-of, ensuring it would all work out beautifully and adjusted our plans. She delivered and the results of our photos speak for themselves! Ashley went above and beyond with her services and even surprised us with a special post-wedding gift after the fact, honestly I couldn’t have asked for a better wedding photographer to capture our special day! 1000/10 would recommend using Ashley’s services for your photography needs!!
Jessica
Jessica Sent on 11/21/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Ashley is amazing!

This review is LONG overdue! My husband and I took our maternity photos back in March before the first COVID shutdown. We loved working with her so much that we decided to book her again for our daughter's 6 month/holiday card photos! Ashley was absolutely amazing to work with from day 1. She is very quick and responsive.. as well as extremely flexible! We were worried about rain for the first shoot and had some cold temperature and scheduling conflicts for the second. She was so pleasant and understanding and I truly appreciated that!

We almost canceled our maternity photos due to where the state of the world was heading at that time but I'm SO glad that we persevered. They are a beautiful keepsake that I will treasure for an eternity!! The photos came out absolutely stunning and Ashley truly delivered with the gallery. She was fun to work with and she was even kind to our (crazy) dog. And WOW did she deliver the gallery fast!! We got the photos not even a week after our shoot. They truly made me so happy during such a CRAZY time!

Flash forward to present day... we didn't get any newborn photos of our daughter so our holiday photos are extremely special to us. We love how they turned out! Ashley suggested the location and was as before, quick, professional and easy to work with. Again, she returned the gallery to us within a week and we are SO happy that we can have our holiday cards out to our friends and family early this year!

We would highly recommend Ashley for her photography services. You can choose the style of edit that you like and her value is fantastic. Can't wait to work with her again in the future!
Jesse
Jesse Sent on 05/09/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Went in Blind

I was preparing for my wedding and was searching frantically for a photographer. Everyone was either non responsive, expensive, or fully booked for April.

I chose Frozen Frame Photography based on a friend’s recommendation. I went in completely blind and to be honest a bit nervous.

Quickly my fears disappeared (didn’t mean to rhyme). Ashley is a true professional and made every picture seem magical. She made both my wife and I feel like we were models for a David’s Bridal ad.

Even at the wedding she was fantastic and looked as if she did a million of them.

If you want your special occasion to have memories that remind you of how incredible it was, hire Frozen Frame Photography!
K
Kimberly Sent on 05/09/2019
5 out of 5 rating

We will definitely be back!

I had Ashley photograph my boyfriend, dog, and I for holiday pictures and she was awesome! She was very flexible about location and when we were available which made it easier for us. She made us feel very comfortable (it was our first time) and the pictures came out amazing! We will definitely be setting up future sessions! Thank you Ashley!
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2020 Winner

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Frozen Frame Photography frequently asked questions

Frozen Frame Photography includes the following photography services in the starting price:
  • 2nd Shooter
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • One Event / Day
  • Digital Files
Frozen Frame 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
Frozen Frame Photography offers the following photography styles:
  • Contemporary
  • Natural
Frozen Frame 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
Frozen Frame Photography offers the following photography materials for weddings:
  • Albums
  • Canvas
  • Digital Files
  • Flush Mount
  • Matted Prints
  • Prints
  • Save the Date
  • Thank You Cards
Frozen Frame 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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