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I'm Ashley! I'm a Detroit Based Destination Wedding Photographer who creates timeless heirlooms from the love stories of elegant, fun-loving couples! I've got nearly 20 years in the wedding industry. Working first as a wedding planner & coordinator, then the last 10 years as a wedding photographer. I bring a VERY unique perspective to a wedding day, support you MORE than just a photographer & aim to be with you not just for the duration of your wedding, but to welcome you officially to the family as your own grows, changes and evolves in future years. I also own Smitten Mitten Photography which focuses on families. SO I really aim to be your forever photographer.

A bit about Heirloom and Lace couples.... they TRULY value the special moments with all of their people. My couples tend to have high end details, though not all of them. They include time for both partners getting ready photos (thought not all of them do this). About 95% of our couples do first looks where they exchange private vows and they do this to capture ALL the major photos of the day BEFORE the ceremony so that they can be at Cocktail hour + get the party started early.

To capture all the moments of the day we blend a mixture of direction over forced posing, which allows for a more relaxed laid back style of photos while also mixing in a more documentary style for the evening with candids & the couple with all of their people. This might be relaxed friend photos or just dance floor photos. Most importantly our couples TRULY believe in making their day their own! By mixing old & new traditions to create their own or kicking ALL the typical wedding traditions to the curb!

Whether your day is full of a lot of people or just your closest family & friends we would love to be considered!

Ashley Auger

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Frequently asked questions

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

What primary photographic style do you identify with?

Film
Photojournalism

What photography services do you offer?

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

What photography items do you offer?

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

Reviews of Heirlooms and Lace Studios

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Michelle Sent on 07/04/2022
5 out of 5 rating

The absolute BEST!

Ashley was truly the best photographer we could have had for our wedding. Throughout the whole process she was there to answer any questions and even with rescheduling 3 times due to COVID it was so smooth! Our pictures were delivered so fast! They are so beautiful. Hands down the BEST photographer for weddings!
Amanda
Amanda Sent on 09/02/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing Photographer

I can’t say enough great things about Ashley! She helped keep the whole wedding on schedule and was super fun to work with! When I started getting stressed she was their to calm me down and relax. After photos were over we had lost track of my mother and sister who were the only ones who knew how to bustle my dress. Ashley quickly stepped in and was able to bustle it!! So impressive. We’ve already seen a few sneak peeks and are so happy with them!! We can’t wait to see the rest!
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Chris Sent on 10/25/2017
5 out of 5 rating
Ashley did an amazing job for us. From the engagement session, to our wedding, and then onto our pregnancy photographs. We won’t use another photographer. She is an amazing talent and working with her is effortless. The quality of her work is incredible and she’s fairly priced and flexible. We love her! We are so thankful for her and highly reccomend her!
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Ashley Sent on 10/06/2017
5 out of 5 rating
Ashley did absolutely incredible for my wedding on 09.30.2017. She’s fun, creative & organized! For how busy she is, she stays on top off her picture business & does an amazing job. Our enagagemnt session was just as fun as our wedding pictures & she made my husband & I so comfortable! I can’t wait to book future family sessions with her!
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Andrea Sent on 09/18/2017
5 out of 5 rating
I can't say enough good things about Ashley, she is simply amazing!! I saw pictures on Facebook from a wedding she shot last year and just seeing her company name, Smitten Mitten, I knew I needed to reach out to her! She thankfully had my date available and we had a great conversation getting to know each other and what she had to offer. I believe I booked her immediately at the end of our phone call! She did our engagement photos last fall which we absolutely loved so I couldn't wait for her to do our wedding! We met the week before the wedding to go over our timelines and she made me feel so confident that she would keep us on schedule the day of the wedding. She surely did that and more on our wedding day! She kept me calm all day and most importantly captured our day beautifully! One thing I loved was that after I had said goodbye to her I was out on the dance floor and looked over to see her doing The Wobble with us! She is SO much fun, has such a big heart and I am truly thankful that she was such a big part of our day. I highly recommend Ashley, so if you're looking for a wedding photographer, contact her now!
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Lindsey Sent on 06/07/2017
5 out of 5 rating
Ashley photographed my wedding on June 03, 2017. She met with us very quickly after making first contact last year. We spent a good chunk of our first meeting just talking about ourselves and getting to know each other. She's incredibly smart, calm, and self-assured. I had no prior experience using a photographer, or planning a wedding. I didn't know what "shots" to get, and I didn't want to do any of the research involved in figuring it out. Ashley took care of all of that for me, which I am so thankful for. Her confidence in her abilities really put me at ease.

When the wedding day got closer, Ashley contacted me to set up a final meeting. Again, we spent a good portion of the meeting just talking about how wedding plans were going, and she offered lots of advice, which I was so thankful for, again, because I had no idea what I was doing. The next day, she sent me an incredibly detailed timeline for the entire day. I forwarded it to my DJ, and he said it was fantastic and really helpful.

The actual day of the wedding, she really saved me by telling me to be at the venue an hour earlier than I had originally planned. There were so many shots we would have missed out on if it weren't for her impeccable planning. Ashley went above and beyond the duties of a photographer that day. She kept an eye on both sides of the party, and kept us on time, which let me tell you, is NOT always easy with our friends and family.

She took us out at sunset for more pictures. They are so much more than I could ever have hoped for. These photos are breathtaking. She made my husband and I look like royalty. I could cry every time I look at them.

She is an amazing person, and it shows through in her work and the way she presents herself. She truly captured who we are in our photos, I couldn't be happier with the way they turned out. On top of all of this, she is FUN. She talked and joked with the wedding party, guests, parents, and made everyone feel at ease.
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Sarah Sent on 09/16/2016
5 out of 5 rating
Smitten Mitten Photography did an amazing job photographing our wedding! I was confident in Ashleys from the beginning as she was very professional, very responsive, and truly has a passion for her art. Her photos on her website and Facebook page sold me before our first meeting. The day of our wedfing it poured all day but we got a nice break and the photos we received are outstanding ! I can't wait to see them all!
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Heirlooms and Lace Studios frequently asked questions

Heirlooms and Lace Studios includes the following photography services in the starting price:
  • High-Res Images
  • Multi. Locations
  • One Event / Day
  • Digital Files
Heirlooms and Lace Studios includes the following photography services in their most popular wedding package:
  • 2nd Shooter
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • Multi. Locations
  • One Event / Day
  • Digital Files
Heirlooms and Lace Studios offers the following photography styles:
  • Film
  • Photojournalism
Heirlooms and Lace Studios offers the following photography services for weddings:
  • Additional Hours
  • Destination / Travel
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • One Event / Day
  • Second Shooter
Heirlooms and Lace Studios offers the following photography materials for weddings:
  • Albums
  • Canvas
  • Digital Files
  • Flush Mount
  • Matted Prints
  • Prints
  • Proofs
  • Save the Date
  • Thank You Cards
Heirlooms and Lace Studios 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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