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On a mission to capture cheerful and romantic images that reflect and protect your legacy.

My style is story driven. I'm all about the real, the raw, the passionate, un-posed fleeting moments that make you feel something or transport you back to that very moment. I allow your day to unfold as naturally as possible. When you’re looking at your photographs 5, 10, 20 years down the road, I want there to be real memories and stories that come back to you. Your photographs will have real emotion, authentic expressions, and genuine moments in them.

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Frequently asked questions

Which of the following are included in the starting price?

Add'l Hours
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
Add'l Hours
Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
Multi. Locations
Digital Files

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
Second Shooter
Wedding Portraits

What photography items do you offer?

Albums
Canvas
Digital Files
Matted Prints
Prints

Reviews of Kyrsten Ashlay Photography

Grace
Grace Sent on 05/23/2025
5 out of 5 rating

She made our wedding!

Kyrsten is truly one of a kind. From our engagement shoot to our wedding day, she went above and beyond in every way. She was always early, spent extra time with us, and for our engagement shoot, she didn’t just show up—she created a full-on date experience, shooting across multiple locations. That day is still one of our favorites.

We’re not naturally comfortable in front of the camera, but Kyrsten has a calm, warm presence that puts you at ease instantly. She made us feel like ourselves—laughing, relaxed, and completely in the moment. At the same time, she has this incredible ability to command a crowd and keep things moving smoothly. You can tell she knows exactly what she’s doing.

Her photos are stunning, but the way she goes about her work is just as beautiful. So much heart, so much intention. We’ve already talked about hiring her for future milestones—yes, even if she’s in Dallas and we’re in Austin! 100000% recommend hiring Kyrsten. She’s not just a photographer; she’s an artist, a professional, and a joy to be around.

Taylor
Taylor Sent on 03/31/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Best photographer around!

Kyrsten & her team are truly some of the best people I’ve met during my wedding planning experience. They were referred to us from a friend, and when we met via FaceTime, we instantly connected. Kyrsten is understanding, professional, fun, flexible, and committed to the vision. From our engagement session on, we knew they were absolutely the right fit for us. They traveled from Texas to Florida, and I never once had a doubt that they would show up prepared! The entire wedding weekend from welcome party, rehearsal dinner and wedding day into after party. They were in the mix the whole time capturing all the little moments, I will have to always look back on. Specifically, I had a bridesmaid who has a wheelchair user, and she even reached out to me personally to comment on how accommodating kind and attentive Kyrsten and her team were and making her feel that she blended right in to the rest of the group photos, despite using a wheelchair. Kyrsten and her team know how to make it fun and seamless! You don’t feel like the photos take up the majority of your wedding day. You’re really able to focus on your friends, family and partner, but know that they are there capturing all the little moments. They offer video as well & we are so glad that we added that in our package! Thank you guys so much!!
We can’t wait to keep working with Kyrsten and her team for all the other big events in our life 🤍
Tatiana
Tatiana Sent on 03/11/2025
5 out of 5 rating

The BEST decision was hiring her to capture our wedding day!

I am not sure where to begin with how amazing Kyrsten is, I will do my best! To start, when we first got on a phone call she was so professional and truly understood the vision we wanted with our wedding photos. She stayed in touch with us until the big day ensuring we felt taken care of. Especially as we were planning a destination wedding in Mexico, it was hectic at times and i’m so grateful to have had her and her team there with us!

Now for our wedding day + photos… OMG!! The photos are absolutely stunning, they truly captured how we felt in every moment and all the detail! But more importantly, Kyrsten was everything I needed on my wedding day, she helped me stay focus, calm and on time. She was my go to person when I had to make some risky decisions relating to the weather and I truly felt like I could count on her with everything. She had back up spots because of the rain, and made us feel so seen and supported, it was so easy to trust her with everything!! Her energy kept us calm and excited, always reminding us about what the day truly was about + she knows how to run the show and get every perfect photo despite having a wild, big crazy crew!

If you are considering hiring Kyrsten and her team, I hope this review is your final confirmation to DO IT! You will be in the best hands possible and be so happy with the photos!
E
Elizabeth Sent on 11/12/2023
5 out of 5 rating

absolutely amazing

Wow, our wedding photographer was incredible! Kyrsten worked so fast and efficiently, and yet, every photo is just perfect! Her ability to communicate effectively ensured every shot was exactly what we wanted, making the whole process seamless. From candid moments to the most breathtaking portraits, she didn't miss a beat. Thanks to her we now have the most stunning memories to cherish forever.
Shelby
Shelby Sent on 11/12/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Kyrsten is everything we could ever want in a wedding photographer!

Trust me when I say she is the best of the best! I am a VERY detail oriented person. When I was planning my wedding, I gave (probably too much) attention to every detail and researched everything thoroughly. Selecting vendors was no exception. I looked through dozens upon dozens of photographers and chose Kyrsten for many reasons and I would choose her over and over again! I was drawn to her photography style, her authenticity, and when I was reading through some of her blogs, it was completely apparent that she loves what she does and has spent so much time perfecting her talents. This came through every interaction from our engagement photos to wedding day. When we first met her for our engagement photos, she instantly made us feel comfortable. She gives awesome directions and poses, has great creative vision, and is so professional and organized yet has the ability to make you feel like a friend instantly. She is on top of everything! We had an issue with our timeline and she was honest, talked us through, gave us options and helped come up with a solution. Come wedding day, she was on time, stayed until our grand exit, and took care of us all day. Beyond capturing the biggest day of our lives, she would check in on me and make sure I was doing okay. I never felt like we were ‘just another wedding’ to her (maybe that’s weird to say but sometimes, unfortunately, you do get some vendors like that… Let’s be honest. Everyone wants their special day to feel like it’s special to everyone else too). Even our guests were impressed with her and that she stayed until the end! We got our sneak previews in and they are so stunning. She captured the beauty of so many moments so perfectly. I am just dying to see the rest!! I will trust Kyrsten again in the future for all my photography needs!
Elizabeth
Elizabeth Sent on 10/14/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Incredible throughout engagement/bridal/wedding photos!

I could go on about her but I'll try to be brief - Kyrsten was absolutely incredible at making me and my now-husband feel comfortable in our own skin. We talked on the phone when I first reached out and immediately hit it off, which was easy because she is sassy and says it like it is which I absolutely love. She took our engagement photos on the hottest day of the summer and we had a blast even with sweat dripping down our backs. She had us laughing the whole time and we even wound up in a fountain! I did bridal portraits with her a month before my wedding and it gave me so much peace of mind to know what to expect for the wedding day and to see how everything photographed. At our wedding, Kyrsten made quick work of getting through our large families while keeping the peace amid the chaos. We are obsessed with our engagement photos and my bridal portraits and are anxiously awaiting our wedding photos! I can not recommend Kyrsten enough - but make sure you book her early, she books up fast! Her personality is infectious and her tips and tricks for creating natural smiles and laughter are the funniest!
Katie
Katie Sent on 07/22/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Unforgettable photos, effortless communication, kind hearted, professional, all around amazing wedding photographer

I’ve had a year and half from when we booked Kyrsten as our wedding photographer to our wedding date to think of how to put into words everything krysten has become for us. However I feel anything I write won’t do justice to what an amazing photographer and human kyrsten is. Let’s start at the beginning with our engagement photos. This is when we knew we had made the best decision ever choosing kyrsten as our wedding photographer. My fiancé sprained his ankle and he was on crutches for our adventurous Joshua tree shoot. Kyrsten trekked in and out of the hall of horrors with us carrying my fiancé’s rope, crutches, and helping him up and down in 100+ degree weather and she did it with a smile. Her bubbly personality helped calm our photography fears and it felt like we were spending the day with an old friend. My fiancé couldn’t stand on his left foot but kyrsten was creative with her posting and we still got the most epic photos. You would have never known he was injured. We were completely wowed. Then came the last six months of the planning process where I was stressed about every little detail. Kyrsten always responded quickly to my questions and concerns with sound advise. I probably got annoying at some points asking all the details that I did but she never made me feel that way. She made me feel heard and cared for especially when other vendors dropped the ball. Kyrsten kept us on our timeline and still managed to get all the amazing wedding photos we wanted (and some extras). Communication with kyrsten was effortless and she truly became a friend. We could not wait to share our wedding day with krysten. Kyrsten is equal parts professional and kind hearted in a way that makes you feel like you are hanging out with your best friend. She is an expert in posing, lighting, and getting the best shots. She was hands down our favorite vendor and let me tell you we had some pretty amazing vendors.
Callie
Callie Sent on 05/04/2021
5 out of 5 rating

So thankful for Kyrsten!

I cannot say enough good things about Kyrsten, She.is.amazing. The biggest thing when searching for a photographer that we were looking for was someone who had personality and boy does she have it! Besides the fact that she is an extremely talented photographer (her photos speak for themselves), she made my husband and I feel so comfortable and felt more like a friend rather than just another vendor. We are so glad we trusted her to capture our wedding day!
Sandi
Sandi Sent on 02/25/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing!

Let me just start by saying if you’re reading this, you’re in the right place. Do you want magical photos from this chapter of your life? Then book her now! Like NOW :)
From the first time we met Kyrsten, she put us at ease! We had a long but amazing photo shoot at Hamilton pool and shared so many laughs! She kept my (now) hubby engaged the entire time... you ladies know how photoshoots can go with your men- But he actually had so much fun!
After leaving our first shoot with her, it felt as though we had been lifelong friends.
Kyrsten was someone I knew I could trust and bounce ideas off of throughout the wedding planning process! She’s so entirely hands on from the day you meet her to the day you say your vows which was freaking awesome! She truly gets to know her couples which I believe is why she is able to bring our vision/ stories to life so seamlessly. You are not just another couple or number to her, you become a lifelong friend.
For my boudoir shoot, she made me feel so comfortable and like a total queen!! We had a blast with this secret project!!
We changed our wedding location from Texas to Mexico a few months into planning and I knew it would be a lot to ask our vendors to travel with us on a whim. I called her and she was so on board and about it!! It literally was a huge relief and got me so pumped up for our day!! I knew I wanted her there no matter where we got married.
For our wedding day, she kept everyone in line and was so attentive to making sure we were getting the photos we wanted but also having a great time! She knew what photos/moments were a must for us and made sure to capture them flawlessly! She also played a big part in making sure our timeline stayed on track! She knows this industry inside out and is always there to answer any questions you have with honesty and care.
Every step of the way, she was not just a photographer, but a friend and hype woman!
Kyrsten is such an talented creative and comes up with great ideas to bring moments to life beautifully!
I’m obsessed with the results of her work! She IS the queen of capturing moments. She makes it fun and far from generic.
Beyond being an amazing photographer, she is a wonderful human being and we are forever grateful for her.
B
Brianna Sent on 12/14/2020
5 out of 5 rating

The BEST Wedding Photographer Ever!

Kyrstan was amazing and flexible to work with. My first bridal session got rained out and she was able to reschedule and get another session in. When it also rained the day of my reschedule, she still was able to make things work and get my bridals printed on time. On the day of the wedding she did a great job of keeping everything on schedule and getting the photos we wanted. Not only do her pictures turn out amazing but she also made my husband and I feel so comfortable in front of the camera and was able to capture some of the best moments from our wedding. I couldn’t be happier with our wedding photos.
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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2021 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2020 Winner

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Kyrsten Ashlay Photography frequently asked questions

Kyrsten Ashlay Photography includes the following photography services in the starting price:
  • Add'l Hours
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • One Event / Day
  • Digital Files
Kyrsten Ashlay Photography includes the following photography services in their most popular wedding package:
  • 2nd Shooter
  • Add'l Hours
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • Multi. Locations
  • Digital Files
Kyrsten Ashlay Photography offers the following photography styles:
  • Contemporary
  • Natural
  • Photojournalism
  • Traditional
Kyrsten Ashlay Photography offers the following photography services for weddings:
  • Additional Hours
  • Boudoir Shoot
  • Destination / Travel
  • Engagement Shoot
  • Second Shooter
  • Wedding Portraits
Kyrsten Ashlay Photography offers the following photography materials for weddings:
  • Albums
  • Canvas
  • Digital Files
  • Matted Prints
  • Prints
Kyrsten Ashlay 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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