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I love capturing moments between people. My superpowers are connecting to others, finding beauty in everything and channeling passion into my creative ventures. Thus, getting to know others personally and being able to witness and capture moments of emotion, love and mirth really feeds my soul. 

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Bride & Groom walk with donkeys during a styled shoot in the Blue Ridge Mountains at Sky Retreat Venue

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A couple walks with their wedding party against the blue ridge mountains at Sky Retreat wedding venue near Boone, NC

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Kids run to their parents and grandparents during an extended family session in Eagle's Nest near Banner Elk, NC.

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This may seem obvious, but creating and making a list of all the combinations of folks you want to photograph on your wedding day IS important. Why? This ensures that your photographer doesn’t miss anything the day of your wedding. It also ensures that you get to your cocktail hour as quickly as possible.

Family poses with bride & groom for a family portrait during a wedding day in West Jefferson, NC

meet

ashley

I love capturing moments between people. My superpowers are connecting to others, finding beauty in everything and channeling passion into my creative ventures. Thus, getting to know others personally and being able to witness and capture moments of emotion, love and mirth really feeds my soul. 

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It’s been a whileeeee since I’ve blogged. Since then, I’ve had a baby, bought a house, survived a pandemic — it’s been a ride! Why then, might you ask, would I choose this wedding to blog about after so much time?? It was the perfect day with the right mix of style, intimacy and golden […]

Bride & groom on their wedding day in Blowing Rock, NC

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This wedding was a long time coming! Caiti & Ed booked me back in February 2020 for their 4th of July wedding here in the High Country. Little did any of us know what this year would have in store, but that didn’t stop them from celebrating their union with their closest family and friends […]

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Finding self-acceptance and self-love is available to us at any given moment. It lies in finding what feels good, in withholding our self-judgements and staying curious, open and loving about WHAT IS.

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Oh these two… Simona & Corbin are just the sweetest and kindest couple! I had the pleasure of photographing their wedding last month at Sky Retreat, and oh boy, what a treat! Simona is Bulgarian and her and Corbin’s big day was chocked full of Bulgarian traditions. I’ve photographed a lot of weddings and this […]

meet

ashley

I love capturing moments between people. My superpowers are connecting to others, finding beauty in everything and channeling passion into my creative ventures. Thus, getting to know others personally and being able to witness and capture moments of emotion, love and mirth really feeds my soul. 

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Kelsey & Drew tied the knot on Friday, August 3rd at a cozy mountain cabin in Purlear, NC, which is tucked away just 12 miles from the Blue Ridge Parkway. With beautiful views, their closest family present and a relaxed atmosphere, these two sweet souls exchanged vows. The afternoon began with guys hanging out and […]

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Courtney & Robert know how to do a wedding! Seriously though. I can’t express strongly enough just how amazingly intimate, fun and unique their big day was. From getting ready together at their home to the dessert pies from Baked in Asheville to their ceremony on an abandoned tarmac, the day was *perfect* and absolutely […]

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