Welcome to my blog!  I'm so happy you're here!  This is where I'll share beautiful client work, photography tips & tricks, and a bit of my life with two growing boys and a precious girl in heaven.  I'm looking so forward to connecting with you!  

Hey There!  I'm

Ashlee

lifestyle photographer for fun, laid-back people

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Learn how to capture a silhouette!

Capturing a Silhouette

Photography Tips - Technical

December 8, 2023

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Go behind the shot! View camera settings and insights into how I got some of my recent favorite images!

Behind the Shot

Photography Tips - Technical

November 4, 2023

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Why I always set my autofocus to AI Servo!

Whewww….that was stressful!

Photography Tips - Technical

October 13, 2023

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I’m sharing all of my settings and details for some of my favorite recent shots!

Behind the Shot – Camera Settings

Photography Tips - Technical

September 29, 2023

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I’m sharing 3 of my go-to poses when working with families!! Plus, see how to get natural, lifestyle images at the same time!

3 Go-To Poses for Families

Photography Tips - Technical

September 22, 2023

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A closer look at one of my favorite extended families – Joe & Vicky Stewart with their beautiful girls, Summer & Taylor, and their families… Maybe it’s because I grew up around my grandparents, aunts & uncles and cousins…but I truly enjoy photographing large families! I love seeing all of the family dynamics, laughing with […]

Tips for Shooting an Extended Family Session

Photography Tips - Technical

September 15, 2023

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One of my favorite types of images are the ones that I like to call “sun-drenched”…where the golden light just “drenches” my client – where they’re wrapped in a blanket of warm sunshine. Maybe it’s because I love sunshine & golden hour. Maybe it’s because I love the vintage vibe that the sun can give […]

Capturing Dreamy, Sun-Drenched Images

Photography Tips - Technical

September 8, 2023

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Getting genuine laughter & emotion is not as hard as you think!

Behind the Shot – Getting Genuine Laughter

Photography Tips - Technical

September 1, 2023

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Behind the Shot – Go with the Flow!

Behind the Shot – Go with the Flow!

Photography Tips - Technical

August 25, 2023

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Hi Friend! I hope you’re having a great day! I am excited to start a series of educational blog posts that will truly go Behind the Shot and explain my camera, gear, & settings; the location and lighting; time of day; and my thoughts when creating and capturing the moment. When I was learning photography […]

Behind the Shot – Capturing Motion Blur

Learn how I captured the motion blur of the train.

Photography Tips - Technical

August 18, 2023

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