Connecticut + Destination Photographer,
who captures real moments that tell a story.
Nice to meet you!
I'm Ashley
Welcome to my photography website - I am so excited that you are here! I am a Connecticut and destination photographer, who specializes in photographing weddings, proposals, engagements, couples, maternity, newborns, families, mommy & me, seniors, grads, pets, events, and special occasions. I would be honored to capture your precious memories. I cannot wait to work alongside you and create those memories together!
Connecticut and destination photographer specializing in weddings, proposals, engagements, couples, maternity, newborns, families, mommy & me, seniors, grads, pets, events, and special occasions.
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"Anyone in the CT area needing a photographer, Ashley did an amazing job capturing beautiful moments and making gram feel like a queen."
Britnee's Grandma Session
At Home Session May 2026
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"Anyone thinking about it, Ashley is your person. Great photos. Fantastic experience. Would recommend her over and over again."
Nick
Senior Guys Session May 2026
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"Such beautiful pictures and an absolutely amazing experience - especially with our semi-shy girl."
Joe, Emily, and Lucy
Family Session May 2026
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"Amazing time with Ashley and beautiful photos done on such a cloudy day. She made taking photos fun and effortless as she had poses in mind and made any of my ideas work out! Pictures were edited fast and looked beautiful even with the lack of sun during pictures. Also very flexible as these were done outside and weather was showing rain so we switched up our days. Definitely book with her - you’d be overjoyed!!"
Ali
Grad for Gals Session May 2026
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"Oh my goodness! Ashley was nothing short of AMAZING during my grad photos! Even though it ended up being absolutely freezing on the beach, she showed up and out for me! She definitely stayed longer than she should have, showing me poses and walking me through everything, even making me laugh to be sure I wasn't nervous. I felt so safe and beautiful the entire time she was taking my pictures. Plus, she was so good with. my squirmy puppy, who did not want to sit still for anything! If you don't book her for any of your shoots, you're missing out on an incredible experience and gorgeous photos."
Toni
Grad for Gals Session April 2026
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"I highly recommend Ashley! She is professional, talented, and was amazing with my dog during our photoshoot! We love the way the pictures came out!"
Giana & Jay
Couples Session November 2025
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“Ashley is one of the sweetest people I’ve ever met, and the most incredible photographer! Even though my boyfriend and I had never been in front of a professional camera, Ashley made us feel so comfortable and relaxed the entire time, and wasted not a single second together getting the most perfect posed, and candid photos. I will absolutely be booking with her again.”
Eva & Anthony
Couples Session November 2025
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"Ashley did an amazing job with our engagement photos! From the start, she was so easy to communicate with. She suggested beautiful locations that matched our style perfectly. During the shoot, she made us feel relaxed and natural, even when we weren’t sure what to do. Her posing ideas made the whole experience fun. Our photos came out stunning, and we got them back so quickly! I couldn’t recommend her more for anyone looking for an engagement photographer."
Katie & Lawson
Engagement Session November 2025
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"Ashley is a phenomenal photographer. She had so many ideas to keep my kids engaged and excited throughout the whole session. She was crazy fast at getting back the photo proofs and at getting me the final pics! We're so grateful we came across her and cannot recommend making her your family photographer enough!"
The Pointer Family
Family Session November 2025
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”I had the most amazing experience for my daughter’s Sweet 16 photos. This was my first time doing professional photos, so I wasn’t sure what to expect, but Ashley made everything feel so easy and comfortable from the very beginning. We laughed, we had fun and she had so many wonderful ideas for poses and settings. Ashley truly took her time with us. She made my daughter feel beautiful, confident, and completely at ease. She went above and beyond in every way and was incredibly professional throughout the entire session.I couldn’t be happier with the results, and I can’t wait to book with her again! Highly recommend.”
Abri
Special Occasion Session October 2025
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"Ashley did such a wonderful job photographing our family! She was professional, friendly, and very patient with our nervous 2 year old. I couldn’t be happier with our photos, and look forward to doing another photoshoot with her in the future!"
The Gesner Family
Family Session October 2025
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"I recently took my grad photos with Ashley and all I can say is that they turned out amazing! Ashley made it so comfortable and easy. I would recommend her for anyone!"
Pirnaaz
Grad for Gals Session October 2025
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"I worked with Ashley on two separate occasions, one time was to get pictures for my birthday and another time was a random, fun photoshoot. Both sessions exceeded my expectations even when done on the windiest day possible. Ashley made the best of the situation and still got me amazing photos regardless of the circumstances. I would recommend Ashley for any photography occasion and I will be utilizing her services in the future!"
Amanda
Portrait Session October 2025
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"Me and my wife used Ashley for photographs twice. Both times the photos came out great and we received them quickly. Ashley has a great eye for detail and always makes sure the pictures come out great, we will definitely use her again!"
The Santoro Family
Family Session October 2025
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"Ashley was great with our family session. She kept the kids engaged and we received our pictures very quickly! We will definitely use her services again in the future!"
The Harrington Family
Extended Family Session September 2025
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"We were so happy to have Ashley take our family pictures! She was very professional and patient with us and the kids. You can tell she truly loves what she does! We would absolutely hire her again to take our pictures in the future."
Nicole & Max
Newborn Session September 2025
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"We had such a wonderful experience working with Ashley for our engagement and family photos! She was amazing throughout the entire process — from her clear communication to her timeliness and quick turnaround time, everything went so smoothly. She made the session feel easy and natural, even with our one-year-old who never sits still! The photos turned out absolutely beautiful, capturing such genuine and heartfelt moments. We’re so grateful for her work and would highly recommend her to anyone!"
Lexi & Mark
Family Session September 2025
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"I worked with Ashley to plan and capture my brothers proposal. Ashley was AMAZING to work with. She was responsive from the very beginning, had a lot of ideas and suggestions, and was so sweet. She was timely and had so many great ideas for photos after the proposal. She made my brother and sister in law feel so comfortable during their session and they could not stop smiling the entire time! If you need a photographer who is going to be responsive and pay attention to details, Ashley is the way to go!"
Mike & Gabi
Proposal Session September 2025
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"Ashley was such a pleasure to work with! I found her on Facebook, and asked if she would photograph our elopement, even though she hadn’t done a wedding type session yet. She was incredible! She showed up 30 minutes earlier than planned and helped us through getting ready, pre ceremony, and post ceremony/family photos. The whole session felt so natural and comfortable, our favorite photos were our natural goofy ones! Ashley took a wide variety of candid and posed photos throughout our wedding. My husband and I ended up choosing more photos than we had originally planned for our final edit gallery, and Ashley got them all, plus also gifted us many more, in the timeline that she had quoted us. We would definitely recommend Ashley, she is great to have as a photographer!"
Rachel & Jeremiah
Elopement September 2025
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"We recently worked with Ashley for our maternity shoot and I can not recommend her enough! She is extremely professional and friendly and came with lots of different poses in mind while also making sure to include any specific photos we wanted. My fiancé and I were both nervous going into it and she made the experience extremely comfortable and enjoyable. We will absolutely be using Ashley again in the future!"
Jocelyn & Taylor
Maternity Session September 2025
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"We worked with Ashley to take couples photos for our save the date announcements. She was great! I told her the vibe I wanted and she recommended a few different locations for the shoot. She was very fast to respond to any messages and we got our edits back super quick! She made us feel really comfortable during the session and came prepared with a list of poses/prompts so we didn’t have to think about anything. I’d highly recommend Ashley if you are looking for a photographer!"
Halli & Kristian
Engagement Session September 2025
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"We had an amazing experience with Ashley Ayers for my daughter’s senior pictures! Ashley made her feel so comfortable and confident throughout the session, and the photos turned out absolutely stunning. She truly captured my daughter’s personality and made the whole experience fun and memorable. Highly recommend Ashley!"
Ariel
Senior Gals Session August 2025
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"I hired Ashley for my 30th birthday party in August of this year, and I couldn’t be happier with her work! From start to finish, she was professional, friendly, and made everyone feel comfortable in front of the camera. She has an incredible eye for detail and truly knows how to capture the special moments that make an event memorable. Every photo she took turned out stunning—full of emotion, energy, and joy. I’m so grateful for her talent and would highly recommend Ashley to anyone looking for a photographer who can beautifully preserve memories from any occasion!"
Kristen
Event August 2025
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"Great experience taking the photos. She captured the nature surrounding beautifully and the pictures came out amazing!!! The different poses came out great, as well."
Ana
Senior Gals Session August 2025
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"Ashley did a fantastic job with our photos. We love them so much! She was great to work with, very professional, and easy going."
Amanda & Joshua
Couples Session August 2025
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"Ashley was super kind and made the photoshoot experience easy and fun. The photos came out so gorgeous and professional. I definitely made the right choice!"
Julia
Senior Gals Session August 2025
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"My experience with Ashley was perfection! She was accommodating, knowledgeable, and transparent throughout the entire experience. Even sending me step by step videos on how to complete a task I was struggling with on my end. Ashley had loads of tricks and tips to help us blossom for the camera. I got my pictures back quicker than expected even though I told her to take her time! So lovely and professional."
The Strazza Family
Family Session June 2025
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"Ashley did my daughter's graduation photos and she was amazing! Her vision and ideas far exceeded my expectations. She was very communicative and the finished product was done extremely fast. She was so easy to work with and made the entire experience a wonderful one! I highly recommend using her for any of your photoshoot needs!"
The Spataro Family
Senior Gals Session May 2025
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"It was a really fun and calming photoshoot. We had a great time the entire shoot and she was really adaptable to my schedule. Highly recommend if you're looking for a great photographer and someone who could do it with some personality. We are already considering using her services again in the future."
Jake
Grad for Guys Session May 2025
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"Had such a great experience! So patient and kind with me and my wild puppy! She got awesome shots...made it look like the dog was so well behaved (she was not). Would 1000% recommend and will be using her again."
Noel & Delta
Paws & Portraits Session May 2025
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"Ashley is AMAZING! She is so kind and our photos came out top notch! Our son had a blast with her and she is so creative with her poses and time! I was so stressed when we arrived and by the end of it, I felt like we made a new friend and, not to mention, our go to photographer for ALL OF OUR upcoming milestones and events! She's the best!"
The Matteson Family
Family Session May 2025
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"There are not enough words to describe just how much I appreciate the absolutely beautiful pictures you were able to capture for our family. Honestly Ashley, you exceeded my expectations and I could never have dreamt the pictures you did for us. My heart is truly filled with such happiness that we will have these precious memories forever. Family and friends are everything and we are blessed."
The Dodge Family
Event May 2025
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"Ashley is extremely talented! Our baby was fussy towards the end, rain came, and was a cloudy, gloomy day. Amid the obstacles, the photos came out beautiful!!"
The Sein Family
Maternity Session May 2025
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"Huge shoutout to Ashley for killing it with my grad pics! Super chill, easy to work with, and the photos came out amazing."
Fitnet
Grad for Gals Session May 2025
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"We had the most fun photoshoot with Ashley! She made sure the location and vibe was very "us" and was great at directing us for different poses. We are completely obsessed with all of the photos!!"
Sara & Canaan
Couples Session May 2025
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"Ashley is SO talented! She made my husband and I feel so comfortable (we have no idea what we're doing when it comes to photoshoots - lol); and she knew every pose that would come out looking so amazing! Ashley is so sweet, and her photos are evidence of her God-given abilities!! I cannot recommend her enough!"
Kayla & Peter
Couples Session May 2025
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"I 100% recommend Ashley to take your photos, especially if you've never done a shoot before. This was me and my boyfriend's first ever photo shoot, and Ashley was super helpful in suggesting poses and even took the time to ask if I had any ideas for poses. I would go back to Ashley without hesitation and would recommend her to anyone who asks me where to go for AMAZING photos!!"
Kiki & Gavin
Couples Session May 2025
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"I had the best experience with my photographer for my graduation pictures! She was so kind and professional from start to finish! She guided me through every pose, which made me feel confident and comfortable the whole time. Even though it was windy and cloudy that day, you would never know from the final photos - they turned out absolutely stunning! She truly has an eye for capturing the perfect shot no matter the conditions. I'm beyond happy with how everything came out. I'll definitely be booking with her again in the future, and if you're looking for a talented, reliable, and amazing photographer, you need to book with her. You won't be disappointed."
Loren
Grad for Gals Session May 2025
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"Ashley is the best! She took my graduation photos. From the moment we connected, she was extremely kind, professional, and excited for the session. The process was so easy and she was helpful with poses, positioning, etc. The final product speaks for itself...the photos are amazing. Book with her, you won't regret it."
Emma
Grad for Gals Session April 2025
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"Ashley photographed my sister's bridal shower. She did a wonderful job! Photos were posed and candid. She captured the day perfectly. Ashley is sweet and professional. She did everything we wanted and more! Thank you Ashley!"
Nicole
Event April 2025
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"My experience with Ashley was amazing from start to final product. Our beach sunset photos came out absolutely beautiful! I couldn't pick a favorite! The experience itself was so fun and we both felt so comfortable with the posing. Ashley is kind, efficient, organized, and a very talented photographer!"
Jamie & Zack
Couples Session April 2025
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"I had the pleasure of working with Ashley for a brand shoot for my special event planning business, and it was such a great experience. She was so sweet and really allowed me to be creative, bringing my vision to life. The whole process was smooth, professional, and fun. Ashley made me feel comfortable, and the photos turned out beautiful. The turnaround time for receiving my photos was also quick, which I really appreciated. I'm so happy with how everything came together. Highly recommend working with her!"
Rachel
Branding Session April 2025
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"We want to take the time to thank Ashley for these great photos!! We typically do not take the time for photos but we are so grateful. We are so happy with how our photos came out and cannot wait to fill our house with them. She made the process so easy and natural! We appreciate how she took the time to research and explain different prompts and poses to capture the perfect pictures. We are lucky to have worked with Ashley!"
Karley & Cam
Couples Session March 2025
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"My boyfriend and I were worried we'd look and feel silly but Ashley made us feel comfortable and heard! We had such a great time that our smiles are genuine and never forced. And the quality of the photos well surpassed our expectations. We HIGHLY recommend."
Martha & Scott
Couples Session March 2025
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"Ashley did a great job capturing beautiful photos of an engagement shoot as well as a more recent couples shoot of me and my husband. I highly recommend hiring Ashley for your photography needs!"
Dayna & Jon
Couples Session February 2025
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"Ashley did a great job. Was very patient with our young children and had lots of creative poses for the kids. Would recommend to anyone."
The Harrington Family
Family Session January 2025
