Hi, I’m Ashley.
I am a photographer, filmmaker, and creative with a big laugh, a curious heart, and a soft spot for the tiny moments most people miss.
I’ve always been one who notices. I tend to watch for those in-between frames, the subtle gestures, the gentle humor that lives in everyday life.
Those moments tell the real story, and they’re the ones I care about most, and the ones that we often look back and and miss.
I like to blend curiosity, warmth, and heartfelt storytelling to reveal the humanity, connection, and meaning that threads into ordinary days.
My work isn’t about perfection or performing.
It’s about presence. Honesty. Real emotion. The things that make us feel alive and remind us that we belong to each other.
My Approach
My work is rooted in presence over perfection, connection over posing, and curiosity over expectation.
I want your session to feel like we’re simply spending time together laughing, talking, noticing the small things. The photos come naturally from that.
I want your session to feel like we’re simply spending time together laughing, talking, noticing the small things. The photos come naturally from that.
Ashley with her family (from left to right) : Reese (pup), Jessa, Julian, Ashley and Jenna. Photo Credit: Jana Gross Photography | Austin, TX
Photo Credit: Charmed Life Photography | Austin, TX
Photo Credit: Jana Gross Photography | Austin, TX
Photo Credit: Jana Gross Photography | Austin, TX
A Little About Me
I’m a mom of two wildly creative kids, a wife to a man who reminds me daily to notice the good, and a lifelong storyteller who finds meaning in the mundane. I’m fueled by good conversations, community building, warm golden light, and the belief that images have the power to bring us closer.
When I’m not behind the camera, you can usually find me:
wondering out loud about something
people-watching/observing people like it’s my job (it is)
laughing at my own jokes
leading creative community spaces in Austin
making mini-films of life’s little moments
or dreaming up my next storytelling project
Why Photography & Filmmaking
Because life moves fast...painfully fast!
And I want to slow it down long enough for you to feel it again.
Because the candid, messy, honest moments deserve to be remembered.
Because the everyday things become the meaningful things.
Because connection is the one thing we all crave.
And because, honestly, I just love people!
I love their quirks, their humor, their tenderness, their humanity.
I love the way their nose crinkles when they hear something silly.
I love the way they show up as themselves.
Capturing that feels like magic every single time.
My Work
Whether I’m photographing a family in their home, documenting a love story, or creating intentional branding imagery, my goal is always the same:
To help you feel comfortable, connected, and fully yourself, so your photos reflect your life, not a pose!
If you’re here…
Maybe you’re wanting photos that feel real.
Maybe you want to preserve a season you don’t want to forget.
Maybe you’re craving something meaningful...something that sees you.
Maybe you want to preserve a season you don’t want to forget.
Maybe you’re craving something meaningful...something that sees you.
If so, I’d love to meet you.
I’d love to create with you.
And I’d love to help you tell your story in a way that feels warm, honest, and deeply human.
I’d love to create with you.
And I’d love to help you tell your story in a way that feels warm, honest, and deeply human.
Let’s create something meaningful together.
What It Feels Like to Work With Me
Warm.
Easy.
Comfortable.
Human.
Like you can breathe.
Like you can be yourself.
Easy.
Comfortable.
Human.
Like you can breathe.
Like you can be yourself.
I’m expressive (you’ll catch me laughing and actin' a fool behind the camera a lot).
I’m warm and people-first.
I’m energetic but grounded. I can read the room well and I can set the energy for you.
And I lead with emotional intelligence, because the best images come from trust, not pressure.
Clients often tell me:“This didn't even feel like a photography session. It felt like I was hanging out with a friend or family member.”
Fun Facts About Me
I laugh loudly.
I cry easily (in the good way).
I talk with my hands...a lot.
I’m a sucker for a good parent/kid moment.
I believe every person has a story worth telling.
I absolutely adore behind-the-scenes storytelling.
I can find humor in anything...including my own chaos.
I’m endlessly curious about people and what makes them tick.
My Values
Humanity: behind every image is a real person with a real life.
Warmth: people open up when they feel safe and cared for.
Curiosity: I look deeper than the surface.
Connection: photos mean more when they come from trust.
Joy: photography should feel good.
Presence: the magic is in the moment, not the performance.
