Meet Ashley

Documentary + lifestyle photographer and filmmaker in Austin, TX

Hello! I'm Ashley- a multi-passionate creative from Austin, TX. While I grew up in Austin, I am now located just south in Kyle, but Austin will always have my heart. I have a deep love for my hometown because some of my best memories are from growing up in Austin, meeting some amazing friends and my incredible husband!
I own a brand photography business called The AWE Studio- where I focus on helping entrepreneurs with brand photo and video for all their marketing needs. But I also have a huge passion for family documentary photography and filmmaking. Needless to say, I'm often behind the lens one way or another. When I'm not creating something, you can probably catch me at the coffee shop with my messy top-knot, Netflix binging, baking cupcakes, or pointlessly organizing weird places in my house.
When I had my first kiddo, I was inspired to learn photography so that I could capture better family photos. I had no idea that I would discover documentary family photography and family filmmaking as a passion along the way. 
I am in love with documenting life as it unfolds. The good, the bad, the sad, the ugly. I would be happy if, for the rest of my life, I could be an invisible fly on the wall in the lives of American families. I think there is nothing more beautiful than everyday life and the love that we all share, the troubles we all experience and the joy that we strive for. ​​​​​​​
If you're looking for someone to capture your family's most precious moments, I would be honored and delighted. Click here to give me some information about your project so we can start working together!