Hello!
I'm Ashley, a food and portrait photographer based in the Chicagoland area. Photography wasn’t always part of my career plan—in fact, I spent nearly a decade as a flight attendant, fully expecting to retire in that field. But everything changed when I became a mother. Capturing precious, fleeting moments with my family ignited a deep desire to document life more authentically. That’s when I bought my first camera, and it opened up an entirely new world for me.
I'm Ashley, a food and portrait photographer based in the Chicagoland area. Photography wasn’t always part of my career plan—in fact, I spent nearly a decade as a flight attendant, fully expecting to retire in that field. But everything changed when I became a mother. Capturing precious, fleeting moments with my family ignited a deep desire to document life more authentically. That’s when I bought my first camera, and it opened up an entirely new world for me.
In 2023, I enrolled in a food photography course with Pretty Focused, where I discovered my passion for creating visually stunning images of delicious dishes. I love the creative process of styling food and capturing every detail to make people’s mouths water—it’s incredibly fulfilling. (Plus, it's fun getting paid to eat dinner, right?)
While food photography holds a special place in my heart, I also have a deep love for portrait photography. There’s something truly magical about capturing the love between families, the laughter of children, or the unique bond of newlyweds. I cherish the opportunity to freeze those moments in time, turning them into memories that people can treasure forever.
Whether I’m styling a recipe or photographing the connection between loved ones, I pour my heart into every image. I’m so excited for the journey ahead and can’t wait to see where this passion continues to take me.
I'd love to capture some magic with you!
