Maternity family session in Whitby during golden hour sunlight

What your family photography experience will feel like

A session with me is slow, intentional, and rooted in ease—more like a quiet afternoon together than a photo shoot. I’ll guide you just enough, then step back to let your family’s rhythm lead.

I’m drawn to the relationship more than the pose: the way your baby reaches for your hand, the laughter you didn’t plan for, the softness of simply being together.

Whether your little ones are calm or full of energy, we’ll follow their lead—because that’s where the magic lives.

These are the moments that become heirlooms. Honest, a little wild, and full of feeling.

Their experience

  • We can’t thank Ashley enough for capturing our son’s first birthday! She immediately made us feel at ease and was so genuine and kind in her approach. I was lucky enough to have stumbled upon her Instagram page and saw the way she captured light, colour, and most importantly, the candid, intimate moments between loved ones and knew I had to have her take our photos! Her talent and artistry were exactly what we needed for such an important day. The pictures came out so beautifully and truly felt like us. Thank you so much again, Ashley. These will surely be a comfort to us when our little one gets older and we can look back at them with fondness.

    - Valerie

  • We recently had the absolute pleasure of working with Ashley for our family beach photos, and I truly cannot say enough good things. From the moment we arrived at the shoot, she made us feel completely at ease, which is no small feat with our toddler.

    Ashley has a real gift for capturing beautiful, natural moments. The entire session felt relaxed and fun, and the photos speak for themselves. Every image is full of warmth, emotion, and stunning light. We now have the most precious memories preserved forever.

    On top of the incredible results, Ashley was professional, organized, and prompt with communication and delivery. It’s rare to find someone so talented and also so lovely to work with.

    We will absolutely be booking with her again for future family photos. If you're looking for a photographer who truly cares about their work and their clients, look no further. This was such a special experience from start to finish.

    Thank you, Ashley, for giving us memories we’ll treasure for a lifetime!

    - Stephanie

  • Ashley is amazing! I had a motherhood session done with her & she was so kind & patient with my daughter through the whole session. Her editing style is SO beautiful & she truly captured the special connection between my daughter & I so effortlessly. She is amazing at her craft.

    Highly recommend Ashley for any photos you are looking to have done.

    – Claudia

  • We were absolutely delighted with our experience of getting family photos done by Ashley. Not only did she capture our family perfectly, she put all of us at ease. There was no forced feelings, poses or pressure, it was just pure fun and enjoyment while she captured us in our home with our daughters.

    I’m so thankful to have these cherished memories of our girls at these young ages captured for us to look back on in years to come!! The pictures totally capture us in our element.

    Ashley was a dream to work with and we are so thankful for these timeless photos that will fill up walls and photo albums for years to come ❤️.

    - Hollie C

  • I booked Ashley for a motherhood mini session and am so happy with the photos! They are exactly what I was hoping for. The booking process was also super seamless. I will definitely book her to capture more memories in the future!

    - Kimberly

  • We recently did a Mother’s Day shoot with Ashley for my wife and our two young sons, and the experience was incredible from start to finish. Ashley was so patient and kind with the kids, and she made the entire session feel relaxed and natural.

    The photos turned out beautifully — she truly captured the love and joy in our family. We couldn’t be happier with the results. Highly recommend her for anyone looking for a talented and thoughtful photographer!

    - Kanan

  • We really loved our experience working with Ashley for our maternity photos! She was very easy to work with, always quick to respond to any questions we had, and allowed us to show her inspiration photos to ensure she understood exactly what we were looking for.

    During the shoot she made us feel very comfortable, and had great suggestions for how we should interact with each other. She turned around the photos very quickly, and we were very happy with the end result. We definitely wouldn't hesitate to work with her again!

    – Vasyana

  • My daughter and I had a motherhood shoot done with Ashley. The experience was amazing! Our first ever photos that were done professionally. Ashley came prepared and delivered the photos super quickly! We love how they turned out and definitely would recommend her.

    – Gillian

  • Ashley is incredibly talented, creative, kind, and welcoming. It was truly a pleasure working with her. I really love her photography style. Just feels very warm and cozy. During our shoot, she offered thoughtful guidance while also encouraging us to be authentic and relaxed. She did a wonderful job capturing us being ourselves. I can’t recommend her enough and am already looking forward to our next photoshoot!

    - Blossom

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