I live in a converted elementary school with my husband in Waynesboro, Pennsylvania. Even though I dream of living at the beach, we are lucky to have a number of beautiful locations in and around our town to use as the perfect backdrop for photos. I have had a camera in my hands as long as I could remember and would come home from a vacation with (literally) a thousand photographs. A couple years ago I bought myself a DSLR and decided to take a few photography courses at our local community college to learn the basics. I didn't know I would fall in love! I started doing sessions for friends and family and when the pandemic hit, photography became an outlet for me and gave me purpose. I took several online courses during that time, created a photo challenge for myself and took a photo every day that I was home. I believe that time helped me grow creatively and realize just how passionate I was about photography.
These days I photograph for a local portrait studio and teach dance to little ones. I collect vintage cameras, consume large amounts of coffee, watch true crime documentaries, my favorite color is blue, I hike in the woods, chase sunsets, and travel any chance I get. I love getting to know my clients, capturing real and authentic moments, and providing an experience as unique as those in front of my camera.
I am a proud Lensbaby creative artist. I have been using their products for several years and they have elevated my creativity and pushed me to look at the world around me in a whole new way. I especially love incorporating Lensbaby into my portrait work and creating galleries for my clients that are truly unique and one of a kind. When you book a Lensbaby Creative Session, you will walk away with unique and magical images that are anything but ordinary.
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"Ash is so great to work with! You give her an idea or a concept and she takes it and runs with it to make it come to life, all while working with you and including you in the process!!! 10/10 Would recommend."
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"Ashley is an amazing photographer, she has been doing my family's pictures for a while and I have been pleased with her work. She takes your ideas and makes them hers. She is always open when we send her ideas. She has a great personality and is very creative. Point blank - she is amazing and you will never be disappointed."
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"Thank you for taking such beautiful pictures of my babies. You were so patient, kind and attentive through the whole process. I'm in love!! They turned out so beautiful. I seriously can't stop looking at them."
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"Ashley has been able to capture some of the most amazing images of our adventure in life so far, so takes all of my crazy ideas and just runs with them! I can't wait to see what other adventures she captures! You won't regret booking her!"
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"Working with Ashley is my absolute favorite thing to do! The comfortability, environment, and finished product is spectacular! She throws her own spin and creativity into our images, which gives it such more meaning. She always comes prepared and is ready to tackle any new idea, along with the willingness to adjust and reroute if need be. Ashley has such a passion that is displayed through her images, AND not to mention she is so universal with her work! If you haven't booked her yet, you NEED to!!"
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"We had an excellent experience with The Fractured Lens! Ashley made us feel at ease throughout the shoot, which was especially important since we had our parents and dog with us. Ashley worked wonderfully with our pup, capturing beautiful moments without any stress or rush. The entire session was fun and enjoyable for everyone, and the photos turned out absolutely stunning. We couldn't be happier with the results and highly recommend Ashley to anyone looking for a talented and thoughtful photographer!"
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"Working with Ashley was such a fun and easy experience! She knew exactly which poses would capture Eva's competitive side while catching glimpses of her personality as well. Ashley encouraged Eva to create a few poses, allowing her to show her creative side. She was very prompt responding to messages and being on time for our appointment. I'm so glad I chose The Fractured Lens to capture my little girl and for giving me something to look back on when she's all grown up!"
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