Who’s behind the camera?
Creating a meaningful relationship with my clients is super important to me. I not only want to be your photographer but I want to be someone you can trust, have fun with, and open up to.
So the story goes...
I am a 33 year old horse girl and wedding photographer. Weddings are a huge part of my life but there are so many other parts that make me, me.
I live with one dog and a cat plus the most amazing man in the world, my husband of 8 years, best friend for 14. We met at Texas Tech University where I got my Bachelors in Fine Art Photography. Wreck 'EM! This is where I fell in love with film photography.
On March 19, 2020 I gave birth to my son, Ross Rolen Fondon. He is the best thing I have ever created. The reason why I do what I do. My light and my soul.
Art has always been the main way I express myself. Overtime I gravitated towards photography. So I decided to make that my major in college. We spent our first year in the program focusing on film. Shooting it, developing our own rolls, and creating prints in the dark room. This tangible process made such a difference in how I saw photography. After graduating I started my own business and unfortunately had to step away from film for a while.
After about 2 years in I knew something was missing, it was film. Soon as I added it back into my process of shooting my work became more elevated. I saw myself in my work and enjoyed what I was creating that much more. I love how film captures colors, skin tone, and light. It brings such authenticity and timelessness to photographs. Film photography is precious, just like the memories I am capturing. My hope is you can see that in my work.
6 facts about me
No. 1
I’ve been riding horses since I was 8 years old.
No. 2
I am an Enneagram 4 and a Sagittarius. They go hand in hand.
No. 3
Tina from Bob’s Burgers is my spirit animal.
No. 4
*NSYNC was my first concert.
No. 5
If I had to watch one show for the rest of time it would be Gilmore Girls.
No. 6
I didn’t get my drivers license until I was 18.
What sets me apart
On the wedding day I am there to be your ally, confidant, and sounding board. I want you to not only feel comfortable with me but I want to you be YOURSELF around me. This way we can have a bad ass time and create some beautiful memories.
my couples spend so much time and put a lot of thought into their wedding design. so i want to make sure i document every piece of the day. from the personalized invites to the ceremony arch. it all comes together to tell a story.
months before the wedding I will be there to answer any questions you may have. i will help button your dress and pin your veil.if you need a glass of wine i will make sure you get one. i am more than just a photographer, i am your right hand woman.
testimonials
Q & A
Question
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How many weddings have you photographed?
I have photographed 203 weddings in 10 years.
What is your favorite part of photography?
The people I get to meet. I have had the pleasure of working with 203 couples and double that in families. Being apart of their journeys is so special and I take great pride in that.
What is something your clients specifically book you for?
Many of my clients have chosen me cause of my attention to skin tone. It’s so important to me to represent everyone as true to who they are as possible. Especially with biracial couples, getting the right exposure and skin tone is crucial to me.
How long do I have to wait for my photos?
For portrait sessions editing is between 2-3 weeks, wedding photos is 8-13 weeks. During busy season editing will most likely take the full time frame. I always keep my clients updated on when they will be complete and share preview photos.
We’ve never had professional pictures taken… and we don’t know how to pose. Will you help us?
99% of my clients say this to me before their photo session. OF COURSE I will guide you through the whole session! I work in a more candid posed manner. Which means I put you in situations/poses that create candid moments. I want you to feel relaxed and have fun! So move around, laugh, and enjoy the process.
What is your biggest challenge as a photographer?
Not getting too comfortable. You can get into a routine with poses, shooting locations, time of day, subject matter, etc. I am constantly trying to push myself out of my comfort zone so that my work can grow. Evolving is apart of life. Only way to make great art is to grow.
I saw Ashley’s work displayed at the Dallas Bridal Show as we were on our way out and I was immediately OBSSESSED with her work. Most vendors were already packed up, so although I didn’t get to meet her in that moment, Ashley was very prompt to return my emails and discuss her style, pricing list (which was reasonable) and portfolio (which was even MORE incredible than what I had already seen at the show)!!! She does an excellent job at capturing just the right lighting without washing out the photos and keeping the color so crisp and vibrant! This was super important for (now) husband and I given that our venue was completely white. I ended up booking Ashley for our engagement photos, my bridals, and our wedding day. Ashley is SUPER sweet, very professional, and makes you feel comfortable in front of the camera! Waiting for our wedding photos was the most painful experience because I knew she captured the most amazing parts of our day and I could hardly wait to see it all and let me tell ya, she did NOT disappoint!!! I would recommend Ashley to ALL my friends and family. At the end of your wedding, after all the planning, sweat, tears and craziness, all you will have left are pictures (& videos) to remember it all. Totally worth EVERY single penny!