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tacoma | puyallup | gig harbor | olympia | Seattle

Based in university Place +
serving the greater puget sound area

The real, lived-in, everyday version - that's the one worth documenting.

Your home.
Your people.
Your story.

tacoma, wa photographer

Your home, your favorite places, the little in-between moments -
This is where your family’s story lives.


You don’t need a perfectly styled house or outfits worthy of a red carpet.

You just need to show up as you are - that's enough.

kids change.
families grow.
LIFE HAPPENS EVERY DAY.

Let's make something real together.

The bump, the waiting, the way your family is right on the edge of something new. This in-between deserves to be documented just as much as what comes after.

Maternity

Somewhere in the middle of the everyday chaos, there's a version of your family you'll miss someday. Let's document it while it's here. 

tacoma area + beyond

Families

The newborn stage is a blur almost as soon as it begins. The weight of them, the way they curl into you, the feeling of those first weeks - that's worth slowing down for.

Newborns + Babies

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I'm a working mom who is constantly being humbled by the curveballs that life + parenthood throw our way.

I love to kick back at home just as much as I love a grand adventure - and both of those things were likely scheduled in my planner!

but i'm more than just a photographer based in tacoma, WA

I'm Ashley, and I love taking pictures of tiny babies + growing families.

well, hello!

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You show up as you are - I'll handle everything from there.

The kind of photos that make you think yep, that's us.

A experience that feels more like an enjoyable afternoon than a photoshoot.

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-Rachel H.

"We were a little nervous about taking newborn photos in our home. . . but Ashley did such a good job of keeping the pressure low and brought a calm presence that made for a relaxed atmosphere."

Auburn, WA

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"Every session we've hired Ashley for has been a comfortable and easy experience that gave us beautiful photos we adore.”

- Amanda H.

Puyallup, WA

From cozy in-home newborn sessions to wild beach days and golden-hour hikes, every family has a story. Here’s what real families have said about working with me.

Real words from families across Tacoma + The PNW

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Hold on to those simple moments.

you won't regret having photos that let you

View my work with Tacoma Area families

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Your everyday is worth remembering. Let's get it on the calendar.