First comes LOVE

FORGET the rest

THE ART of noticing

On your wedding day, there are so many moments you are taught to notice.

The exchange of vows.

The first kiss.

The first dance.

But what about all the moments happening in between?

I have always been creatively inspired by life’s more quiet moments. The subtle ones that happen fleetingly without making too much fuss. An adoring glance, the brush of hand, the way your dress falls, the wind catching your hair. Those moments hold so much beauty in my eyes — perhaps because of their natural spontaneity and the raw emotion that prompts them.

Of course, I’ll be there to capture the momentous aspects of your day, however I’m much more interested in encapsulating the heart of it all. If this sounds like you, we might just be a perfect match.

your LOVE STORY your WAY

  • Engagements

    So you are marrying the love of your life! Let’s craft a romantic session aimed to revel in the beauty of your relationship.

    average investment $1,125

    say yes

  • Elopements

    A day tailored to fit your unique bond. You are the author of your love story, so let’s tell it in a way that feels like you.

    average investment $2,250

    let's do this

  • Intimate Weddings

    Celebrations of 50 or less guests. You and your closest loved ones gathered in one place to celebrate your love.

    average investment $6,750

    time to celebrate

  • Vow Renewals

    Your love carries you through. There’s much to celebrate. Let’s honor your devotion and toast to how far you’ve come.

    average investment $1,500

    raise a glass

  • incredible, thoughtful, patient

    “Ashley is the most incredible, thoughtful, patient photographer and the only person I would have trusted to capture my intimate elopement.” - L

  • we loved our experience

    “My fiancé and I cannot express how much we loved our experience with Ashley. We have never done a formal photoshoot before and were quite stiff to begin with. Ashley made us feel so comfortable and gave us a lot of direction which loosened us up immediately.” - C

  • easy and worry-free

    “She was SO prepared and thought of things I didn't have the space to think about and made the experience as easy and worry free as possible.” - L

  • BEAUTIFUL

    "The photos came out BEAUTIFUL. We are having a tough time deciding which one we love best for our save the dates because they are all stunning!” - C

  • we will never forget this day

    “We will never forget this day and remember the best moments because of Ashley.” - L

LET’S take your DREAMY VISION and MAKE IT a REALITY

Next Steps

  • Fill out my contact form to get started. I will get back to you within 48 hours with a detailed investment guide outlining my approach and current offerings.

  • If my approach and offerings seem like a good fit, we can schedule a virtual coffee date where you can share more with me about you, your love, and your vision for the day. After our call, I will go over all the dreamy details you provided and create a custom proposal for you to look over.

  • If everything in your custom proposal looks good, all you need to do to secure your date is to sign your contract and to pay a retainer. Then you’ll be officially on my calendar and the celebration can begin!

BECAUSE your love DESERVES to be CELEBRATED

Believe me, I am a sucker for the details. However, at the end of the day, you won’t necessarily care to remember the seating chart,  or whether everything went off without a hitch. What you will wish to remain is the way you felt when your love took your hand or the look in their eyes when they brushed the hair out of your face.

It’s your love we are celebrating after all. So together let’s craft a beautiful day centered around your values, how you want to feel, and the moments you wish to relive years from now.

Emotive. Intentional. Timeless.

Ashley Simmons is a New Jersey based Elopement & Intimate Wedding

photographer documenting sincere and unscripted love stories worldwide.