Oshawa film inspired newborn home session

ONTARIO FAMILY, MATERNITY, AND NEWBORN PHOTOGRAPHER

Heirloom storytelling for the mothers who feel it all. Captured in a way that feels honest and artful, like the rhythm of your real life.

These aren’t just photographs, they’re pieces of your story — the ones you’ll want to hold onto long after the moment has passed.

Durham Region and Northumberland Storytelling Film Inspired Family and Newborn Photography

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Pickering film inspired storytelling newborn lifestyle photographer

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THIS ISN’T ABOUT PERFECTION

It’s about capturing your family honestly—which means my focus is on presence: letting you settle into the moment while I notice the details that really matter.

When you let go of the pressure to look perfect, the space opens for genuine connection. That’s when I can do what I do best—framing with intention, noticing the details, and telling your story with care. The result isn’t just portraits, but heirlooms that feel like you and your family.

Together, we’ll make thoughtful choices about how to shape the light and atmosphere so it feels natural to you. With a background in art direction, I bring a careful eye to every detail — elevating the everyday without losing its honesty, so your moments feel artful and true to your family.

Every session should feel like your story, not anyone else’s.

Published in

Heartful Magazine Fall 2025
The Beloved Journal Fall 2025
Feels Like Family Summer 2025
The Beloved Journal Spring 2025

I’m drawn to the in-between moments, the light, movement, and quiet gestures that say everything without trying. My work is about preserving what’s real.

Let’s create something that feels honest, artful, and made to last.

Hi, I’m Ashley — Artist, Mother, and Storyteller.

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
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
Ashley is a master of her craft! Not only did she make me feel comfortable behind the camera, her passion and creativity made the entire photoshoot a dream. As someone with zero modelling experience, I can say that Ashley captured candid and beautiful moments with ease. I didn’t know I could look so beautiful!
Rebecca
Loved working with Ashley! She has a great style of photography - documentary/candid photos. Communication was excellent leading up to the photoshoot. She provided Pinterest boards for photo style and outfit inspiration, which was very helpful. She worked very well with my kids, keeping them engaged and cooperative (which is no small feat!). We are very happy with the photos we’ve received - they will be lifelong treasures!!
Sabrina
My husband, daughter and I did a photoshoot with Ashley a few weeks ago. I cannot speak highly enough about our experience - Ashley made us feel immediately at ease and was super encouraging. The shoot was set up beautifully with the perfect props. We received our photos promptly after the shoot and were so impressed with the quality and overall vibes. As people who don’t feel particularly photogenic, the pictures turned out better than we could have ever expected!
Becky
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
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
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