Engagement photos
I honestly don't know where to start, Ashley is an absolute gem! From my fiancé and children's mini sessions, maternity to engagement shoot and soon-to-be wedding photographer, she has consistently exceeded our expectations. I will wholeheartedly recommend her to anyone who inquires. She is an amazing and delightful person to be around, and has consistently gone above and beyond.
Sweet, Talented and truly exceptional
We truly cannot say enough wonderful things about Ashley! From the very first interaction, Ashley and her hubby were incredibly sweet, kind, and reassuring, which made the entire experience so enjoyable and stress-free. On our wedding day, they went above and beyond—always calm, patient, and so helpful with everything from keeping us on schedule to making us feel completely comfortable in front of the camera. They captured every special moment so beautifully and naturally, including so many little details we didn’t even realize were happening. Looking at our photos brings us right back to the emotions of the day. We are beyond grateful for their talent, professionalism, and genuinely caring heart. If you’re looking for someone who will treat your wedding like it truly matters, this is your photographer. 🤍
Amazing Couples Pictures
Ashely has a pristine eye when it comes to photography and was very easy to work with. She took lots of photos and each one came out perfectly. Her ideas and style is exactly what we were looking for and highly recommend anyone to book through her!!!!
A Awesome Experience
Ashley, is so talented and thorough. She researched ahead of time the location I picked for photo’s. She put together ideas ahead of time to discuss with me. She also gave great feedback on what props to bring. Once at the session she was a wonderful and encouraging guide to capturing photo’s. She worked with my individual needs and wants for my photos. The finished product was breathtaking. The photos of my special moment brought myself and family to tears. I would highly recommend Ashley. She went above and beyond! Her attention to details and passion was very evident! Thank you Ashley!
Unforgettable Wedding photos and video
Ashely has an amazing eye for creativity and beautifully captured the essence of our entire wedding day! The intimacy of us as husband and wife and beyond to our family and friends. She happily accommodated our desire for photos at multiple locations that day. The lake photos were stunning with the sailboat perfectly captured in the background. The Golden Hour photos in the vineyard were gorgeous! So many perfect shots that is was hard to pick our favorites. To wrap it all up we also have an unforgettable video to forever cherish our special day!
8th Grade Graduation
We could not have asked for a better photographer to capture this milestone for our children. Ashley made it very easy for us to book with her. She was very detailed and the communication she had with us to make sure she was doing exactly what we wanted was great! While at our event she was very organized and was able to capture a photograph of over 100 people! We are all very pleased with her work as the pictures are perfect and the way they were delivered to us was also very organized! We will definitely use her again in the future and will be recommending her to anyone in need of a photographer! Thank you so much Ashley! ❤️
Above and beyond!
We had the pleasure of working with Ashley for our intimate gender reveal, and I can honestly say she went above and beyond in every possible way. From the moment we arrived, she brought such a calming, joyful presence and made us feel completely at ease. She captured the moment with such care and attention to detail—we didn’t even realize how many candid, beautiful shots she was getting of us and our daughter until we saw the final gallery. If you're looking for a photographer who not only delivers amazing work but genuinely cares about the experience she's creating for you, Ashley is definitely the go-to!
OTD White Coat Ceremony
We couldn’t have asked for a better photographer for our cohort’s white coat ceremony! She was absolutely amazing—so kind, professional, flexible, and truly a beautiful soul inside and out. She worked seamlessly with all 22 of us grad students, as well as our professors and families, making everyone feel comfortable, seen, and celebrated.
She went above and beyond to ensure every student and family was captured, so each of us walked away with meaningful content and memories to cherish. The photos reflected both the formal moments and the genuine emotions of the day—every detail was thoughtful and intentional. On top of that, she created a beautiful video of our ceremony that captured all of the speeches from our professors, and each of us getting coated. It was the perfect way to relive such an important milestone in each of our journey.
Ashley brought everything you'd want in a photographer for a special event: clear communication, flexibility, professionalism, creativity, and a warm, calming presence. Her energy, effort, and attention to detail were phenomenal, and she offered the best pricing of anyone we considered. Her package was incredibly cost-effective for the high quality and wide range of services she provided, making the whole experience feel even more special.
Thanks to her, we now have timeless memories from one of the most meaningful milestones in our academic and professional journey. The overall experience she created for us was truly priceless—we’re so, so grateful for Ashley and her talent!!❤️ If I could rate this higher, I most definitely would!
Extraordinary Talents of Ashley Castelli Ahlbrandt
For the 2nd consecutive year, Ashley has been our photographer/videographer for our annual Gala. She is able to capture the excitement and essence of our event through her lens, and we are so happy with her results. She exercises extreme patience and professionalism when dealing with inexperienced people with a vision. She offers her knowledge and expertise in ensuring that our vision materializes. She exceeded our expectations at every level. She is kind, trustworthy and responds quickly. We look forward to having Ashley as our resident photographer and we already booked her for next year's event!
