Beautifully Seen. Deeply Felt.
Artistrie Co. is the work of Ashley Biess, a Chicago-based photographer documenting weddings, portraits, and boudoir.
Photography made with a calm presence and deep attention to people.
About Artistrie Co.
The way a room settles when people feel at ease, laughter that comes without warning, the small gestures that end up meaning more with time.
Photography, for me, isn’t about directing the day or creating moments that weren’t already there. It’s about paying close attention to what’s happening, letting things unfold naturally, and documenting them with care.
I’m drawn to the moments that don’t ask for attention but stay with you anyway.
The way I see people
Ashley Biess, Photographer & Founder, Artistrie Co.
The Way I see People
I’m based in Chicago and have spent nearly 20 years documenting weddings, engagement sessions and boudoir. My background in long-form storytelling has shaped a steady, attentive way of working, whether it’s a quiet session or a full wedding weekend.
Outside of photography, I spend my time gardening, cooking for friends, traveling, playing the french horn in a local orchestra, and at home with my boyfriend Joe and our dog, Rory.
I’m Ashley, the photographer behind Artistrie Co.
A Simple Introduction
Why This Work Matters
Photographs tend to matter more as time passes. What feels fleeting in the moment becomes something you return to again and again.
That’s why I’m committed to making work that holds its weight over time. Grounded in real moments, meant to be lived with, and to grow more meaningful as life continues.
Clients often tell me that when they look back on the day, they hardly remember me being there, and yet everything feels beautifully, completely captured.
That’s intentional. I take the time to get to know the people I photograph so there’s trust and comfort in place from the start. Once we’re together, my presence is quiet and steady, allowing you to stay fully in the moment while I pay attention to what’s unfolding around you.
What it feels like to work together
"From our initial consultation meeting through to the end of our wedding day, Ashley made us feel comfortable, heard, beautiful, and entirely ourselves."
“From the moment I spoke with Ashley on the phone, I immediately felt like I was talking to one of my friends.”
Her calm demeanor made us feel so relaxed all throughout the day.”
“Ashley has a very special way of making you feel like you have been friends with her for years. That feeling allowed us to relax and let our guard down.”
“Ashley captures so much joy and emotion that just by looking at the photos, you can feel it.”
“She captured tender moments that may have lasted only a second. We now have these beautiful moments captured to relive and share forever.”
"These photos completely changed the way I feel about myself. I am so grateful to look back at these photos with such love and appreciation for myself."
A Few Kind Words
Three ways to work together, rooted in the same quiet approach.
Services
Weddings
Wedding days documented as they unfold, with calm guidance when needed and space to simply be present.
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Engagement Photos
Portraits that feel relaxed and unforced, rooted in connection rather than posing.
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Boudoir
Intimate portraits for women, made in a way that feels comfortable, respectful, and entirely unhurried.
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Albums & Prints
Images deserve a place to land. I design custom albums and printed pieces as part of the larger storytelling process, so your photographs become something you can hold, return to, and live with for years to come.
Available exclusively to the clients I photograph.
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