Boudoir Testimonials
Kind Words From Boudoir Clients
Working with me on a boudoir session is as much about how it feels as what you walk away with.
These reflections come from women sharing what the experience was like and what stayed with them afterward.
Seen & Celebrated
"Ashley has such a gift and is such a skilled photographer - combined with her warm and welcoming personality I can't imagine a better experience.
I wouldn't have trusted anyone else with both my wedding (years ago now!) and my boudoir experience. In two totally different settings, she made me feel seen and celebrated.
She eased any apprehension or anxiety I had, answered my questions, and provided helpful advice (from wardrobe selection to posing) so I always felt supported. She is a tremendously thoughtful person and this shines through in her body of work and in the extremely organized way she runs her business.
I was filled with joy seeing these photos for the first time. There are critiques and comments that have lingered with me about various parts of my body since adolescence. Coupled with decades of unrealistic societal expectations and an unhealthy coping mechanism or two, I have lived years of my life not loving my body and myself for the beautiful and unique person that I am.
I haven't always respected, appreciated, or loved my body for what it can do and for all the ways it supports me.
This experience and these photos did what I was hoping they would do - they held up a mirror so I could see myself as I really am: as a beautiful person who contains multitudes, whose body has carried her through the most joyful and challenging moments of my life, whose body tells that story - my story - and deserves to be loved in all it's forms."
Felt like a Goddess
"I originally booked the shoot because our second wedding anniversary was coming up and I wanted to give a traditional "cotton" gift! But then as the shoot went on, and especially when I received the photos, I realized that these photos are living proof of the way I was feeling at the time.
I had just had my first baby and I started to see my body in a whole new light. Pre-baby, I surely would have found things that made me self-conscious. But postpartum, I look at the photos and feel like a goddess whose body has super-powers! I grew a human life and then nursed for 15 months!
Women's bodies are amazing and we should celebrate that more! Every stretch mark or imperfection is worth it and now, I wear them all like a badge of honor. I'm grateful to have these photos to look back on and remind myself of that feeling!
I look at the photos and feel strong and beautiful. Thank you for doing this. It's so important for women to feel these things about themselves!"
The Most Amazing Day
“I'd rate my boudoir experience 10000/10 - truly the most amazing and welcoming day. I have never felt more beautiful and you captured everything perfectly. My husband is going to love this but it was truly more for me! I cannot stop looking at these pictures and will cherish them for the rest of my life.
I felt so safe, never felt nervous. You were calm and patient. You were great at directing me and the pictures turned out amazing.
This experience made me feel like a model and it was the coolest feeling. These photos mean the world to me. It is so special to have captured a time when I worked really hard on my body before the wedding and to be able to have that forever is priceless. I cannot wait to see my husband's face when he opens the book!"
Comfortable in My Body
"This experience made me feel sexy in a way I never thought I could. I've struggled with my weight and being comfortable in my own skin for a long time. I've gained about 20lbs in the last two years and for the first time ever, am starting to feel comfortable in my body. These photos helped reaffirm that a healthy, happy body is so much better than one afraid to eat."
Photos That Will Be Treasured Forever
“After struggling with body image throughout adolescence and then my body changing so much between three pregnancies, this was a much needed step toward being comfortable and confident in my own skin. The experience and photos made me feel beautiful and sexy.
Ashley is absolutely wonderful! She is not only a talented photographer, but she is a joy to work with as well. She is very organized and provides a stress free experience, putting you at ease from start to finish.
I highly recommend her for any type of photography you are considering . You can trust Ashley for an incredible experience and to leave you with gorgeous photos that will be treasured forever.”
Empowering & Fun
"On a 1-10 scale, I would rate a 10. It was really great working with you, Ashley! I would highly recommend to any friends who ask me to try a boudoir session.
I totally did not know what to expect in this environment as it is very much out of my usual comfort zone, but I felt extremely comfortable nearly immediately. You gave great direction in recommending poses, but I also still felt like myself in almost all of the photos.
It was not only a great gift for my fiance before our wedding day, but also something that I found empowering (and fun) for myself. Seeing how much my husband appreciated it was also a special moment - it was my favorite part of the process.
These photographs are such a special way to capture the details of who I am at this moment in my life for myself and my husband. Seeing photos of myself and also those from your previous sessions give a reminder of how beautiful women are when they are confident and happy in their bodies."
Pampered & Beautiful
"I absolutely loved doing a boudoir session with you! I felt comfortable, pampered and beautiful.
I booked the shoot when I was 5 or 6 months postpartum. For me, it was a gift to myself that allowed me to make space for myself during the season of life I was in. I struggled a lot with postpartum depression and anxiety and doing this shoot led me back home to honor and love myself again.
You helped me feel amazing and get my after baby "mojo" back!"
A Joyful Experience
"You are professional start to finish - from the makeup and hair gal you contracted to our post shoot meeting, every step of the way your service was top tier. I received my prints promptly and they look just as beautiful as promised! You create a fun, memorable, joyful experience and art that I'll treasure for years to come. I'm going to do this every ten years!"
Confident & Sexy
"Even though I did this for my husband, I think I was the real winner. It was such an empowering experience to see myself like that.
These photos make me feel confident and sexy! While I'm typically a confident person, I'm not one to show much skin and my style is conservative. It was so fun to see myself shine in these pictures and discover a new level of confidence."
A Unique Experience
"I was worried that I would be awkward and the photographer would feel frustrated with any hesitations I had. You were quite the opposite of what I feared! I felt eased by the fact that we laughed about how this is such a unique experience and to not take it too seriously - just have fun. You were wonderful and made me feel so comfortable!"
A New Chapter in My Life
“As much as the boudoir session was a gift for my husband, it was also a keepsake for me -- a celebration of me in a new chapter of my life. Newly married, no kids, 30! Who knows what the next 10, 20, or 30 years will bring, but I'll be able to look back on this and remember how I looked, felt, and thought during this time. I think it's something every woman should do for herself, no matter what stage she's at in her life.
As for you, Ashley, it was incredible to work with you! Your sense of humor and professionalism instantly put me at ease. In preparation for the session, I had no idea what to wear or which accessories to bring. You offered great advice on selection and styling, and you made yourself easily accessible for questions. Post-session, you sent fun teasers, delivered lightning-fast turnaround with the full gallery, offered your expertise in helping me select images for the final album, and, if that wasn't enough, you hand-delivered the final product. You can't beat that type of service!"
Feminine & Strong
"After a while, I forgot about what I was wearing or not wearing and just went for it, because why the hell not? I realize now that this was just as much for me and my confidence as it was to impress my husband. He ended up loving the gift, but his favorites were not the images I would call the most sexy. He loved when I was laughing and walking around because it shows off the real me. I probably look at the images more than he does to be honest, because it gives me such a confidence boost, and I love how my soft feminine side was captured along with my strong and confident side. I am proud of myself for being vulnerable and if you have the opportunity to try this, you should go for it. No regrets!"