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Your engagement session should feel like the two of you — unhurried, comfortable, and honest.

We’ll move through the day with intention, making room for the glances, the laughter, the quiet moments you don’t stage. The result is a collection that feels lived-in and deeply personal.

Beautifully Seen

Beautifully Seen

Deeply Felt

Deeply Felt

Chicago Engagement Photos

Engagement photos that feel lived-in, warm and shaped by the way you move together.

As Seen In

We begin with what matters to you—your favorite places, your rituals, your rhythm—so the photos reflect your story, not a template.

Story-Driven & Meaningful

I blend candid energy with an editorial touch—clean frames, thoughtful light, and images that stay timeless long after the moment passes.

Editorial Eye, Timeless Craft

I guide lightly so nothing feels forced. You settle in, enjoy the moment, and let the photos unfold with ease.

A Calm, Effortless Experience

I look for the quiet, natural moments—the gestures you don’t even notice you’re making. Nothing staged, just the two of you, beautifully as you are.

Honest, Lived-In Photography

What It's like to Work With Me

Your Chicago engagement session should feel relaxed, intentional, and unmistakably yours. I create space for you to settle in, enjoy the moment, and feel beautifully seen — while I quietly shape the experience so everything unfolds with ease.

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"I can’t express how much joy it’s brought me to look at the engagement photos Ashley took for us. I LOVE the way she captured everything — from the posed shots to the spontaneous moments.

They're so gorgeous and these photos will be a keepsake to show our grandkids one day of the time when it was just us in Chicago, starting our life together."


I look for the quiet, natural moments—the gestures you don’t even notice you’re making. Nothing staged, just the two of you, beautifully as you are.

Honest, Lived-In Photography

I guide lightly so nothing feels forced. You settle in, enjoy the moment, and let the photos unfold with ease.

A Calm, Effortless Experience

I blend candid energy with an editorial touch—clean frames, thoughtful light, and images that stay timeless long after the moment passes.

Editorial Eye, Timeless Craft

We begin with what matters to you—your favorite places, your rituals, your rhythm—so the photos reflect your story, not a template.

Story-Driven & Meaningful

Your Chicago engagement session should feel relaxed, intentional, and unmistakably yours. I create space for you to settle in, enjoy the moment, and feel beautifully seen — while I quietly shape the experience so everything unfolds with ease.

What It's like to Work With Me

At the heart of every wedding are the people. Their emotions. Their connections. The fleeting moments that become a family’s story. My work is devoted to capturing the soul of a day defined by love and presence.

I approach each celebration with a documentary eye and an intuitive sensitivity, creating photographs that feel both timeless and alive. From quiet glances to unrestrained joy, I preserve the essence of your day with honesty and intention.

For me, photography is about preserving every feeling from your wedding so it can be remembered, relived and cherished for generations. I hope every time you look back, you feel it all over again.

Hi, I’m Ashley — the photographer behind Artistrie Co., and the person who will absolutely pull you toward good light if it’s worth it.

I’ve spent 15+ years photographing couples in and around Chicago, always chasing the moments that feel honest: the subtle glances, the easy laughter, the way you naturally fall into step together. My background blends weddings, portraits, and an editorial eye, so I’m always thinking about mood, movement, and how these photos will feel decades from now.

My approach is calm, organized, and quietly intentional. I’ll guide you when you need it, step back when you don’t, and make the experience feel like time set aside just for the two of you.

If you want photos that feel like you — just a little more cinematic — we’ll get along beautifully.

Meet Ashley

Simple, honest moments made into something quietly beautiful.

"I was genuinely moved to tears when looking through the photos — Ashley was able to capture our entire essence in photos, and I will forever be grateful for that."

Artistrie Co. Couples

For Chicago engagement photoshoot requests and destinations afar, kindly complete the form below or email ashley@artistrieco.com. I'll be in touch with more information regarding pricing and availability within 48 hours, Mondays—Thursdays.

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I can't wait to chat with you and hear more about your vision for your photos!

While I review your details, I would love to learn more about YOU and the photos you've been dreaming about.

I invite you to complete this Portrait Questionnaire. Your thoughtful responses will help guide our upcoming conversation.

Expect an email soon to discuss availability, pricing and the overall experience in greater detail.

I look forward to connecting with you!

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Frequently asked questions

A few thoughtful answers to the questions couples ask most often, so you can feel fully informed and at ease as you explore working together.

What’s the difference between an engagement session and a proposal?

An engagement session is planned in advance — the two of you arrive together, dressed for the moment, and we build a relaxed, intentional experience around your relationship.

A proposal is a surprise (for one of you, at least). It’s a different kind of planning: timing, hiding, logistics, and making sure the moment unfolds seamlessly. Both are beautiful — just in very different ways — so choosing the right one depends on the story you want to tell.

How do we choose the perfect location for our Chicago engagement session?

We start with the places that already feel like you — the lakefront you love, a favorite neighborhood, the quiet corners of Chicago you naturally drift toward. I’ll offer ideas and help narrow things down, but the goal is simple: find a spot where you can relax and be yourselves, and let the city do the rest.

What makes your engagement sessions different from most photographers?

I focus less on perfect poses and more on creating space for real connection. Thoughtful guidance, beautiful light, a slower pace — it’s a refined, personal experience meant to feel effortless while still looking elevated.

A beautifully simple guide to planning photos that feel like you.

Sign up and I’ll send the guide, The Art of Engagement Sessions — plus a few quick, genuinely helpful tips to shape your session with intention.

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