Engagements
Below you’ll find the engagement offerings in full. Each is designed thoughtfully, so you can decide what feels right for you.
I'm so glad you're here.
Welcome
I guide you throughout with clear direction and pacing, so you always feel comfortable and at ease. From there, I create space for you to move, talk, and simply be together, allowing the photographs to feel natural rather than overly posed.
The result is a collection that feels candid, layered, and genuinely reflective of who you are.
Engagement sessions are about this moment in your life. Not just the fact that you’re engaged, but how it feels right now.
The Approach
Ashley Biess, Your Photographer
The Offerings
• One hour
• One location
• Curated digital gallery
A focused portrait session at one meaningful location.
Designed for couples who want something simple, refined, and beautifully considered.
The Petite — $1,200
• Two to three hours
• Multiple locations
• Full digital gallery
A layered, unhurried session designed to feel like a date.
Multiple locations, natural movement, and space for the in-between moments that matter most.
The Signature — $2,300
• Two to three hours
• Multiple locations
• Full digital gallery
• Ten matted fine art prints
• Linen presentation box
Designed for couples who wish to enjoy their photos in a tactile, tangible way.
The Signature, preserved in print.
Ten matted fine art photographs, presented in a custom linen keepsake box — ready to frame and live in your home.
The Print Edition — $2,950
"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."
When printed, they become part of your home — framed on a wall, resting on a shelf, noticed in passing. They gather meaning over time in a way files rarely do.
The Print Edition was designed with that in mind. Additional fine art prints, framed pieces, and custom-designed books are always available for those who wish to expand their collection.
While every session includes a full digital gallery, I believe photographs are best enjoyed printed.
In Print
A clear, considered process, so you always know what to expect.
The Process
1. Date & Location
We select a date and meaningful location together. I provide guidance on timing, light, and setting so everything feels intentional from the start.
2. The SEssion
I guide you throughout with clear direction and pacing, creating space for natural movement and connection to unfold.
3. Gallery Delivery
Your curated gallery is delivered within 5 weeks, ready for download and sharing.
4. In Print
If you’ve chosen the Print Edition, we’ll finalize your selected images together before they are produced and prepared for your home.
• Sessions are confirmed upon receipt of full payment.
• Galleries are delivered within 5 weeks.
• Chicago travel is included.
If you’re envisioning a destination session, I’m always happy to travel. Arrangements are customized accordingly.
Everything is kept straightforward so you can focus on the experience itself.
Investment
