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I don’t think of engagement portraits as a “session.” I think of them as time for you to slow down together. To wander. To laugh. To share a drink at your favorite bar, walk your dog along the lake, or linger in the places that feel like home.

We’ll design your session around the things you actually love to do, whether that’s exploring the city, hiking your favorite trail, or sharing a quiet moment at home. Think of it less as a photo shoot and more as a fun, romantic date...but with me there to capture it all beautifully.

The result? Photographs that don’t just look beautiful, but feel alive. Capturing both the spontaneous moments and the portraits you’ll treasure. These are the images you’ll come back to for decades, the ones you’ll show your grandchildren when you tell the story of the time it was just the two of you, beginning your life together.

Your Love

Your Love

Unscripted

Unscripted

Chicago Engagement Photographer

Hi, I’m Ashley, the photographer behind Artistrie Co. My approach is calm and intuitive, but also full of heart. I’m drawn to the laughter that comes naturally, the little looks only the two of you share, and the story that makes your relationship unique.

I want your engagement session to feel like a fun date with the added bonus of beautiful photographs. My goal is for you to feel comfortable, connected and completely yourselves, so that the images we create together feel alive, timeless and true to you.

Hi, I’m Ashley, the photographer behind Artistrie Co. My approach is calm and intuitive, but also full of heart. I’m drawn to the laughter that comes naturally, the little looks only the two of you share, and the story that makes your relationship unique.

I want your engagement session to feel like a fun date with the added bonus of beautiful photographs. My goal is for you to feel comfortable, connected and completely yourselves, so that the images we create together feel alive, timeless and true to you.

Meet Ashley

As Seen In

You’ll receive a curated collection of images that feel timeless, alive, and true to this season of your life.

Photographs That Last

Your session will feel like an effortless, romantic date—unfolding naturally while I capture every glance and laugh.

A Date to Remember

I’ll provide location ideas, timing, and wardrobe inspiration, keeping the process simple and stress-free.

Thoughtful Guidance

Each session is personalized to reflect your story, from favorite places to the energy that feels most like you.

A Session Designed for You

What to Expect

Your engagement session should feel effortless, personal, and true to you. Here’s how I make the experience simple and memorable from start to finish.

Each session is personalized to reflect your story, from favorite places to the energy that feels most like you.

A Session Designed for You

I’ll provide location ideas, timing, and wardrobe inspiration, keeping the process simple and stress-free.

Thoughtful Guidance

Your session will feel like an effortless, romantic date—unfolding naturally while I capture every glance and laugh.

A Date to Remember

You’ll receive a curated collection of images that feel timeless, alive, and true to this season of your life.

Photographs That Last

Your engagement session should feel effortless, personal, and true to you. Here’s how I make the experience simple and memorable from start to finish.

What to Expect

ENGAGEMENT Photo
Collection PRICING

2025

For couples who desire a beautifully curated, yet refined session in a single location.


INCLUDES:

A 1-hour session at a location of your choice

Thoughtful posing guidance for effortless, natural moments

A curated selection of 50+ high-resolution images

Online gallery with personal print rights

Chicagoland sessions included. Destination travel quoted separately.


A brief yet meaningful glimpse into your love story, captured with sophistication and ease.

Scheduled Mondays through Thursdays

The Petite Session | $975

This extended session is designed like a date, unfolding at a relaxed pace across two meaningful locations. We’ll create space for movement, connection and quiet in-between moments that tell a deeper story.

INCLUDES:

A 2–3 hour session designed around your unique vision

Up to two carefully chosen locations for variety and depth

Wardrobe styling guidance to complement your aesthetic

A thoughtfully edited gallery of 100+ images

Online gallery with personal print rights

Chicagoland sessions included. Destination travel quoted separately.


An immersive experience that transforms fleeting moments into art, capturing the depth and nuance of your love.

Scheduled Mondays through Sundays

The Signature Experience | $2,300

"It was the care, kindness and love that Ashley poured into the entire experience that made the difference. The time, commitment, and experience she provided calmed our nerves, injected fun and silliness, and gave us BEAUTIFUL photos we will cherish for a lifetime."

While most sessions take place in the Chicagoland area, I also love photographing in places that hold meaning for my couples. Northern Michigan and Sedona are destinations I return to year after year — I find the nature & landscapes here so inspiring. My work has also taken me across the country, from New York City and Napa Valley to Denver, Seattle, and beyond.

If you’re dreaming of a location that feels like “yours,” I’d love to bring that vision to life. Destination sessions include a custom travel add-on, tailored once I know more about your location and timing, ensuring the process feels effortless from the start.

Travel & Destinations

"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."

"She’s thoughtful, creative, and able to capture the humanity of the people in her photos."


"Ashley has a very special way of making you feel like you have been friends with her for years which lead to amazing shots that we will cherish forever! Not only are her photos so beautiful, but they capture all of the little sweet moments in-between that take us right back down memory lane every time we look at them."


“Ashley works all kinds of magic. When I got my photos, I cried because they were beautiful and so uniquely us. She somehow captured the history of our 9 years together and the little moments we never get to see from the outside.”


“I was genuinely moved to tears looking through our photos. Ashley captured our entire essence and made us feel so secure in the process. She is warm, kind and incredibly talented — I’ll forever be grateful.”

Why Couples Choose Artistrie Co.

Ready to begin? Let’s talk through your vision.

If what you’ve read here feels like the right fit, I’d love to continue the conversation. The next step is simple: just reply to my email or reach out to schedule a consultation. From there, we’ll talk through your vision and design an engagement session that feels personal, effortless, and true to you.

Begin Your

Begin Your

Experience

Experience

Frequently asked questions

An FAQ for anyone considering to work with Artistrie Co. for their engagement photos. Click to expand.

Will we feel comfortable in front of the camera?

Yes! That’s always my priority. My approach is calm and intuitive, guiding you just enough while leaving space for genuine connection. Most couples tell me it felt less like posing and more like spending time together.

How do you make each session feel personal?

Every engagement session is designed around you. We’ll talk about what you love to do together, the places that matter most, and the mood you want to capture so the experience feels like an extension of your story.

What makes your sessions different?

My sessions are thoughtfully planned around you—often at meaningful locations like your first date spot, a favorite museum, or simply places that feel like home. During the shoot, I give you gentle, consistent guidance so you’ll never feel left on your own, while also encouraging natural movement and real connection. We’ll spend a couple of hours exploring, laughing, and creating photographs that feel effortless, personal, and in-the-moment.

Do you travel for engagement sessions?

Absolutely. While most of my work is in Chicago and the surrounding suburbs, many couples choose to make their engagement session a destination experience. The streets of New York. The red rocks of Sedona. The windswept dunes of  Northern Michigan. Travel gives us the chance to create photographs that are truly one of a kind.

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

This is one of the questions I’m asked most often, so let’s clear it up. A proposal session is all about the surprise: the exact moment you ask and the joy that follows. Sometimes couples book extra time so we can capture the proposal itself and then portraits right after.

An engagement session, on the other hand, happens later, when you’ve had time to celebrate and plan something special together. It feels more like a relaxed, romantic date, designed to create timeless photographs that reflect your story.

Thank you for considering me to capture such an important season of your life. Before we connect, I’d love for you to complete my engagement session questionnaire.

It’s a fun exercise to think about what you really want and what feels most meaningful to you, and it helps me design an experience that’s completely personal and guide our call in the best direction.

Thank you for considering me to capture such an important season of your life. Before we connect, I’d love for you to complete my engagement session questionnaire.

It’s a fun exercise to think about what you really want and what feels most meaningful to you, and it helps me design an experience that’s completely personal and guide our call in the best direction.

Thank You