Helping you see the beauty of your family through all stages of life
Where acceptance, understanding and comfortability matter
Hi, hello and hey! I'm Ashley, your local Long Island Photographer specializing in families, maternity/motherhood and newborn portraits. As a mom of two in a two mom household, I know how important it is to feel accepted, valued and comfortable in your everyday life. Seeing myself and my family unit structure present in the world around me is so important and I know how valuable it is to savor those special moments and feelings. So often days go by and we have forgotten to appreciate our growing bumps, our messy home and the beautiful sounds of chaos singing. All of these things make up the beauty of our everyday love and without them it would be hard to truly appreciate what life is truly like. This is where I come in, the portrait photographer, yearning to capture all of your moments big and small. With over 7 years of experience and 3 years with a full-time photography business, I am committed to helping you see the beauty your family holds through all stages of life.
Your comfortability in front of the camera is most important to me and that is why I strive to make your role in this experience as easy and stress free as possible. Upon booking with me, I collect some basic information to get to know you and your family a bit better and then I use that questionnaire to help curate a photography experience just for you. I offer beautiful locations in both Nassau and Suffolk County of Long Island based on your vision as well as send you a personalized style inspiration board to help you look and feel your best without getting overwhelmed with outfit selection.
I look forward to working with you in the future and I hope you see a little bit of yourself here on my page!
Welcome
Family Photographer capturing natural and
timeless imagery
in the Long Island Area
Frequently Asked Questions
How far in advance should I schedule my photo session?
A. As soon as you know you are interested in one! Seriously, the sooner the better as my schedule tends to book up quickly especially May-November.
What happens after I fill out the Contact form on your website?
A. I typically respond to all inquiries that come through within 24 hours and send a complete pricing guide over to you in addition to what you see on my investment tab. I will include available dates that I have open for the timeframe you inquired about and if you decide to move forward and book with me I will then send an invoice and contract over to be signed and paid within 48 hours. The retainer payment is a non-refundable $100 that goes toward your session balance and will hold your date on my calendar.
How do I schedule a newborn session with you if I do not know when my child will arrive?
A. Once you inquire and decide to book me in as your Photographer, I will ask for your due date and use that as a date holder on my calendar. I ask clients to notify me as soon as they arrive home from the hospital so that I know baby is born and then we pick a mutually agreed upon date
Do I need to bring anything with me to our session?
A. No! Unless there is something sentimental or an heirloom you would like incorporated. For Newborn sessions more specifically, I have a large selection of wraps, bonnets and tie backs as well as props to choose from based on your vision.
Do you photograph events such as birthdays, communions and showers?
A. I do not photograph events , but I do love being invited to them :)
What if there is poor weather and we need to reschedule? What if my child or someone in my family is sick?
A. I monitor the forecast very closely for 10 days prior to your outdoor session. If I feel at all that the weather will be rain, snow, heavy winds or too hot/too cold, I will contact you with ample time to discuss a reschedule. As my calendar books up quickly, we may need to get creative in finding another date/time in order to accommodate a reschedule, but we will absolutely make it happen. There is no rescheduling fee for weather/illness, however if you need to cancel your session completely your non-refundable retainer is forfeited.
What is the turnaround time for my images after my session?
A. My current turnaround time is 3 weeks from your session date to be delivered a final gallery based on your chosen images. I send a soft proof gallery to you within 1 week for you to make your selections and then I will edit those selections to be delivered by week 3. Turnaround time during the Fall season may extend to 4 weeks,.
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Investment
Investment
Every session includes a carefully curated vision just for you with the inclusion of a personalized Prep and Style guide to help eliminate the stress of planning your day.
Collections include the time and talent of the photographer, initial consult by phone or email, style and prep guides as well as your digital images delivered to you for instant download in a private online gallery. All sessions require a $100 non-refundable retainer to secure your booking. Payment plans are available upon request and prices are subject to change without notice as deemed necessary.
Long Island Newborn Photographer
2024
Pricing Guide
Retainer fees hold your due date on my calendar and includes the time and talent it takes to curate a perfect session for your family as well as goes toward the cost of your package. All sessions includes a detailed prep and style guide where and in addition a linked Amazon list will be sent with outfit inspiration and color story suggestions. All sessions are at an outdoor location of your choice using my carefully curated location guide. A print release is also provided to you in your final gallery where you can access and download your chosen images with ease. Additional images and prints that you may want to add to your gallery can be purchased separately. Permit fees may be required and will be paid for by the client.
Retainer Fee: $100
The Deluxe
$850
25 high resolution images
Matching 5x7 lustre prints
Access to client closet for Moms
Option for second outfit change
The Popular
$600
15 high resolution images
Access to client closet for Moms
The Petite
$450
10 high resolution images
Once your inquiry is received you will be sent a detailed investment guide with further inclusions and all a la carte options
2024
Pricing Guide
The Deluxe
$950
25 high resolution hand edited images
Matching 5x7 Lustre prints
Newborn/Parent/Sibling images included
Access to client closet for Moms
Complimentary digital birth announcement
The Popular
$700
15 high resolution hand edited images
Newborn/Parent/Sibling images included
Access to client closet for Moms
The Petite
$550
10 high resolution hand edited images
2 fully swaddled sets- props only
Newborn only
Once your inquiry is received you will be sent a detailed investment guide with further inclusions and all a la carte options
Retainer fees hold your due date on my calendar and includes the time and talent it takes to curate a perfect session for your newborn as well as goes toward the cost of your package. Every newborn session includes props and accessories that I provide based on your color story as well as a detailed prep and style guide where you can find all the inclusions of your package. A print release is also provided to you in your final gallery where you can access and download your chosen images with ease. Additional images and prints that you may want to add to your gallery can be purchased separately.
Retainer Fee: $100
"I have been with Ashley now for about five years and every year she just gets better. She is truly passionate about her work and it shows. She carefully selects her locations and always makes sure our needs are met. I have struggled with self confidence for years, but she makes me and my family so comfortable during sessions and she has definitely boosted my self confidence and has made me feel way more comfortable in front of the camera. We are always greeted by a smile, and she has gone out of her way to get to know my daughter over the years. I highly recommend Ashley for any photography needs. She is truly amazing at what she does and she is always pushing herself to try new things. In a crazy world where everyone is so busy and the years seem to just fly by. Capturing these special moments is vital and Ashley is the person to do it!"
-Kristina P.
"Ashley takes some of the best pictures of my family ! She was amazing with my toddler and patient. She was able to grasp her interest. Even the candid ones are amazing. The newborn shoot made my family (my post partum self included) look so put together . We have our newborns posted everywhere ! For someone who doesn't like pictures , the maternity pictures were so easy and not as stressful /intimidating as I through.
She has such a talent for making it fun and easy highly highly recommend for all things baby and kid."
-Karissa M
"The absolute best! Not only are her pictures phenomenal, but she is an awesome person. She is patient and fun with the kids and makes everyone feel at ease. You will leave the session feeling like you’ve made a new friend. We have had 4 sessions with Ashley and I cannot recommend her enough!"
-Jill M.