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Alaska Family Photography That Feels Like You

The secret is love.

Real Moments, Right at Home in Alaska

As an Alaska Family Photographer, I specialize in capturing authentic, heartfelt moments that tell the story of your family. My focus is on creating timeless portraits in the comfort of your home or a cozy, natural setting, perfect for newborn snuggles, motherhood milestones, and relaxed family connections.

Natural, Relaxed Family Photography

Your family photos should feel like you. I focus on genuine interactions, soft moments, and the little details that make your story unique. From tender newborn snuggles to radiant motherhood portraits and joyful family sessions, I create a calm, stress-free experience that lets your love shine.

Let’s Capture Your Family in Anchorage

Whether you’re updating family portraits, documenting a new season of life, or creating heirloom wall art, I’ll guide you every step of the way. Together, we’ll capture the joy, connection, and beauty of your family in a way that feels natural and true.

A man holding and kissing a young girl with curly hair, outdoors in a natural setting, at dusk or evening.
A mom is sitting on the couch looking at her baby with her golden retriever sitting at her feet
A woman with long dark hair, wearing a cream-colored short-sleeve blouse with a cookie pattern and black lace sleeve details, is standing in a narrow alleyway with red brick walls. She is smiling and holding a black mug, with string lights hanging above.
A woman with long hair and tattoos sitting by a window with sunlight, next to potted plants.

I’m Ashton.

For 13 years, I called Alaska home, surrounded by wild beauty and long, golden sunsets. Last year, I traded BIG mountains for city life and settled in Denver, bringing that same love of natural, honest moments into my photography.

As a disabled and neurodivergent photographer, I’ve learned that slowing down and creating laid‑back, in‑home sessions isn’t just my style, it’s my strength. Kids connect with me quickly because I meet them exactly where they are, turning curiosity and quiet observation into a superpower behind the camera.

While my heart is in cozy, in‑home sessions, I do offer a handful of outdoor sessions during Denver’s warmer months. These are extremely limited due to my health, which makes the slow, unrushed pace of at‑home sessions such a perfect fit for my clients and me.

Whether your family is in Denver or across the country, I love to travel and will bring this relaxed, heart‑centered approach wherever you are.

Kind Words

  • A young girl with blonde hair giving a kiss on the cheek to a woman with dark hair, who is smiling and hugging her tightly, sitting on a wooden bench outdoors.

    "Ashton is wonderful!! I would highly recommend her to anyone and everyone!!

    Not only does she create beautiful photos of our family session after session, she makes it so much fun and easy to be photographed. We never feel posed or awkward, it’s just us having fun by a lake or exploring the woods and the results are stunning. She is easy to work with, accommodating, and simply amazing!! If you are thinking about booking a session with Ashton, do it!!! You will be so happy you did.”

    Lyndsey Arnoldy

  • A woman with long dark hair holding a smiling young boy with blond hair outdoors at night.

    "Ashton is simply amazing.

    With the kids and families, photo sessions can often leave you feel like it was chaos but she captures the most intimate moments you never realize are happening. You’ll forever cherish the pictures she takes and book session after session. You won’t regret it!”

    Chelsea Dana

  • Baby lying on a bed with an animal print sheet, looking up at the camera with arms raised.

    "Ashton is the kindest, most patient photographer I have worked with.

    She caught such special moments, even when working with a cranky newborn subject on our first meeting, to a stubborn toddler who refused to smile! Ashton gets those moody, incredible candid snaps, and tolerates our chaos, including an excitable dog. I treasure the tiniest details she captures that I wouldn’t think to savor, but am so grateful to look back on. Thank you Ashton!”

    Amy Hanson

  • Family walking through a grassy wetland with mountains in the background under a cloudy sky.

    Ashton is the only person I will trust to capture our crazy, chaotic, family!

    “Ashton is the only person I will trust to capture our crazy, chaotic, family! She works well with our sassy four and two year old and gets the best candid shots 🖤”

    Hannah G.

  • A woman and three children exploring a muddy area near a river in a forested mountainous landscape.

    “We have worked with Ashton for years and will continue to do so! "

    “We have worked with Ashton for years and will continue to do so! She makes each session feel effortless. The kids absolutely love the sessions and we don’t have to stress about posing, she captures everything incredibly!! The whole time I’m thinking, ‘how is she getting any good photos?’ And everyone she amazes me with the most perfect candids that capture us wonderfully!!!”

    Marchelle Somaduroff

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From the Gram

A big thank you to everyone that came out for fall minis a few weeks ago! The mountains and colors were, *chef’s kiss*. Minis are almost always with returning clients and I love, LOVE catching up with you guys. It’s like an annual hang ou
Quite frankly, I never feel more accomplished in life than when I spend YEARS working with a baby/toddler that hates photoshoots only for them to randomly one day accept my existence. 😂 I’ve been photographing this dude since birth and since b
I had to reschedule on these guys a few weeks ago and we’d planned on doing their session later this month. Julie texted me a few days later, though, and told me their oldest doggo took a turn for the worst and asked if I could squeeze them in
The person who probably shifted my business/life more than anyone. I know I say it all the time, but I’m forever grateful you answered that model call, Chelsea. I’m so glad I got to be by you through some of the biggest moments in your li
Fall is HERE, y’all. If you haven’t scheduled your fall family sessions, good gravy get to it! With me or someone else, I don’t even care. Schedule them! I’ve still got 3 spots available for September 21st. Link to book is in
"Do you mind if my dog is in our photoshoot?"⁠ ⁠ No. Include the dog, always. Not only are they adorable, they're also a great ice breaker with the kids. Instead of staring at me wondering who the heck I am, they've got their best fur frien
I just had a family session for this family a few weeks ago and I can't believe this baby is now a whole kid running around. What is tiiiiime.⁠ .⁠ .⁠ .⁠ .⁠ .⁠ #denvernow #dnvrcolorado #igersdenver #lakewoodcolorado #denverliving #boulderphotographer
In home sessions, y'all. That's all. ☺️❤️
But have you booked your fall mini?! They're September 21st and you can book them up there in my bio ^^. Fall is my favorite season to photograph and the window is soooo short up here in Alaska. Go grab one! . . . . #Denverfamilyphotographer #family
How to get happy pictures like this? Let go of control and let your kids guide the session. I don't pose and you have to interact with your babies, but it's pretty easy to get these smiles when you stop fighting your kids to act/look a certain way. L
Shout out to everyone that refers new families to me. It’s the biggest compliment and almost always they’re just like you, so we hit it off from the start. 🥹 I loved, LOVED working with these guys and hearing, “that was painless&rd
This one. She’s been one I’ve depended on over and over the last couple years and I seriously don’t know what I would’ve done without her. She’s the one you call when you’re having a meltdown and the mess you&rsquo
FINALLY got to work with a Denver family and they did not disappoint. They’re actually related to my clients in Alaska and what a small world. 🥹 PS- Still looking for more families to work with down there on my trips down. Sessions are extreme
Another year in the books with these guys. 🥹 I’ve been photographing them since the oldest was a tiny toddler and I’ve got a serious soft spot for them. I can’t believe I’ve been doing this for so long and what a privilege it
When the lupine are popping so you make your friend get in a literal ditch with her baby. Thank you for always showing up when I need a mama + baby, Chelsa. 😂
Most of my clients are amazed at how easy and fun their session was after it’s all said and done. I’ve been told time and time again that my clients love working with me because I’m so chill despite all the chaos. Listen, I worked d
I will forever pressure yall to book an in home session. I love them so much I wrote a whole dang blog post on why they’re better than outdoor sessions. I said what I said. 😤😂 Link is in my stories AND there’s a code to save $350 on my