A woman holding a newborn baby wrapped in a blanket, with a young girl and another adult woman close by, all lying on a cozy surface.

Relaxed & Authentic Denver Family Photography: Celebrating Connection

The secret is love.

Real Moments, Right at Home in Denver

As a Denver 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 Denver

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.

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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Tips to tame your toddler at a newborn session. 😅 ✨ Go with the flow (please). Trying to control a toddler and force them to take pictures is like trying to get a cat into a cat carrier. It's mayhem and they are NOT having it. Instead, let them do
For those that don't know, after moving to Colorado I was diagnosed with POTS. I've had the symptoms for years, probably over a decade, but no one bothered to find out the source of those symptoms because I have a lot of illnesses going on. Thanks to
Friendly reminder that the grandparents are more than welcome to join in on your newborn session. In fact, I'd prefer they would. I grew up with some of the best grandparents you could have and I really treasure the pictures of me taken with them whe
I'm a sucker for the details. The way your hands lightly touch their skin. The way their chubby hands have those cute dimples on each knuckle. The gummy smiles. The long lashes. The details of living and loving. ❤️
Remember that one time I photographed a whole maternity session in an RV? Still a favorite! Tiny home and van/RV folks, don't think you can' t have a gorgeous in home session, too! You absolutely can!
A lot of my clients come from my mini sessions and then they book a full session the following year (or season) because they loved their experience so much. It's always for the same reason, because they loved how laid back their session was and how &
I always feel this intense need to reassure parents that their messy homes, wild kids, and what *they* perceive as a high stress session is absolutely okay. Fun fact: I don’t want kids of my own and never have, yet I’m an absolute BOSS wh
I KNOW you guys know how quickly your kids are growing, but not seeing them but 1-2x a year makes it SO obvious to me. It’s always shocking, every single session. When you’ve worked with families since their littles were born, it’s
These guys are always so much fun but this year they really took it to a whole new level. I said this on my story last night, but when planning a photoshoot, make it fun! Kids aren’t interested in fake posing, they want to play. You can still g
Oh hey! It’s been a hot minute since I’ve done a little intro here, so let’s goooooo! Hi! I’m Ashton, and some people call me Ash (apparently since moving to Denver 😂). I’m from Virginia, lived in New Mexico for 3 years
At the end of my session last night my client said, “I always feel so calm when we do a session with you”. That’s my favorite compliment and not to toot my own horn (but I am 😂), but it’s one I get A LOT. Parents and kids, ge
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