soulful, authentic and timeless imagery based in west michigan

Perfect summertime bouquets by @sweetwaterlavenderfarm at the best venue @blackstarfarms !
Sailboats are my favorite boats. And Lake Michigan has the most beautiful water you ever did see. 😍 Grand traverse bay. #puremichigan
It’s #fridayintroductions! I’ve not done one in a while so I wanted to introduce myself to anyone new around here! * I’m Ashley, owner of this here insta account where I mostly share photo work with a mix of my personal life. Some fun facts: 🍉 1. I love gardening and although our family has encountered some setbacks this year (husband-broken back, son-broken arm, me-cut up finger) were managing to yield a pretty good crop. I’ve got cucumber, zucchini, squash, tomatoes and okra with lots of herbs and carrots and potatoes, watermelon and corn will be ready soon! 🤑 2. Earlier this year we paid off all our debt (minus our mortgage) following @daveramsey baby steps. Our next dream? Building or renovating a modern farmhouse closer to Lake Michigan near Holland! 📷 3. Wedding photography is 100% my passion and I really fell into this business by accident. However, I’ll never look back and plan to always shoot weddings every summer no matter how busy our lives are or where it takes us! 😍 Finally, a few things I’m obsessing over lately: salted caramel EVERYTHING, chocolate cherry BOOM coffee from @cherryrepublic, citrus mimosa body lotion from @beautycounter and ... I’ll admit it, @bachelorinparadise 🙈🙈🙈 tell me something about you!! 👇🏻👇🏻👇🏻
This tented reception at @cicconevineyard was so gorgeous! @stellalunaevents always does a fantastic job bringing the couples vision to life! #ashleyslaterweddings #northernmichiganwedding #traversecitywedding
Obsessed with this bride in this dress in this space! Ahhh! I want to photograph all my brides getting ready at @blackstarfarms! Northern Michigan, me love ya long time. #ashleyslaterweddings #weddingdress
When I think on my life prior to getting married I always remember how exciting being engaged was. We were planning a wedding, planning how we were going to merge our lives and everything seemed to be lived out in such anticipation. I love documenting this time in couples lives and remind them to not wish time away but really enjoy this season because it will likely be one of the times they remember with great fondness. Engagement season is underway and I’m having such a blast!
Sweet pea and ring bling 👌🏻 #ashleyslaterweddings
Bridesmaids in the prettiest shade of blue! I had my bridesmaids in this color at my own wedding almost 8 years ago (!!!) and so I always especially love seeing it at current weddings! #ashleyslaterweddings #michiganweddingphotographer
Everyone may be posting about anticipating fall but I’m still enjoying summer. Low key obsessed with the color of the water in Michigan. ✌🏻 #summertime #ashleyslaterphotography
In search of a couple to model in a styled shoot this August 22nd, Wednesday in AUSTIN TEXAS! DM or comment if you are available! Paid. Plus food and pretty photos that are yours to keep! 👏🏻 #modelcall #austintexas #texasmodelcall #austinmodelcall
When your bride and groom get married in traverse city during cherry festival, you absolutely stop in a cherry orchard and take the pictures! #ashleyslaterweddings #traversecitywedding #cherryfestival p.s. shout out to FILM for allowing us to shoot at the absolute hottest, brightest portion of the day. 💁🏻‍♀️
Finding little hidden roads is one of my favorite things; so excited to be working with the couple for their 2019 wedding! This summertime engagement was the best! #ashleyslaterphotography
Love! #ashleyslaterweddings
Northern Michigan. Beautiful bride. Sunset. My favorite winery...magic! #ashleyslaterweddings