CAPTURING Your LOVE AND NATURAL CONNECTION THROUGH ALL OF LIFE'S BIGGEST MOMENTS!
Virginia wedding + Lifestyle photographer
Our lives are full of moments. From the grand and exciting to the sweet and tender. When we are able to look back on those moments and see and feel every detail in a photograph, it truly feels as though we are able to relive them all over again. As a photographer, I get to be a part of capturing those moments for you and it is one of the greatest honors of my life. When you become a part of the Aurelia Studios family, you know that I will be there to document every milestone for years to come.
Golden Light
Aurelia Means
I come from a family of Aurelias. It is a family name with a lot of history. My mother and grandmother both share my name and I go by Ashley to avoid confusion at family gatherings. I love the idea that I was born to love golden light and as a photographer, I spend much of my time trying to capture that light in my pictures.
I’m Ashley, a wedding and portrait photographer and the owner of Aurelia Studios. My passion is creating genuine connections with my clients and documenting your love stories in beautiful imagery. From weddings to branding sessions, and everything in between, it's my goal to help you feel comfortable in front of the camera and capture the special moments in your life.
WEDDING & LIFESTYLE PHOTOGRAPHer BASED IN RICHMOND, VIRGINIA
Hey There, I'm Ashley
We loved every single picture, & you can really see her attention to detail shine through her work. During the shoots, she makes you feel comfortable & guides you without being bossy or impatient. Behind the scenes, she captures each of your wedding details in ways you couldn’t even imagine. With her experience, she knows what works & always has new, unique ideas that are tailored to each client. She gets to know you, your taste and your top priorities, & delivers on every element!
Kristin & Nick
I don't have enough AMAZING words to describe Ashley and her breathtaking work. We seriously hit the jackpot with her as our wedding photographer. We first met Ashley for our engagement session in Richmond and our personalities and sense of humor automatically clicked! She made us feel so comfortable and kept us laughing! Ashley Truly captures every moment in a way that gives you ALL the feels. I love her candid and free style of photography.
Amanda & Blaine
Ashley is the total package! She has a keen eye for capturing detail, emotion and candidness. We are by no means “naturals” behind the camera, so it was important for us to find someone that made us feel comfortable and confident throughout hours of photos on our wedding day. It's crazy to think that you spend your entire wedding day with a total stranger, but it did not feel that way with Ashley as she was a joy to be around. Waking up to sneak peek photos the next morning was a special treat and the abundance of photos that followed were even better than we could have imagined. She is so talented and we highly recommend using Ashley for your wedding or other events. We would book her again in a heartbeat!
Annie & Sam
Words cannot describe how blessed we were to have Ashley photograph our big day, especially with me being the bride. She made us look natural & got the best candid pictures of us that capture pure emotion. From the moment she walked in the room on the wedding day, she gave me a sense of comfort. She kept me calm & on schedule. After all was said & done, I was amazed with the quality & quantity of photos. There were so many detailed photos of moments that I would have forgotten. Can't wait to work with her in the future!
Madison & Kellam
Ashley is amazing! She is so talented and captured so many wonderful moments on our wedding day and during our engagement session. She drove up to Northern Virginia for both events and made us feel so comfortable, she is so easy going and knows exactly how to guide you. I was worried our pictures might look forced, but they were so natural and she got some great candid shots. She really pays attention to the little things and her artistry really shines through in her detail pictures (shoes, flowers, rings, etc.). We were SO pleased with her services and she even did a same day slideshow shown on the TV at our venue that our guests raved about. Planning and communication was so easy with Ashley and her years of experience in executing the wedding timeline and shot list was evident on our big day.
Jessi & Adam
She really made our special day extra special! With so much going on, it was great to have her give us directions during our pre-ceremony photos. She not only captured great posed photos of my husband and with our families and wedding party but she also captured beautiful candid photos of the two of us. Ashley was very accommodating & wanted to make sure we got the photos we wanted, while also making sure we had plenty of time to enjoy ourselves throughout the wedding.
Alexa & Brendan
When it comes to planning a wedding, finding the right photographer can be a very overwhelming experience. But the moment we met Ashley, we knew she would be the perfect fit. She was willing to drive 6+ hours to help us shoot our engagement photos at Penn State and managed to stage us in a way that felt both natural and comfortable. She was flexible, responsive, and incredibly easy to work with and has a great sense of humor that makes you feel like family from the start.
Ali & Chrissy
Ashley has been our family photographer for years now. She makes us all so comfortable and our annual family photo shoot FUN (which is sometimes hard to do with teenagers!) We always get so many great shots from her that it is hard to choose which ones will go on the Christmas card. She is a true professional with quality work, and I never hesitate to recommend her services.
The Bailey Family
