Connection Over Perfection

Lifestyle photography for couples, families, maternity, newborn, and creatives.

Lifestyle photography for couples, families, maternity, newborn, and creatives.

MINI SESSIONS

MINI SESSIONS

MINI SESSIONS

Looking for beautiful, professional photos without the full session commitment? My Mini Sessions are the perfect option! You'll get a 15-20 minute session at a designated location, designed to be quick, relaxed, and fun.

Each session includes 20+ professionally edited images, perfect for seasonal updates, announcements, or just capturing your family as they are right now.


Mini sessions are a great fit for:

  • Families that prefer a short and sweet session

  • People that want to try out a new location without the commitment

  • Milestones or seasonal portraits (birthdays, anniversaries, pregnancy updates & more!)

  • Quick refresh for your photo wall or social media


Spots are limited and offered on specific dates — book yours today!

Looking for beautiful, professional photos without the full session commitment? My Mini Sessions are the perfect option! You'll get a 15-20 minute session at a designated location, designed to be quick, relaxed, and fun.

Each session includes 20+ professionally edited images, perfect for seasonal updates, announcements, or just capturing your family as they are right now.


Mini sessions are a great fit for:

  • Families that prefer a short and sweet session

  • People that want to try out a new location without the commitment

  • Milestones or seasonal portraits (birthdays, anniversaries, pregnancy updates & more!)

  • Quick refresh for your photo wall or social media


Spots are limited and offered on specific dates — book yours today!

Looking for beautiful, professional photos without the full session commitment? My Mini Sessions are the perfect option! You'll get a 15-20 minute session at a designated location, designed to be quick, relaxed, and fun.

Each session includes 20+ professionally edited images, perfect for seasonal updates, announcements, or just capturing your family as they are right now.


Mini sessions are a great fit for:

  • Families that prefer a short and sweet session

  • People that want to try out a new location without the commitment

  • Milestones or seasonal portraits (birthdays, anniversaries, pregnancy updates & more!)

  • Quick refresh for your photo wall or social media


Spots are limited and offered on specific dates — book yours today!

Couples

Couples

Let's document your love story in an authentic way. My couples sessions go beyond posed portraits, capturing the natural chemistry, shared moments, and genuine connection that make your relationship special. Whether it's a cozy in-home session or an adventure in a beautiful location, we'll create images that truly reflect your bond.

Families

Families

My family sessions are designed to capture the unique dynamic of your family in a relaxed and natural environment. We'll focus on capturing genuine interactions, laughter, and the love that binds you together, creating timeless memories of your everyday life.

Motherhood

Motherhood

Motherhood is filled with moments that deserve to be remembered. My motherhood photography sessions include pregnancy announcements, maternity sessions, newborn lifestyle photography, and milestone sessions for babies and children — all designed to capture you and your family in your most natural and authentic setting.

Whether we’re documenting the excitement of your pregnancy, the quiet joy of newborn snuggles, or the everyday beauty of life with little ones, I focus on creating timeless, heartfelt images that tell your unique story.

Portraits

Portraits

These sessions are all about capturing you in your element — relaxed, confident, and completely yourself. No stiff poses. No pressure to perform. Just a calm, easy experience where your natural energy and personality can shine.
Whether it’s for personal branding, creative portraits, or everyday lifestyle moments, I’ll guide you with simple prompts to help you feel at ease — while leaving space for spontaneity and creativity to unfold.
Because the most beautiful photos happen when you’re simply being you.

Woman smiling and looking to the side, holding her glasses, in an outdoor professional headshot and branding photoshoot in Chandler, Arizona
Woman smiling and looking to the side, holding her glasses, in an outdoor professional headshot and branding photoshoot in Chandler, Arizona

Branding

Branding

Branding photography is all about capturing the heart behind what you do. Whether you're a small business owner, creative, or entrepreneur, these sessions are designed to showcase your personality, your passion, and the story only you can tell. With a calm and guided approach, I’ll help you feel confident and seen — so you walk away with images that not only look beautiful but feel authentically you

ABOUT

ABOUT

ABOUT

Hi, I'm Ashley!

Hi, I'm Ashley!

I'm a family and lifestyle photographer based in Gilbert, AZ, serving the East Valley areas of Phoenix including Mesa, Chandler, Queen Creek, and Tempe. I believe in connection over perfection, and my sessions are never about stiff poses or forced smiles — they're about real moments, genuine interactions, and the beautiful, sometimes messy story your family is living right now.

I'm a family and lifestyle photographer based in Gilbert, AZ, serving the East Valley areas of Phoenix including Mesa, Chandler, Queen Creek, and Tempe. I believe in connection over perfection, and my sessions are never about stiff poses or forced smiles — they're about real moments, genuine interactions, and the beautiful, sometimes messy story your family is living right now.

I'm a family and lifestyle photographer based in Gilbert, AZ, serving the East Valley areas of Phoenix including Mesa, Chandler, Queen Creek, and Tempe. I believe in connection over perfection, and my sessions are never about stiff poses or forced smiles — they're about real moments, genuine interactions, and the beautiful, sometimes messy story your family is living right now.

SEE MY WORK

SEE MY WORK

SEE MY WORK

Ready to Book?

Ready to Book?

  1. Choose which session you want to book! Whether it's an upcoming mini session, or your own full or half session.

  1. Choose which session you want to book! Whether it's an upcoming mini session, or your own full or half session.

  1. Choose which session you want to book! Whether it's an upcoming mini session, or your own full or half session.

  1. You're booked! If you need help finding the perfect location I can send you my location guide with my favorite spots!

  1. You're booked! If you need help finding the perfect location I can send you my location guide with my favorite spots!

  1. You're booked! If you need help finding the perfect location I can send you my location guide with my favorite spots!

  1. Day of the shoot! Have fun and let me guide you in capturing your at your best!

  1. Day of the shoot! Have fun and let me guide you in capturing your at your best!

  1. Day of the shoot! Have fun and let me guide you in capturing your at your best!

  1. Enjoy your photos!


    You will be able to download your edited photos in no time!

  1. Enjoy your photos!


    You will be able to download your edited photos in no time!

  1. Enjoy your photos!


    You will be able to download your edited photos in no time!

WHAT CLIENTS ARE SAYING

WHAT CLIENTS ARE SAYING

Close-up of newborn baby sleeping in parents’ arms during an in-home lifestyle newborn photography session in Gilbert, AZ, capturing natural moments of connection and family love.
I'm literally speechless at these photos. Ashley perfectly captured my little fam! Looking through the album I seriously feel so emotionaland some of the pics actually bring me to tears. I literally love them so much and they mean SO much to me! Leta
Close-up of newborn baby sleeping in parents’ arms during an in-home lifestyle newborn photography session in Gilbert, AZ, capturing natural moments of connection and family love.
I'm literally speechless at these photos. Ashley perfectly captured my little fam! Looking through the album I seriously feel so emotionaland some of the pics actually bring me to tears. I literally love them so much and they mean SO much to me! Leta

Gilbert, Arizona

& surrounding areas


Photographer based in Gilbert, AZ, serving the surrounding East Valley areas. Specializes in maternity, lifestyle, couples, family, and portrait photography.


thecoppercoal@gmail.com

Gilbert, Arizona

& surrounding areas


Photographer based in Gilbert, AZ, serving the surrounding East Valley areas. Specializes in maternity, lifestyle, couples, family, and portrait photography.


thecoppercoal@gmail.com

Gilbert, Arizona

& surrounding areas


Photographer based in Gilbert, AZ, serving the surrounding East Valley areas. Specializes in maternity, lifestyle, couples, family, and portrait photography.


thecoppercoal@gmail.com