Love Letters from Clients

Ashley Krause
Jan 7
8 min read

Updated: Jul 30

You know the concept of hanging something you're proud of on the fridge? Like when you'd get an award or create a work of art in school as a kid? This is my virtual / adult version of that, with my greatest accomplishment being the feeling clients take away from working with me and their love for their wedding photos. It's all I could ever hope for. I've saved every thank-you note I've received the day of a wedding or in the mail afterward.

Creating this as a place to store love notes as a testimonial of my work over the years.

"Ashley is simply amazing at what she does. Truly the person you want photographing all of life's most memorable moments. She captured us as we were and made us feel like the only people in the universe that day. Her attention to detail and genuine demeanor shined through on our wedding day and during our engagement photos. The most perfect weather turned to rain all day on a dime - she kept me smiling and positive and the photos are AMAZING. She provided us a time capsule we cannot wait to print, decorate our home with her art to remind us of the most perfect day, and pass down for generations to come. I could not recommend her more. We look forward to having her capture more of our life moments!"

- Sydnee D.J. 2023 Bride, on Google

"From the first call we had with Ashley, we knew she would be a perfect fit as our photographer. Her personality was so warm and welcoming and her passion for the work that she does, capturing your most precious moments, is evident from the moment you begin to speak with her. My husband and I were excited but slightly nervous about engagement and wedding photos - I consider myself not particularly photogenic, and my husband tends to avoid having his picture taken on most occasions. We were also skeptical, as a couple that isn’t fond of huge, flowery shows of affection that photos could capture our love for one another.

As soon as we met Ashley during our engagement shoot, she immediately put us at ease and made us feel incredibly comfortable in front of the camera. She used the story of our engagement and our ideas about where to have photos taken and ran with it. She was able to create beautiful images that felt like equal parts a snapshot of our love story, and love letter to the city and campus where we found each other - even braving a bit of Pittsburgh rain to do so.

She brought the same talent and warm presence to our wedding day. She struck an impressive balance between posing us with easy prompts for formal portraits and being in the right place to document the magical little details we couldn’t have anticipated. It never felt like she was intruding or forcing any moments or photos for the sake of them. Instead, it felt like she was an incredibly talented friend with a couple cameras who happened to show up in just the right moments to capture snippets of the day and night. Ashley also recommended bringing in a second shooter, Nellie, who was incredibly talented and warm in her own right. Together, they brought the most warm and uplifting presence to our day, and were able to capture our love for each other in a way that felt authentic to us.

After the day was over, Ashley sent us around 200 previews two days later (!!!) and sent our full gallery one month later to the day. The photos Ashley takes have a way of capturing not only the image in a particular moment, but the feeling associated with it.

The photos themselves are beautiful not necessarily because everyone is smiling perfectly and catching a perfect angle (even though many of her photos do capture that), but because they capture the beauty of people being their most authentic selves - and for the photos she takes of you, they help you see the yourself like the people who love you most in the world see you. We count ourselves so so lucky that we found a photographer that is as incredible a person as she is a talent. We cannot speak highly enough of her or recommend her highly enough to any couple who wants images of their special day."

- Kimberly & Anthony, 2025 Couple, on Zola

“When we had to reschedule our wedding because of the coronavirus, Ashley did not hesitate to come through for us! We decided to have a teeny tiny ceremony right away, and reschedule our reception as a one-year anniversary celebration. At such a crazy and strange time, it was a relief to know our photographer would remain supportive and truly commit to helping make our wedding day special, whether we had 160 guests or 20. ⁣

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The photos from our wedding day are gorgeous. Some are actually breathtaking! Ashley captured all of the feelings, the excitement, the closeness, and the love we all felt that day. And we’ve booked her for our part-two when we’ll have our reception next year! She’s so naturally talented, we’d book her again and again.”

- Anna S. 2020 & 2021 Bride, on Google

"As a wedding planner, I can’t say enough great things about Ashley! She was so great to work with throughout the entire planning process for my couple - she provided recommendations for their timeline, was always quick to respond to questions, and was very reliable on the wedding day. I barely had to check in with Ashley as she was just on it all day! And of course her photos were beautiful, and she provided images rather quickly which was so appreciated by the couple! She even made sure that I was given access to photos for use in my business as well. Ashley went above and beyond and her professionalism contributed to a flawless wedding day! You won’t be sorry if you hire her for your event!"

- Sara, SK Events, on Zola

"Ashley is an amazing photographer who has the perfect balance of delivering traditional and set bridal portraits but also candid, documentary style photos with artful angles. Our family and friends who have seen our engagement and wedding sneak peak photos have nothing but compliments. Ashley makes you feel like the most beautiful person in the room and is the perfect hype girl. Everyone who interacted with Ashley during our wedding loved her. She strives and delivers on providing high quality photos that allow you to reminisce and relive the day. We are so happy that we found Ashley and that she photographed our wedding!"

- Nikki K. 2023 Bride, on Google

"There is truly no one I would rather have photograph my life's biggest moments. I have been lucky to have had Ashley photograph my graduation photos (all the way back in 2018), my engagement shoot, and my wedding. Our engagement photos were so beautiful that I had family members offer to pay for her travel fees (which are insanely reasonable) just to ensure we had her capture our wedding. She is truly an artist, making sure to capture every detail and loved one of your special day. I have cried every time I have looked at the photos from our wedding. I would choose her a million times over."

- Alex F. 2024 Bride, on Google

"Short version— If Ashley is on your list, keep here there and put her at the very top! Seriously she’s an artist and will care for you and your memories so well. Hire her. Long version— You’re probably drawn to Ashley because you care about these things: still, sweet moments being captured on a wedding day. Family, friends and meaningful relationships being frozen in time. Beautiful photographs, both posed and candid. Aaaaand having an artist be by your side guiding you though the whole experience. I’ve hired Ashley to assist me for my own weddings and every single one that she’s been at, there’s been a noticeable difference. From a professional standpoint, and from a personal standpoint — she’s absolutely amazing."

- Nellie B. Fellow Photographer, on Zola

"5 stars doesn't even begin to describe how much of a pleasure it is to work with Ashley!! Her eye for capturing the beauty of every moment is so inspiring. I knew she was the best choice to photograph our wedding in 2022 and when I got the itch to update our family photos this Fall I knew exactly who to hire! Her photos never disappoint and she is the best hype girl to help the real you shine through the photos. Opening a gallery from Ashley is like Christmas Morning any day of the year 😍 I can't wait to work with her again and recommend you do too!"

-Lilly B. 2022 Bride, on Google

"Where do I even begin with Ashley!? She is, without a doubt, the absolute best photographer! I first saw her work when she captured my cousin's wedding (I was a bridesmaid), and I was instantly blown away. There was no question who I wanted for my own wedding, and she just did an incredible job. Now, one of my bridesmaids has booked her for her upcoming wedding, which speaks volumes!

What truly sets Ashley apart is her genuine effort to get to know her clients and their families. This personal connection is so incredibly special and makes such a difference in how comfortable and natural everyone feels. Her photographic style is so unique, and literally every single picture she delivers is incredible. You won't find anyone better to capture your most cherished moments! (These are just the previews!!)"

-Emelia P. 2025 Bride, on Google

"I don't even know where to start, I'm not sure as to which is the best part of working with her. First off, the amount of time and energy she puts in before you meet up for your photos is incredible, she has a vision, ideas, thinks about the lighting and time of day before even meeting up. Her personality and energy she brings is radiant and contagious, there is truly no way to have any awkward or forced photos when working with such a nice person. She is the sweetest, most genuine person and cares about your experience and your results. Our final photos had both of our moms crying and we cannot stop looking at them! On top of having an incredible engagement session with her, she managed to also shoot a wedding that weekend and get us back our previews and entire album within just a week or 2!! She is the most beautiful person inside and out, a blessing to get to spend time with and her work is breathtaking! I cannot recommend enough to reach out to Ashley to work with her and I have already sent many friends her way!! I cannot wait until the next milestone to use her again!!"

-Natalie O. 2024 Portrait Client, on Google

"I recently did a photoshoot with Ashley to document this chapter of my life—my quarter life—and it was such a beautiful experience. I’ve always admired how our grandparents had timeless portraits, and I wanted to create something like that for myself, beyond just selfies and filters. Ashley made the whole process feel effortless and so much fun. She has an incredible eye, a calming presence, and a true gift for capturing not just how you look, but how you feel. I will absolutely book her again in a heartbeat. Her talent speaks for itself, and I’m so grateful for the memories she helped me create."

-Sarakim D., 2025 Portrait Client, on Google

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