GET TO KNOW ME
MY STORY
Hello! I am Ashley Summerville.
Welcome to my family.
I am a crazy dog mom to two lovely rescue dogs that legit mean the world to me. They are the reason I started my journey in pet photography.
Over the years I always wanted family photos, but I was scared to get them done because I had dogs with behavioral needs. They are the most loving dogs in the world with us, but they aren't like your typical pets. They would be misunderstood by many people. Cooper is anxious and has a high prey drive. Quinoa is dog selective and doesn't like to be greeted by other dogs.
My fear of their stressors coupled with wanting to make them the "perfect" dog made me NEVER want to get family photos done. This led me to my decision to be THE photographer who can be there for others who might think their dog isn't "perfect" enough for a photoshoot.
I've spent years learning how to photograph pets from all walks of life. I dedicate time into learning how to best serve my clients with nervous, reactive, selective, or aggressive pets by collaborating with a psychology based trainer.
WHO IS ASHLEY?
Who is Ashley?
The best way to describe me is..
I am a military wife, a dog mom to two adorable rescue pups, lover of the outdoors, and a passion for travel.
Yes, I am the person who is obsessed with animals and what I do for a living.
I started Paws for Portraits in early 2022 as a result of multiple health issues restraining me from working a full time job. My husband gave me the idea to pursue my passion of photography and I turned it into a full time career.
Over the years, I have made it my mission to constantly strengthen my craft. I have attended photography courses such as Embark by Unleash education and have become a lifetime member of Unleash Education.
I am the person who hates talking about herself, but I am really proud to say that I have won multiple awards. I have even obtained an international pet photography award.