Hello there, I am Ashley! Get to know a little bit about me...
I am military wife, a dog mom to two rescue dogs, and a outdoor lover. I started Paws for Portraits in early 2022 due to having multiple health issues restraining me from working a full time job. My husband gave me the idea to pursue my passion of photography & I turn it into a full time career.
Pet experience
When it comes to animals I can happily say that I have years of experience working with pets.
I have two rescue dogs that have kept me on my toes, and because of this I have worked with trainers all over the country. I take what I have learned in those lessons with my own pets to each photography sessions.
In my sessions I have photographed scared, aggressive, nervous, and reactive pets.
Photography experience
Paws for Portraits has been officially around since 2022, but I come from a family of photographers. So I grew up around a camera, and bought my own camera when I was 18.
I have taken, enrolled, and completed multiple photography courses over the years.
- I am a member of Unleash Education.
- Have completed The Photographers Path taught by Nichole Hill (Owner of Horizon found).
- Currently enrolled in Embark by Unleash education.
- A top 20 Embark education winner for the UP UP challenge.
Additionally I have a degree form Penn State in Human Development and Family Studies. I truly believe that my degree has helps me understand my clients on a different level than most people.
My family
I am so thankful to have such an amazing support system. My husband Chris, who is in the Air Force. Quinoa, the queen of making people fall in love with her. Cooper, the crazy second child.
Cooper
Quinoa
