Hey everyone! I’m Ashlyn. I first picked up a DSLR in December of 2009 when my younger sister was Clara in the 51st annual Nutcracker at The Lake Erie Ballet. I feel like I 'inherited the knack' (of photography) from my mom, who used to take wedding photos. My mom, Nancy still helps me out as my assistant at Weddings when I need her. With a great interest and passion in photography and a great support system from my mom and sister and at the Ballet, I decided to continue my journey in capturing special moments.
Since the true start of ‘ACD Photography’ in the summer of 2011, I’ve taken thousands of photos for many clients - and wouldn’t want it any other way! These clients include families, engagements, newborns, high-school seniors, dancers, toddlers, couples, weddings, pregnancies, sisters, friends, a few pets, a few parties, and everything else in between!
I always tell anyone that asks me how I began my Photography business that I could have never imagined the popularity of my photography and how busy I’ve become! I enjoy traveling to new places and meeting new people. It’s honestly been such a blessing in my life!
I am a Canon camera user. I consider my work to look like real life - bright and vibrant. I don’t want the photos to come off as ‘edited’ or ‘Photoshopped’, except for the pictures that I actually edit to look that way! I’m inspired by passion, laughter, and the overall joy of life. I’m self taught and I grow in my business every.single.day! That’s why I LOVE being a photographer - I’m constantly thinking of new ideas and perfecting my current ones, this business definitely keeps me on my toes!
10 things (about me) I betcha didn’t know!
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1.I have a 15 year old chihuahua named Pickles who is my best friend (see last pic of my old guy!)
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2.My favorite color is purple
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3.I’m an avid tea drinker (hot or iced!)
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4.HGTV & Bravo are basically the only TV channels I watch
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5.Warm summer storms are my absolute favorite!
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6.I’d be lost without my iPhone, but who isn’t these days!
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7.The comfier the clothes, the better!
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8.Sunshine makes me so happy
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9.When I’m not photographing (or watching TV), my nose is in my kindle reading a romance or supernatural novel
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10.I try to go to the Y at least 2x a week to take a cardio/strength training class
