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Ashlee Agan
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Welcome to AK Photo & Design, a destination-ready photographer from Grimes in Des Moines, IA. Owner and lead photographer Ashlee Agan (Ashlee Kaye) is passionate about capturing timeless moments filled with genuine emotion and beautiful detail. Whether you’re celebrating locally in Iowa or planning a destination wedding, Ashlee is ready to travel and bring your vision to life through authentic, heartfelt imagery.
With a blend of posed and candid photography, Ashlee ensures your final gallery reflects the real moments that matter most—your laughter, your love, and your story. Her approach is calm, attentive, and thoughtful, so you can fully enjoy your day while she focuses on preserving every special moment. Ashlee has been behind the camera since 2010 and launched AK Photo & Design in 2019. She holds an Associate’s Degree in Photography and continues to grow her craft while bringing creativity and care to every session.
From your engagement session to crafting a relaxing wedding day timeline, Ashlee will guide you every step of the way. She also offers custom graphic design services, including engagement announcements, save-the-dates, GIFs, and more, bringing extra creativity to your wedding journey. Some of the services offered by AK Photo & Design include:
• Customizable wedding packages starting at $500
• Flexible add-ons based on your vision and needs
• Delivery of your fully edited, high-resolution gallery within 8–16 weeks
• Personalized service with clear communication and planning support
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Ashlee Agan
Owner/Photographer
Ashlee has been behind the camera since 2010 and launched AK Photo & Design in 2019. She holds an Associate’s Degree in Photography and continues to grow her craft while bringing creativity and care to every session.
A devoted wife and mom of five, Ashlee values family above all else—and it shows in the way she connects with her clients. Outside of photography, she enjoys singing, word puzzles, traveling, collecting vinyl records, sipping coffee on rainy days, and exploring abandoned buildings. She’s also an active member of her community and a volunteer youth soccer coach. One of her dreams is to one day teach photography to the next generation of artists.
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