Asher Gardner Photography

be reliving our wedding day through these beautiful photos over and over again for years to come. Even more, Asher is wonderful to work with. She's professional, warm, personable and truly listened to our vision. The photos are natural, not overly posed, and captured all the emotion and joy of the day. She made my husband and me so comfortable in front of the camera - we even ENJOYED taking our wedding portraits, which we did not expect. I cannot recommend her and her team enough, and hope to find another excuse to hire her for her photography services in the future.

bsolutely incredible! When choosing a photographer, I was looking for someone who was super organized, easily accessible, and personable. Lucky for me, you checked all of these boxes and more!! The second we connected and you showed me a tentative timeline for wedding day, I was sold! And then when we met for our engagement shoot, it felt as though we had known you forever! You made us feel so comfortable with you, that not only did the process feel effortless, but the photos were proof of how easy, yet professional, you are to work with. I am still getting compliments on how stunning our wedding photos came out - not to mention I could barely keep our wedding album choices to a minimum because I truly love every single moment you captured for us. There are not enough positive words I could write to share how unbelievably thankful I am to have found you, and I can’t wait to work together for future special moments :) XOXO

he made me feel immediately reassured that we would have a great experience AND fantastic photos. We ended up rescheduling our engagement shoot due to a huge storm and she was in constant touch with us as we collaborated on the decision. Asher is amazing at helping you feel comfortable on camera. My husband doesn't love getting his photo taken, but Asher managed to capture him looking natural and happy! She's also an incredibly cool, sweet person that you'll enjoy hanging out with during your shoots/events. I was so pleased with how our photos came up - gorgeous, light, and elegant - just like all of her photography showcased on her Instagram and website. Her talent and eye for capturing personality and love through her lens comes through so clearly in all her work. We would happily recommend her to anyone! Absolutely book her for your special day!

sional, but she is also personable, bringing so much joy and ease to the day - it felt like a friend was taking our photos. Asher is organized, responsive, and a true collaborator (rain or shine!) She took the time to understand our photography preferences and vision, and all the intricate details of the day. She kept things stress-free, and we truly had an amazing time taking photos with her. Following the wedding, we were so amazed at how promptly she delivered both the preview and full set of photos. We highly recommend working with Asher!

os, to the wedding day, and then even walking us through the photos at the end. She made everything feel so natural and was a leader in making sure we were sticking to our schedule on our wedding day. We cannot wait to use her for family photo shoots in the future!

layed, still getting all the shots we wanted and even getting us ahead of schedule at the end! We also had an engagement photo session and Asher was extremely thoughtful and took extra time to really make sure we had the best photos! She really knows how to pose for the most romantic photos, which was really helpful for us since my husband and I are not used to being in front of a camera. She would consistently check in with us leading up to our wedding, and was always flexible no matter what changes we wanted to make. Asher is the sweetest and most talented photographer, we could not have been more excited with how our wedding photos turned out! I highly highly recommend having Asher as your photographer for a phenomenal experience!!

as straightforward, she arrived early to scout our location, used both digital and film, and stayed beyond the time allotted to make sure she captured the best light and angles. Thank you Asher!!!

l-organized, clearly communicated, and could give us guidance on how to act / pose for photos. Asher delivered on all of our requirements and more. She brings a wonderful professionalism combined with a positive energy to the photo shoot. The package we purchased include a one hour engagement shoot, which was also a great experience and allowed us to work with Asher for the first time and for her to get to know us, our relationship and how we interact to make sure that came through in our photos. Leading up to the day of the wedding, Asher held multiple calls with us to align on what we wanted, and was quite flexible when we added on a videographer toward the last minute. She also did a great job corralling our family and friends on the day of our wedding to ensure we got all the photos we wanted with those important to us. It was great to work with her.

rything during the wedding planning process by proactively sending resources, checking in, and making us feel very supported. On the day of the wedding, she blew us away! Asher has a warm and vibrant personality that made us feel super comfortable taking photos. We LOVE the pictures and had the best experience working with Asher. I cannot recommend Asher enough!!!

and made the photography process so fun! She is easy going and has the best, peaceful presence that brought a sense of calmness throughout our entire day. She is also fun and totally gets the vision her clients are going for! I cannot say enough good things, she is just wonderful and beyond talented.

raphy, will definitely be working with her in the future! Wedding photography was a priority for us and Asher did not disappoint! Simply perfect, so talented! Asher is a wedding must on any bride’s checklist!

ill ever come across. I cannot imagine anyone else capturing our special day, besides Asher! And I will continue to come to her for any photography needs in the future. She is so so incredible. She listens to her clients, she understands your vision and she turns your beautiful moments into lifelong photos that you will treasure forever. Her talent is unmatched. 1000000000% recommend. Booking Asher will be the best vendor decision you will ever make :)

le she was formally our 'vendor', she soon became an extension of our bridal party. She is tastefully meticulous and efficiently communicative, which was especially appreciated on our wedding day but also throughout the planning process. If you are lucky enough to have Asher available for your milestone moments, know that your investment will give you way more than just beautiful photography in the end.

ct from her on the wedding day. During the event, she captured every moment perfectly without ever being intrusive, and the final prints are all truly stunning. Through the process, she was incredibly responsive in answering all of our questions and was incredibly flexible in scheduling meetings/walk throughs/etc. Overall, I would highly recommend Asher to anyone seeking a wedding photographer, and would absolutely seek her out in the future to photograph any event.

iving so many tips for us to pose and enjoy our moments during the photo session. I love how she frequently checked in with us via emails before the photo day. My husband also does photography and he was picky choosing who to capture our memories, but after seeing Asher's portfolio, we decided to go with her and we were not wrong!! All of the photos are masterpieces with her editing and we receive so many compliments from our friends and families. Love the service!!

ented, meticulous and organized. We first met Asher during our engagement shoot in Central Park. Somehow she made two photo-awkward humans feel comfortable in front of a camera. When she delivered the gallery to us our minds were blown! Those photos remain some of our favorite photos ever. About three months from our wedding date, Asher arranged a call to discuss timeline and details. Since I was planning our wedding by myself, I was dreading creating a wedding day schedule. Asher took the lead and started creating the perfect wedding-day timeline for me. On our wedding day, Asher and her assistant Colleen arrived early to scope out the lighting and jumped right into flat lays. What they both did for us on our wedding cannot be put into words. My bridesmaids couldn’t believe the attention to detail they witnessed from both Asher and Colleen. Six days after our wedding, Asher sent over a preview gallery that made every single family member speechless. Literally magazine worthy photos! Asher, we are so grateful for you and Colleen and we cannot wait for the full gallery. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts.

t. Asher is super responsive and provides helpful tips throughout your engagement to have you ready for your special day. We couldn’t be happier with choosing her as our photographer and truly enjoyed her calming presence on our wedding day!

Asher was our first choice. We were thrilled when she was available for our wedding day and the photos she captured are absolutely stunning!! She made my husband and I feel so comfortable on the big day and we had such a wonderful time taking all of our portraits with her. She had such a fast turnaround time - she even sent us a selection of previews while we were still on our Honeymoon in Italy! Asher was great in the pre-event meetings and flawlessly executed every request that I made on the wedding day. She captured all of the special moments that were important to us and was so patient capturing so many groupings with our large family. We will always CHERISH these BEAUTIFUL photographs. We had such a great time working with Asher that we hope to make anniversary photos a yearly tradition!

d and organized, we knew we could trust her in capturing all of our special moments. We used Asher for both our engagement shoot and our wedding, and the photos are nothing short of spectacular! She was able to capture the day so well - from more formal family portraits, to fun "kodak" moments. It's such a blessing to be able to relive the day over and over again with all of the beautiful photos!

She also has a terrific eye for creating truly authenticate moments, which clearly translates into her work.

e was able to manage it all. She made sure I got all the photos I wanted as well. On top of that, she was the sweetest person. I had 40 sneak peeks within 10 days and the rest of the photos came so quick. She is well worth it. Would hire Asher again in a heartbeat

th us to make sure she was prepared to capture everything we wanted on our special day. She has an amazing gift of making everyone feel relaxed during photo sessions which my wife and I really loved. A few weeks before our wedding, Asher reached out to all of our vendors to make sure everyone was on the same page. During the wedding, Asher kept on checking in with us to make sure she got all the shots we wanted. Simply put, Asher's photos are stunning and I cannot recommend her enough. Thank you Asher and your team for everything.

ing publication for articles listing the best wedding photographers, to going down deep Instagram dives, to torturing my inner circle with portfolio after portfolio, to interviewing more photographers than either of us could count. I thank my lucky stars that we eventually hired a wedding planner who promptly pointed us in Asher’s direction. The rest is history. Asher’s work speaks for itself – she produces crisp, clean, beautiful, romantic, timeless, airy photos. She knows how to make even the most orchestrated portraits look organic and natural. She has incredible instinct when it comes to capturing candid shots that no one (except Asher) knows are coming. Asher’s attention to detail is unmatched. She’ll never let a good dress/shoe moment, tablescape, dessert table, floral arrangement or invitation suite go to waste. She makes it a point to inquire about personal touches you’ve taken the time to incorporate into your special day and then she takes the time to photograph them. She is calm, very cool, and even more collected. Asher is a calming presence amidst all the wedding chaos and stress. Admittedly, many things went wrong on our wedding day but Asher didn’t let on at all. We had torrential rain accompanied by 40 mph wind gusts, a constantly shifting timeline, late arrivals due to weather, and a HUGE wedding party but Asher remained unfazed and laser focused throughout. She even somehow had time to edit and display ~20 first look previews by the time our cocktail hour started and email them to us by the time we woke up the next morning – I’m convinced it was only to show us that she captured incredible photos despite the weather so we didn’t have to spend the next six weeks worrying about the final product. She knows what she’s doing, asks the right questions to gather the right information, thoughtfully curates a shot list and then expertly and effortlessly executes. Every. Single. Time. On a more administrative (but no less important) note, Asher is responsive, organized, methodical and reliable. She was always there to answer my questions about engagement shoot outfits, bridesmaids dress palettes, floral arrangements, bowtie and cummerbund prints, timelines, and the list goes on. I never once hesitated to email or text her when I had a question and she never once made me feel like my doing so was an imposition. Asher arrived early to all events and gave herself time to scout the location. She delivered all galleries on time or earlier than anticipated and they never, ever disappointed. Our rehearsal dinner and wedding galleries just recently came in and we were blown away during our first look through – we still don’t have the words to describe them. They are simply gorgeous. My family members who have seen the galleries so far haven’t stopped raving about how incredible the pictures are (and I haven’t even posted them on Instagram yet because I’m so overwhelmed by the volume + talent!). On a more personal note, my husband and I couldn’t have dreamt up a better person (or personality) to photograph us at each of our engagement/wedding milestones. Asher is not only a pleasure to be around but a genuinely good person who is as sweet as she is professional. In case I haven’t made it painfully clear, HIRE ASHER!!! You won’t regret it.

ve, fun, and open to whatever your vision is. We had her shoot our elopement on the beach, and even if all we got were the preview photos, she would have still been worth every penny! Highly recommend

se photos were amazing) and we loved the other photos we'd seen. She was passionate, organized, and well-priced. During the engagement photo session, she made us both feel comfortable and at ease, which was quite a feat considering my husband and I don't love having our photos taken. Even though our wedding wasn't for almost a year, Asher was always very responsive and answered all of our questions. Closer to the wedding date, she had us fill out some forms to make sure nothing was missed and we had a walkthrough meeting. She gave us a detailed timeline that I ended up using with all of our other vendors. She also reached out to our videographer to make sure they were aligned. On the wedding day, she and Colleen arrived early and everybody loved her. It's a stressful, busy, exciting day and she once again made my husband and I feel perfectly comfortable. We just got our photos back, and they are PERFECT. She got all the most important moments and amazing pictures of us and our friends, both candid and posed. I can't wait to use her again!

eling awkward, stiff, or too "posed" in front of the camera, but she was able to quickly make us feel comfortable and natural and truly captured the essence of us as a couple! Couldn't recommend her enough!

she was (we only had 35 people so they got to know her pretty well). Her energy is just everything you want on your wedding day and made me and my husband feel so relaxed and comfortable. Asher's way of directing is just so natural and doesn't feel nit-picky and tedious which I have experience being apart of other bridal parties. I loved our photos and couldn't be happier about our decision.

ise, artistry, and professionalism. Photography is one of the few areas where my husband was very discerning and he LOVED how the photos turned out. Leading up to the big day, she kept in close contact with us and answered even the smallest, most nit-picky questions quickly and without judgment. Her energy was wonderful on the wedding day as well—she really added to the excitement and joy we were all feeling. Thank you so much for immortalizing our once-in-a-lifetime day!!

agement shoot and wedding photos, (roughly 1,500 pictures) one is better than the next. Asher is extremely talented behind the camera. She is able to capture the beauty in the little moments and edit the photo just enough to perfect it. Her photos are natural, and timeless. Josh, myself my bridesmaids and my family cannot say enough good things about Asher. Besides being a wizard with the camera, Asher is she is warm, caring and personable. My bridesmaids couldn’t say enough good things about Asher and the vibrant personality she brings to the room. She really feels like more than a friend, while still remaining professional. Throughout the entire wedding planning process, (which ended up being 2+ years due to COVID), Asher stood by us, checked in on how we were doing and was compassionate to our situation. Aside from that, she was able to keep the already stressful process light and fun. Asher was also friends with my month of coordinator, so working with them both was like talking to friends. It didn’t feel like work. Asher truly went above and beyond for Josh and I. From the engagement shoot, to post poning, to knowing the entire shot list I wanted on our wedding day, to crafting our wedding album, Asher nailed it. It is hard to summarize on paper on how much I value Asher’s work, opinion, and admire her talent. She is one in a million and I couldn’t have asked for a better person to capture this wild, yet beautiful time in our lives. If there is one thing to get out of this review… If you are looking for a personable, friendly, photographer who will capture the love in natural, timeless photos, Asher is your photographer and you need to hire her before someone else does!

ative all throughout the planning process to ensure nothing was left to the last minute. We were married on the day of a predicted monsoon in early June and Asher kept me calm the whole week leading up to the event, sending me beautiful photos from other shoots in the rain and recommending umbrellas to order for the bridal party should it come down to it. While it stormed all through the first look photos, Asher knew it was important to me to capture the outdoor aesthetic and went above and beyond to ensure we got the photos once the rain let up. She is such a calming presence and all of our vendors really enjoyed working with her. The photos are beyond what we expected and are STUNNING. Asher captured every moment throughout the night and is a true artist when it comes to editing. Most importantly, Asher's commitment to her couples, and ensuring they absolutely love the final product is unparalleled. Thank you, Asher and team for everything!

feedback. She was incredibly flexible and helped shape my and my husband's vision into reality. I just got back our full wedding gallery and I could not be more happy with them. She captured both portraits and candids beautifully in a very classic and timeless way. I know that I will always be able to look back on the photographs that she took and be transported directly back to that day and feeling. I would say most importantly, I really trusted Asher. She even was giving me wedding advice immediately upon her arrival. I felt that I was working with a friend who I fully trusted to see my vision through. I couldn't recommend Asher more highly and I hope I can work with her again!

eeze. On the day of our photos, Asher made us feel very comfortable and had great suggestions for photo ops. (If you happen to be in NYC, Asher knows Central Park so well and can recommend all the best spots!) I loved the end result - Asher not only took beautiful posed photos but also managed to capture some very sweet candid moments. I would 100% recommend working with Asher for engagement or wedding photos!

us the most incredible photos we will be able to cherish forever. if you're thinking about having Asher for your engagement or wedding, dont think twice! she will blow you away.

vides a sense of reliance and assurance in her as a professional. This is something I was very grateful for during a hectic time! In terms of Asher's work, it speaks for itself. It's elegant, crisp, organic, and effortlessly beautiful. She has a rare ability to take your vision and bring it to life, without looking manufactured. For our wedding, we had editorial inspiration in mind that she executed it flawlessly, and it really showcases her range. She also worked my sister's wedding, where she took the most stunning Central Park photos. She made my sister look like she was in a high-fashion magazine! I couldn't be happier with our decision to pick Asher as the wedding photographer. We are truly fulfilled by her work and I continue to be impressed every time I look at our wedding photos.

e us feel so comfortable and the results were just incredible. She really knows what she's doing behind the lens. I wanted a photographer who could capture our candid love, not so much the stiff and staged photos, and she did so effortlessly. She is not a cookie cutter photographer! Her approach allowed our unique personalities and connection to shine through. Our dog Vino was a part of our shoot and is a little apprehensive with strangers, but he loved Asher and was WORKING the camera! It all shows in the photos - we could not be happier with our results. We feel like we have the best engagement photos of all our friends. Thank you x100000 Asher!

ry first phone call, I felt so taken care of. Asher is a wonderful listener who genuinely loves her job, would be cool to hang out with, and truly cares about her clients. Hearing about her wedding experiences convinced me that she was flexible, creative, and really good at thinking on her feet - everything you want in a wedding photographer! Every step of the way, I was so impressed with how she provided all the info I wanted and answered so many questions without me even having to ask (so rare!), and she was one of the few photographers I saw whose galleries were more diverse, helping me to get a sense of whether her style would work with our faces. Spoiler alert: it did! Once we decided to go ahead with her, Asher was not only responsive, but her proactive guidance made wedding planning so much easier with all the resources and questionnaires she sent. I would have been lost without her! She virtually held my hand while I worried about the engagement shoot (she made us look perfect), had a (fortunately unneeded) backup plan for the rain forecast on the wedding day, and threw a Brides and Besties brunch, which was a great example of how dedicated she is to giving her clients a first-class experience that feels totally genuine and natural. I felt so special getting to go to that brunch, and it was such a nice, indulgent treat during the wedding planning process. On the actual wedding day, Asher's presence was so natural, positive, and reassuring. When we left for the first look, the car drove past us, and she got annoyed at the driver on my behalf. It made me feel like she was completely in my corner, and I could relax, because she would take care of things. And she did! From directing the videographers, to finding our best angles, to deft handling of reluctant/distracted children and a crying baby, Asher had complete control over everything without ever once being intrusive or in anyone's face. And while my husband had been on the fence about paying more than he expected for the photography, after the wedding, he was totally convinced and actually said that she was undercharging! To this day, I still get comments on how amazing our photos are. And all the photography experiences I've had since then have reminded me how lucky we were to have someone who is so good at capturing special moments while letting us stay present, instead of pausing every second to pose or do something that feels unnatural to us. The photos she took of our family and guests were just as wonderful of a gift - the photo she took of a mentor who has since passed away captured his spirit so perfectly that it has been a joy to look at and remember him, rather than a sorrow. And the best part is, Asher is someone we can trust to document each stage of our lives - we just had a maternity shoot with her! As per her usual amazing dedication to her clients, she went out of her way to get some preview photos developed for my baby shower the same weekend. It can be so hard to feel beautiful as a 36 week pregnant woman, but she made me look and feel like a movie star. And now that our baby has been born, I can't wait to book our first family shoot with the best photographer in the business. In sum: you will never, ever find a better photographer, so book her now before your date is gone!

She’s such a wonderful person and her pictures are stunning - I have too many to chose from as my favorites!

photoshoot. I am looking forward to working with her again when my husband and I start a family! 🥰

ease and helped us feel comfortable on our wedding day. She took all our input and thoughts on important photos to have and gave us invaluable advice on so many issues. Cannot recommend Asher more! Everyone LOVED our photos (even my mother who is the pickiest person).

o explain how she worked and to answer any of my questions. She was amazing right from the start! I was nervous about choosing a photographer and about having to take so many photos, in general. She assuaged all of my concerns and made me feel really comfortable. During my wedding planning, I had to cancel the original date/location and search for a new option. Asher was extremely adaptable and very understanding of my situation. She was supportive and checked in during that stressful process, helping me to make decisions easier. On my wedding day, Asher could not have been any more wonderful. She has an ease and calmness about her that made having her by my side all day very relaxing. During our photos, she gave subtle and easy to follow cues, that really felt genuine. We never felt like we were posing for photos or on display. For family photos, she was so easy to work with that my whole family could feel at ease as well. She was a natural fit for me and my family on my wedding day. I wouldn't have picked anyone different. In terms of professionalism, Asher is as good as it gets. Her communication style is prompt and transparent. She uses a client portal which you can access at any time for updates on payment schedule, questionnaires regarding preferences, and day of timelines. She checks in frequently during the wedding planning/preparation and leaves no stone unturned for day of photo planning. She is absolutely wonderful! I will be using her in the future for many more special events!

s! I have had the pleasure of working with Asher on three different occasions. She captured our proposal, engagement session, and I hired her for a branding session. She would have shot our wedding too had we not completely changed directions during COVID. I would trust Asher with photographing anything. She has the ability to capture you in a way that feels and ends up looking authentic, natural, and beautiful. If photography is a top priority for your wedding, Asher is THE photographer for you.

hire her. Her calm demeanor and attention to detail are unparalleled and exactly what you want when hiring a vendor for your wedding day, especially one as important as a wedding photographer. We had to postpone our original date and she took it in stride and was nothing but accommodating when we were dealing with the stress of rescheduling due to Covid. When our wedding day finally arrived the weather was TERRIBLE, chilly temperatures and pouring with rain. Asher not only took it in stride but somehow turned the terrible weather conditions into the most beautiful wedding photos ever. She sent us a sneak peak of a handful of photos after the wedding and my husband and I agreed that even if all of the other photos came out terrible (which we know is not the case!) we would still be happy because we loved the photos she had already sent that much. When we got the full album we were even more stunned, the pictures that she captured are better than we could have ever imagined, especially given the terrible weather conditions . She took so many detail photos that enable us to look back an relive the day over and over. If you are thinking of hiring Asher, don't second guess it - hire her immediately.

he photos. She was flexible on timing which we really appreciated because the original day we booked was rainy. She is very knowledgeable about where to get the best shots around the park too. She made the whole experience comfortable and fun. We love our photos and hope to work with Asher again someday!