Ashley Durham Photography

love with their style of photography when seeing a friend's photoshoot with them and absolutely knew my (now) husband Chris and I HAD to book them for our March 2018 Palm Springs wedding. We loved that they were a husband and wife duo and small business owners who are still madly in love with each other even with four young kids. Talk about #goals! In all sincerity, choosing Randy + Ashley was one of the BEST decisions we made in our wedding planning process. Randy + Ashley were eager to FaceTime with us to get to know us and our story, and they were invaluable in every step of our planning process. We really wanted a desert vibe for engagement photos, and they recommended Joshua Tree, which they know inside and out. My husband Chris and I were so unsure of how to pose and thought we would be so awkward in front of the camera, but Randy + Ashley have such a unique talent in making the whole process so much fun that we genuinely forgot we were taking photos and just spent the time laughing and talking! Our engagement photos in Joshua Tree were out of this world BEAUTIFUL. Additionally, I can't tell you how many calls, emails, and texts Ashely and I had going for months in preparation for our March 2018 wedding--she went above and beyond helping with our timeline, our must-have wedding day photos, and SO much more. Our wedding day was EVERYTHING and more in large part because of how phenomenal Randy + Ashley are. I felt so at ease all day with them by our side all wedding day. I was shocked when we received our complete gallery of wedding photos less than a month after we were married, unbelievable! Literally ALL of the photos are STUNNING, and I cry every time I look through them because of how beautifully they capture the emotion and fun of the day. We feel SO privileged to become such wonderful friends with Randy + Ashley and be part of the RAD weddings family! We look forward to having Randy + Ashley photograph all of our future life milestones and have them in our lives as friends! HUGE thanks, Randy + Ashley!! We love you guys SO much and couldn't recommend you both more highly!!

the greatest photos of your life in such a creative way! I had a destination wedding in a snowless Telluride, and Randy and Ashley hiked all over to find the only snow covered trees in the town to get the perfect shot!

nd you they flew in from CO for!) to capturing every moment of our perfect day- Randy and Ashley are hands down the best Wedding Photographers to work with. They not only made us feel comfortable, but also embraced our goofy-side and joined in on the fun (show pony!) I am in awe of our Wedding Gallery- and cannot thank Randy and Ashley enough for allowing us to relive our day, over and over again. The easiest decision of planning your wedding should be choosing Randy and Ashley and joining the #RADFamily :)

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k like we're models in a wedding magazine 😍🤗 Ashley from day one made me feel so confident and happy with all my decision making ! We had a chance for rain the day of our wedding Ashley took all precautions with plan A,B,C. I would highly recommend Randy + Ashley Studios to anyone who wants picture perfect memories to look back on for a lifetime ! Thank you again for the best wedidng pictures EVER !!! Can't wait to visit and book future pictures for you ❤️

ake our engagement pictures somewhere picturesque in the state that holds our hearts. Choosing a photographer is already overwhelming-Being from Chicago, looking for a photographer in a completely different state even more so. I came across Ashley & Randy's page and all feelings of being lost, hesitant and overwhelmed subsided. I'm pretty sure I started my email off with "finding you is a huge relief"-and it totally was! They shared our excitement and dream of making our Colorado engagement session come true. We kept location open, and chose Maroon bells, which happened to be a place we all wanted to visit at some point. Not only did we feel 100% comfortable to be ourselves, but the pictures exceeded our expectations. It was definitely a 'dream come true' engagement session, along with making it one of the most memorable experiences that comes with planning our wedding!

uickly came to the realization that picking out the perfect date was step #1. We also came to realize that step #1 would mean absolutely nothing without step #2—picking the perfect photographer. We began researching different photographers and reaching out to a few of them—Randy & Ashley being one of them. We then faced one of the many daunting questions; how do you pick the perfect photographer?! Well, Randy and Ashley are a different kind of breed. They have magical powers and somehow always make things perfect, from the very beginning to the very end. The first instance in which we realized how lucky we were to have found them was when they reached out to us via phone call after our initial contact inquiry (I swear, it couldn't have been more than an hour after the inquiry that they called. It was awesome!) and we had a brief but informative chat with them about plans and our story. Excuse me for being corny, but we didn’t choose them, they chose us. After that one phone call with them, we never looked back. The package we purchased (they have several to choose from, and they’re all fantastic) included an engagement shoot. My husband and I are from opposite sides of the country; naturally, this made for some interesting decisions. My husband and I met in Dana Point, CA so we chose to have our engagement shoot there on the beach because it is such a sacred place for us. Randy and Ash weren't local but they didn’t even bat an eyelash about meeting us there. This set the tone for the rest of our experience with them. The weekend of our engagement shoot, they were crazy busy (these two are ALWAYS on the move!). We were definitely not the only client they had to service that weekend, yet, we never would have guessed it. They met us bright and early, chipper as can be, at our location spot and spent the sunrise with us. Not only were we capturing timeless memories, but we were also forming the beginning of our friendship with them. And the pictures, you ask? Guys…I cried. They were absolutely beautiful. In the months leading up to the big day, Randy and Ash were so supportive through the planning process. We spent countless hours on communicating the always-changing game plan, must-have photographs, and they even helped us organize our thoughts on a lot of the planning, too. After months of chatting, planning, and laughing (always laughing), the big day had finally arrived. But by now, my husband and I felt as though they were now more than just a vendor; they had become our dear friends. What I need to stress to all of you reading this is how special to us that these two became our friends. They are some of the most kind, genuine, and caring people that we know. Not to mention talented. They love Love of every kind, and that is just part of their magic. They were no longer just “the wedding photographers;” they were our dear friends that understood us and our love. They captured all the magic of our special day and it was truly reminiscent of what our love is. Don’t get me wrong, these two have an eye for capturing magical moments, but the most important factor is that they have an eye for capturing magical moments in the eye of it’s future beholder. And that, is priceless.

ding planner and made the day go by without a hitch. We had some real crazy weather to contend with but both Randy and Ashley were positive and kept everything moving along so that we could keep as close to our schedule as possible. The photos that they took were the most incredible photos that I have seen and we are SO EXCITED about all of them. Randy and Ashley go above and beyond the call of duty and make everyone feel comfortable - even a bride who is nervous and just wants to see her groom! We would recommend them to anyone and everyone and you will be SO HAPPY you chose them. We love Randy and Ashley!!!

d at ease with both Randy and Ashley. In fact, we had a BLAST with them. They are so friendly, welcoming, and truly build a relationship with you. During the entire process, they were incredibly easy to get ahold of and made everything so easy and so smooth. On the day of our wedding, it truly felt like we had friends by our side to capture our special moment and we had no worries that everything would be captured beautifully. Our entire wedding party and family also agree that they were so much fun to work with and were just impressed by the amazing photos they took. What was even more impressive, was how quickly they worked to get us our photos. They had a few great preview photos within 24 hours on instagram and facebook- which got everyone from the wedding super excited. Within a few days they had an entire curated blog post with a whole range of photos from our wedding that we could share with everyone. And within a month they had the entire gallery of our wedding photos available. I know many of my friends who have had to wait many months before they ever get their photos- so I am so impressed by their fast turnaround, especially considering how many events they do! And what is even more impressive is how beautiful the photos are! Everyone who has seen our photos remarks at how perfect our photos are- from the lighting, the settings, the arrangements, the angles, etc. they really know how to capture everyone and all of the details perfectly. Furthermore, a true testament to how much they really listened and built a relationship with us is when they sent us our final package with our usb drives with all of our photos. The package was filled with personal touches of things that they knew both myself and my husband loved. It was so incredibly thoughtful and cemented in our minds that they really are the best. I cannot recommend Randy and Ashley enough. They truly are amazing people who do amazing work. I will recommend them to everyone I know who needs a photographer and I can't wait to work with them again someday.

ones we will treasure forever! They put so much detail into making this an unforgettable time! I recieved the best personalized magazine with their previous work and secret tips about the big day that made making a timeline a breeze. They were always there with any questions I had. It is important to be able to be yourself in front of your photographer and they are magical at capturing such a special day and making the experience effortless. Taking photos with these two is like reliving your love story from the beginning because instead of posing they will ask you questions like how you fell in love, what's your significant other's favorite food, and so many more that make the photos that much more special. We are so thrilled to have not only found the perfect photographers, but lifelong friends. They are fabulous and definitely the best decision we made while wedding planning, besides picking each other as husband and wife ;)

w truely RAD they are! From the beginning they approached working with us like our friends; wanting to get to know us and staying in touch throughout the whole planning process. I always felt like their most important client. As a type A control freak that I am I was so appreciative for Ashley to answer every email and text regarding any challenge I met along the way -- and in an extremely timely fashion. When the day finally came it was like having a friend capturing what is the most special day of your life. And for a groom who is extremely camera shy, having Randy be the coolest, most relaxed, funny guy on the planet helped bring out the stud of my husband was icing on the cake. My biggest advice to brides is selecting vendors who would want to have a beer or a cup of coffee with -- especially in your photographers who are there in your most intimate and romantic moments. I am proud and honored to call Randy and Ashley a friend. We cannot thank them enough!!

hotos reflect YOU, 2) they are extremely creative in their shoots and capture the most impt moments, 3) they are highly organized and not afraid to direct traffic the day of - something that you most surely want, 4) they go above and beyond in every since of the word. We just got back from our honeymoon and had a holiday ornament of two of our photos. They do blogs which are awesome to share what happened and the highlights with your family and friends. No one had nothing but the most positive to things to say about the results they deliver. And - after all - the photos are the only thing you have to look back on. Do yourself a favor and hire R+A. You will not regret it - ever. WE LOVE THEM!

y timely in replying to emails and we received our photos very quickly. Overall I would highly recommend them!

not to mention all of the candid moments...it means the world to us when we see our wedding pictures and completely re-live the entire day! Simply incredible! Randy + Ashley are extremely organized and professional, thoughtful and kind, and their years of experience as photographers is something they demonstrate throughout the entire process of "wedding photography". They took the time to get to know us, and to guide and support us throughout the wedding planning process (they have a wealth of very helpful information, contacts and recommendations for all details related to wedding planning). They are SO FUN, and Leo and I really appreciated their great sense of humor....life is simply better when you're laughing! Their philosophy about photography is not work, but rather a way of life, and love, and the connection we had with this AMAZING husband & wife team has become a friendship that will last a lifetime. Our wedding was a dream come true; Randy + Ashley perfectly captured the magic of our wedding, and we never would have been able to do it without them!

ure having them shoot the dinner and we were blown away when we saw our photos! They were stunning!! We decided to have a small religious wedding later on and the first thing we booked was Randy & Ashley! They are truly the sweetest couple, so fun to work with, and their photos are incredible. I am so grateful that we found them and hope to have them in our lives for a long time to come. If you are a bride and want the most gorgous photos, and exceptional service, book them first!! I'm so excited to be working with them again to do our pregnancy announcement. :)

t just hiring photographers, you are making new friends that will take your day as serious as you. I can promise you are in the best hands with the best eyes for this out there! Happy Planning!

laughing the entire time. They are great at keeping things moving and also are great and not being in the center of things during the big day. They drove all the way to Colorado for our wedding and we wouldn't have wanted anyone else. They are the best!!!

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ture for your big day are absolutely perfect . They are talented, detail- oriented, organized and always on the ball. Beyond that they take the time to really get to know you, and as you get to know them you realize that not only are they loving, kind & thoughtful , but they are real down-to-earth people. Randy and Ashely are two of my favorite photographers that I have ever worked with and I could not recommend them highly enough. Oh yeah… And the pictures were flawless. Seriously, do yourself a favor - stop searching and hire them.

, contracts, communication) was so easy to take care of, but most importantly the time and care they put into making you feel comfortable was outstanding. Not to mention the pictures are absolutely stunning! Couldn't be happier with our new lifelong friends:)

llery--but just as wonderful as the final product was the process. I feel like Ashley was a part of the entire wedding planning adventure; she's a social media wizard, and so warm and friendly, making her really fun and easy to stay in touch with over the months leading up to the big day. I followed her blog and saw every wedding and engagement session she shot, so I got a great sense of what kinds of pictures and moments I wanted to ask for, and I kept her posted on how our plans were coming together, which she was always enthusiastic about. We had a pretty non-traditional wedding—no judgments against tradition, but the way we did it was perfect for us—and I never felt even a hint of pressure to conform to anyone else's “wedding norms”. Randy and Ashley were enthusiastic about capturing our day the way we wanted it; it was awesome to be cheered on like that, and to have such confidence through all the preparations that Randy and Ashley would make it all look gorgeous. We had a great time shooting our engagement session in Joshua Tree, and even with the LA-to-Palm Springs distance they were able to meet at our venue and do a walkthrough a few weeks before the wedding, so by the day-of they really felt like friends—I was so comfortable and relaxed in front of the camera! The whole day was just so much fun, and Randy and Ashley are both such funny, joyful, loving people, many of our guests commented on how friendly and easy-to-be-around they were. The candid photos of our guests are my absolute favorites; every wedding photographer will take lovely pictures of the bride and groom, sure, and Randy and Ashley definitely made me feel like the most beautiful bride in the world, but they also caught the most stunning, joy-filled pictures of our friends and loved ones, looking so happy for us, and I know we'll treasure those for a lifetime. Randy and Ashley are the DREAM TEAM—I am forever grateful!

d upfront without any guessing. We had so much fun shooting our engagement photos with Ashley she made us feel very comfortable and at ease. The photos turned out more beautiful than I thought and I am so glad we decided to go with Randy + Ashley :) Thank you again guys!!! Matt + Briana

e SO quick on getting us our images back (and mind you we had about 4K!!! and they are ALL AMAZING!!!!!!!!!!!!) They photographed EVERY detail. If you are looking for amazing photographers look no further, Randy and Ashley have a talent that the world should know about.

iries. Contracts and payment was all very streamline and easy. Overall the experience with Ashley and Randy was more than I expected. Highly recommend! Oh yes, and my pictures turned out lovely :-)

hotographers online without any personal recommendations. It was really hard to plan a destination wedding (we are from Seattle) and I feel like I totally could have gotten photographers that were not nearly as helpful and supportive as Ashley and Randy were. They are super knowledgeable and were able to answer so many questions as well as recommend other vendors in the area. They truly are masters of their craft and you can tell that they LOVE what they do. They will put you at ease and make your day run smoothly and effortlessly. They went above and beyond!

n. I felt so awkward at first, but the photos made me feel so beautiful. They were an amazing gift to my husband the night before the wedding. Randy and Ashley made the wedding photos so easy. We both have a huge family, but they made taking photos so simple and quick. I was so stress-free at my wedding, and I really believe that was because of Ashley and Randy. The wedding photos are so gorgeous and perfectly capture our overall vision for the wedding day. I can't say enough good things about Ashley and Randy.

lso loved the diversity in their portfolio. It told us that no matter what our wedding situation, they could handle it, and beautifully at that. We met them for coffee before we signed our contract and instantly clicked- like friends clicked! Ashley was very helpful through our planning process and offered advice or help when I asked as well as reminders. She was quick to respond and we loved meeting up with them for breakfast or beers whenever and for no reason. It was nice to really KNOW our photographers as people (passions, opinions, etc.). They are a fun couple.They are a husband and wife team, they are committed to each other, their family, business, friends and they love love. It really shows in their work. Ashley was able to come to our rehearsal- mostly as our guest, but she also to see the venue lighting and layout, meet our caterer and event coordinator, and visit with our family and friends. They dressed to fit in with our guests on wedding day and Ashley was my rock when my mum was making me feel a little crazy. A few sneak peeks of our photos went up on her blog a few days after the wedding and the finished products came out about a week later. So fast, professional and BEAUTIFUL! Lastly, when there was an element to a few photos that I didn't like, they were quick to re-edit them for me at no charge because they wanted us to be happy. We LOVED every minute of our experience working with Randy+Ashley and will use them again as we photograph the growth of our lives together. They are worth every penny.

ible. I get extremely uncomfortable in front of the camera, but Ashley was able to use her great sense of humor and make make me at ease. They're amazing photographers and I couldn't imagine my wedding day without them.

with our day-of timeline, reminding us of interesting details we could include, and even sending me encouragement through moments of stress. A lovely person and wildly talented photographer.

pful, talented & professional! YOU ROCK!!!!!

god, Ashley was available on our date. Because we were from out of town, we didn't meet until the day of the event and I felt like we were working with old friends almost immediately. I cannot recommend Ashley enough!!!

to ensure everyone in the wedding party felt comfortable and had a fun time while taking pictures. The quality of her work and the moments she captured are truly special. The prints we ordered are the first things we place on the walls each time we move. I would highly recommend her to anyone!

our wedding. Ashley was incredibly easy to communicate with. She has a very organized system down for managing weddings and ensuring that everything you need is accounted for. She was very thorough in making sure every necessary family group photo was taken, and determining the most appropriate times to get people together around the already hectic wedding schedule. We received a link with downloadable files within a couple days of our wedding (so fast!!!) and a very thoughtful package containing a USB stick with the files, as well as a picture frame. We have recently sent out the files to our family members and everyone is so happy with the outcome. I originally decided to use her because I was so blown away by her work, everything highlighted on her site was stunning. I could tell right away that she has a knack for creating a personal aesthetic and is able to produce a set of photos for each bride that is so very much their own. It is rare to find a creative individual who has the professional attitude to match. I am so happy to have a gorgeous set of photos that so perfectly represent our wedding day, and I know for certain they will be a cherished part of my family forever.

r wedding. Above all else she was personable, fun and easy going. She made everyone feel very comfortable and relaxed through all the chaos of getting ready. My now husband and I would highly recommend Ashley Durham Studios to all who are looking for a reliable wedding photographer who delivers gorgeous professional pictures.

ell as their first LGBT wedding ever. So, as to make sure we were happy and that they’d get a comprehensive idea of what we were looking for, we spent time together, filled them in on our history as a couple as well as our plans, for the wedding and life! Also, ran through some peculiarities as to how certain ‘straight’ things just don’t work when shooting a gay couple. They had an open mind, got it all and delivered a smooth and spot-on performance with compliments still pouring in from our friends around the world. It was just a perfect experience all around. The attention we received for the price we paid was excellent. Ashley and Randy blended into our group of guests seamlessly and it felt like they weren’t there. Yet, they managed to brilliantly capture the vintage chic, preppy and stylish atmosphere we had been working on creating, including the most natural and simply coolest snapshots of our guests. Among the probably 5.000 photos we received (all in color and black/white) where maybe only a handful of ones we didn’t like – but that is most certainly a subjective call. Most importantly, they guided us and we let ourselves be guided as to what they thought would be the must-haves; again, no disappointment here. The attention to detail was great. Shortly after the wedding, Ashley published a quick sneak at what was to come and everyone among our guests couldn’t wait for more. The eventual blog told a wonderful story of a great day in the desert…including shout outs to all vendors, and every designer that contributed. A perfect memory.

I because we didn't get to do many couple photos. When Ashley sent us a sneak peek just two days after the wedding and we were amazed by her work and in love with the moments she'd captured. All worry left us; we'd made the right choice and trusted the right photographer! Though she had limited time, her photos of us are incredible and we'll treasure them the rest of our lives. Before the wedding, Ashley and her husband Randy (her second shooter) Skyped with us. They are genuinely interested in finding out the story of their couples and what makes them unique. We had a great time talking with them. My husband and I are so pleased with Ashley. She's everything you want in a photographer to capture your special day. We highly recommend her!

t and makes the whole experience so easy, even during a super early sunrise session! She has so much love and passion for her work, and it truly shows through in her energy and positive attitude. Even more so, she will make you laugh and have an overall wonderful time in your photo shoot experience. The results are the most beautiful captured moments that will last beyond a lifetime. I would travel the world to have her take my photos!

mfortable and ourselves from the first meeting. Our main focus was to have the BEST wedding pictures so we had something to remember our day. Her pictures have become our backdrop on our walls, our backgrounds on our phones, our memories that allow us to relive the day like it was yesterday. Since our wedding, Ashley has done many more photo shoots with us to include: boudoir, family photos and a newborn lifestyle session. I can't say enough about how amazing Ashley is behind and beside her lense!

time to get to know us as a couple and we knew she would get us the pictures we wanted. Not only did she do a great job but she's kept in touch with us even though our wedding was a year ago. I would recomend her to anyone! He photos are great and she's a great person to work with!

Skype. She made Skyping with someone you've never met fun. Throughout the whole process of our engagement, Ashley maintained her professionalism and vibrant personality. During our engagement session, she made us feel entirely comfortable and natural, which showed in the pictures. She was also very efficient during this shoot, wasting no time and getting more pictures than we anticipated from an hour long session. Leading up to the wedding she was communicative with us and made sure that the timing details were taken care of before the day of. During the wedding, she was polite, courteous, but still an excited, happy, and personable photographer. She could make us laugh even when we were stressed about time and other wedding details. She made sure to get all the detail shots that we were hoping for and got some amazing shots of our ceremony and the venue. I am amazed at how beautiful she made a field of scraggly wildflowers and weeds look and some of those pictures were our absolute favorites. In addition, she worked well with all the people involved in our wedding and helped the wedding run smoothly by communicating with the other vendors and our wedding planner. To top it all off, Ashley always edited the photographs quickly and beautifully. She always got photos back before she said she would and the quality was amazing. We were so happy to have her as a part of our big day and she captured it so beautifully. I would highly recommend her to anyone that needs a fantastic, fun, and talented photographer.

our unique wedding. We loved the end results, and we now have beautiful memories that will last a lifetime. Thanks Ashley!

nd I knew right from the start her and Randy were a good fit for us. They are fun, hilarious, honest, and have amazing time management. They drove out to see our venue with us and asked our planning great questions that helped us make the right decisions. They kept in contact with us throughout our whole engagement to well after the wedding! It put us at ease knowing that they genuinely cared we got everything we ever dreamed on our wedding day. With having a destination wedding, we depended on them a lot for opinions on vendors, photo shots, makeup, hair, anything you could think of! She allowed me to make a Pinterest board that she studied of shots I wanted of the wedding and she didn't miss a beat. Everyone at my wedding had nothing but compliments of them and the photography they produced. There was candid shots which are my absolute favorite because those moments tell the story of our wedding. She was also so speedy (but accurate) with the formal pictures so people could get back in and eat/socialize. I could go on and on! Seriously, this is the only option for photographers. You will not be disappointed!