Ashley Hamm Photography

grapher! My wife and I were both worried that we would be awkward in front of the camera, but she had us laughing the entire photoshoot, which made for incredible photos! On the wedding day, she took such great care of us. Even managing to arrange a beautiful photo of my large and impatient extended family, which is not an easy feat! One of my favorite wedding day memories is Ashley huddling around me to hide me from my wife before the first look (plot twist, it was just a fedex truck!). The sneak peek photos were provided shortly after the wedding, and Ashely provided the entire wedding album with 858 beautiful unique photos in a timely fashion just like she said she would. With Ashley, you are in great hands!

nt with us and captured so many great photos of our special day! Highly recommend her to capture any of your special occasions!

ussion of the incredible photos that she took. Ashley's patience, determination, and complete care for her clients helped us to feel calm and comfortable despite the fact that we don't enjoy having our photos taken. She truly was our rockstar vendor of the day and someone who really looked out for us during the process of planning final details. She always offered solution, never problems, and really focused on making our day the best possible day that it could be. I cannot recommend Ashley enough!

ut she is also extremely personable and puts everyone at ease so they can truly enjoy the wedding day. She is always reachable and can answer any question you have. Ashley captured the most special moments of our lives in a beautiful way. We would never hesitate to recommend her to anyone.

photographer, or vendor in general. Ashley's best business quality is her excellent communication. Communication is KEY. If I had a question, she would rarely go more than 30 minutes without getting back to me. She checked in frequently and made sure I felt good about how wedding planning was progressing. She stepped up and filled the role of wedding coordinator when I needed her to. She even helped me with my timeline. The list goes on and on. Good quality wedding photos go beyond the photo, and Ashley can provide that! PICK HER!

otos - she had photographed a diverse client group including BIPOC and LGBTQ+, which was really important to us. I wanted to make sure I would have someone who was experienced with capturing different skin tones and different cultural wedding traditions - and Ashley definitely has both. From the moment we had a meeting with her - we knew we were going to have her be our photographer. She was warm, bubbly and very knowledgeable and her wedding experience clearly shone through. She really brought my fiance out of his shell and made him smile, and we knew we'd have fun spending 10 hours with her on our wedding day. She also put us at ease when we talked about navigating difficult family dynamics - again her extensive experience here came through! She also is incredibly responsive and communication with her is a breeze! On the day of the wedding - I can't even begin to describe how much fun Ashley made our day. We had so much fun laughing with her and even moments that could be stressful (family photos!) were really fun with her touch. We felt like we were hanging out with a friend all day. My parents and bridal party told me how sweet she was and how they loved being photographed by her. Then the amazing photos... she turned them around so fast it was amazing - our guests couldn't believe it. She made sure to take our preferences into consideration. We looooooved the quality and style of the photos. Most importantly, she captured all the important moments and the important people who were there. It was so fun reliving parts of the ceremony that I didn't even remember because it was a blur. She captured our cultural ceremony perfectly. She also made a priority to get photos from our photolist with important people in our lives - which we so appreciated after we had an unexpected loss in the family and realized how important it is to have photos memorializing everyone there. Many other friends and brides who used other photographers told me they wished their photographer captured photos of them with family/important people but Ashley made sure to get all of those and there was no one who was left out. I cannot stress how important this is and what an incredible job Ashley did capturing everyone there. My parents could not have been happier with the photos which was so important to us. I would highly recommend Ashley for your wedding and wouldn't look anywhere else! I have already recommended her to friends getting married in the Chicagoland area. Thank you Ashley and we will definitely work with you again in the future :)

her photos really caught true moments. I was also put off by how many photographers were using filters that muted what I felt were true, brighter colors (personally preference, for sure) and I loved the colors in Ashley’s photos. Ashley made us laugh SO hard during our engagement photos!! The colors and happiness exuded through. And then our wedding photos — she and her assistant for the day were fantastic. They were able to easily go with the flow (our timing was WAY off all day long and we needed to ask Ashley to stay for an extra hour) and the photos are beautiful. What’s even more amazing is that when I realized I didn’t have a picture hugging my sister after her speech, I asked Ashley if she might have one and she sat on FaceTime with me looking for the right photo to add to our collection. Definitely above and beyond, and we wouldn’t hesitate for a second before hiring Ash again!!

e details were highlighted in the photos!! We highly recommend her for engagement & wedding photos! We cannot thank her enough for making our big day even more special.

me and comfortable. If you're looking for a photographer, Ashley is my top pick!

e with her! Everyone at the wedding knew her by the end of the night and I was constantly getting feedback on how fantastic she is. She never missed a beat. We love Ashley and wish we could get married all over again just to hang out with her more ❤️

ng, to engagement photos, to our site visit, and through our wedding day, we always knew we were in great hands with Ashley. Our pictures turned out better than we could have imagined! She is honest and will tell you what works best for your photos, and I appreciated that guidance. We highly recommend booking Ashley for your wedding!

of a camera, but she put us at ease, and we couldn't be happier with the results. Guests of ours asked if we had hired one of our friends to be our photographer because of how open and kind Ashley was with us (even though we had never met in person before that day). Ashley did so much behind the scenes that allowed us to relax and enjoy our wedding day, and was very communicative throughout the editing process. We love all of our photos and our experience and could not recommend her enough!

over the phone in mid-2020, and immediately got the sense that we would get along well. She did an engagement shoot for us in June of 2020, and she and a second shooter shot our wedding in September of 2020. She was a delight to work with the whole time, communicating promptly and enthusiastically! My husband and I were very thoroughly and meticulously planned, and Ashley was a wonderful calming energy for us as we stressed about details leading up to the day. She took terrific photos of our wedding on the day of, and we are so grateful to have these photos for the rest of our lives. As a side-bar, my husband is an amateur photographer, and Ashley couldn’t have been more friendly or open about sharing what techniques/settings she was using as she took our photos. She’s a real gem!

ere drawn to her easygoing and fun personality, and her obvious talent for taking fantastic, natural-looking photos. Turns out she was the absolute best choice we could have made in a wedding photographer. When we had to change plans due to the pandemic, she was understanding and helpful, and made a point to check-in with us often to see how we were doing. She researched our venues ahead of time, scoping out some great spots for photos. Spending time with Ashley during each of our 3 photo shoots was wonderful, she is so fun to be around, and has an infectious smile and laugh! I have received nothing but RAVE reviews for Ashley from family and friends...everyone at our wedding loved her just as much as we do! Finally, and perhaps most importantly, we now have hundreds of gorgeous photos that we will treasure for years to come. During our initial meeting, Ashley explained that a wedding photographer is around so much during the process, that you want to be sure to choose someone that you connect with and would enjoy spending time with on one of the most special days in your life. Ashley is a joy to work with, and was a perfect addition to our wedding day. I could not be happier with our experience with Ashley Hamm Photography, and I recommend her without hesitation!

ng day. Her photos of the day were amazing and we just loved all of them.

We still wanted to find someone amazing to capture pictures and memories from our special day. We found Ashley online, inquired about her services, and she immediately called us to understand exactly what we were looking for, what was important to us, and for us to get to know each other a little bit better. It was important for us to find someone who truly cared about her clients and Ashley goes above and beyond. The day of the wedding, Ashely was prepared, professional, energetic, and of course helped wrangle our friends and family to get the best shots. If you are looking for a qualified, wonderful, nice, understanding, great photographer, look no further than Ashley. We highly recommend working with her! We can’t wait to work together in future family photoshoot moments. Thank you for everything Ashley!

ll the details and I instantly knew she would be perfect for our big day. We booked our engagement photos with Ashley and sadly had to cancel them a few times due to weather and family emergencies. She not only easily rescheduled them but she also helped me cancel hair appointments and was always checking in on me. Wedding day arrives and she assembled an amazing team. Her pictures say everything.....she made is feel comfortable and it shows in our smiles. Thank you Ashley for an amazing day! Love, Christine & Peter

st at our venue! From the first time we met with her, we knew that her main concern was to capture our wedding in the way we wanted. Her amazing personality was only overshadowed by her experience and the quality of her work.  The best story that demonstrates her passion and commitment was during the pre-wedding photos.  We ended up going to a park by our venue with both parties, not only did she know where the best shots were to have but she was able to secure each location.  The park was packed with pregnancy, birthday, and engagement sessions and when we arrived we were worried about how waiting would mess up our timeline.  I have never had or seen another vendor "box out" multiple groups, people, and overall just have so much success moving random people around.  Her main goal was us, and making sure that we were delivered everything that we wanted. She balanced and coordinated everything so seamlessly and came through with our photos. The quality was just as surprising as her effectiveness, we still have never seen images more crisp or clean!   Our wedding day was stressful enough but having her was an honest blessing. Her commitment, dedication, and experience made everything easier on us.  We recommend her to all friends and family.   It's safe to say, she is one of the best photographers in the Chicagoland area.

this whole COVID-19 wedding chaos. Her work is beautiful and the support she provides her clients is truly unmatched. Do yourself a favor and hire her!

ible moments and details, to being your biggest cheerleader and support person, to helping you manage it all when you have no clue what you are doing...... Ashley is your person. She is professional, yet chill, and exceeds all of your expectations in every way. There is no one else that you should ever trust with your pictures besides her. Every single one of our photos is stunning! To say that we are grateful for her is the understatement of the century. She is such a blessing not only to our wedding but our lives. I don't know what we would have done without her.

absolutely stunning. We loved all of our pictures!

o photos. When we stumbled upon Ashley Hamm's website, we knew she was talented. Communication from the first contact to the wedding day to post nuptials connections, has always been easy with Ash. Easy to get ahold of her and she is a wonderful personality. Really hard to find everything in one package but she's it! Quality, creativity, spunk, communication, and a fun personality as a bonus! Can't recommend her enough! We are very happy with our photos!

ey again in the future.

orgeous pictures, but didn't have us spending hours posing; - She has amazing energy and blended right in with our family and friends to get wonderful shots of everyone; - We had our prints in under two weeks - including a special filter she created based on some wedding photos I saw on Facebook! Ashley will be a wonderful part of anyone's wedding team. We highly recommend her!

wedding planning process, putting together our day-of timeline, and keeping everyone calm in the face of rain, broken zippers, and other wedding day hiccups! She's also an extremely talented photographer and editor. She also was extremely professional and went out of her way to make sure our photos were great, including visiting the venue with us ahead of time to find great photo locations. We love the photos and we would recommend Ashley to everyone!

engagement and wedding collections! Our wedding collection turned out so beautifully that we're having trouble narrowing down to our favorites. But, I think the best thing about working with Ashley was how comfortable she made us feel. It felt like we were working with a friend, not a "vendor". And given the fact that your wedding day is probably one of the most nerve-wracking days of your life, being comfortable with Ashley and having her help us stay calm and be ourselves was key! We would absolutely work with Ashley again (and we hope we get the chance to)!

we knew she was the one to photograph our special moments. We scheduled our engagement photo session with her and she suggested a gorgeous place for our outdoor photos. She gave great direction, had such a personable and funny personality, and made us feel at ease. When we saw our engagement photos, we were amazed at how fantastic they were! For our fall wedding, Ashley was such a professional along with her crew. As usual, she arrived on time and was so helpful in keeping me calm (I was a nervous wreck) and making us all laugh. She worked so well with our other vendors and made us all feel so special. Our first look experience was unforgettable and our candid shots with our loved ones were just lovely. Ashley went above and beyond for our event and we will be forever grateful for capturing such beautiful images of our special day.

d all her homework on our venue and took all the information for our other vendors so she could connect with them. The day of the wedding she kept us moving and did such a great job at keeping us calm (we both tend to overstress during big moments). We did a first look, and both Ashley and her partner had a game plan for some amazing shots!! During the wedding she kept up with us and made sure we were enjoying our day. She was never far from us in case we needed a photo. There was one point the bride said “oh we should get a picture when the photographer is done eating” and Ashley was by our side in a second as she had heard us from several tables away and darted to our sides! Ashley felt more like a guest at our wedding than a vendor -- she was so much fun and did such a great job. All the photos were more than we could have hoped for. We have been reliving the day by going through them all.

to sleep during the reception! She's a doll and extremely talented and easygoing. She edited and shared our pictures with us in a timely fashion and her pricing is on point with her talents! HIRE HER!!!!

ot a great vibe from her from the start. In the summer, we shot our engagement pictures with her and our dog. She was very accommodating and really knew the best places to get a good shot! Our evening with her felt like a night out with a friend. She made us feel so comfortable and relaxed throughout the whole time. When we got our pictures back, we were blown away with how beautiful and natural they were! The amount of compliments we got was unreal! For our wedding day, Ashley was on time, calm, and as always, hilarious! She made the morning/getting ready so much fun, she worked so well with our videographer, and brought along a great backup shooter. Ashley was organized and assertive as she wrangled all our families together for family portraits. We were able to get so many shots in prior to the ceremony because of how well she directed us. Throughout our whole wedding, Ashley captured it all. Our wedding was in June, and I still feel like I look through the pictures daily!! I highly highly recommend Ashley for any photography needs. Her pictures are breath taking, natural, and unique. Asking Ashley to be apart of our big day was the smartest part of our wedding planning and she gave us something to cherish forever!! Thank you so much, Ash!!

g and welcoming. I couldn’t imagine anyone else to capture the greatest day and experience of our lives! I Highly recommend Ashley Hamm for any photography needs. Her friendly attitude and amazing pictures will be a part of our lives forever!!

ery step of the way. She was able to bring out the best in us during the engagement shoot and on the wedding day. She assisted us in timeline planning and was so helpful the day of. My friend commented, "my photographer didn't do that for me", she was definitely jealous :) Ashley and the venue event coordinator even took it upon themselves to ask a concert in the park event that was across the street to hold off their soundcheck until after our ceremony was over. Not hearing check, check , check while exchanging vows is priceless! I really can't say enough great things! Thank you Ashley!!

kind of pictures we were looking for and went above and beyond that the day of! She encouraged us to have an engagement photo session, which I did not want, but I am so glad that we did! It was like practice and made us feel more comfortable in front of the camera on the actual day of our wedding. Ashley had gone to the venue ahead of time to pick out the most perfect spots for our pictures so everything went smoothly during the wedding. Her style and visions are like none other. I will definitely be using Ashley Hamm Photography for any upcoming photo sessions I have!! We cannot thank you enough Ashley!!

and she was flexible with me while I tried to coordinate a small wedding from abroad. The weeks before the wedding she would check in and ask me what I needed, and she was super punctual the day of. I really cannot express how much her presence was a gift on my big day - she kept me calm and was aware of so many details that were missed (like reminding my sister to take her watch off for pictures or picking lint or a stray hair off a shoulder), and none of the pictures we ended up with looked forced or staged. Her style is very organic - this meant that I could keep my introverted groom focused on me and our day without him feeling on-the-spot or uncomfortable. Normally he can be quite stiff for pictures - but her photos really captured the man I fell in love with and the love we share. If you are looking for joyful, organic photos that will tell the story of your day and the people that you love, Ashley would be my #1 recommendation. I will always be grateful for the pictures she took for us and how honestly they capture the love that was shared on our special day.

ally got to see how creative she is. We added engagement pictures last minute and Ashley was very accommodating to our schedule and also when the weather was going to be the most ideal. Those pictures turned out INCREDIBLE which made us even more excited for the big day! The wedding day she was so professional and made sure that everyone in my (very large) family did what they needed to do for the portraits. She also made sure that my husband and I got the time that we needed to take our pictures both before and after the ceremony. All of the pictures came back so amazing. We can't recommend her enough!

ths leading up to our wedding, on the weekends and at night. We always felt like we were her only client and top priority. She knew how much we love photos and brought extra film to shoot the day of our wedding (THANK YOU!!). We absolutely love our photos and get a ton of compliments from family and friends on the creativity and photo quality. Thank you so much Ashley for capturing our most perfect day, we are forever grateful.

yond to make sure my day was perfect. We FaceTimed so many times leading up to the wedding and she made it seem as though I was always her top priority. She even FaceTimed with me on a Friday night and reached out to nearly all of her florist contacts to help me find someone after I unexpectedly had to cancel my contract with my previous florist. Needless to say, Ashley was more than just my photographer, but was a friend/therapist through the entire process and I could not have done it without her. The day of the wedding, Ashley was organized and commanded the whole group to make sure we stayed on schedule. The entire wedding party and all of the parents loved her and she was joyful to be around the whole day. Also, I have been to several weddings where all you notice is the photographer snapping pictures, but somehow she managed to be discreet and blend in with the wedding- and still get all of the pictures! Having my wedding in December, my biggest fear was what the weather was going to be like and how to prepare for it. In true friend fashion, Ashley helped me pick out the “just in case umbrellas” and drove around town the day before the wedding looking for all the potential photo locations. Of course it poured the day of, but we made the most of it and the umbrella pictures are some of my favorites! Every single picture turned out absolutely amazing. I have gotten SO many compliments, and several people have told me they are the best wedding photos they have ever seen. Not only will she perfectly capture your day and give amazing memories, but she will overall make your day better. I could go on and on about why you should choose Ashley for your wedding or next event, but just trust me and do it!

Hamm Photography was the best decision we made while wedding planning. Throughout our planning process, Ashley was helping us plan from hundreds of miles away. She made time to meet with us when we were in town for a few hours, scouted the venue location for the best backdrops, and went above and beyond what we asked. The photos are gorgeous and captured our wedding perfectly. She's attentive, caring, personable, responsive, sees the tiniest details, and prompt. Thank you, Ashley, for all that you did. I can’t stop looking at our gorgeous photos!

e with me and my fiancé. From my engagement photos to wedding photos, I couldn’t have asked for someone better to capture those special moments. For an anxiety stricken bride like me, her calm demeanor was the perfect balance I needed every step of the way. Not only are her photos amazing, but she also was there for me throughout my engagement for any help or support I needed. She texted or called me every day the week of my wedding (because I was a nervous/anxiety mess and wanted everything to be perfect and the weather about caused me to lose my mind) to see if there was anything I needed help with or anything she could do to help. I feel like I not only gained an awesome photographer for life but also a friend ❤️ Ashley delivered to me over 1,000 photos and they are all AMAZING. I highly recommend Ashley for any photography needs you may have!

at a wonderful day it was with our family and friends! Her warmth in caring made her feel like part of our family and our quests enjoyed her as much as she enjoyed us!! Her assistant was awesome too! She is truly blessed in her gift of photography and am thankful to have met her; we have a forever new friend and she gave us beautiful memories in her pictures! Thank you Ashley!!!

nxious in front of a camera, and don't consider myself to be very photogenic and so I was nervous for the photo portion of our days! Turns out, I did not need to be nervous at all! From the very first moment Ashley disarmed us and kept us comfortable. She was nothing but positive and--truly!--made us feel awesome about ourselves and the pictures we were taking. She is just a pleasure to be around and our comfort and happiness really comes through in the photos. And the photos are amazing! Ashley really captured our days in a way that will help us keep those memories for a lifetime!

was like reliving our wedding day. We are a same-gender couple in our late 50’s who never dreamed marriage equality would happen in our lifetimes. Finding a photographer who honored our history and celebrated our joy was extremely important to us. Ashley’s easy-going, gracious personality helped us feel confident and comfortable. Ashley captured the magic of our wedding day with her visual artistry. She is a master photographer with the perfect blend of energy and personality to capture the most important moments of our lives. We highly recommend her. Donna & Sarah

s, what was important to us...on and on, and she was right there with us for the whole process. In the months and weeks leading up to our wedding day, she answered countless questions, bounced ideas around, and was just a delight to work with and get to know. Our engagement session was so fun we didn't want it to end- well, actually we did because it was freezing! You never hear Ashley complain! The photos turned out absolutely stunning and are a true reflection of our personalities. Our wedding day could not have been more perfect. Ashley handled the wedding party, families, multiple locations, and a tight timeline like a pro. And she was a joy throughout. We received so many compliments from our guests on 'our amazing photographer'. The photos are exactly what we wanted. Beautifully lit, timeless, and they feel like 'us'. We will treasure them for years to come.

r Rocky Mountain setting to the highly personal ceremony (including music performed by the bride and groom). Ashley met with us extensively well before the big day to ensure she understood our photographic needs and preferences. In addition, she was instrumental in helping us to plan an appropriate schedule of events and find the most beautiful location for the mountain ceremony. Her relentless enthusiasm, intoxicating sense of humor, and generous positivity carried us through the challenging moments of wedding planning. On the wedding day, Ashley exhibited profound creativity, continuous compassion, and commendable flexibility as she transcended the role of mere wedding photographer to help guide us through all the ins and outs and offer moral support. As astonished as we were at the quality of Ashley’s services on our wedding day, we were even more impressed with the stunning photos we viewed a mere month later. We laughed and cried as we re-lived our special day photo by breathtaking photo. Ashley not only captured the natural beauty surrounding our wedding, but also the pure joy and comradery of our event. She proves with every camera angle, lighting choice, and shot selection that she is at the top of her game. You won’t find a more confident, inventive wedding photographer than Ashley Hamm!