Light & Bright Wedding Photographer
$4,250 starting price
Capital District, NY & Surrounding Areas
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Ashley Farnan
OWNER
Typically responds within 24h
AWARD WINNER (1X)
Thanks to recommendations from couples on The Knot
Based in Rensselaer, NY, Ashley Nicole Photography is a wedding imagery company. Photographer Ashley is passionate about catching those raw and in-between moments between couples and their loved ones as wedding celebrations unfold. Her style can be described as contemporary and bright, and she strives to produce images that are vibrant, natural, and emotive.
Ashley covers engagement sessions and weddings throughout upstate New York and Albany's Metro Area, aka Capital Region. She is also available to travel further afield for destination nuptials. Whether at home or away, Ashley brings the same level of enthusiasm, professionalism, and creative focus to every romantic celebration. She feels truly lucky to be a part of a couple's big day and is committed to ensuring that they have lifelong keepsakes to look back on afterward.
From digital files, prints, and albums to thank-you cards, Ashley Nicole Photography provides couples with an array of final images and products. But before you get a sneak peek at the results, you can also avail of a second photographer, extended hours, and photoshoots at multiple locations. You can connect with Ashley today and learn more about her packages and imagery offerings.
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Engagement
Photo & Video
Digital Files
Online Proofing
Second Shooter Available
Social Media Sharing
Wedding Albums
Photo & Video Styles
Documentary
Wedding Activities
Getting Engaged
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Meet the team
Ashley Farnan
Owner
I'm a wife and mom of two boys located in Upstate New York, who keep me laughing and on my toes. I've been in love with the Wizard of Oz since I was little, and have a sleeve representing the movie tattooed on my right arm. I would describe myself as a laid back, down-to-earth, and to the point kind of person. I fell in LOVE with photographing weddings a couple of years ago, and haven't turned back since. There is nothing better than being surrounded by people who's hearts are SO filled with love, and I'm honored I get to be apart of it.
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5.0
out of 5.018 reviews
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Ashley Nicole Photography receives overwhelmingly positive reviews for capturing beautiful moments and providing exceptional service. Reviewers highlight Ashley's professionalism, attention to detail, and ability to make them feel comfortable throughout the process. Her stunning photos, flexibility, and thorough planning from engagement sessions to the wedding day stand out as major strengths, with multiple praises for her organization, communication, and genuine care for clients. Many appreciate her personal touch, calming presence, and passion for photography, making her a highly recommended choice for wedding photography.Review photos
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Caitlyn L
5.0
10/28/2024
We recently had the pleasure of working with Ashley Nicole Photography, and we cannot recommend them highly enough! From the very beginning, Ashley and her team coordinated every detail of our special day flawlessly. Their professionalism and attention to detail allowed us to relax and fully enjoy the moment.
Throughout the day, they captured every beautiful moment, from candid smiles to emotional tears, creating a stunning visual story of our celebration. The photos are absolutely breathtaking, showcasing their incredible talent and creativity.
If you're looking for a photographer who truly cares and knows how to make your day unforgettable, Ashley Nicole Photography is the way to go! Five stars all the way!
Abby K
5.0
9/18/2024
Ashley was such an incredible wedding photographer. Leading up to the wedding she was thorough and communicative. Day of she was knowledgeable and efficient. Our pictures turned out better than we could have imagined. I absolutely recommend her to anyone.
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Julia B
5.0
7/30/2024
Ashley was nothing short of extraordinary as our wedding photographer. Her compassion and genuine care shone through in every interaction, making her an invaluable part of our day. She was like a right hand throughout the entire event, effortlessly managing every detail and ensuring that everything ran smoothly while capturing the most heartfelt moments. Her presence was both calming and reassuring, allowing us to fully immerse ourselves in the joy of the day. The photos she delivered are stunning, each one a testament to her exceptional talent and dedication. We are deeply grateful for Ashley’s remarkable ability to blend professionalism with such heartfelt support, and we couldn't have asked for a better person to document our special day.
Emma K
5.0
12/30/2023
Seriously look no further than Ashley for your wedding photos! Ashley is the kindest, friendliest and most professional vendor you will have for your wedding. She is incredibly organized, detailed and prompt, and exceeded ALL of our expectations. I can’t say enough how happy we are with our decision to go with her for our photos. She made our wedding day so easy and I never felt stressed or pressured, she knew how to keep things on schedule and her and her second shooter Kim delivered such beautiful vibrant shots that really translated the love❤️ Her passion for her clients and her art is apparent in every aspect of the finished product. Go with Ashley for your photos!!
Kieran D
5.0
12/10/2023
Ashley is absolutely amazing! She made my husband and I feel so comfortable and confident in front of the camera throughout our engagement shoot and wedding day. Ashley was helpful every step of the way when planning our wedding and provided us with a detailed shot list and timeline for our wedding day to help us prepare! She was always available to answer any of our questions. Her work is amazing and we are so happy with our engagement and wedding photos!
Kayla P
5.0
10/24/2023
Ashley and her team are THE BEST of the best in NY area. If you are looking for a professional, on the ball photographer, look no further. You start by having your initial meeting with her on a zoom call. Once you book with her she is ALWAYS available on email and get backs to you promptly or in a reasonable amount of time. She checks in with your throughout the year and makes sure you keep in touch. Ashley also outlines an important day of photo list and then has another call with you right before your wedding to make sure everything is in order so you don't have to worry on your big day. Yes, all the way down to your little details you might not even think of! She is truly a great photographer and person. If you don't want to be worried about anything on your big day book with Ashley and her team.
Kimberly H
5.0
10/13/2023
Ashley was absolutely amazing!!! From the first time we spoke, to the engagement shoot, to our wedding day. There was constant communication, so unbelievably personable and sweet! The engagement shots and sneak peek were stunning! She treated us as we’ve known each other forever, We loved her & could totally be BFFs! We would recommend her to every single person we know! Can’t wait to see the pictures from our wedding!
Anne V
5.0
10/06/2023
Words cannot describe how amazing Ashley is! From our engagement photos to our wedding we couldn’t ask for anything more. She is friendly, so sweet, incredibly talented, on top of her stuff and so professional. She’s the type of person you want to go have coffee with down the road. Her photos are absolutely stunning! She was always there to have your back if you needed anything from preparation, to the wedding, to getting that special photo you always wanted. We LOVED her, her incredible talent and her love and passion for what she does. Amazing! You can’t go wrong!
Rachael P
5.0
9/15/2023
I honestly cannot rave enough about Ashley. From the minute we had our initial phone conversation, I knew she was the photographer for us. She absolutely did not try to “sell herself” or pressure you into spending a ton of money. Our engagement session was perfection. She also did our baby announcement photos and maternity photos. She will also be doing our baby’s smash cake photos. Needless to say we’ve used her for every major event in our lives since we met her. Her kindness immediately makes you feel at ease, especially on the big day. She listens to your needs and feedback and immediately implements them to make sure you get exactly what you asked for.
It was super hot on our wedding day, the hottest day of the year, and she still managed to get gorgeous photos outside for us. She works with what she has no matter the circumstances. She also gets you your photos in a really timely manner! I could go on for days…but you need to book her!
Claire M
5.0
7/28/2023
Ashley is absolutely incredible. Her work originally caught my eye for the bright and bold colors she uses that really give photos more of a feeling. My husband and I are not super comfortable in front of the camera but Ashley somehow always felt like a friend we’ve known forever. We had so much fun her with, both at our engagement shoot and on our wedding day. Ashley has such a calming calming personality that really helped both my husband and I on our wedding day. We are absolutely in love with our photos and are so excited about the photo album that was included in our package. I'll also add that she is extremely organized and detail oriented. You can tell she is really passionate and puts a lot of work into preparing, creating timelines and thinking of every little detail. I really hope we will have the opportunity to work with Ashley again in the future!
Meghan C
5.0
7/13/2023
I honestly can't say enough about Ashley. She was amazing. She has photographed so many important life events for us. On our wedding day, she felt more like a friend than a photographer. She also was a pro at giving direction and keeping people focused so we could get the pictures we wanted. Ashley was super organized and worked seamlessly with our videographer. Ashley's prices are beyond fair and I am so excited to see the finished product. We are so grateful for her!
Jane S
5.0
6/19/2023
Highly recommend Ashley! We worked with Ashley on family photos and our wedding photos. She is amazing, professional and makes you feel so comfortable! Her work is beautiful and she should definitely be charging more 😂 thank you Ashley!!
Kathryn T
5.0
3/11/2023
We had Ashley shoot our Engagement and Wedding photos. Where do I begin? Ashley has a way about her, that makes you feel comfortable and confident when taking pictures. Ben and I have never taken professional photos before, and Ashley immediately helped us to graduate from being camera shy, as she guided us through poses and captured the light perfectly so we could look like a million dollars. Ashley is with you in every step of the planning process. She does an incredible job at helping you build a shot list, and then helping you put together a 'day-of' itinerary. We got married at The State Room in Albany in February. The entire venue is gorgeous but a little dark at times. In our photos, Ashley did an incredible job capturing the venue and our guest when dancing, with very little exposure to light. Ashley will also do anything to get a good shot. Whether it be shooting a photo crouched low on the dance floor or angling herself in an uncomfortable position just to get the perfect shot. She does it all! I also love Ashley's style. I feel like so many people are going for darker wedding photos now, and Ashley is the opposite. She captures all the colors, and when looking at her photos you genuinely feel happy! Her photos are timeless, but also unique. They stand out among other photographers in our area for sure!
If you are looking for a photographer, please look no further. Ashley will surpass your expectations and is someone you will want to get coffee with once a week when your big day is over. Ashely, our wedding day was perfect because of you! Thank you!!!
Abby H
5.0
1/05/2023
Wedding engagement &Wedding Day Photos
Ashley was great to work with she is a personable, talented, professional photographer .Our engagement session was a blast ! She was very flexible to our location and had really great ideas and beautiful photos! Especially on our wedding day she was extremely organized which really helped pull everything together for us in advance to ease the stress on our day. We are so in love with all of our photos Ashley took !
Elizabeth B
5.0
1/05/2023
Just What We We’re Looking For
Ashley is an incredible photographer. The photographs of our wedding day turned out better than we could have ever imagined. Ashley is kind, thoughtful, thorough, flexible and was unbelievably responsive to our wants and needs. You will be happy and lucky to have Ashley Nicole Photography for your wedding or ANY photography needs. We will certainly be using her again in the future!!
Shelby R
5.0
1/05/2023
Amazing photographer
The first time my husband and I met Ashley was in the spring time on a cold damp day, in the middle of no where for our engagement shoot , we had to hike to a waterfall and the whole time ashley was an amazing sport, she’s very kind, respectable, with a loving/caring personality and we loved working with her, she’s on time with getting your very high quality pictures back in a timely manor, I can never ever recommend her enough, for years to come I will always recommend her. Never once did she put mine or my husbands ideas on hold she was always down for whatever, and each time she blew me out of the water with quality, quantity, an over all perfection. Thank you Ashley! I can never thank you enough for making our wedding day so special, and for that I’ll be forever greatful.
Jocelyn C
5.0
1/05/2023
Amazing experience!
My husband and I had a great experience working with Ashley for our outdoor wedding! She worked with us to capture all the shots we wanted and more, she was flexible and understanding, and she was very organized in the days leading up to the wedding while also not pressuring us when we were busy planning. I’d highly recommend her to anyone!
Danielle G
5.0
1/05/2023
Amazing! Book now!! :)
Ashley truly was amazing every step of the way! From engagement pictures to our wedding day she was so very helpful in helping everything go perfectly! She was very helpful in deciding engagement picture locations and even helped with what to wear! She was always responsive and available to answer all my questions! She gave a very detailed description/timeline for the day of the wedding which helped so much! We are in love with our pictures and Ashley also made our day so fun! She wasn’t constantly pulling us away from our guests but was still able to get all the shots we wanted! Truly a great experience! :)
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