Ashlyn French Photography

About This Vendor

Destination & Utah Wedding Photographer

Dreamy | Romantic | Timeless Ashlyn French is an charismatic, adventurous soul who can't get enough of weddings! She is always going the extra mile to create unique, bright images that perfectly document her couple's most priceless moments. Her eye for detail gives her the ability to capture all those heartfelt moments; centerpieces, invitations, etc. you spent months planning!! Couples are guaranteed to not only find a photographer in Ashlyn but their own personal hype queen!! Her photo sessions are a fun, adventurous getaway where couples can goof off & recharge from their wedding planning! She believes your wedding photos should remind you of what your wedding's all about while you're taking them & looking at them!

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Business Attributes

Woman-owned Business

Destination Weddings

Destination Wedding Packages

Photo Shoot Types

Bridal Portraits, Day After Session, Engagement, Trash The Dress

Photo & Video

Digital Files, Photo, Same-Day Edits, Second Shooter Available, Social Media Sharing, Wedding Albums

Photo & Video Styles

Artistic, Classic, Documentary, Lifestyle, Modern

Wedding Activities

Getting Engaged, Rehearsals & Parties, After Party, Wedding

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Ashlyn French Photography Reviews

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Reviewed On 5/08/2023 by Nicole N

This review is way over due…. life got crazy! But I wanted to make sure to let those other brides looking for photography know that Ashlyn was absolutely AMAZING! Photography was probably one of the bigger expenses for our wedding day. I withou...

t a doubt know it would not have been the same without Ashlyn and her amazing photos to capture our night! Her and her husband were so sweet and we loved getting to know them! She really does build a relationship with you and makes sure to know exactly what you are anticipating and hoping for! You will not be disappointed with her work!! Thank you Ashlyn for providing us with your amazing photos and making sure we got to see all the little details we may have missed in the chaos of the night!! Nicole & Garrett Nanos

Reviewed On 2/02/2023 by Kayla E

Ashlyn has done photos for basically any significant event in my family for the last 5+ years including 2 weddings, 2 missionaries, as well as family photos and we LOVE her. She always goes above and beyond to accommodate specific requests, doc...

ument even the little details and special candid moments, and is able to seamlessly roll with the punches that come with events like weddings. She has a gift for capturing the emotion of a moment. She genuinely cares about the people she photographs and it shows in her galleries.

Reviewed On 1/29/2023 by Brynlee J

As a fellow photographer in the industry, I have to rave about Ashlyn. Not only is she incredible with her clients, extremely down to earth and goes above and beyond with anything they might need, she also pays attention to so much detail and m...

akes sure her photos are perfect before she delivers them. Any bride who hires Ashlyn for their wedding will be taken care of and will LOVE their experience!! xo

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Reviewed On 1/29/2023 by Lada S

I've written a much longer version of this, but I've cut it down to the biggest reasons for giving a 1 star review and are things I want future brides to be informed of so they don't make the same mistake that I did by booking this vendor. I wi...

ll start by saying the vendor has been given this information privately so none of this is new information for her. First and foremost, before I shared the gallery with anyone, I saw that I was delivered a final, edited gallery with a photo of one of my guest's genital area front and center, up her dress, completely exposed. You can imagine my complete shock upon looking through my final gallery. The bare minimum of a photographer is to notice details. It is evident that she just pointed, shot the photo, slapped a filter on it, and called it good. She didn't even bother looking to see what she was editing and delivering to a final gallery. It it shocking, disturbing, and unacceptable. That was the worst of it, but unfortunately this lack of detail didn't stop there and what I'm listing isn't even the half of it. My husband made my wooden ring box by hand and I had emphasized multiple times that this box needed to be photographed. There's not one photo of it in the entire gallery even though she knew how important it was to us. My hair was never fixed or combed through and by the end of the night it is sticking to my forehead. (I have bangs, IYKYK.) There's photos of my mom and sister fixing my dress during our first dance, but Ashlyn didn't take the time to fix my dress before taking the photo. There's several photos of guests taking selfies but not photos of those guests themselves. I have 16 photos of my cake with horrible lighting and a glare, but 3 total formal photos with my mother. She took photos at strange angles where you're not even sure what the focal point is. During formal photos I was never told how to hold my bouquet so it looked best in the photos. She took no time to move things out of the way before taking a photo, like a beverage bottle in the middle of our cake cutting that distracts from the moment. She left multiple things unedited, like her finger in photos of our vow books and the rubber band in my wedding bouquet. These are just a handful of examples, there's many more I'm not mentioning. So many photos in the gallery just don't make sense. Detail is literally what she was hired to do. When I kindly brought all of this to her attention, Ash brushed off my attempt to talk about things further when she realized just how badly she had screwed up our memories. Her "further edits" included some flyaways and the rubber band in my wedding bouquet, something I had to ask her to do twice and that she said she didn't even notice until I pointed it out. As someone with no photography experience, why am I telling the person I hired to notice details what needs to be edited out? As someone who spent a lot of time looking for a photographer and being clear about my vision for the day, my concerns were chalked up to "miscommunication" which was just her taking no responsibility. She claims to really get to know her couples and this couldn't be farther from the truth. My advice for future brides is to really invest in someone who cares about your memories and will have the decency to take responsibility and action to make it right when they've made a mistake. My husband and I, as well as our families, will never get this day back and we are heartbroken at the result.

Response from the Vendor on 01/29/2023

As Lada mentioned we've had a private discussion about her feelings. I'm sad to say we are not able to walk away on better terms. I am posting this public response for the future brides who have chosen to look through my page. Thank you for you...

r interest in my work & if you take the time to read this review please take time to read some of the 43 other reviews on here, or any on my Wedding Wire storefront. I do not deny that a disrespectful picture made it into the final gallery. In the 1009 photographs I delivered this one was unacceptable. Once notified I apologized to Lada, her husband & asked them to pass along my apology to the guest as well. I deleted the photo immediately from the gallery & all my back up storage devices where I have these photos stored. While this review goes into the detail of the post delivery experience I want any future bride to know the following details of the overall experience. This bride expressed early on that she was contemplating hiring a wedding planner, however she was concerned about the high prices most wedding planners charge in the SLC area I offered to expand my services past photography & give unlimited consultation about timelines, locations, engagement session outfits, vendor referrals and more. During Lada's engagement session I felt comfortable providing her with more artistic shots to amplify the magic of Arches National Park, due to the fact it was a treasured location in their love story. From astrophotography shots, laying on my back to get an angle from them holding hands up to the sky, I felt confident in my creative eye & when Lada expressed her enthusiasm for the photos I felt trusted to be creative on her wedding day as well. Here is a link to her engagement photos for future brides to browse more of my work & these creative angles. https://ashlynfrenchphotography.pixieset.com/ladaandcasey/ After the response to the engagement gallery I had thought I had gotten an understanding of how Lada preferred her hair in candid & formal photos. I often document moments of friends or family adjusting a bride's hair, jewelry or dress because when I was a bride I received them & felt nostalgic towards them. During the first look with this couple, the brides sister accompanied us. I remember clearly asking the sister to take a quick look at Lada's bangs during her individuals due to the fact a sister or best friend have more experience with the bride & might catch something I didn't. A few moments later when the videographer was doing an upclose shot I noticed a hair on Lada's right shoulder she would want fixed, so I politely asked the videographer to pause so she felt beautiful in both photo & video. I am different from other photographers, I send guides, questionnaires & provide unlimited contact whether through text, FaceTimes or phone calls hoping to make connections & better grasp a bride's vision. But I am an artist & truthfully I stand behind this final gallery. Link below for those who want to see. Yes, I had one vow book photo with a finger in it. In addition, the rubber band request wasn't met at first. However, I feel it is important for future brides to know that I stayed up that night fixing a few photos. Then the next day I went through & edited this small rubber band out of 100+ photos, why? Because I had given my word & I made sure to follow through. I've since asked other photographers if they had gone back to do a request like this in their careers. I received a unanimous response that they would have offered to fix 10-20 photos quickly, but charged to do more later on when they had time. This response was shocking to me, so I'm proud to say that I didn't match these photographers. I stood out for taking time to edit 100+ to fulfill my word. To future brides, I appreciate if you took the time to read this review, my response & any other reviews on this page. I acknowledge that while it is my deepest desire to make every one of my clients happy in business there is always at least one person who isn't. I wish Lada & her husband all the best & have privately apologized for not succeeding in giving them the experience I intended to. I've done my part to make amends - which I have been explicitly told by other professional wedding photographers was above & beyond. I am moving forward by taking notes of how to be better & I look forward to continuing my wedding photography journey! https://ashlynfrenchphotography.pixieset.com/mrandmrsschmidt/

Reviewed On 1/15/2023 by Jessica M

Ashlyn was the absolute best choice for photographer for my wedding. Her and her husband did such an amazing job. When first meeting Ashlyn and Josh it felt like we knew them for years. They made us feel so comfortable in front of the camera. M...

e and my husband had no idea what to do in front of the camera, Ashlyn directed us and made everything look so natural. There were oh so many laughs and many smiles working together. That is just our experience with them, you can only imagine how the pictures came out. All Ashlyn’s work is so beautiful. The pictures come out so airy and bright. They were absolute perfection. I highly recommend Ashlyn French Photography for all your photo needs, you won’t regret it!

Reviewed On 1/11/2023 by Cori C

Absolutely in love with my wedding photos! She is such a pleasure to work with and made the day seamless! She goes above and beyond to ensure things run smoothly and really helped to absolutely annihilate any stress! My wedding day was perfect,...

and I am so glad that I had her there to capture everything from my personalized decor, family, and even the overall vibe of the day! My pictures looked like something out of a fairytale, and I couldn’t be more grateful! My whole family was also obsessed with her and her efficiency and complemented her to me for months after! I had a few things (and people) I was concerned about and she absolutely killed it making sure there was no way for those stressors to take over. She definitely knows her trade and helped the day run perfectly. I didn’t have a second of anxiety since she made the entire experience so wonderful and fun! The day flew by, but I can remember it all so well because she really captured everything I wanted! She was also very accommodating for my needs like doing a day of first look before we went into the temple and accommodating all of our “special guests” like my dog and our horses! She did such amazing work, and she actually made the experience fun! I can’t thank her enough for giving us such a wonderful and customized experience!

Reviewed On 9/30/2022 by Melissa B

Ash is literally the best! She helped me feel so prepared for my vow renewal! This was our big “wedding” so everyone was all so new to me. She sent me documents that lay out everything that I should bring to the venue that I probably would hav...

e forgotten. She also spent time on a video call helping me plan the timeline of the vow renewal. She also felt like more than a photographer. She felt and still feels like a friend. I have never met a photographer more trustworthy! The pictures are absolutely stunning as well. I seriously have nothing bad to say about my experience. We love Ash!!

Reviewed On 9/28/2022 by Kayla J

Ashlyn is just the best! She made my husband and I feel so comfortable and she was so great with my little boy. She was always complimenting us and made us feel so confident with our pictures being taken. My son was so shy but she was so patien...

t with him and helped us get some great smiles out of him. I definitely recommend her for all your picture needs. I couldn’t have been happier!

Reviewed On 9/02/2022 by Paige O

Ashlyn was the best to work with! Everything was so easy and stress free throughout the entire process, and our wedding day was perfectly captured thanks to her! My husband and I were nervous about getting our pictures done because we usually d...

on’t feel photogenic, but every one of Ashlyn’s pictures were gorgeous, I still can’t believe how they turned out so amazing! Several guests at our wedding commented on how friendly and professional she is, as well as her ability to direct a crowd. I would highly recommend Ashlyn to anyone, she really is the best!

Reviewed On 8/26/2022 by Amanda R

Ash is amazing!! She really goes the extra mile for all of her weddings. She takes into consideration what the bride and groom wants, and then offers recommendations based on that info. Her photos capture the magic of the day in a way I have ne...

ver seen from any other photographer. Hire Ash because you absolutely will not regret it!

Reviewed On 8/20/2022 by Amanda E

Ashlyn went above and beyond to get us the perfect photos! She was willing to be adventurous and braved the cold with us for our winter wedding. She goes the extra mile to make you feel comfortable and get the best shot (she even brought a hand...

warmer for us to warm up in between shots!!). Ashlyn isn’t afraid to be loud and knows how to get a crowds attention for big group shots. She has an incredible turn around rate and even gets you sneak peak phots the night of your shoot! She took our engagement, bridals, and wedding photos, and I will forever cherish them because they’re so beautiful!

Reviewed On 6/25/2022 by Elizabeth T

Ashlyn was the vendor I was most excited to work with for my wedding and she did not disappoint! She is great at communicating prior to the event and making sure she gets all the important details. She does her research and knows who’s who prio...

r to the event so she can prioritize photos which was great. She’s so bubbly and fun and makes you feel like you’ve known her for years. She told my husband and I exactly how to pose and all the photos look so natural and beautiful. She’s so professional and talented, we received so many sneak peek photos just a few hours after the wedding and nobody can stop raving about how amazing they turned out. We cannot wait to see the rest of our photos! If you want timeless beautiful photos for a lifetime definitely choose Ashlyn French as your wedding photographer or for any important event that you have and you WILL NOT be disappointed. I’d recommend her to anyone and we can’t wait to work with her again in the future. Thanks Ashlyn!!

Reviewed On 6/12/2022 by Madison J

Ashlyn is absolutely AMAZING! She did our engagement pictures and wedding pictures, and both times it was everything I dreamed of! She is so much fun to be around and awesome at what she does. On our wedding day she got through all of our pictu...

res so quickly, and they all turned out beautiful! I love that she gave us over 1000 pictures from our special day, and every single part (big and small) was documented perfectly! She also gave us sneak peeks the same night! Ashlyn is the best, and I would highly recommend her to anyone!

Reviewed On 3/18/2022 by Rachel D

Ashlyn and Josh are super down-to-earth and so willing to do whatever it takes to make your photography dreams happen! We had to reschedule and change the plan multiple times, but things still always turned out better than the original plan. I...

have family who laments not having her at other weddings as we struggle to get through family pictures and capturing the right moments. She’s wonderful and really knows what she’s doing!

Reviewed On 3/16/2022 by Ally W

Ashlyn was seriously the most amazing photographer!! She made us feel so comfortable and was so fun to work with!

Reviewed On 11/26/2021 by Megan V

We LOVE Ashlyn and could NOT recommend her more! She made our wedding day (and wedding preparation) seamless. She is not only your photographer but also acts as an extra bridesmaid! She fixed my veil countless times, fluffed my dress, taught us...

how to cut the cake, and more. She is assertive and is so good at directing big groups, which on your wedding day, is SO important. My sister and multiple friends have since hired her because of her beautiful work and how good she is to work with. Hire Ashlyn! You won't regret it!

Reviewed On 11/20/2021 by Lindsey V

Ashlyn is the best of best. I have recommended her to so many of my friends because she was the PERFECT wedding photographer for us. She is not only an extremely talented photographer, she also pays so much attention to detail. She will notice ...

that small strand of hair that’s out of place and fix it for you. She will notice if your dress isn’t laying nicely and help you with it. She worries about the small details so you don’t have to! This took such a load off of me, because I wanted our engagements, bridals, and wedding day photos to be perfect. So did she!! She also has the perfect personality for the role she plays. My husband and I aren’t very natural in front of a camera and he always dreads taking photos. She posed us flawlessly and made the whole experience so easy, so comfortable, so fast, and so fun for both of us! On the wedding day, she was so great at directing large crowds and making photos on that day seamless and enjoyable for everyone there. She really is there for her brides, she listens to her clients concerns, and she fills the role she needs to in order to help in the best ways she can. It’s like having a photographer and a BFF who has your best interest at heart all in one. We loooove her work and I still cry looking at the photos she captured for us! She is perfect at what she does.

Reviewed On 11/20/2021 by Kait C

Ashlyn is HANDS DOWN THE BEST OF THE BEST!! I’ll say it until I’m blue in the face. She can make ANYONE feel comfortable behind the camera. She’s assertive which I loved for the wedding day because we were able to get through pictures with ext...

ended family easily! Her attention to detail is spot on. Seriously. I feel like I missed a lot of the wedding details and didn’t get to see a lot of the decor set up but was so happy to see that Ashlyn took shots of every single detail! You will not be disappointed with her I PROMISE!

Reviewed On 11/19/2021 by Kayla T

I am so amazed by Ashlyn!! Of course, every bride wants her day to special and I always wanted my photos to be perfect to capture the day. Ashlyn did that and more! During our bridals, Ashlyn and her husband were so fun to chat with and made ...

pictures so effortless! They were beautiful and stunning! At the temple, she helped get everyone in the right places for our group and family pictures and made it go by so quickly. She directed everyone efficiently so no one was lost. She helped everyone look their best by helping people know how to pose for their own bodies and outfits! I also specifically chose Ashlyn because I saw that she could capture people of color well!! With our Samoan and Tongan families I didn’t want anyone to look washed out or overexposed and she delivered!! The photos are beautiful and everyone looks stunning 😍 At the reception she blended into the background and beautifully portrayed the moments. ❤️ She was part of the family for the day and made the whole day that much sweeter! I highly recommend Ashlyn for any special day and know she will make you look better than you ever thought!

Reviewed On 11/13/2021 by Anna S

Ashlynn not only takes amazing pictures but is an extraordinary human! Our wedding was canceled 3 days before our date due to forest fires! We moved our wedding to a different state and needed a last minute photographer! That’s when we found he...

r! Ash literally flew into Utah from California earlier than planned just to drive to our wedding as soon as she landed! She was super chill and made everyone comfortable…. sometimes taking pictures can be awkward, but not with Ashlynn! She captured natural moments and nothing was too staged. She also seamlessly wrangled in my crazy family and gave them great direction. So thankful we have these pictures with these edits to fill the walls of our home forever!!

Reviewed On 10/10/2021 by Tatiana K

Ashlyn French was our engagement and wedding photographer, she did an impeccable job in capturing candid moments of us, even when the weather was unpredictable. Ashlyn is very professional in every aspect. Directing big group of people is diffi...

cult for most, but she was efficient while making sure that every person was looking there best. Ashlyn was easy to communicate with, she was very informative and wanted the bride to feel relaxed and have the best experience of her life. We are so grateful that she was our photographer 😁

Reviewed On 9/17/2021 by Noelle V

Engagement Photo Review: I just need to RAVE about my photographer! First of all, she is from UTAH and flew here for my engagements and will be coming in for my wedding as well with her videographer, Kait C. Films. I got an incredible price wh...

en I booked both of them together (I’m talking 1/3 of the price of NY photographers/videographers).. I couldn’t even believe the price and I booked Ashlyn French (photo) immediately after seeing the quality of her photos. The package I got would be probably 10,000 + from a NY based photographer. An engagement album and wedding album was included in my package as well as 8 hrs of coverage and drone coverage with vows and speeches for video. I’m not sure what pricing is now, but I still think you’d get a much better deal than with Ashlyn than most photographers out here (of the same quality). Ashlyn is a GEM. She is extremely responsive whenever I text her or contact her. It’s like she’s my best friend, I swear. During the shoot, she brought an assistant who adjusted our clothes, held our bags, and helped us with all the little details. Ashlyn gives INCREDIBLE directions. She legit will tell you where to place your thumb. She looks at every little detail, fixes your hair, etc. She gives clear directions and makes your pictures look so natural. It was SO easy to shoot with her. I got sneak peeks within 6 hours and was blown away. I just had to share because she is seriously the only vendor I’m 100% confident in and HAVE been even before I got my pictures. Edited review: wedding day Photographer: Ashlyn French- A++ Ashlyn was my favorite vendor of them all. From the moment I booked her, she was beyond incredible. She was ALWAYS available and easy to contact over text or the phone. So so easy to talk to and literally answered any question I had at all hours of the day. She literally flew in from UTAH for our engagements and wedding. Our package included an engagement album and a wedding album at an amazing price. The engagement album served as a guest book. Our engagement photos were drop dead gorgeous. We were given SEVENTY (YES SEVENTY) sneak peeks 3 hours after our wedding. We had a hiccup with the limo and Ashlyn got stuck at Planting Fields for an hour. Her assistant took over seamlessly (he got in the limo to Swan Club). When she arrived, she got done what needed to be done. However, the videographer did not get to video our details because she was stuck as well and met us at Planting Fields (the plan was for her to do details and flat lay at Swan Club). The next day, the videographer already flew back to Utah. Ashlyn literally had us come to her hotel with our rings, vow books, jewelry etc. and shot more photos AND video to send to the videographer. Besides her going ABOVE AND BEYOND, her photography skills are beyond comparison and I cannot speak highly of her enough. Seriously just book her. I had no hesitation from the moment I did.

Reviewed On 9/02/2021 by Isaac P

Ash is the best photographer out there! She was so good with helping us feel like we were so special on our special day. She also pretty much doubled as a wedding planner and helped make the decisions we needed someone else to make to help the ...

whole day go perfectly. She will go above and beyond your expectations!!

Reviewed On 6/24/2021 by Aubrey L

My husband and I had the opportunity to work with ashlyn for a bridal shoot and it was such a wonderful experience. She is so professional and organized the whole process was super seamless. She has such a fun personality that made us both feel...

super comfortable in front of the camera. She hyped us up the whole time and even showed us a could previews on the camera that helped us few more confident. Ashlyn is amazing!!

Reviewed On 6/24/2021 by Makenna L

I was so nervous about picking the right photographer for my wedding; it’s such a stressful decision. I LUCKED OUT with Ashlyn. Ashlyn did everything from our engagements, bridals, and wedding. Each and every session turned out absolutely beaut...

iful. Everyone in my family and my husband’s family had nothing but positive things to say about the photos and overall experience with Ashlyn. Two specific things I really loved from my experience with Ashlyn was one, her devotion to making my experience the way I envisioned it; and two, her helpfulness at the wedding with things not related to photography. When weather didn’t go the way I had envisioned, Ashlyn brought umbrellas to save me and my husband from the snow, she listened to me and helped me capture my vision with her beautiful edits, and had a smile on her face the whole time. I think it is very impressive to have a photographer who can ease your stresses and make photos look good even when factors outside of her control go awry. Ashlyn is very adaptable and will make your photo dreams come true no matter the circumstances. Ashlyn went ABOVE AND BEYOND the call of duty by being direct and efficient with guests on the day of the wedding. Photos on the day of your wedding can be exhausting, but Ashlyn is extremely experienced and knocked it out of the park. She even took presents from guests and put them on the gift table, she interacted appropriately with guests, fixed my veil and train, showed me how to hold my flowers correctly, and so much more. If you’re contemplating going with Ashlyn or not, let me make it easy for you and do it! You and your family will not regret booking with Ashlyn for your special day!

Reviewed On 6/24/2021 by Sarah K

Ashlyn was the absolute greatest!! My family is huge and family pictures usually take a long time and feel like torture, but Ashlyn was so efficient and lightening fast. She knew how to get people in position quickly and deal with big groups. S...

o many of my family members came up to me after and said that was the best experience they’ve ever had with a wedding photographer. Not only was she fantastic with my huge family and completely took that stress away from the wedding day, but our engagements and bridals were more than I could have ever asked for. Ashlyn made me and my fiancé feel so comfortable and confident in front of the camera, and she captured our love so beautifully. I’m so grateful that we have that moment of our lives captured forever and I would 1000% recommend Ashlyn to anyone and everyone.

Reviewed On 4/27/2021 by Erica J

how can you even sum up how amazing ashlyn is?! not only is she so friendly and sweet, but her photography skills are unbeatable!! ashlyn has taken my photos for years and i would happily recommend her to anyone!! she will make you feel heard, ...

less stressed, and beautiful on your wedding day! ashlyn is absolutely phenomenal please please have her capture your special day!!!

Response from the Vendor on 04/29/2021

you’re a gem! i love you to pieces & have LOVED capturing your life’s greatest moments!

Reviewed On 3/15/2021 by Kaitlynn P

Ash is the greatest person ever!! Not only does she take incredible photos, but she also has the most bubbly personality and makes every photoshoot so fun!! I absolutely adore her!

Reviewed On 12/06/2020 by Jessica S

Ashlyn was a dream to work with! She is so accommodating and kind! We had so many hiccups along the road with planning our wedding this year, but never once did I have to worry about my photographer. She was always there to capture those specia...

l moments! Our pictures are stunning, I can’t stop looking at them. Highly recommend!!!