Photos by Erin Ashley
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Wisconsin & Destination Wedding Photographer
I'm Erin! Wedding photographer & stationery designer located in the heart of Wisconsin with a passion for creating beautiful work for the adventurous in love. This is my 8th year in the wedding industry and while I absolutely adore my job, what I love even more is celebrating with my couples and cultivating relationships that will last a lifetime. If you want those "perfectly" posed shots, I'm definitely not your girl cause let's be real, nobody really likes those stiff awkward poses where you have to force a smile all while saying, "cheese". I'm all about giving subtle direction and in turn capturing the quirky crazy love that is all your own! I want to get to know YOU, whether that's over a big cup of coffee or a cocktail, and have a blast documenting what makes YOU come alive! xoxoxo! Erin Ashley
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Photo Shoot Types
Engagement
Photo & Video
Digital Files, Photo, Second Shooter Available, Social Media Sharing
Photo & Video Styles
Classic, Modern
Wedding Activities
Getting Engaged, Wedding
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I don’t know how to start with a Thank you for this. You captured so many moments I missed and in your photography I was able to see the moments of happiness shared on our day. The smiles and memories you have given me are worth more than any d...
ollar amount and I’m truly grateful you were able to see the positive for me while I was trying to run! Thank you for giving me the beauty of my wedding day. I have a ton of regrets and I feel like these photos gave me back something I missed from exhaustion. I’m absolutely blessed you were my photographer.
Response from the Vendor on 12/20/2022
Awwwww girl thank YOU! I feel so honored and privileged to have been just a small part of your big day and am in tears over here from your touching words! Love you darlin' and I hope our paths cross again soon! xoxoxo!
Erin is one of the most welcoming people I have ever met! She made everyone feel so comfortable throughout the day and I was so happy with the photos. Erin is a light to be around and an even better photographer.
Response from the Vendor on 11/30/2022
Awwww thank you to the moon and back girl! You are just as bright a light, if not more ;)
I cannot recommend Erin enough! She is a sweetheart and so easy to work with. I really appreciate the fact that she meets with her clients ahead of signing a contract to make sure everything is a good fit. She knows her style and how she works ...
best and I appreciate that kind of responsibility and thought so that you get the absolute best pictures and sessions possible. She's a true artist at her craft! Her pictures and photography skills are STUNNING and she creates a wonderful environment where you feel comfortable and confident during the photo shoots. Erin has this ability to capture not only beautiful photos but also the emotion and feelings of the people she is photographing. It makes the pictures that much more meaningful. She really captures your true self in her photos. Everything feels incredibly genuine and authentic. I would hire her again in an instant!!
Response from the Vendor on 11/14/2022
OMG girl thank you SO much for all that love! I am so incredibly happy to hear that you had a wonderful experience (as did I!) and I definitely hope our paths cross again soon! :)
Erin did an absolutely AMAZING job photographing the special moments on our wedding day. Our pictures really reflected the energy of the day and captured who we are as a couple. Her shots beautifully caught all the romantic, tear-jerking moment...
s to the candid goofy ones with our friends and family on the dance floor. Moreover, she went above and beyond to get to know us as a couple before the wedding and what we were looking for. She was also so flexible when we had to improvise when a rain storm that day unexpectedly changed our plan for an outdoor ceremony. In sum, she's a joy to work with and we give our highest recommendation!!
Response from the Vendor on 10/25/2022
Awwww thank you so much darling! You and José were an absolute dream to work with and I'd do it again in a heartbeat :) Maybe next time in Hollywood ;)
If you're looking for dreamy pictures and a truly great experience, choose Erin. From the first conversation I had with her I could feel her energy pouring out through her words. I cannot recommend her enough. I'm a quiet person and she makes c...
onversations easy, her work is gorgeous and she can truly capture your most important moments beautifully. If she is available on your day, BOOK HER IMMEDIATELY!
Response from the Vendor on 10/22/2022
AWWWW GIRL!!! I adore you so dang much! Thank you so much for your sweet words! I can't wait to see you for your maternity sesh soooooon!
Erin was absolutely phenomenal to work with! From the very beginning of working with her, there was constant communication and it was so easy to talk with her regarding what our vision was for the wedding day. She had so many fun photo ideas an...
d she worked so well with our entire wedding party! I would highly recommend Erin to all family and friends!
Response from the Vendor on 10/10/2022
Awwww thank you SO much girl!!! I had such a blast getting to hang out with you darlings and your family and feel beyond honored that you entrusted me with capturing such a magical day! xoxoxo!
If you are looking for a photographer, Erin is wonderful! Hiring her for our wedding was one of the best decisions we made! Erin is so down to earth, kind, passionate about her work, easy to work with, and makes even the most un-photogenic peop...
le (like us) feel comfortable. :) We received so many compliments from family and friends about how amazing she was and how beautiful the pictures came out. We are still recommending her to so many people! You will not be disappointed if you choose to have her capture your special moments!
Response from the Vendor on 10/19/2021
OMG girl thank you so much!!!! And you two are in no way un-photogenic lol! I miss you guys and your amazing group of friends and family already and hope our paths get to cross again someday <3
Erin has an incredible gift for capturing that precise moment when the setting, lighting, and subjects are all aligned in a perfect photo. She handled the photography for my daughter's wedding this past June, and the photos are simply awesome. ...
We would recommend her in a heartbeat! Thank you so much for capturing the memories and mood of a very special day for our family, Erin! ❤
Response from the Vendor on 10/12/2021
AWWW!!! Thank you SO much Jackie! You all were the absolute sweetest to work with and I miss y'all like crazy! I hope our paths cross again sooner than later ♥️
Erin was such a joy to have photograph our wedding. She did a great job capturing all of the little moments and details. I can’t wait to have her shoot our next big life event!
Response from the Vendor on 09/14/2021
Awww!! Thank you SO much love for inviting me along on your beautiful and intimate day. I will always hold it so near and dear to my heart <3
We could not be happier with the job that Erin did at our wedding and on our engagement photos. She was very professional while also being laid back and fun. Due to COVID, our wedding was pushed back and Erin was so easy to work with and so wi...
lling to reschedule a new date due to the circumstances. We are so grateful that she was able to capture those memories for us.
Response from the Vendor on 09/02/2021
Awwww thank you SO much love! I miss you darlings so much already and am forever grateful for your trust in me 😊 I sure hope our paths cross again soon 😘
Erin is incredibly talented; and she was such a joy to work with. I love her photography, and literally asked her to take the lead on finding the best shots for us on our wedding day. And of course the results were amazing! Everyone thought she...
was fantastic; and it felt like she was just another friend or family member at the ceremony and reception. No awkwardness. Pure professionalism. Great talent. And just a lovely person all around. Book her! I'd definitely do it again in a heartbeat.
Response from the Vendor on 06/22/2021
OMG GURRRRL!!! You darlings are making me feel so dang loved over here! And you two made my job beyond easy and so much fun! I can't wait to work together again soon 🥰😍😘
The best photographer ever . made our big day a million times better . she's so nice and sweet and makes sure the photo shoot goes so smooth and awesome . i definitely recommend Erin for anyone who needs to make awesome and amazing memories
Response from the Vendor on 03/04/2021
Ahhhh thank you but you darlings were the true rockstars! Thank you from the bottom of my heart for your trust in me to capture just a little bit of your adorable love story! All my love to you both!!! <3
I worked with Erin at a previous job. Learning she was starting her own Photography business; I asked her if she did senior portraits.
She hadn't as of yet - but she jumped in with enthusiasm and we had a wonderful adventure. Delayed a week be...
cause of extreme heat, then dodging sprinkles when we did get to shoot.
She made my son so comfortable and laughed the entire time! Best decision I mad in hiring her - every time I look at his pictures, I think how she captured his very heart and soul.
So glad we have these good memories of his Senior year, when so much of the class of 2020 got canceled.
Response from the Vendor on 10/09/2020
You and RJ will always hold a special place in my heart as my first senior sesh - and an incredibly fun one at that, that didn't even feel like work! It means so much that the photos speak exactly what you see in him each and every day and I am...
forever grateful you trusted in me. Miss you lady and all our work shenanigans so much! xoxoxo!!!
I am so happy with how our engagement photos turned out! Erin Ashley captured our love perfectly and was exactly the style and aesthetic we were picturing! Nothing was forced or posed and our silly and adventurous love was portrayed in the most...
beautiful way❤️
Response from the Vendor on 10/01/2020
I love you darlings SO MUCH!!! Seriously can't wait to celebrate next year and hopefully get a little boating time in beforehand too!!! :D
Erin has been the absolute sweetest photographer we could have dreamed of! My fiancé and I had never had professional photos taken prior to our engagement session, and Erin offered such incredible direction and made it such a fun and memorable ...
experience! The photos are so beautiful and whimsical, and her attention to detail and light is amazing. She is just an outstanding artist! We can’t wait for her to capture our wedding next year!! Thank you so much Erin💙💙💙
Response from the Vendor on 09/25/2020
Awwwww girl thank you!!! I love you darlings SO dang much!!! Next year is going to AMAZING and I simply can NOT wait!!! :D :D :D
Erin took my senior photos this past summer and let me just say, they couldn’t have turned out better. Not only is she an AMAZING photographer, but she also makes the shoot feel fun and natural. Before my photo shoot I was really nervous about ...
how it was going to go since I’m not a huge picture person. However, she was so sweet and super helpful with poses which is something I need a lot of help with. Of course I was nervous to see how the photos would turn out but I had a good feeling about them. Let me just say, I was not disappointed when I got my photos back. I have yet to take better pictures than the ones I received. Erin truly understands how to edit and take photos to fully capture the beauty of her subject and it shows. She’s the sweetest, most kind human being, but also very artistic and professional when it comes to her work. It’s clear that she cares a lot for her work and I’m so thankful I got to work with her.
Response from the Vendor on 09/24/2020
AWWW OMG GURRRRRL you have me in tears over here! I will never ever forget how much we fun we had that afternoon and hope we get to shoot together again soon! Much love! xoxoxo!
Erin took my Son's senior pictures and did an amazing job. Teenage boys are not excited about having pictures, or at least mine wasn't. Erin talked and joked with my son the entire time. This resulted in some amazing relaxed, not forced, pi...
ctures with genuine smiles. When I look at some of the pictures I can almost hear my son laughing.
We hired Erin to photograph our wedding, she was amazing to work with!! From the moment I first met her I knew she would be the one to photograph our wedding day. In all her communications she was professional but also excited to be part of o...
ur day. She made me feel like a priority through the entire process. I think I was pretty laid back when it came to what photos I wanted and after there were some photos I had forgot to ask for and low and behold she had taken them! She was so fun to work with during our wedding day and really worked hard to capture the feelings and emotions of the day. I absolutely love looking back on our photos and reliving our wedding day! If you are looking for a great photographer to work with Erin is your girl!
Response from the Vendor on 10/21/2019
AWWW thank you darling!!! I love you guys and miss you like crazy! Fingers crossed that we get to work together again soon! :)
Miss Erin has an eye for detail in all she does, she is truly amazing!! She had my whole family smiling even my dog!
Response from the Vendor on 10/07/2019
LOL LOVE YOU GIRL! ALWAYS!!! :D
Erin is the BEST. I had never done any modeling before and she made me feel so comfortable! She is so nice, easy to talk to, and such a talented photographer. I was modeling jewelry, and even though that isn’t what she’s used to photographing, ...
she did an outstanding job! We didn’t have much to work with for backgrounds, but Erin improvised and made everything look beautiful. I now know who to contact when I need more professional photos!
Response from the Vendor on 10/07/2019
AWWW GIRL!!! Thank you for your sweet words!!! I love you! I had an absolute blast and hope we get to work together again REAL soon! :D XOXOXO!!!
Erin did a session for our jewelry store so that we could feature some of our bridal and custom pieces. She did a phenomenal job of capturing the brilliance of our pieces, as well as posing our model. Great photos, will definitely have her back...
when we need more store photos.
Response from the Vendor on 09/25/2019
OMG I can NOT wait to come back again soon! You dolls are absolutely FABULOUS!!! XOXOXO!!!
Awesome photographer. Takes fabulous photos and fun to work with.
Response from the Vendor on 09/25/2019
Thank you so much Cindy! Love youuuuu!
Beautiful photos. Great quality. Phenomenal editing. Always looking to try new types of photos and excels when she does. More than a pleasure to work with. Absolutely recommend!
Response from the Vendor on 09/08/2019
Love you gurrrrl!!! :D
I wish I could give more than 5 stars because Erin deserves it. She was the photographer for our wedding, and she blew us away every step of the way. It’s a bit nerve-wracking to put your faith in someone to document a once-in-a-lifetime event,...
which is why I’m SO grateful that we had Erin. She is incredibly skilled at her craft. She is also one of the kindest people you could ever hope to meet. She put us at ease from the moment we met her and it was awesome to have her be a part of our day (she’s legitimately the type of person you want to be friends with). I’m not a huge fan of having my picture taken but she made the entire process fun. The photos were perfect and the turn-around time was phenomenal. She really went over and above. I honestly felt bad for other newly-weds who went with different photographers and didn’t get nearly the same results as us—either in turn-around time, professionalism, frame-worthy photos, kindness, or passion. I recommend Erin without reservations!
Response from the Vendor on 09/08/2019
GIRL. I. LOVE. YOU. AND BILLY. ALWAYS. I'm forever grateful that you both trusted my vision so effortlessly and that I got to be such a big part of your wedding day! It was so uniquely the two of you and I will always hold those memories close ...
to my heart! I definitely hope our paths cross again my love! xoxoxo!
Erin is AMAZING! She made everyone feel so comfortable, and caught some amazing moments at our wedding. She truly captured the emotion of the day, and we couldn't be happier with our photos!
Response from the Vendor on 08/20/2019
AWWWW! Thank you Erin! :D I miss you babes SO much already and hope our paths cross again in the future! All my love! xoxoxo!!!
Erin is SO incredibly friendly and fun to work with. She did a great job making everyone feel comfortable taking photos and made sure to keep us all on track. I would highly recommend doing an engagement session or lifestyle shoot with her befo...
rehand. The pictures are so worth it!
Response from the Vendor on 08/18/2019
OMG Zoe you are the SWEETEST! Thank you so much for inviting me into such a special day for you and Noah! I will never EVER forget it! xoxoxo!!!
Erin was great to work with and took some wonderful family photos! She had a very pleasant demeanor and was fantastic with the kids!
Response from the Vendor on 04/03/2019
Awwww, thank you so much Jeremy! It was SO good to meet all of you (especially the kiddos!) and spend the afternoon outside together :D
Erin was the “second” photographer at our wedding but she left a lasting impression and she’s now our first and only photographer! She caught so many wonderful moments on our wedding day and since then has been our photographer for so many mile...
stones in our lives like the birth of our daughter. She’s been so great to work with and when we see each other it’s like not a day has gone by since we last saw her. Erin is not only talented but she is so sweet and kind! Her work lives in our home and our hearts. We love her and you will too!
My husband and I originally thought we didn't want to use a professional photographer, we were looking to save money and for some reason we'd thought it'd be okay to "scimp" on our photos. WRONG! With only about two months to go before our wedd...
ing, Erin graciously and excitedly agreed to shoot our wedding, despite already being VERY busy with other photo sessions. Erin eagerly answered every question I threw her way prior to the wedding.
My husband and I cannot say enough about what a joy it has been to work with Erin. She is professional, but creates an environment that makes you feel as though you're just girlfriends taking photos for Instagram. Erin allowed everyone in our group to be ourselves, and didn't force smiles. She allowed us to be ourselves! It is evident in each of Erin's photos that she truly devotes her all into her work.
Erin shot our engagement and wedding photos. Erin is so fun and bubbly to work with and she knows how to have fun while on the shoot. We have received so many compliments on Erin's style of photography - she is truly amazing at what she does! I...
would highly recommend Erin and hope to work with her again in the future! Thank you, Erin! <3 Austin and Shannon
We have Erin booked for our wedding this winter. We did an engagement session with her this fall and we are so excited to see the magic she will capture during our wedding day.
Erin has been super responsive and easy to work with. She is so at...
tentive to details and honest when discussing places to go, time of day, etc. Erin takes so much time with each of her clients. She scoped out the perfect location and had impeccable timing for a sunrise session with us. Our photos turned out beautifully and we can't wait for December :).
The fates were aligned when my (now) husband and I found Erin to take our engagement & wedding photos. Days after getting engaged, we stumbled across her business on The Knot and were very impressed with her natural and genuine photography styl...
e. Exactly what we were looking for. Without hesitation, we called her up and knew within minutes of talking to her that she would be our photographer. Best decision ever. Our engagement and wedding photos were a dream and she captured moments that put huge grins on our faces. Overall, Erin was a pure joy to work with and we look forward to working with her again in the future!
Erin is not only an amazing Photographer she is an amazing person! She did a phenomenal job for our wedding this May! From the day I inquired with her till now, a month after the wedding she was amazing and full of ideas and sweet gestures. We ...
couldn't have asked for a better photographer! And I can't wait for her to capture the rest of our journey together!
We loved having you a part of our big day and can't thank you enough for all that you have done! Love Joey and Jessica
We used Erin to take our family photos and couldn’t be happier on how they turned out. Erin was such a joy to work with. I loved that she came to our session prepared with different ideas on how to make our photos unique! The photos turned out ...
to be exactly what we were looking for a so much more. It was a lot of fun. She made it so easy and made us feel so comfortable in front of the camera. We also really appreciate her endless patience with our pup! Our overall experience was amazing. I would recommend Erin to anyone who is looking for a talented and fun photographer.
We chose to book Erin for our engagement photos and our wedding, which will be in 2018. She made our engagement photo session so much fun. We have been able to view 4 sneak peek photos and they are beautiful. Erin has been great, she has made e...
verything so easy and fun!
We chose Erin as our wedding photographer because of the personal touch she put into our consultation with her. She really made an effort to get to know us. We met her during our engagement session, and she was great to work with. We haven't se...
en all of our images yet but everyone has loved the previews! We chose Erin because we thought she would be great to have around on the wedding day. You want someone who will fit in well with your group and Erin was that for us!
When we decided to have newborn pictures taken of our (preemie) daughter, we knew we had to find someone special that could capture this moment in our lives and give us memories to cherish forever. Erin was an easy choice to take these pictures...
, because we knew she would make us and our daughter feel comfortable, and would take incredible pictures. As a first time mom who was overwhelmed with the prospect of coming up with a 'theme' for the photo shoot, Erin really stepped in and helped create props and backdrops that we could use in the comfort of our home. Erin was so gentle with our daughter and always made sure she was secure in each of her poses.
I would definitely recommend Erin as a photographer for any type of pictures you need taken. Erin's photos are clean and pretty, and the effortless way she photographs really shines through in her work.
Erin took our wedding photos last year, and she was absolutely brilliant. She was always open to any ideas we had, was affordable, dependable, and responded to any questions we had in a timely fashion. We actually chose to use Erin as our phot...
ographer after seeing how beautiful the pictures from my uncles' wedding turned out. They had so many wonderful things to say about her that there was no question in my mind that we wanted her for our wedding. I would strongly recommend using Erin for any of your photography needs!
Erin did our family photoshoot and it was nothing short of amazing! She was able to capture the personality of our family to a tee and the photos turned out fabulous. I really like how she takes pictures that you aren't necessarily posing for...
, those are some of my favorites. Erin was very professional and accommodating. I highly recommend her and will be using her again in the future!
Erin was so amazing to work with on our wedding day! She did not only a beautiful job on our wedding pictures but our engagement pictures as well! She was so friendly and it felt like I was talking to family! I definitely recommend her!
Erin was professional & patient with all of the various age groups in our party! By the end of the evening, we felt as if Erin & Sean were apart of our family, more than just the photographers. Loved how Erin was quietly setting up and taking p...
ictures of things and people without us knowing!! Pictures we wouldn't have thought of taking, she did! Thank you so much for all Sean and you did to make our daughters wedding so beautiful! I feel like we have gained a new friend along the way :)
When I decided to propose to my girlfriend of five years, I knew I had to do something big. After some research, I decided to hire a secret photographer to capture the whole moment. Photos & Design by Erin Ashley instantly came to mind. I check...
ed out some of her work, and really appreciated her eye and skill set. She met me two weeks before the planned event to scope out the scene. She helped me with every detail, and truly put my mind to ease. As far as the photos go, my mind was blown. I highly recommend Erin to anyone, anywhere. She will handle the shoot with sensitivity and intelligence.
Erin is simply amazing. Upon meeting with her I knew immediately she would be easy to work with. She is so friendly and very approachable. After getting our engagement pictures back we were SO pleasantly surprised at how well she captured the m...
oments and feeling of that day. My fiancé and I are not very photogenic but through her guidance every photo turned out great! I know she will do a fantastic job with our wedding photos as well. I know in the future she will be our go to gal and I've highly recommended her to others already!
I would recommend Erin to anybody. She is a very hard-working energetic woman that knows what she's doing. I'm usually shy when it comes to taking pictures but she made me feel so comfortable around the camera. She did a wonderful job taking ou...
r engagement pictures and look forward to having Erin taking our photos at our wedding October 13. I promise you will not be disappointed
I was recently a bridesmaid in a wedding that Erin photographed. She was patient, fun, organized, and efficient. Not only did the pictures turn out perfect, Erin was friendly and knowledgeable. I would hire Erin for any special occasion photogr...
aphy in a heartbeat!
The photos Erin took for our wedding were absolutely breathtaking! She is so sweet and easy to work with. Hiring Erin was the best decision we made while planning the wedding.
Erin took our engagement session, helped design my wedding invitations and photographed our wedding. She is a sweetheart and super easy to work with. She was there with a shoot of an email and during what can be a very stressful time she was ex...
tremely helpful. I can't wait to do family photos with her someday.
Erin was very sweet, professional and payed close attention to detail. She was also very patient with our little 20mos old during maternity shoot as she didn't want to cooperate. Love her work and her ability to capture the special moments. We ...
will definitely be using her again in the future! Thank you Erin! ;)
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Erin McLean
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Wedding photographer, designer & artist based in the PNW. Going on adventures and meeting new people is what fills me up most, but at the end of the day I absolutely adore coming home to campfire snuggles + homestead projects with my sweetheart.
This is my 7th year in the wedding industry & I absolutely adore my job! It's beyond a privilege to be invited into such special days & to be able to create friendships that will last a lifetime ! Looking for a photographer? Sure, you could call me that, but I prefer to be thought of as just another bestie with a camera on your best day EVER!
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