Welcome to Ashley Cole Photography Co: Capturing Life's Beautiful Moments!

Hi! I'm Ashley Cole, the creative mind behind ACPC! Welcome to my blog! I’m thrilled to share my journey with you!

Your Family & Lifestyle Photographer

Five Quick Things to Know About Me

• God and my family are everything to me!

• My camera goes everywhere with me!

• I’m an avid reader, and my genre of choice? Cozy murder mysteries! I love figuring things out, but I also want the mystery to end well and fall in love with the characters.

• I’m always searching for the cutest coffee shops with the best iced vanilla chai!

• I embroider as often as possible and always think I can DIY something. I love a challenge—and yes, my poor husband! Thankfully, it’s something he loves about me.

  
  

If I’m honest, I never thought of myself as a creative, especially when it comes to writing. I know, I know—photographers are supposed to blog! But for real, the blank page often feels daunting. I like things clean, organized, simple, and done right. Think 1 + 1 = 2 or a + b = c—no messiness! That system—some call it perfectionism—worked well for my brain until I became a photographer (I promise this has a point!).

Pursuing my dream opened my eyes to the beauty of light, made me think about where to place people, and allowed me to dream about the final image. So here I am, embracing my inner creative! I’m giving this writing thing a shot because I’m genuinely thankful for the honor of telling your stories and sharing in your life’s seasons. It’s a gift I don’t take lightly!

The Beauty of Photography

Photography is a world I deeply cherish. It opens a window into precious, often holy seasons in a person's life. I often hear that "photography is for special occasions" or "we need to book a session because this 'xyz' is happening." Some say, "When my kiddos are older and can sit for a session."

While I love special events and sessions that commemorate significant moments, my favorite sessions are the ‘just because’ ones! These sessions aren’t perfectly posed. They capture sweet, playful, messy, and holy "in-between" moments.

When I became a photographer, I didn’t realize it, but God was already working on my perfectionistic tendencies. With each session, He opened my heart to embrace the candid, in-between, and sometimes messy moments, revealing their true beauty. This changed me forever!

Embracing the Messy Moments

Then, in the midst of my photography journey, I became a mom to the most perfect little human ever (some say I’m biased, but I say it’s just the truth)! God has used this little one to stretch me, open me up, and continue showing me the true beauty in the slowed-down, messy, playful in-between moments. These moments feel the most real, offering a precious glimpse into a person's season.

I hope that when you see my work, you see a good and gracious God who gives us the sweetest "in-between" moments. I hope my work reflects the love, joy, and precious bonds of family and relationships. When you view my photography, I want you to see the holiness of the season that’s been captured!

Why Choose Lifestyle Photography?

Lifestyle photography is all about capturing real moments. It’s about telling your story authentically. I believe that every family has a unique narrative, and I’m here to help you tell it!

Whether it’s a family gathering, a day at the park, or simply enjoying time at home, these moments are worth capturing. They are the memories that will last a lifetime!

I want to be your go-to photographer for families looking to genuinely capture their life's moments. My goal is to build lasting relationships and continue telling your stories for generations to come!

The Journey Ahead

Thanks for sticking with me through this introduction! Being a Family & Lifestyle Photographer is a dream come true. Getting to use my skills to glorify God and help provide for my family makes that dream even sweeter!

Going forward, my blog posts will feature short descriptions and lots of pictures! I can’t wait to share more of my journey with you!

With love,

Ashley Cole