Honest stories,

beautifully preserved.

Documentary Photographer

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Creative Portrait Photographer Serving Charlotte, NC

Oh hey there! I’m Ashley, and I am a 30 year old photographer currently serving the Charlotte, NC area.

My photography journey started off with modeling for several years, so I have a unique skillset both behind and in front of the camera. My modeling experience allows me to help my clients let go and get comfortable posing during our sessions. I aim to capture images that translate a feeling of nostalgia each time a client looks back at their gallery.

I offer photography services for wedding/elopement and couples/engagement portraits, brand/commercial, senior year, graduation, family, as well as influencer content, product, and fashion photography.

Let’s get creative and plan the perfect photoshoot for you! Please fill out the contact form if you have any questions before scheduling and I will be happy to assist you.

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Capturing Your Dream Moments

Every wedding has a story worth telling.

Your wedding day moves quickly, but the moments that matter linger.

The quiet anticipation before you walk down the aisle. The way your hands find each other without thinking. The joy, the nerves, the laughter—it all deserves to be remembered exactly as it felt.

I photograph weddings with a documentary approach, capturing genuine emotion while creating timeless imagery you'll return to for years to come.

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Our Services

Every season of life has a story worth preserving. Whether you're celebrating a wedding day, welcoming a new chapter, or simply wanting to remember this moment exactly as it is, each session is approached with the same thoughtful, documentary style and attention to detail.

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Weddings

Mini Sessions

Weddings
Elopements
Engagement Sessions
Bridal Sessions

Christmas Mini Sessions
Family Mini Sessions
Limited Seasonal Events

Professional

Portraits

Commercial
Headshots
Fashion Brand
Product

Families
Maternity
Newborns
Seniors/Grad

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Now Booking Mini Sessions

This year's heirloom-inspired mini session collection is now open. Thoughtfully designed sets, limited availability, and timeless photographs you'll treasure for years to come.

Featured

Jul 12

A Nostalgic Lake Experience at Jetton Park

Oct 24

A Victorian Christmas | Mini Sessions

Oct 25

90s Christmas Nostalgia Minis, Charlotte NC

Oct 25

1950s Christmas Cookie Mini Sessions, Charlotte NC

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Kind Words

"Ashley and her husband photographed our wedding in June 2026, and we truly couldn't have asked for a better experience. They pushed through the summer heat with a smile and went above and beyond in every way. Ashley was incredibly organized and confident, and it was obvious she knew exactly what she was doing. She made us, our wedding party, and our families feel completely comfortable in front of the camera, and she kept the day moving smoothly while maximizing every minute she had with us. The pictures turned out absolutely amazing, and as an extra surprise, she even put together a booklet of Instax photos the night of our wedding for us to take home. We will cherish those memories forever and couldn't recommend Ashley enough!"

—Kennedy
"Not only did she help me plan the most amazing suprise engagement photos, She also took the most stunning wedding photos! She helped me and my wife through the whole process! Super reasonable prices and the nicest photographer iv ever worked with!!! 100/10 would recommend!"

—Austin C
"I had the pleasure of working with Ashley for an elopement shoot and it was a wonderful experience. Ashley is so incredibly kind and easy going that it felt like I was shooting with an old friend. She was amazing at directing us on how to pose. The photos turned out better than I could have imagined. I am so thankful to Ashley for the wonderful experience and for photos that I'll treasure for a lifetime."

—Laura L
“We had Ashley take our engagement photos and she made the entire experience wonderful! We not only LOVED how they turned out, but will forever have a great memory of that day. She did a great job of understanding who we are as people and capturing that dynamic in our photos. Couldn’t recommend her enough!”

-Cassidy F.
“Ashley is so accommodating & amazing at what she does! We had her photograph our engagement photos and had so much fun with her. She makes curated photoshoots a breeze as well as connecting with us during our shoot to make us feel confident and comfortable. We even had her photograph our newborn shoot! 10/10 recommend working with Ashley.”

-Paige B.
“We couldn’t be happier with our wedding photos! Ashley captured every moment so beautifully and made us feel completely at ease throughout the day. Her eye for detail, calm energy, and ability to catch the candid moments made all the difference. Highly recommend!”

Tyler H.
“My fiancé and I hired Ash Nicole Photos for our wedding this coming September, and we recently completed our engagement session. Ashley was an absolute joy to work with! I had never done professional photos before, but she made the entire experience feel so easy, comfortable, and fun — even my fiancé had an amazing time! Her ability to go with the flow, make us feel natural, and capture genuine moments resulted in some truly beautiful photos. We are beyond excited to see our wedding photos after how incredible our engagement session turned out. We couldn’t recommend her enough!”

-Kaitlyn F.
“Ash Nichole Photos was exactly what I was searching for! I think spring trees blossoming are beautiful and I have always wanted them in a nice photo of my family and she did exactly that for us! The photographs are so colorful and vibrant! She made us feel comfortable and was so helpful in directing us so the photos came out looking natural. I highly recommend her. Her editing skills were just the right touch to bring the photos together. A wonderful choice.”

-Sarah M.