RICH COLOR.

NATURAL LIGHT.

LITTLE DETAILS.

RICH COLOR. NATURAL LIGHT. LITTLE DETAILS.

A FEW FAVORITES

Juvenile African bush elephant leading a herd in Greater Kruger

Skateboarder catching air at Venice Beach at sunset

Beautiful sunbird perched among wild dagga flowers at Kirstenbosch Gardens

Namibian farmer paddling a small boat along the Chobe River

Hawaiian monk seal sunbathing on a beach near Lihue

Images are cropped and displayed at reduced resolution.

A documentary approach keeps things honest, while an editorial eye brings intention to what’s already there. From the rhythm of a kitchen to the energy of a volunteer team, I capture photographs that feel true to the work and help people connect with it.

THE WAY I SEE THINGS

WORKING WITH OTHERS

Instructor reading a children’s book among flowers in a community garden

Motion-blurred Queens resident running down 34th Avenue

Woman smiling while using a magnifying viewer

Participant playing a game and laughing with fellow participants

Participant tending to plants in a community garden

Community worker leaning against a barricade on a city street

Images are cropped and displayed at reduced resolution. Identifying details may be blurred to protect the privacy of those pictured.

HI, I’M ASHLEY

A Chicagoland native, I earned my BA from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. My nearly seven years in the nonprofit space have spanned operations, multichannel marketing, and mission-driven storytelling. Having worked on the client side, I know what makes an image useful (not just beautiful).

Now based in New York City, I’m working toward a Photography Certificate through Rhode Island School of Design Continuing Education, studying everything from artistry and technique to equipment, software, and digital asset management.

I’m happiest at board game nights, solving analog puzzles, planning and scrapbooking my travels, or getting lost in contemporary fiction.

LET’S GET STARTED

GOOD TO KNOW

I primarily work with nonprofits, restaurants, small businesses, and mission-driven organizations. I’m also open to other projects and collaborations.
Yes. Pixel Quill, LLC carries general liability and professional liability insurance. A certificate of insurance is available upon request.
Before the shoot, I’ll learn more about your goals, timeline, how you plan to use the images, and important moments you’d like captured. We’ll also discuss any must-have shots, privacy considerations, or details that will help the day run smoothly.
I’ll arrive early to get familiar with the space and observe the people, details, and activity around me. I’ll focus on capturing moments as they naturally unfold, while offering gentle direction when helpful.
The number of final images varies depending on the project. I carefully review and edit each gallery, selecting the photographs that best capture the day.
I provide professionally edited, high-resolution final images. RAW files are not included.
I’ll keep an eye on the forecast and stay in touch leading up to the shoot. If weather creates challenges, I’ll work with you to adjust the plan or find another option.