Why choose me?
What started as a simple hobby quickly blossomed into a deep passion for capturing life’s most unforgettable moments. In 2022, I founded Ashley Painter Photography LLC, driven by my love for creating stunning wedding and portrait photography and delivering an extraordinary client experience.
My journey began with my two small children, who became my first professional subjects. These early experiences sparked my fascination with working with babies and children. Over time, I discovered weddings and fell completely in love with the beauty and emotion of the nuptial process. Today, weddings make up the majority of my bookings, with portrait sessions following closely behind.
I hold a bachelor’s degree in Sociology with an emphasis in Social Work, which deeply shapes how I perceive the world and manage my business. Families hold a special place in my heart, and by the end of each wedding or session, I often feel like my clients have become part of my own family.
I have a particular appreciation for the fleeting stages of life—working with small children and the elderly is especially meaningful to me. These moments are precious, and I strive to capture them before they pass in the blink of an eye. Whether it’s an adoption hearing, a quiet moment with a grandmother at a wedding, or the tears of joy and sorrow that mark life’s beginnings and endings, I am honored to preserve these memories for my clients. Seeing their emotional reactions—sometimes even tears—is the greatest reward for my work.
I have taken formal education from the New York Institute of Photography, as well as education on posing and lighting, and I continuously invest in my education to stay up to date on trends, technology, and more. I am a member of Professional Photographers of America, and I have been published in two magazines for my child portrait work. I have also been featured in South Carolina Voyager Magazine a s a local, small business owner.
Please contact me to see how I can benefit you for your portrait session, or wedding day.
Registered as an LLC, licensed in select cities in South Carolina, and insured.
My business was formed out of love. And love is what I know.
Ashley Painter Photography does not discriminate against any type of love, skin color, religion or lack there of, ethnicity, sex or gender.
Giving back
Giving back is in my blood. I feel a powerful pull to human service. If you are a registered nonprofit in need of fundraising, please contact me.
If your someone you know has a child with a documented terminal illness, I will provide a onetime session, free of charge. Sessions are based on availability for my schedule, and location. I will do my best to accommodate anyone in this situation. Available for Charleston and Berkeley Counties.
Like what you see? Contact me.
The first step in my client process is to schedule a phone consultation. Think about what kind of service you are looking for, as well as the results. If you are willing to invest in your memories with someone who cares as much about them as you do, reach out.