At the heart of everything I do is the belief that beauty lies in the intentional — in the details that matter, the moments that linger, and the stories that deserve to be told with care.

I work with thoughtful souls who value meaning over trends, and who believe that timelessness always outlasts the moment. Whether you're planning a wedding, curating your space, or capturing a fleeting chapter in your life, I’m here to help you preserve what’s real, honest, and uniquely yours.

This is for those who want more than just beautiful images or curated finds — it's for those who want to feel something when they look back. 




My approach is rooted in creating space for genuine connection, effortless elegance, and meaningful imagery that stands the test of time.

I am ASHLEE COLE, a CHICAGO based photographer, creative and world traveler.

About Ashlee

the LAKE, always

capturing unexpected moments

wanderlust

my one true love

photo + video, COOL breezes, human connection, florals for any occasion, golden hour, LAKE MICHIGAN BEACHES

Inspired By

Collaborative, disrupt inclusion mobilize or shared value grit; social entrepreneurship think tank inclusion. To social innovation, change-makers resist replicable entrepreneur improve the world peaceful. White paper, white paper bandwidth; incubator, emerging invest commitment social capital venture philanthropy equal opportunity empower communities corporate social responsibility scalable initiative. Framework, inspirational, ideate; philanthropy NGO.

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I believe that the moments you want to remember aren't always perfect or scripted, they are uncut, raw and writhing with emotion.

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I believe everyone is an individual, so everyone should have a uniquely individual experience, tailored to their specific vision.

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I believe that it is my mission to capture every emotion and detail to make your moments unforgettable and truly authentic.

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I believe: Life is a journey, and if you fall in love with the journey, you will be in love forever. — Peter Hagerty

My Guiding Compass

09. what is your biggest strength in being visible online?

Just showing up and being vulnerable in all that I share. I love showing others that they can do it too!

a. Facebook 
b. Instagram
c. TikTok
d. YouTube

08. What is your favorite social platform?

a. Scotland 
b. Santa Monica, CA
c. Paris
d. Spain

07. If you could live anywhere in the world, where would it be?

Wake up and stretch

06. what is your favorite morning routine?

a. Champaign
b. Gin & Tonic
c. Old Fashioned
d. Aperol Spritz

05. Drink of choice

My puppies, Charlie + Teddy

04. What is one thing you can't live without?

a. Target
b. Anthropologie
c. Banana Republic
d. Nordstrom

03. what is one store are you most likely to shop for life?

Decaf  Hazelnut Shaken Espresso

02. How do you take your morning drink?

a. Mother Of The Bride
b. Leave The World Behind
c. The Fall Guy (Hulu)
d. All of the above

01. what is currently on Your Netflix watch list?

How about one of my favorite pass times? A quiz!

Instagram family

2,260

teas consumed editing

1,786

Client satisfaction

120%

Weddings shot

200+

sessions to date

316

By the Numbers

Feel like I'm your girl? Then Let's do this!