where wild hearts meet wild places
New Jersey & destinAtion Wedding PhotogrAphy
let’s ditch the pressure and do this your way
I’m here for the couples who care deeply, love freely, and want every moment captured with intention. The ones who slow down to soak it all in. Who find beauty in the real, the wild, the sentimental. The ones who want to remember how it felt.
That’s where I come in.
You’re not here for boring. And neither am I.
You're here because you're planning a day that feels like you. You crave the real stuff, the deep connection, the raw emotion, the golden light pouring through the trees while you whisper your vows, just the two of you (or with your favorite people cheering you on). You want photos that aren’t just pretty, but powerful.
For the bArefoot brides, the mountAin lovers,
the wildly in love
At the heart of my work is this quiet belief: love doesn’t need to be loud to be powerful. I’m drawn to the gentle, steady kind of love.
More on my story here
I started Five Pines with a deep love for storytelling and an even deeper love for people. I’m not the photographer who shows up with a shot list and checks boxes. I’m the one that slips in like a friend. The one that notices how your partner rests their hand on your back when you’re nervous. The one that gives you space when it’s needed and encouragement when it’s not.
I’m outdoorsy at heart, nostalgic by nature, and deeply invested in making sure your photos feel like you.
New Jersey wedding photographer, mountain lover, road trip fanatic, and hoarder of thank-you notes.
Hi, I 'm Ashley
You’re dreaming of a wedding that’s personal, rooted in intention, and filled with emotion
You care more about the way the day feels than following trends
You want someone in your corner who’s not just a vendor, but a steady presence and friend
You want your photos to look how it felt to be there
You want storytelling that’s earthy, honest, nostalgic, and true to you
read all the stories here
At the heart of my work is this quiet belief: love doesn’t need to be loud to be powerful. I’m drawn to the gentle, steady kind of love.
TAles from the trAil, the Altar, And everything in between
Want to see where they've already been?
Dreaming of getting married at a bucket list location? Inquire for a special discount rate!
oregon coast
colorado
banff national park
rocky mountain national park
glacier national park
Places my
camera dreams of:
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Ashley was absolutely perfect for our wedding this past June. She made the process of taking all the posed photos stress-free. Every time I saw her she was walking around making sure to capture candids of us and the guests as well. She was so friendly to everyone and multiple guests complemented how great she was! The photos are beautiful and what we envisioned too. Highly recommend :)
Ashley is an absolute dream of a photographer. The quality of the photos are incredible I couldn’t help but to cry happy tears the second she sent our engagement photos back to us. I can’t wait for her to capture my special day in a few short months and I would recommend anyone to use Five Pines Photography 100 times over.
100% recommend! Ashley shot our engagement pictures in April and our wedding in June and she is just amazing!! She captured everything we hoped for - from family photos to details and candids of everyone having a great time. And she made sure we were comfortable in front the camera the entire time. The photos came out beautiful and we are still hearing from all our guests how amazing our photographer is :)
Ashley was absolutely amazing!! She made us feel so comfortable in front of the camera and we had so much fun for our engagement shoot. We had our heart set on a botanical garden and she made the drive over an hour away to make it happen! She has a way of using nature and highlighting all the natural beauty in her pictures without over editing them! She knows all the important elements in photography to really capture your special moments!
My husband and I will recommend Ashley to any and everyone looking for a photographer and we will shout her praises from the rooftops. She is such a joyful, and serene person, she will bring so much light and peace into a hectic wedding day. She will help keep you and your spouse grounded throughout the whirlwind of your wedding day and she will make all of your families and friends feel at ease and smile for the camera so easily and naturally.
