Ashlea MacAulay Photography

10/06/2026

We had our first frost last night, which means I’m officially giving you permission to start thinking about Christmas photos. ❄️

My Tree Farm Christmas Minis are OPEN!!! 🎄

These sessions have become one of my favourite traditions, and I’m so excited to be at Spademan Tree Farm this year.

And honestly, October is kind of the sweet spot. Beautiful fall weather, green trees, and hopefully no frozen fingers or red noses just yet. 😉

🎄 Saturday October 24th
📍 Spademan Tree Farm, Port Perry
⏰ 15-minute session + 10 edited images
✨ Families, couples, kids + dogs welcome!

We’ll use the rows of evergreens as the backdrop for family portraits, holiday cards, or a cozy couples session, with a mix of playful candids and timeless portraits you'll want to hang onto for years.

Book your session here:
https://ashleamacaulayphotography.bigcartel.com/product/tree-farm-mini-session-2026

I know it feels early.

But Christmas has a sneaky way of going from “we have SO much time” to “HOW IS IT DECEMBER?!” very, very quickly. 😂

Limited spots available!

Saturday October 24th Spademan Tree Farm, Port Perry 15 minute session + 10 edited images $275+hst Let the rows of evergreens be the backdrop for your family portraits, holiday cards, or even a cozy couples session. My lifestyle approach keeps the focus on you and your people, with a mix of playful....

09/25/2026

1 photographer.
10 brands.
10 completely different stories.

Someone whose whole business runs on trust. Someone selling a feeling, not just a product. Someone who needed photos that actually looked like them for once - not just another headshot.

This isn’t templated or a one-size-fits-all approach.

We start with who you serve, what you do, and what you want people to feel when they come across your brand.

A creative brand’s session shouldn’t look like a wellness brand’s. A service-based brand shouldn’t look like a product brand. And a laid-back brand definitely shouldn’t look like a polished, buttoned-up one. 😉

That’s the whole point.

Location, wardrobe, props, poses, the little details… all of that comes after we figure out what we want your images to communicate.

Because we’re not just taking a few nice photos of you.

We’re creating a custom library of images you can actually use across your website, social media, and marketing. Images that feel cohesive, intentional, and like you.

And marketing feels a whole lot easier when you’re not constantly wondering, “What photo am I supposed to use for this?” 😉

Swipe through to see just how different brand photography can look when the session is designed around the business behind it. 🤍

09/21/2026

The Fall Weeknight Portrait Special is happening Tuesday October 6th, North Whitby. Cozy vibes, golden glowy light, and portraits you'll want to print. Perfect for families and couples (immediate families up to 6 people), and yes, dogs are always welcome!

Secure your spot today + receive 2 bonus images!! 👇
(linked below)

https://ashleamacaulayphotography.bigcartel.com/product/fall-portrait-special-2026

09/10/2026

Fall is almost here and I am sooo ready for it!! 🍂

This is hands-down my busiest season, and my calendar is starting to fill up. If you’ve been thinking about reaching out, now’s the time to grab your date before I’m booked solid.

Personal and commercial brand sessions.
Headshots.
Lifestyle.
I’ve got you covered.

Which one’s calling your name?

Send me DM and let’s get you on the calendar. 🙌

09/03/2026

August felt like a mix of both slowing down and building up. Lots of time by the water, a little unplugged recharging, and some back end work on new things I’m SOOO excited about (more on them soon 👀).

Grateful for a month that had room for both rest and growth.

09/01/2026

ADHD brain, empath heart, and a dog who runs the house.

I take (most) weekends off. I struggle with imposter syndrome and the idea of done is better than perfect. I romanticize everything, including your business. And I will absolutely be your built-in hype girl the second we start working together.

Do any of these relate? Tell me which one below. 👇

08/03/2026

One of the best parts of a brand session is getting a peek into someone else’s world.

This time it meant spending the afternoon with Sheeba, Home Organizer + Decluttering expert, watching all the little details that go into creating calm, organized spaces for her clients.

From labelled bins and pantry containers to tape measures, neatly styled shelves, and all the thoughtful details in between, every image tells a small part of the story behind what she does.

Of course, we captured beautiful portraits, but some of my favourite images are the ones that show her doing what she does best.

Those are the photos that make a gallery feel like you.

The goal isn’t just to look professional. It’s to create photos that help your audience picture what it’s like to work with you.

06/12/2026

Sounds significantly worse out of context 🫢😂

06/01/2026

AI is great for a lot of things. I use it for both business and personal life. You probably do too.

But using AI-generated “brand photos” to represent you? That’s where things start to feel a little weird.

A strong brand should build trust.

Your audience can feel when something is off, even if they can’t immediately explain why. The overly perfect skin, the dead eyes, mysterious extra limbs 😅… everything starts looking the same.

AI can generate a face.

It can’t capture your personality. Your energy. Your mannerisms. Your real expressions and the way you connect with people.

It definitely can’t photograph your business in a way that reflects the experience you actually provide.
Your audience wants to see the real you. Not whoever AI thinks you are.

You are your brand’s greatest asset, and no algorithm can replicate that 🤍

If you’re ready to show up as the real you, let’s chat!

05/01/2026

Every time a client says, “I don’t want basic photos”, I exhale a little because it tells me you get it! ✨

You understand that photos aren’t just to fill space on your website or Instagram feed. They shape how people perceive your business before you even meet. “Basic” or cookie-cutter images don’t build trust. They fail to communicate your level of care, your expertise, and the experience you offer.

That’s why I don’t just show up with a camera. We plan and get really clear on what your brand needs to say and how it should feel. So when your photos are out in the world, they’re doing their job:

Attracting the right people
Building credibility
Reflecting the business you’ve worked so hard to build

If you’ve been holding off because you want to avoid a cookie-cutter look but aren’t sure how to get there, we should talk! 🤍

Toronto Brand Photographer, Branding, Personal Brand Photography, Durham Region Brand Photographer