Ashley Hamm Photography

06/16/2026

It was an amazing two day conference at the iconic Chicago Ritz-Carlton hotel for the 2026 McGuire Woods Healthcare Conference! As a Chicago conference and event photographer, the Ritz-Carlton is one of my favorite event and conference venues in Chicago! For conferences, events, and team-building opportunities, the Ritz-Carlton ballroom offers breathtaking views of the city!

Attendees experienced amazing food, panel discussions, multiple networking opportunities, private networking events for Black professionals and women in the industry, and the chance to meet the author of "Moneyball: The Art of Winning an Unfair Game" and "The Big Short," Michael Lewis!

A huge thank you to the AV team and the Ritz-Carlton staff for their incredible hospitality and service. Here are some of my favorite images from their incredible two-day conference.

06/08/2026

New Blog Post // Ben & Becky

https://www.ashleyhammphoto.com/blog/zhou-b-art-center-wedding-photographer

04/24/2026

Delivered 📸 ✅ 👈🏻

04/21/2026

New Blog Post // Lincoln Park Engagement Session

I couldn’t have asked for a prettier day in Chicago for Jeremy and Amaris’s Lincoln Park engagement session. Jeremy and Amaris met in grad school in New York before moving to Chicago this year to start new jobs, which is such an exciting chapter for them.

Our first stop for their session was the entrance of Café Brauer overlooking the zoo’s Nature Boardwalk. As we walked through Lincoln Park, we got to know each other more, swapped stories, and I got to share some of my favorite restaurants and experiences around the city! From there, we explored some of my favorite photo spots, including a stunning overlook of the Honeycomb and the Chicago skyline.

Lincoln Park engagement session at Café Brauer, the Honeycomb, and North Avenue Beach with skyline views, captured by Lincoln Park engagement photographer Ashley Hamm Photography.

04/21/2026

I might be late to the trend, but I’ve been consistent with the poses since 1984 ✨ This is the girl who fell in love with cameras 📸

04/05/2026

Ready for summer colors ✨

04/02/2026

It's part two of Merit's Chicago pop-up event at Postcard in Fulton Market. If there's one neighborhood I adore as a Chicago event photographer for pop-up and social media events, it's Fulton Market! From amazing restaurants to fun events, it's truly a great spot!

For their evening event, Merit invited some of Chicago's biggest beauty social media influencers, with delicious drinks, a special monogrammed baggage claim tag, hors d'oeuvres, and music by Jay Hasson!

I can't thank Merit enough for the opportunity to capture their day of events! Here are just a few of my favorites from their pop-up!

03/26/2026

Each year, Chicago hosts thousands of amazing events across the city, and as a Chicago event photographer, I especially love capturing pop-ups, brand launches, and colorful brand activations.

MERIT hosted a pop-up at Postcard in Fulton Market to celebrate their 5th anniversary, inviting Chicago beauty influencers and makeup lovers alike in for shade matching, coffee, and a chance to experience the brand in person. Set inside Postcard, a gorgeous design-forward space, the event blended seamlessly into Postcard’s modern lounge!

This event included exclusive MERIT drinks and pastries, amazing gifts, and fun giveaways! Pop-ups are such fun events to capture, as they bring something new and different to Chicago!

03/07/2026

Exciting news! Ashley Hamm Photography was recognized as one of the Best Wedding Photographers in Arlington Heights, Illinois, by Quality Business Awards in 2026.

This recognition reflects Ashley’s commitment to authentic storytelling, vibrant imagery, and exceptional client experiences throughout the Chicago and Arlington Heights area!

03/03/2026

This fall season, I had the opportunity to photograph the Cambria Chicago Style Party at Morgan’s on Fulton for their debut party!

As a Chicago corporate event photographer, Morgan’s on Fulton has always been a venue I’ve wanted to capture an event at! The exposed brick, warm lighting, polished industrial aesthetic — it’s such a strong backdrop for high-end corporate gatherings and brand events. And this one delivered!