Ashley Deans Photography

Ashley Deans Photography Washington State Wedding Photographer
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Have you seen brides post luxurious portraits like these and thought to yourself, “how in the world did they have time f...
06/05/2024

Have you seen brides post luxurious portraits like these and thought to yourself, “how in the world did they have time for this on their wedding day?!” Hint: they didn’t 😅

Everyone deserves to have portraits that make them feel confident and beautiful. Consider scheduling your hair and makeup trial on the same day as a bridal portrait session to see how your wedding look all comes together before wedding day.

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Venue: The Copper Loft

There is one thing that will ruin a picture like this every time, and it’s a well recognized issue in the industry: a ce...
05/07/2024

There is one thing that will ruin a picture like this every time, and it’s a well recognized issue in the industry: a cell phone/iPad/guests camera sticking out in the aisle.

Our access to instant gratification through social media is a thoroughly discussed issue, and although you may feel removed from it, I promise it will inevitably creep up on you on wedding day.

Whether your “unplugged wedding” sign is elegant, colorful, or glaringly obvious, it will be ignored by someone. So how do you ensure that your guests are, as my mother-in-love would say, “BIM” (being in the moment) and not their devices?

There are some ways that I think are most effective:

✨include a note about not photographing or filming your ceremony with your invitations. (If you have a wedding website, also include it there!)

✨have your officiant make an announcement. Whether you’ve hired a professional officiant, a pastor, or a beloved friend, make sure they know the importance of having an unplugged ceremony and that they are able to communicate that importance to your guests.

✨start your ceremony with a “photo moment” where your guests are allowed to photograph you and your wedding party at the altar. This has become an increasingly popular way to appease your guests need for a photo of their own, while creating a fun and memorable moment in your ceremony.

Vendors, I would love to hear some of your favorite solutions to the device issue during ceremonies! ⬇️⬇️

Are you a “if my dog can’t go, I’m staying home” person? (Me too!) If so, I have good news for you: there are so many wa...
05/02/2024

Are you a “if my dog can’t go, I’m staying home” person? (Me too!) If so, I have good news for you: there are so many ways to include your best furry friend in your wedding! Here are 6 of my favorite:

1. Have them get ready with you. Start your wedding day off right by having your pup by your side while you prepare to say, “I do!” (A great option if your pup is anxious in crowds or new places)

2. Include them in your ceremony: whether they’re greeting guests as they arrive or happily jogging down the aisle with your rings, your pup will be the star of the show (until you walk down the aisle anyway!)

3. Include them in your portraits: you can’t have family portraits without all of your little family, right? Whether it’s before the ceremony or after, make sure to snag some cute photos with your pup. (They’ll be frame-worthy, I promise!)

4. Name a specialty cocktail after them! This is a really simple way to give a sweet nod to your pets that your guests will love.

5. Celebrate them with custom favors, decorations, and photo props during the reception. (Seriously, who doesn’t want to dance with a cutout of your pups face??)

6. Include them in your engagement session. Is wedding day a bit much for your pup? We can plan your engagement session in a way that is inclusive for your dog while maintaining a calming environment for them.

This post wouldn’t be complete without suggesting a wedding day pet service (like ) to help keep your pet safe, on time, and full of treats on your wedding day.

Often when I write emails to clients, I express my profound gratitude at being trusted with their memories. Even though ...
03/31/2024

Often when I write emails to clients, I express my profound gratitude at being trusted with their memories. Even though several of my emails follow some form of template, I make sure to type that part out each time so I can really sit in that feeling before I send off a gallery. Being invited into the intimacy of secrets, whether it’s a secret elopement, adoption, or pregnancy, is the great honor of my life.

And now that I’ve been keeping this secret since Christmas, I can finally share that I’m going to be an Aunt (again). Congratulations, John + Alyssa! This little girl is one lucky human.

Mountain views this time of year can be tricky in Washington State. While we are enjoying the sun and first signs of Spr...
03/20/2024

Mountain views this time of year can be tricky in Washington State. While we are enjoying the sun and first signs of Spring, it’s easy to forget that most of the snow at higher elevations and inland doesn’t melt until July.

Karla and Allen really wanted those mountain views for their session and were prepared to experience some snow. After religiously checking trail reports, we ended up scrapping our initial plan and went to Gold Creek Pond instead. It definitely didn’t disappoint!

I’m forever grateful for couples who trust my experience and embrace the elements. I can’t wait to see you both say, “I do” later this year!🖤

Did you know that you can have your very own romantic castle wedding here in Washington State? Thornewood Castle is one ...
03/14/2024

Did you know that you can have your very own romantic castle wedding here in Washington State?

Thornewood Castle is one of my favorite venues because of the elegance and English countryside charm that it brings to your wedding day.

Deception Pass State Park is a favorite for shooting engagement sessions. Not only does it host a variety of backdrops a...
03/13/2024

Deception Pass State Park is a favorite for shooting engagement sessions. Not only does it host a variety of backdrops and scenes for your session, it is beautiful in every kind of weather.

One of the best features of the park is the wildlife. You’re always likely to see playful seals bobbing along in the current and bald eagles soaring overhead.

I’m a big fan of making an occasion out of your day, and there are so many quaint restaurants with amazing food nearby. Adriann + Bryan even made a full weekend getaway out of their trip!

As a bonus, you’ll probably even get to meet Daisy, because she gets a beach day anytime I have a session here 🐶🐾

I’ve never been good at Instagram 🙈 but I made a promise that this year I would be better at showing my real couples and...
03/07/2024

I’ve never been good at Instagram 🙈 but I made a promise that this year I would be better at showing my real couples and a few things I loved about their weddings.

Amber + Paul brought all of their love to their wedding day. Their love for each other (which had me/still has me making big heart eyes), their love for all of the nerdy things, and their immense love for their people.

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DJ: DJ Otto-Matic Mobile Mysic

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03/05/2024

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