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Ashley Summers Photography

Lifestyle photographer based in Downers Grove, Il

09/20/2026

Happy Wedding Day to two beautiful humans inside and out. Sakina ✨ Steven Dusseault

You deserve it all ❤️

08/18/2026

Part 1 of my plasma gel journey as a natural alternative to filler under my eyes and my laugh lines. No filters, no hype, just the truth 🩸

I’d never even heard of plasma treatments until Kandice mentioned it at my Botox appointment. She planted the seed, and it stuck with me…mostly because I wanted an alternative to filler as I’m heading towards 43. I just need a little softening and looking a little more refreshed. Something that works with my skin instead of adding to it. So I booked three cutting edge treatments with Kandice at Évry Aesthetics in Elmhurst, and I’m documenting the whole thing. Her specific PRGF plasma gel treatment extracts 90% of your body’s growth hormone per treatment vs. the other clinics in Chicago which offer 20-40%.

Why plasma (PRGF)?
✔️ Uses your own blood’s growth factors spun from a simple blood draw nothing synthetic
✔️ Stimulates your skin to regenerate collagen, not just fill space
✔️ No foreign material, so it looks and moves like your actual face
✔️ Results build collagen gradually instead of the “done” look filler can give

This is a 3-part series and I’m not sugarcoating any of it. No pretend hype, no perfect lighting tricks. Just my real experience so you can judge for yourself if it’s worth it.

Tomorrow I go in for treatment #2, so Part 2 will have my one-month comparison. Stay tuned.

Want to see for yourself? You can book your own consultation with Kandice at Évry Aesthetics Evry Aesthetics I Elmhurst Regenerative Medspa

SkinJourney EvryAesthetics

08/01/2026

TWO dates just added in August for this private wildflower field and pond in Homer Glen. Evening golden hour sessions are a perfect way to end the summer. Link in bio.

My remaining summer mini sessions, bo***ir marathon weekends, & fall/winter session dates will be released on Wednesday August 5. Comment “list” to get a link so you don’t forget!

If you want an at-home session, newborn, maternity, headshot or have a specific location/dare request reach out to me directly. Mini session dates are not my only availability!

07/22/2026

Unleashed invites you to get your hands dirty 💀

We’re hosting a n**e charcoal figure drawing night for femme-aligned folks only, and you definitely don’t need to be an artist.

Tuesday July 28
7-9:30pm
1821 W Hubbard
West Loop Chicago
$35

Chicago artist Erin Hilt will kick things off with a fun 30-minute lesson, then we’ll spend the rest of the evening drawing from 3 sets of live n**e models while Erin offers one-on-one guidance if you want it.

✨ All supplies included
✨ Beginners welcome
✨ Drinks & snacks available for purchase

This is an Unleashed event, so expect a space that’s playful, welcoming, and body-positive. No pressure to create a masterpiece. Just come be curious, make some art, and spend an evening with an amazing community.

Space is limited to keep an intimate environment.

https://www.tickettailor.com/events/ashleysummersphotography/2309214
**edrawing

07/14/2026

You know you found your calling when having the time of your life is literally part of the gig. 🙌🏻

When you hire me, the energy and the dancing come standard. My Pride day is nonstop movement with directing, climbing, running, walking backwards through a crowd, dancing and somehow all of it at once. Good thing I train for this.

07/10/2026

Conferences are about so much more than keynote speakers and name tags.

That’s the story I love to tell.

I spent four incredible days in Arizona with Kingsview Financial, capturing both photo and video that showcased not just the event itself, but the people behind it. From polished presentations to spontaneous celebrations, every moment helped tell the bigger story.

Companies invest an incredible amount of time, energy, and money into bringing everyone together. The venue, the speakers, the production, and the experiences. It’s all designed to strengthen culture and connection. Having professional photo and video means that investment doesn’t disappear when the conference ends. It becomes content that can recruit, inspire, market, and celebrate your team all year long.

My goal isn’t just to document an event—it’s to capture the feeling of being there.

If you’re planning a conference, retreat, or company event, let’s create something your team will be proud to relive long after everyone flies home.

CorporateCulture

07/06/2026

This year’s Chicago Pride was one I’ll never forget. 🌈

Getting the opportunity to photograph and film for McDonald’s for the second year at Chicago Pride was so much more than another job. As a q***r artist, there’s something incredibly powerful about showing up to work as my full, authentic self. Feeling seen, valued, and trusted not just for what I create, but for who I am, means everything.

Being able to tell stories that reflect my community while representing myself fully is the kind of work I’ve always dreamed of doing.

A huge shoutout to my daughter, Diem (13), who came along for the adventure. She braved the sweltering heat, hauled my extra cameras all day, captured behind-the-scenes footage, and absolutely crushed it. I’m so proud of her and some of the footage you’ll see is thanks to her eye behind the camera. ❤️

And thank you, McDonald’s, for creating space where people like me feel seen, heard, and celebrated. It was an honor to walk alongside people who share the values of inclusion, community, and Pride.

Here’s to telling stories that matter. Happy Pride! 🏳️‍🌈🎥📸

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