Ashley Bates Photography

08/31/2026

After a lot of consideration I’ve decided to step back from doing a ton of sessions. This decision was not easy to make. All clients who have sessions with me you are NOT affected by this decision whatsoever. I will not be taking any new clients the rest of this year. I will be offering several mini sessions between now and then. I have accepted a month ago a full time position with a company and have two kids to consider with my time off of work and everything. Unless it’s a special circumstance I will not be accepting any new clients till 2027. All sessions as stated or gift certificates that have been issued will be honored. Please don’t be sad ! I’ll be back soon!

08/16/2026

New backdrop alert ! Add a touch of western flare to your session. With this brown cowhide backdrop ! Pairs perfectly with the blue chair as well! Or perfect for a newborn basket session !

08/03/2026

Back to School Mini session promotion will run the whole month of August. No set date for the minis. They will run to the end of this month ! Only 50 dollars and you get photos of your kiddos for memories ! It’s a win win ! Don’t hesitate book today!

08/01/2026

Back to school mini sessions! Perfect for the kids to see how much they have grown since the beginning of school! I will be using my blue chair and a sign with what grade they will be entering this year and at the end of school I will be having an end of school mini session as well!

07/20/2026

In light of a recent booking I was nearly scammed on I wanted to make a post to ensure that it does not happen again.

I DO NOT ACCEPT DIGITAL OR PHYSICAL CHECKS.

Valid forms of payment for sessions include:

Venmo
PayPal goods and services
Cash App
Apple Pay
Physical Cash
Facebook Pay (only if I know you personally)

I do not accept anything other than that above.

I had a message today about a session and was going to be scammed out of $500 or more. Over a digital Check being sent to me. I do not accept this form of payment!!!

07/08/2026

If anyone could or wanted too. Go vote for my red, white and blue photo in a contest! I would absolutely love the support from everyone! Thank you!!!

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07/04/2026

Happy birthday America 1776 -2026, 250 years of freedom! Happy 4th of July to everyone previous clients and new incoming clients ! Stay safe !

06/30/2026

Hopefully everyone is staying cool! I wanted to inform my clients that if the temperatures are at the level they are of being extremely hot and in the 90s that I will reschedule your session. I cannot do sessions out in high levels of heat. I take medication that is not compatible with being outside for long periods of heat and high heat levels as well. I have to take care of myself to ensure that I can provide you with the best services available to you! Also we don’t want any makeup melting off your face with sweat as well!! Stay cool folks !

06/25/2026

Leroy & Camie
Looks like love was right up their alley! (Hehe pun intended) 😉🎳💍 They met here, Fell in love here, and they are now getting married! Safe to say this bowling alley will always be part of their story! ❤️

06/21/2026

It’s giveaway time ! I have hit 100 followers !

You will win a session of your choosing at 50% off ! And a second winner will receive a session at 10% off!

How to enter:
Invite 5 friends to like my page.
Tag 6 friends in the comments of this post
Leave in your comment what session you’d love to do and how it would benefit you !

Giveaways ends June 30th 2026 !

This giveaway is not associated with meta and any facebook related content. Giveaway recipient is responsible for booking the session and payment of booking retainer upon being selected for winning. Winners must also reply back to my message within 24 hours of selection. If the selected winners do not respond within 24 hours another person will be selected in either of the selected winners position. If you aren’t contacted by message by this page or by my personal page Ashley Bates do not respond to scam comments on this post. Do not give away any personal information or payment information if you are contacted by anyone else but me ! I will not request a payment up front as soon as I message you !!!! I will message you if you have won and then ask for your email address and other information from you and then contact you via a phone call to discuss your session!!!