Ashlyn French Photography

06/14/2026

✨why choose between mountains and the ocean when you can have both?✨

when addi & issak reached out, they told me they had two photo dreams:

adventurous mountain engagements in utah ✨

and romantic sunset wedding photos on the beach ✨

so we made both happen

after a weekend of florida rainstorms, we were given one hour and an almost empty beach

then, just before sunset, the sky completely transformed

soft pinks 💗

pastel blues 🩵

the kind of light that reminds you the best moments often come after you’ve stopped worrying about the forecast✨

one thing i’ve learned as a destination wedding photographer:

weather doesn’t have to be perfect to create magic

sometimes the magic is waiting on the other side of the storm ✨

planning a beach wedding, mountain wedding, or dreaming of both? i’d love to help you find the perfect location 🤍

✨ booking 2026–2027 for couples who value elevated experiences, heartfelt emotion & being fully present

06/12/2026

✨destination wedding photographer symptom #1✨

every vacation becomes venue scouting 😅

i wish i was kidding, but the second i saw this view in belize i immediately started envisioning an entire wedding weekend

an intimate ceremony overlooking the jungle 🌿

a welcome party under the palms ✨

golden hour portraits on the water 🥹

and a day-after adventure exploring everything this beautiful destination has to offer

if you’re dreaming of a destination wedding, just know i’m probably already mentally planning it with you 🤍

📍belize

✨ booking 2026–2027 for couples who value elevated experiences, heartfelt emotion & being fully present

05/12/2026

✨ some stories become extra special to tell ✨

getting to document nya + jaden’s wedding day felt incredibly full circle for me in the sweetest way

over the years, i’ve had the honor of photographing family sessions, graduation photos, and now one of the biggest days of nya’s life — her wedding day 🤍

there’s something so meaningful about being trusted through multiple seasons of someone’s story. not just once, but again and again

and after getting to photograph their destination engagement in hawaii, finally seeing everything come together for their wedding day felt even more emotional

from the quiet moments with her mom… to the joyful chaos with their wedding party… to the way these two looked at each other all day long — this wedding was such a beautiful reminder of why i love what i do so deeply

being invited into people’s lives this way will never feel ordinary to me

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✨ booking 2026–2027 for couples who value heartfelt storytelling, meaningful connection & an experience that feels just as memorable as the photos themselves

04/27/2026

✨there are weddings that feel beautiful ⎯ then there are weddings that feel alive✨

this one never sat still!

from one location to the next,
a room full of energy, movement, and people who showed up fully — not just to witness, but to celebrate 🤍

and days like this can go one of two ways ↓
they can feel overwhelming,
or they can become the very thing that makes it unforgettable ✨

with the right guidance, the right pacing, the right presence — everything shifted into something effortless

nothing rushed
nothing missed
no “wait, what’s next?” energy

just a day that unfolded exactly as it was meant to —
while they stayed fully inside of it 🥹✨

because you deserve to live your wedding day, not manage it

✨now booking 2026–2027 weddings for engaged couples who want a wedding photographer who can take the lead while you stay fully present ✨

04/24/2026

✨they’re not models ⎯ they just felt taken care of✨

if you’ve ever worried you’d feel awkward
not know what to do with your hands
or wondered if your photos would feel stiff…

it’s not you ↓

it’s the experience✨

because this isn’t about being “photogenic”
it’s about being guided in a way that actually lets you relax

i’m not just placing you into poses
i’m watching your energy
adjusting in real time
and creating space for you to just be together

that’s why their laughter feels real
why the quiet moments feel soft instead of forced
and why nothing looks overdone

this is what it looks like when you feel taken care of

✨ now booking 2026–2027 with limited availability for destination and weekend wedding dates

04/18/2026

04/17/2026

✨most people think wedding photography is just about the photos✨

but this is what it actually looks like ↓

“on our wedding day, we had a huge group of people and our families are a little loud and hard to control sometimes. but ash showed up having already learned names of our family members, and she immediately took charge and got everyone to where they needed to be while still somehow making everyone feel welcome and important.”

this is the part no one talks about
but it’s what changes everything

not just how your day looks
but how it feels while you’re living it
and how it’s remembered after

because when you feel taken care of
you get to be fully present

✨ booking 2026–2027 for couples who value elevated experiences, heartfelt emotion & being fully present

04/05/2026

✨happy easter 🐇✨

this beatrix potter inspired day felt like stepping into a story — soft florals, garden light, and the kind of moments that feel both playful and deeply romantic

from the tiniest details to the way it all came to life, this one will always feel extra special to me

so grateful to see it featured with and to have created alongside such a beautiful team

• Wedding Planning & Design:
• Wedding Venue:
• Destination Wedding Photographer:
• Wedding Florals: .floral
• Wedding Cake:
• Rentals:
• Linens & Chargers:
• Invitations and Day-Of Paper Goods:
• Models: .ilene and Colin Wessman
• Bridal Hair and Makeup Artist:
• Wedding Gown:
• Groom’s Tux:
• Jewelry:
• Wedding Harpist:
• Destination Wedding Live Painter:
• Bride’s Sendoff Dress:
Bridal Sendoff Hair Bow: .co