Behind the lens.

I’m Ashley, photographer behind Ashley’s Focus Photography. Born and raised in New York, now based in Atlanta, I’ve spent the past five years capturing the little in between moments of my family's life. Now, it's time to turn my lens toward you. Whether we’re shooting in the mountains, your home, or a studio session, I create spaces where you feel comfortable, natural, and celebrated in front of the lens.

My focus is always on fostering & capturing images that radiate joy and elation—photos that don’t just show what the moment looked like, but what it felt like.

  • Why photography?

    It’s simple: connection. It means everything to me—so much that I wrote a book about it. Landing on Mars by Ashley Howard

    I’ve always loved photography. Not just taking photos, but capturing the candid moments that truly matter—someone typing on their computer, talking on the phone, hugging their children, having a conversation, or laughing with a friend. I was that girl with the iPhone in hand, sneaking snaps of my loved ones when they weren’t looking, because I just had to capture them in their natural light.

    There’s something magical about that instinct—the way I notice and capture these fleeting, authentic moments as they happen, without interrupting the flow of life. And as someone who isn’t in a lot of family pictures herself (cough…somebody pull my fiancé aside and whisper a few words, please), I’ve made it my mission to make sure my clients get the photos they’ve been dreaming of.

    So, whoever you are, thank you for being here—and for letting me be a part of your story.

With me, you get more than a photographer taking photos

It’s about bringing your vision to life with intention. I understand what it feels like to be in front of the camera and feel unsure, because I’ve been there too. I even gave up on my dream of modeling because it didn’t feel natural for me. But behind the lens, I found my comfort zone, and now I help my clients experience everything I wished I had:

  • Confidence in front of the camera

  • Freedom to enjoy your moments

  • Being seen in your own memories

  • Timeless, meaningful images

I solve these problems by making your sessions, events, and gatherings seamless, enjoyable, and memorable, so you can be present, feel confident, and walk away with images that last a lifetime.

Let's get your vision in front of my lens