Ashley Nielsen: capturing love, connection and joy
I’m Ashley—photographer, storyteller, and adventure-chaser based on Birpai Land in Port Macquarie. I’m here to capture love in its realest form: playful, messy, windswept, and magic-soaked.
A STORY OF LOVE, LOSS, AND finding magic IN THE EVERYDAY
behind the lens
WORKING WITH ME IS
Heart Over Perfection
I’m not here to deliver cookie-cutter photos. My mission is to capture the messy, magical, perfectly imperfect moments that tell your story—whether that’s the tear in your partner’s eye, the goofy dance moves, or the quiet connection that says it all.
Playful and Laid-Back Vibes
I don’t do stiff poses or forced smiles. Instead, I create a fun, relaxed space where you can just be yourselves. Whether you’re cracking jokes, dancing barefoot, or chasing your kids through a field, I’m all about letting the real you shine.
Personal Touch
From the first email to the last photo delivery, I’m here for YOU. I take the time to get to know you, your story, and what makes your love unique. Your experience will feel like hanging out with a friend who happens to have a camera.
Authentic Storytelling
It’s not just about capturing pretty photos; it’s about documenting the story behind them. I focus on the raw emotions and candid moments that you’ll treasure forever.
Life Experience That Shapes My Perspective
I’ve been where you are. From navigating life as a kinship carer for my little brother to building a family with my husband and two boys, I know how precious every moment is. That life experience gives me a deeper appreciation for the beauty of connection and a passion for freezing time through my lens.
Inclusive and Down-to-Earth
Whether you’re planning an intimate elopement, a backyard wedding, or a colorful celebration, I embrace it all. No matter who you are or what your story looks like, I’m here to celebrate YOU.
love notes
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“Ashley was great to communicate with on booking her in to shoot our special day. On the day, she worked absolute magic. We all felt at ease and that is reflected in our beautiful photos… they have captured the happiness and love so well.
Our family have made so many comments about the sneak peek shots and we cannot wait to see the rest soon. I cannot recommend Ashley enough to capture your special moment… whatever that may be!”
“Ashley has been amazing helping us capture our big day. Having her there with us on our day was a blessing and it wouldn’t have been the same without her celebrating with us.
Sneak peeks came through quickly and all I can say is WOW, capturing the most beautiful moments. Our story is not over, we will be meeting again.
We loved Ashley’s fun and easy personality around us on our wedding day. Thank you so much.”
“Ash is incredible! She photographed our wedding and the pictures are out of this world.
Ash perfectly captured the love and joy that was felt on the day, and the pictures are just beautiful. We received the sneak peek so quickly and were overjoyed to share them with our family.
We cannot wait to see the rest! Not only is Ash incredibly talented, but she was fantastic on the day and made us feel so comfortable. Book her for your wedding!”
“Ash is hands down THE best in the biz!
Efficient, fun, energetic and T A L E N T E D only begin to describe how amazing she is. We are honoured to have had her capture our engagement and wedding photos.
She is the best investment. The cherry on top to the most perfect day. Thank you.”
let's create something fun, meaningful, and a little bit magical!
Life isn’t about perfect poses or flawless moments—it’s about the authentic connection, the big belly laughs, the stolen glances, and everything in between.
