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The Preserve at Chocorua Summer Wedding: A Vibrant Fête Bursting with Color and Joy

Carly & Nick’s Preserve at Chocorua summer wedding was a burst of abundant color and vibrant celebration, and every moment filled to the brim with joy.

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a guide to planning wedding family photos

A Guide to Planning Wedding Family Photos: Tips from a Wedding Photographer After 14 years of photographing weddings, I’ve seen firsthand how proper planning can make wedding family photos both efficient and enjoyable. I’ve honed this expertise to make a seamless and stress-free experience for couples and their families. During our planning consultation, I will […]

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The Must-Haves for Wedding Day Details

When it comes to photographing wedding day details, every small touch matters. From the bespoke invitations to your jewelry, each element reflects your unique style and the meticulous care and thought invested into your big day. By photographing your details in a creative and intentional way, I will create artful arrangements of your exquisite details. […]

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French Chateau Wedding Venue | Château de Courtomer 

This stunning french chateau wedding venue is the ideal backdrop for a wedding celebration, offering everything from beautiful grounds and elegant interiors to comfortable accommodations and versatile event spaces. Here’s why Château de Courtomer should be at the top of your list for a destination wedding in France.

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ashley helen

Lover of rustic European style & fluffy animals. Middle of three sisters. Collector of vintage cameras & milk glass.

Hi! I'm Ashley. I'm a fine-art wedding and boudoir photographer, and love what I do because of the places I've been and the people I have met (and photographed) along the way. 

As a biology student, I came into photography by happy accident through my travels and study abroad adventures. On a trip in the Amazon studying rainforest ecology, I just couldn't turn my focus away from the people I met. I used photography to explore everything I was experiencing, and I came back from that trip realizing I needed to be photographing and creating. So I changed my major to photography, and there's been no turning back since. I still wholeheartedly love learning about a person through photography.

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Wondering how our team approaches the various parts of a wedding day? Trying to visualize the flow of your day? Just curious how much time is needed to capture each segment? This guide will walk you through a wedding day with Ashley Helen.

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I'd love to chat with you about your plans and vision, and just get to know you and your fiancé. As our dates book in advance, it's always wise to inquire as soon as you're able. 

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