I'm the storyteller behind Ashlen Sydney Photography.
A wedding and portrait photographer drawn to the quiet, meaningful moments that often go unnoticed. The in-between glances. The deep breaths. The way hands find each other without thinking. I believe those unhurried, unplanned moments are what truly tell the story of your day and that’s where I feel most at home.
When I’m not behind the camera, you’ll find me soaking up the things that fill my cup most: traveling to new places, lingering over quality time with the people I love, enjoying a really good margarita and queso, and soaking in all the snuggles with my new son, Luca - who has completely changed my perspective on time, tenderness, and storytelling in the best way.
Our approach is rooted in intentional storytelling, blending film and digital imagery to create photographs that feel honest, timeless, and deeply human. I’m less interested in perfection and more in presence - because a wedding day isn’t meant to be composed from a shot list, but lived in real time. I create space for the day to unfold naturally, with gentle guidance when needed and freedom to linger in the moments that matter most. The quiet glances, the unplanned laughter, the pauses in between. The result is imagery that doesn’t just show what it looked like, but brings you back to exactly what it felt like.
our philosophy
Image credit- Pexels | Video credit- Love Story Films