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Lesley


"Ashlee photographed our wedding day and did an absolutely fantastic job! After our original photographer canceled on us days before the wedding Ashlee stepped up and was willing to not only capture our day with very little notice but also traveled almost 3 hours to do so. Although we didn’t have much time to connect prior to the wedding day Ashlee was on time, captured our day perfectly, and provided us with beautiful images that we will cherish forever."

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Kacey


"I contacted AK photo and design to create a company logo for me. She got it done quickly and did such a fantastic job that I’ve hired her to do more designs for my company. Highly recommend!"

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Rozella

"Ashlee does wonderful work and is an amazing person! She was more than willing to make sure that I was comfortable with where she had me and made sure to make the little details count! She is an outstanding person to work with and will definitely recommend to others!"

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Christian

"Ashlee did our maternity, family, and holiday photos and did an amazing job! Thank you, we will definitely be recommending."

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Lindsay

"Ashlee was so generous with her time when taking pictures of my little Patrick! She worked so well with him! As a 6-week-old he could have been finicky, but she was able to calm him and work in a matter that worked well with him. I love how the pictures turned out!"

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Anadia

"Very good quality pictures with a great experience! Very professional and fun! 10/10 will be taking pictures with her again!"

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Aubyrne


"Ashlee did amazing at capturing everything that I was hoping to capture in the cutest fairy princess style photo shoot of my children! She was patient with my kids and listened to my vision and made sure to check off all of my wants. The photos turned out gorgeous!! I highly recommend!"

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Olivia


"Ashlee is amazing! As a photographer that is still learning and growing, I look up to her and the work she creates! It was so fun doing a shoot with her and the images showed that!"

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Andie


"I really enjoyed working with Ashlee Kaye on my special day. I was so nervous! She was on time, she put us all at ease, and we had a great time. She had me laughing and enjoying myself. She has super great ideas and I am not photogenic at all but she got such great shots!! She also had to work with my 5 year old who was NOT having it but she made it work. Her edits were beautiful! You will not regret choosing her. Thank you Ashlee Kaye for doing a perfect job and making my wedding pictures beautiful!"

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Claire


"Ashlee came to our home for a family photo shoot that included two cats and a dog. She communicated clearly ahead of time about package and background options, was professional and easy to work with during the shoot (even when we had to stop and start multiple times due to cat personalities), and promptly provided final images that are beyond what we'd hope for and make us smile. She even sent us some bloopers while we were waiting for the final edits. I highly recommend her for anyone looking to do an on-site shoot or a shoot with animals!"

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Haley


"Ashlee was an incredibly fun person to work with. The session I had with her was easy-going, and from the beginning she knew exactly where she wanted me, and how she wanted me. It made me feel more confident as the model, and I think that is reflected in the photos she took. I feel Ashlee was able to capture me in a way that expressed “me,” as me, and not just as a body. Everything ran smoothly and I had a great time overall. I highly recommend Ashlee if you’d like to work with someone who is energetic about doing the best possible job and making you feel comfortable all at the same time. I’d definitely love to work with her again."

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Anekka


"Ashlee was so fun to work with! She’s very down to earth so things weren’t awkward and we both had a lot of fun shooting and the pictures turned out AMAZING!"

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Cheyann


"I love Ashlee's work. I am very thankful for her, she is amazing!"

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Denny



"Ashlee was extremely pleasant and professional during the entirety of our 8 hour wedding. She was able to consistently capture candid moments all while ensuring all of our specific requested photos were taken. Moreover, Ashlee went out of her way to get a few off-site pictures of us that we otherwise would have never thought of. We would highly recommend her to anyone as her energetic attitude and ability to get every picture without being noticed made our day joyous and memorable."

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Dane


"I recently worked a wedding as a DK with Ashlee, and she spent the afternoon and evening working hard to capture the moments that made the couple’s day special. When hiring vendors, it’s important to find ones who work and communicate well with the other vendors so important moments aren’t missed. Ashlee was easy to work with, and I encourage anyone to reach out and chat about what she has to offer!"

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Kelcey


"Working with Ashlee was a breeze! She's professional and fun!  I love that she took time to understand what I was looking for with our family photoshoot! One of my kiddos wasn't being the most cooperative but we still ended up with images we loved and a memorable experience!"

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Dana


"Good work and fast turn around."

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Allison


"We booked AK photo and Design for our grandparents 50th anniversary vow renewal. Everything was great! Ashlee had great communication through the whole process, made everyone feel comfortable during photos (and we had a HUGE group), the pictures look great and came back very timely! My grandparents love them and have them hung all over their home."

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Esther


"omg hands down the best photographer I ever had the pleasure of working with. My 2year old boy only wanted her lol she sure can multitask lol and she was so great with my kids and friends and family. Highly recommend!"

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Madysen


"Ashlee with AK Photo & Design did an outstanding job with our wedding in August! She helped us from the very beginning when we were in need of a new photographer. She helped us with the whole process of figuring out the best timeline, the best list of what photos to take & did an amazing job with the photos themselves! She really captured the best moments from our perfect day. I will be using AK Photo & Design for any photos we need in the future."

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can I customize a photography package to fit my needs?

Yes, wedding photography packages are fully customizable. You may remove services you don't need, and the pricing will be adjusted accordingly. Other photography package scan also be discussed and tailored to fit your needs. Please note that graphic deign pricing is not customizable.

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Do you travel outside of Iowa for photo shoots?

Absolutely! I am happy to travel for photo shoots, and cover destination weddings. Travel fees will be discussed and agreed upon prior to booking.

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How long does it take to receive the final images?

Turn around time depends on the type of session and my current schedule. Mini sessions are typically delivered within 2-7 days. Weddings may take 4-12 weeks. Delivery timelines can vary, so I recommend checking in with me after your session for the most accurate estimate.

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Do you offer prints?

Yes I do! Print pricing depends on the size, type, and quantity of prints you'd like.

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Do you have a studio?

At this time, I do not have my own studio. I am currently in the process of investing in a dedicated studio space. In the meantime, I have access to other professional studios, and I'm happy to use a studio of your choice.

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Do you deliver every photo you take?

No. I carefully curate your gallery by removing duplicates, test shots, out-of-focus images, and any photos that don't meet my quality standards. For example, I may capture several images of the same candid moment to ensure I deliver the best version with the most flattering expression.

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Do you edit/retouch all images, and do you offer body modifications?

I professionally edit and retouch all final images included in your session package. Depending on the session, I may take anywhere from 100-4,000 photos, but only the best selections are edited and delivered. Additional images can be purchased separately if desired.

I do not offer body modifications. My editing focuses on enhancing natural beauty while keeping you true to yourself- you are perfect and beautiful just as you are!

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Are travel expenses included in your packages or are they an additional cost?

Travel expenses are included if your location is within 30 minutes of my base. For locations beyond 30 minutes, additional travel fees will apply.

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