Newlywed couple smiling and showing off wedding rings outdoors, bride in lace gown and groom in black tuxedo.

Wedding & Lifestyle Photography

for those who live fully and love hard

Based in West Michigan,
available anywhere :)
A soft beige and cream striped pattern background with subtle alternating tones.

Romantic. Warm. True to Life.


A bride in a white lace dress and groom in beige walk hand-in-hand through a blossoming orchard at golden hour.
Black and white photo of tattooed bride and bald groom laughing under veil on wedding day.

For the wildly in love, whatever stage of life you're in.

Life is full of moments, big and small. The quiet whisper to your dad before walking down the aisle, the soft smile as your newborn wraps their tiny hand around your finger, and the chaotic laughter during family photos. These are all such important parts of your story, and I am truly honored to document them all.

 

 

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A bridal bouquet of white roses, pink blooms, and blue flowers tied with white ribbon on a wedding dress.

Weddings

Couples

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A man kisses a woman's hand adorned with an engagement ring during a romantic golden hour outdoor photo session.
Portrait of Ashley Buning, photographer, standing in a natural light studio smiling

 

Hi, I'm Ashley

The heart behind the Lens.

 

I have been creative as long as I can remember - whether it was sketchbooks filled with random drawings, crafts strewn across my bedroom floor, or filming silly videos with my sister. Creating has always been my outlet.


But photography was different.


It was never just about taking pictures. It was about bottling up my favorite memories and moments so that I would never forget them. I want to be able to look at a photo and feel and remember it all over again, even after years have passed.


Over time, I realized this wasn't just something I loved - it was something I was meant to do. Not just for myself, but for others. I strive to capture these moments as they are happening, and leave you with photos that transport you right back into the moment.


Because years from now, I don't want you to just see your photos. I want you to feel them.


Life is messy, and chaotic, and beautifully imperfect - and that is exactly what the best memories are made from.



 

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Young woman with long dark hair sits smiling, wearing floral skirt and white top, in black and white portrait.
A bride and groom share a romantic forehead touch under a flowing veil on their wedding day.
Couple dancing in a green field, man dipping woman in white dress and cowboy boots during romantic outdoor photo session.
Bride in lace wedding gown with cathedral veil holds bouquet as groom kisses her cheek on wooden bridge.
Black and white photo of wedding guests raising glasses in a toast at a long decorated reception table with candles.
Couple sharing a romantic moment leaning against a tree at golden hour in a lush green park.
Newlywed couple kisses outside church surrounded by cheering guests blowing bubbles after wedding ceremony.
Romantic couple kissing in a blooming spring orchard at golden hour, woman in white dress lifting her leg.
White bridal heels with pearl ankle straps and ribbon bows displayed on stone ledge beside pink and white wedding bouquet.
Bride and groom walk hand-in-hand along a brick path surrounded by colorful tulips and lush trees at an outdoor wedding venue.
A couple shares a romantic moment in a sunlit field, the man tenderly brushing hair from the smiling womans face.
Joyful bride and groom laughing as wedding party raises bouquets overhead in a celebratory arch.
Black and white photo of bride and groom holding hands on staircase beside circular brick window.
Couple sharing a romantic sunset moment in a field, golden backlight creating a beautiful lens flare between them.
A joyful woman smiles as her partner gently holds her face, wearing an engagement ring, surrounded by autumn foliage.
Couple holding hands outdoors, woman wearing an engagement ring, with a green field in the background.
A groom in a navy suit twirls his bride in a white lace gown on a path surrounded by evergreen trees.
Close-up of a woman in white dress showing off her diamond engagement ring while holding hands with her partner outdoors.
Couple sharing a romantic moment in a sunlit grassy field, woman in ripped jeans and man in black shirt.
A couple runs hand-in-hand through a lush green field at golden hour, surrounded by trees in a romantic outdoor setting.
A bride and groom share a romantic dance outdoors at golden hour, with the bride's flowing white gown twirling gracefully.
A bride in a lace ballgown with a long train stands embracing her groom in a rustic barn with sunlight streaming in.
Black and white photo of a bride in lace gown and veil holding a bouquet, viewed from behind.

 

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