Ashley Heitschmidt Art & Photography

I'm getting quite a few page views lately. I know it's heavy photo season. I have tried to schedule a few families to ease back in, but I've had to cancel due to flare-ups. So, just wanted to update you all. Making progress. I'm having more good days than bad, but bad days take a lot of good days to recover. I'm getting there, but slowly. I'm really sad to miss this season, but I am learning to put myself and my health first. Have found a couple new doctors that have... new insight and hoping for great strides in improvement. Big thanks to all those who have requested sessions - have been understanding and have not forgotten me. Have a lovely holiday season and hope to see you all again soon! Thanks again! Much love. ~Ashley H. See more

Hello, friends! Once again, and with a heavy heart, I am writing to let you know that I am taking a long leave of absence from this business due to consistently poor health. I will be unavailable as long as this condition persists. I fully intend to honor and shoot the sessions with paid sitting fees I have already booked, but will no longer be booking new sessions, starting today, and will be indefinitely closed until further notice. :( Thank you for all the busines...s, support and love you have given me over the years. I have enjoyed meeting you all and watching your families grow. I will miss seeing your smiling faces! I hope to see you all again when I return. Best wishes on finding your next family photographer! Please remain a follower of this page, however, as I hope to be focusing on my art-making as a means of creative therapy, and will be posting my works in progress here. I will also announce here when, if, I make a return to the photography business. Again, thank you so much for everything! God Bless. -Ashley H. See more

My holiday photo season is officially over!! Thanks to my amazing clients this year for the good times and great business! Hope to see you all in the new year! Merry Christmas and greatest blessings to each of you!

Hey, guys! The mini is a week from today! A few spots available, so message me soon to claim yours!

A little sneak peek because.... This little pirate is ONE! Happy Birthday, Lennox! I'm having a great time editing this session! Super cute and super silly kiddos! Thank you to my hubby, Zack, for building this adorable prop!!

Look at my beautiful nieces! I'm so lucky to be the aunt of these silly, intelligent and sweet young ladies! Thank you Halle and Brylea for being the best models I could ask for! Go to my photography page to book your own Christmas mini session today!!

Click photo for details!!!! This is the outdoor set I will have available for this year's Christmas minis on November 21st!! Anyone interested can reserve a spot by messaging me! Session fee due at photo shoot. (Personalized Christmas cards, designed by me and printed professionally, available for order at an additional cost.)... Because it is outdoors, we have limited slots for daylight! Book soon! **Also, a couple differences in the set...There will be a few more gifts , garland, wreath, etc scattered about... and will tie up the tree in the back of the T.***

OK, friends! My Christmas mini will be Saturday, November 21st from 8am to 5pm and possibly Sunday as a second overflow date if needed. I can go ahead and start booking slots if you know you're in... But my set preview won't be up until next week, per weather and waiting for my models to be available. I am doing a suuuuper cute outdoor setup this year. So you might consider planning on fun "bundled up" attire!! Keep an eye out for the ad!! Message me for booking!

Loveeeeeeeee them!! And love this photo!

I've known these awesome people my entire life. We grew up and graduated together (both Mindy and Will were my classmates...Class of 1999!) and I am pleased to call them friends! Their two "mini-me" kiddos, Anna and Evan, are the funniest and the sweetest. I'm so honored I was asked to capture this moment at their family farm! I couldn't have had a better evening, setting or a better group of faces, Jack included! ( I mean, this dog is SUCH a photo hound! No kidding. Too funny!) Enjoy this small preview of their session, and look for a few more to follow. (Hellllooo, lensflare! Be still my heart. ;) )

When your client orders a canvas gallery wrap the size of your sofa. #bigfoot Hahahahha hahahhah I crack myself up.

When my clients bring me my favorite candy. Had a great time tonight! Beautiful weather, beautiful scenery and beautiful people! Thanks, Tripp family! Can't wait to get started!

Hey-o!!! Have my ideas for this year's Christmas mini!! Ready to get going on building the set and collecting props!!! Its gonna be super cute!! Can't wait to show you guys the preview! Hope to hear from you all when it's booking time!