Hello and welcome to Transparent Life Photography! I'm so glad you stopped by.

My name is Ashley and I'm a lifestyle photographer in the Phoenix, Arizona area (based out of Tempe, but work everywhere in the valley and around the U.S.). I absolutely love people, love photography, and love capturing the love and beauty of families, couples, babies and weddings.

I started this business whenever a friend told me that I should start taking pictures. I kept telling her no, that I didn't want to get into that (mostly because of my insecurities), but ended up doing her maternity pictures. Talk about nervous!

After doing that, I was so excited about the potential. What if I could take pictures of people? Me! Let's admit it, we all doubt ourselves at times, and I really did. Well, since October 2008, when I shot my friends maternity pictures, I have shot many shoots and weddings and I love it!!! It is one of the best jobs in the world. 

It is an honor for me to shoot anyone's pictures because I am allowed a glimpse into another person's lives - their stories, their relationships, their personalities - and it's such a wonderful thing. And, what's even greater, is that each shoot is so different. You can see their style and personality in the picture. 

A few other things about me...

-I follow Jesus - His teachings, His ways, etc.

-I've been married for the past three years to the man of my dreams. I couldn't imagine doing life without him.

-Besides my love for photography, I also love to sing at the top of my lungs with my guitar. :)

Random (really random) facts about me...

-I don't care for chocolate - would prefer 'fruity' desserts. Like frozen yogurt from Yogulicious or Yogurtland!

-I love sticky notes and sharpies!

-I will laugh at corny puns, even if they have to be explained to me.

-I love people!!

-I LOVE multi-cultural food and am willing to try anything. My current favorite is Indian/Pakistani food. Mmmm-mmm good.

I really am so glad that you've stopped by. I'd love to get to know you more. Feel free to contact me by the contact form on my website or by emailing me directly at: transparentlifephotos@gmail.com. 

Looking forward to hearing from you!