CLIENT STORIES & REVIEWS
What Families And Couples Are
Saying
Real client stories & reviews from New Orleans families and couples — written after they saw their photos for the first time.
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"To have a moment captured by her is a gift and our photos will be something we share with our family for generations to come."
— Seth · Engagement Session · New Orleans
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“I have way too many kind things to say about this amazing experience and this amazing human being. Ashley is a joy, and her intentionality in the planning process was second to none. I was so worried about so many things regarding my engagement shoot. Our photos have changed everything.
My fiancé and I have had numerous people stunned by them — my coworkers called them an absolute masterpiece. I couldn't agree more. The selection of photos, the editing, the quality is like nothing you're going to find from any other photographer, not only in New Orleans, but anywhere.
Ashley does her absolute best to capture every moment differently, but what she did for us felt so personal and special. We have these photos everywhere — from our houses, to our feeds, to the wedding website we're currently building. There are a ton of options for great photographers in the NOLA region, but absolutely none of them could come close to what Ashley does for you. To have a moment captured by her is a gift, and our photos will be something we share with our family for generations to come. If you're on the fence, choose Payne and Co. You absolutely will NOT regret it.”
Seth
Engagement Session
New Orleans, LA
★★★★★
“From the first moment we connected, I knew I had found someone special. Ashley is an absolute dream to work with. She's not just a photographer, she's a true artist.
Going above and beyond to make sure every detail of your session is perfect. She's got an eye for the little details and she can take what might seem like a simple moment and turn it into something truly special.”
Taylor Vu
Family Session
New Orleans, LA
★★★★★
“Ashley is an amazing photographer! Ashley found the most perfect spots and got the most beautiful shots of me and my twins for our motherhood shoot. Ashley made us feel so comfortable and we loved working with her. She really captured the love I have for my boys in the photographs and I will cherish those memories forever. I can’t recommend her enough!”
Christina
Motherhood Session
New Orleans, LA
★★★★★
Abigail
Newborn Session
New Orleans, LA
★★★★★
“We had the absolute pleasure of working with Ashley for our newborn photos, and the experience exceeded every expectation! Her ability to capture the quiet beauty and emotion of those early days is truly exceptional. We wholeheartedly recommend Ashley to anyone!”
Working with Ashley is a joy! She puts everyone at ease during the photo shoot and works super well with kids. She has a knack for capturing candid moments, and we couldn’t be happier with the end result. Highly recommend working with her.
Connor
Family Session
New Orleans, LA
★★★★★
Ashley is a fantastic photographer. She helped our family feel very comfortable during our shoot and everything felt very natural and fun. When I got our photos back both my husband and I agreed that they are the best photos we’ve had taken! Nothing felt forced or posed. Also, we didn’t quite have enough time to do the second location we picked all in one day, so Ashley met us on a completely different day to get additional shots, which she didn’t have to do. We appreciated this so much. The quality of the finished photos is top-notch. Highly recommend Ashley and her beautiful work.
Brittany
Family Session
New Orleans, LA
★★★★★
“We had such an amazing experience! The photographer was absolutely wonderful to work with professional, kind, and made us feel completely comfortable the entire time. The photos turned out stunning! My fiancé and I absolutely love every single picture. We couldn’t have asked for a better photographer.”
Gabe
Couples Session
New Orleans, LA
★★★★★
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Sessions begin at $475, including a full gallery of images. Serving New Orleans, Chalmette, Metairie, the Northshore & beyond.
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My sessions are relaxed, connection-focused, and gently guided. I want your photographs to feel honest, natural, and true to your family and each couple. Feel free to view my work here.
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Most sessions last about a hour. Unhurried & relaxed. There's no clock-watching here. We move at your family's pace, leaving plenty of room for the in-between moments that make the best photos.
*Newborn session times may vary.
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Absolutely! I love documenting the heart, soul & comfortability of what in-home sessions offer.
Want to include your pet? Let’s do it!
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Former pediatric nurse here, so you’re in good hands! Honestly? The "uncooperative" moments are often my favorite to photograph. Wiggly toddlers, silly faces, a meltdown that turns into a giggle— that's real life, and that's exactly what we're here to capture. You don't need perfect kids. You just need your kids.
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Simply reach out through the inquiry form & I'll get back to you within 24 hours. From there we'll talk through your vision, pick a date, and take care of everything else. So all you have to do is show up and be present.
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