Kyrsten Ashlay Photography
Ready for timeless wedding photos bursting with joy?
Chasing heartfelt moments in North Texas, Southern California, and beyond
timeless weddings
Wedding photography for
fun, loving, adventurous
and romantic couples who
value their family and friends. Let's capture the emotions and the hidden fleeting moments that make you feel something
indescribable.
Wedding photography for
fun, loving, adventurous
and romantic couples who
value their family and friends. Let's capture the emotions and the hidden fleeting moments that make you feel something
indescribable.
timeless weddings
You put in the hard work to find and build a strong relationship with your soul mate, and you’ve got that shiny ring on your finger to prove it...now what?
You found your person and are planning a wedding—that’s no small feat!
I’ve got some good news: You’re in the right place.
You freakin’ did it.
created to create
Planning a wedding is a daunting task. With so many options and opinions, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed—that Vegas wedding chapel is looking better and better as you comb through thousands of Zola vendors! You know you want to have a meaningful ceremony surrounded by family and friends and to throw the party of the century after. And you want a photographer who can capture each moment exactly as you lived it, beautiful and bursting with joy.
say no more, i am ready to book now!
the kap approach
My heart with photography is to love, to serve you and to preserve your legacy. My mission is to capture your wedding day in the most authentic way possible and capture romantic & timeless imagery while having fun and enjoying your partner. Your wedding photos don't have to be boring, stiff, or contrived.
the kap approach
My heart with photography is to love, to serve you and to preserve your legacy. My mission is to capture your wedding day in the most authentic way possible and capture romantic & timeless imagery while having fun and enjoying your partner. Your wedding photos don't have to be boring, stiff, or contrived.
Hiiii, I’m Kyrsten!
With over 150 weddings under my belt, I’m an expert veil fluffer, flyaway hair tamer, and boutonniere pinner.
Most importantly, I’ve captured some of the most heartfelt and joyful moments between couples. I make sure to capture the photos you want while also giving you the space to celebrate with your community. Put simply: I’m the first one there in the morning and the last one to evacuate the dance floor at the end of the night.
Visual storyteller, world-class photographer, true crime podcast junkie
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Queen of capturing moments!
What memories can I capture for you?
My Services
WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHY
ENGAGEMENT SESSIONS
DESTINATION WEDDING
So you’re getting hitched, huh?
Wedding Photography
You deserve bold, heartfelt, and timeless images that leave a visual legacy. My greatest joy is getting to know couples and translating their fun, quirky, unique love stories into photos they’re proud to show their grandchildren.
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READY FOR YOUR CLOSE-UP?
Engagement Sessions
Engagement sessions are great opportunities to get comfortable in front of my camera, get to know me as a photographer, and reconnect with your partner (AKA remember why you’re planning this whole thing in the first place!). Plus, you can use the photos for Save the Dates, wedding websites, and those all-important Facebook announcements.
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HAVE CAMERA, WILL TRAVEL
Destination Weddings
I’ve photographed incredible weddings all around the world—no town is too small, no venue too remote! My destination wedding collections include travel costs, start to finish coverage, and more.
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Queen of capturing moments!
wedding photography
Engagement sessions
Destination weddings
What memories can I capture for you?
My Services
So you’re getting hitched, huh?
Wedding Photography
You deserve bold, heartfelt, and timeless images that leave a visual legacy. My greatest joy is getting to know couples and translating their fun, quirky, unique love stories into photos they’re proud to show their grandchildren.
PREV
next
please, tell me more!
Ready for your close-up?
Engagement Sessions
Engagement sessions are great opportunities to get comfortable in front of my camera, get to know me as a photographer, and reconnect with your partner (AKA remember why you’re planning this whole thing in the first place!). Plus, you can use the photos for Save the Dates, wedding websites, and those all-important Facebook announcements.
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please, tell me more!
Have camera, will travel
Destination Weddings
I’ve photographed incredible weddings all around the world—no town is too small, no venue too remote! My destination wedding collections include travel costs, start to finish coverage, and more.
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Spring Floral Engagement Photos at Flippen Park
Bridal Session at Chapel Creek Ranch
D’Vine Grace Vineyard Wedding
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Expertly positioned us to get our best angles no matter what!
Working with Kyrsten was an absolute pleasure!! She made the whole photo shoot stress-free and had us laughing non-stop. She expertly positioned us to get our best angles no matter what! Even if it meant her laying on the ground in an awkward position to get the best angle. No matter the location, she was always inspired by both us as a couple and our surroundings.
Kyrsten is by far the best photographer you could ask for and we have highly recommended her to friends and family and plan on using her again!
Faith & Brian Mack - Dec 3, 2020
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Feelin’ the love
Her creativity and proficiency with her camera resulted in the
best pictures we’ve ever had taken of us.
Do you want magical photos from this chapter of your life? Then book her now! Like NOW :) She IS the queen of capturing moments
Let me just start by saying if you’re reading this, you’re in the right place. you ladies know how photoshoots can go with your men- But he actually had so much fun! After leaving our first shoot with her, it felt as though we had been lifelong friends. For our wedding day, she kept everyone in line and was so attentive to making sure we were getting the photos we wanted but also having a great time! Every step of the way, she was not just a photographer, but a friend and hype woman!
Sandi & Joe Hagen - Nov 13, 2020
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Feelin’ the love
From the first time we met Kyrsten, she put us at ease! She kept my (now)
hubby engaged the entire time...
You are not just another
couple or number to her, you become a lifelong friend.
My go-to person whenever I needed something during the entire wedding planning process
Hiring Kyrsten as our wedding photographer was the best decision I made! She made my husband and I feel so comfortable in front of the camera and handled wedding day hiccups with so much poise. I’m so thankful for her and will be sure to use her for all of my photography needs in the future!
Elli & Garrison Allen - May 9, 2020
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Feelin’ the love
She not only creates beautiful memories for us
to keep for a lifetime but she was my go-to person whenever I
needed something during the entire wedding planning process.
We can’t thank her enough or put into words how much she means to us
She not only is an amazing photographer, but she was also there for me every time I needed anything on my big day! My husband and I feel so lucky that Kyrsten was such a big part of our day and now, a friend for life! And to top it all off, her photography is stunning! If you're looking for a photographer that is passionate about what they do, feels like a friend, creates magical photos, and wants the best for you as a couple I highly recommend Kyrsten!
Jeannie & Sam Brown - Oct 6, 2019
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Feelin’ the love
Kyrsten is a god send! My wedding wouldn’t have been complete without
her.
She is truly a talented artist
and it clearly shows in her photos and her work ethic. Kyrsten will
hold a very special place in our hearts forever.
She makes the whole experience fun and romantic.
Kyrsten did our engagement photos and our wedding photos, and I could not be happier that we picked her.
She works hard to get the perfect shot and makes the whole experience fun and romantic. Kyrsten is a fabulous photographer and a genuinely sweet friend. She’s bold, creative, considerate, efficient, fair, and professional. I would recommend her services to anyone for any occasion, especially a wedding or engagement.
Genevieve & Tyler Espy - Sept 28, 2019
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Feelin’ the love
She is not only a true, knowledgeable, professional, but she is also a calming presence on a day that can/will otherwise be incredibly hectic.
Her experience with weddings truly showed. You can tell how much she loves it!
We had to cancel our destination wedding due to covid and my original photographer was booked for our new date. So, I scrambled to find a new one, and found Kyrsten and by some crazy chance she was available on our new day! I wouldn't recommend waiting though, because I'm pretty sure we snatched up one of her last few available days of 2020 thank God! She had SOLID communication from beginning to end. She literally made the process so much easier and so much fun! I also booked a second shooter through her and I wdefinitely recommend that as well.
From the lighting, poses, editing, everything! We are so glad we chose Kyrsten for our day!!!
Brittany & Zach Sudwischer - Sept 26, 2020
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Feelin’ the love
I'm a photographer as well, and I can tell in
the end result of our photos that Kyrsten truly knows what she's doing!
Expertly positioned us to get our best angles no matter what!
Working with Kyrsten was an absolute pleasure!! She made the whole photo shoot stress-free and had us laughing non-stop. She expertly positioned us to get our best angles no matter what! Even if it meant her laying on the ground in an awkward position to get the best angle. No matter the location, she was always inspired by both us as a couple and our surroundings.
Faith & Brian Mack - Dec 3, 2020
next
PREV
Feelin’ the love
Her creativity and proficiency with her camera resulted in the best pictures we’ve ever had taken of us.
photographer you could ask for and we have highly recommended her to friends and family and plan on using her again!
Kyrsten is by far the best
Do you want magical photos from this chapter of your life? Then book her now! Like NOW :) She IS the queen of capturing moments
Let me just start by saying if you’re reading this, you’re in the right place. From the first time we met Kyrsten, she put us at ease! She kept my (now) hubby engaged the entire time… you ladies know how photoshoots can go with your men- But he actually had so much fun!
You are not just another couple or number to her, you become a lifelong friend. For our wedding day, she kept everyone in line and was so attentive to making sure we were getting the photos we wanted but also having a great time! Every step of the way, she was not just a photographer, but a friend and hype woman!
Sandi & Joe Hagen - Nov 13, 2020
next
PREV
Feelin’ the love
After leaving our first shoot with her, it felt as though we had been lifelong friends.
We can’t thank her enough or put into words how much she means to us
Kyrsten is a god send! My wedding wouldn’t have been complete without
her. My husband and I feel so lucky that Kyrsten was such a big part of our day and now, a friend for life! And to top it all off, her photography is stunning! She is truly a talented artist and it clearly shows in her photos and her work ethic. Kyrsten will hold a very special place in our hearts forever. If you're looking for a photographer that is passionate about what they do, feels like a friend, creates magical photos, and wants the best for you as a couple I highly recommend Kyrsten!
Jeannie & Sam Brown - Oct 6, 2019
next
PREV
Feelin’ the love
She not only is an amazing photographer, but she was also there for me every time I needed anything on my big day!
My go-to person whenever I needed something during the entire wedding planning process
Hiring Kyrsten as our wedding photographer was the best decision I made! She not only creates beautiful memories for us to keep for a lifetime but she was my go-to person whenever I needed something during the entire wedding planning process.
Elli & Garrison Allen - May 9, 2020
next
PREV
Feelin’ the love
She made
my husband and I feel so comfortable in front of the camera and handled wedding day hiccups with so much poise.
will be sure to use her for all of my photography needs in the future!
I’m so thankful for her and
She makes the whole experience fun and romantic.
Kyrsten did our engagement photos and our wedding photos, and I could not be happier that we picked her. She works hard to get the perfect shot and makes the whole experience fun and romantic. Kyrsten is a fabulous photographer and a genuinely sweet friend. She’s bold, creative, considerate, efficient, fair, and professional. I would recommend her services to anyone for any occasion, especially a wedding or engagement.
Genevieve & Tyler Espy - Sept 28, 2019
next
PREV
Feelin’ the love
She is not only
a true, knowledgeable, professional, but
she is also a calming presence on a day
that can/will otherwise be incredibly hectic.
Her experience with weddings truly showed. You can tell how much she loves it!
We had to cancel our destination wedding due to covid and my original photographer was booked for our new date. So, I scrambled to find a new one, and found Kyrsten and by some crazy chance she was available on our new day! I wouldn't recommend waiting though, because I'm pretty sure we snatched up one of her last few available days of 2020 thank God! I also booked a second shooter through her and I ww definitely recommend that as well. I'm a photographer as well, and I can tell in the end result of our photos that Kyrsten truly knows what she's doing! From the lighting, poses, editing, everything! We are so glad we chose Kyrsten for our day!!!
Brittany & Zach Sudwischer - Sept 26, 2020
next
PREV
Feelin’ the love
She had SOLID communication from beginning to end. She literally made the process so much easier and so much fun!
