A Mother's Guide to Documenting
Welcome to my motherhood course, What We Keep! My hope is that this becomes a space that helps you slow down, notice the beauty in your everyday life, and learn how to document it in a way that feels honest and meaningful. You do not need years of experience to create beautiful images of your children and family. You simply need a willingness to observe light, emotion, movement, and the little moments that often pass too quickly. I’m so excited to walk through this with you.
What you will learn
- 5 thoughtfully designed modules
- Video lessons with written notes for easy reference
- An intro to getting started with film
- A simple, approachable editing tutorial
- Lighting guide
- Tips to support you as you begin documenting your days
Hi, Im Ashley
I’m a photographer, mother, and someone who deeply believes in documenting life as it truly feels. I’ve spent the last 10+ years photographing weddings, families, motherhood, and everyday moments. In recent years, I have taken a more documentary approach to express emotion, light, and storytelling in my images.
Over time, I realized some of my favorite images were not the perfectly posed ones, but the quiet in-between moments, the way your child reaches for you, the feeling of morning light in the kitchen, or the beauty hidden inside an ordinary day.
This course was created to help you notice those moments and confidently document them yourself. Whether you are brand new to photography or simply wanting to preserve your family in a more meaningful way, my hope is that this course gives you the tools, inspiration, and confidence to create images that feel honest, artistic, and deeply personal.