Emma Ashley Photography

06/09/2026

✨ A little snippet from today’s beautiful family session ✨

This session was a surprise for Mum’s birthday, and what a beautiful surprise it was 🤍

Such a gorgeous family, the most beautiful venue, and so much fun capturing the love and connection between them all.

I truly have the best job. I get to meet families, get to know them, captured the little moments and the connections that make their story uniquely theirs.

From the anticipation of waiting for your new little one, to the incredible moment when you finally hold them in your arms…. And then watching your family grow through the years.

It really is one of the greatest privileges, to be trusted to preserve these moments for you to look back on for generation. 🤍

Thank you for allowing me to be part of your beautiful family story. ✨

06/09/2026

Happy Fathers Day to all the amazing Dad's, Dad's to be, Granddads and father figures.

The ones who make us laugh, keep us safe, teach us, encourage us, and love us unconditionally.

Here's to the cuddles, the adventures, the bedtime stories, the silly moments and all the little things that make childhood so special. 🤍

01/09/2026

One day, you’ll look back and wonder how they were this small.
The tiny fingers that wrapped around yours.
The soft little sounds they made when they slipped against your chest.
The weight of their body curled into you.
The way their whole hand could fit inside your palm.
You’ll remember being tired.
You’ll remember the endless speeds and broken sleep.
You’ll remember wondering how you could possibly love someone this much.
But you may not remember all of the little details.
Because babies don’t stay this little.
This season disappears quietly.
And one day, you’ll hold photographs like these and realise they captured far more than your baby.
They captured you.
The way you held them. The way they looked at you.
The connection between you.
The beginning of your family as it was in that moment.
These aren’t photographs you’ll simply look at.
These are the photographs you’ll come back to.
The ones you’ll put out for years from now.
The ones your children will see when they are grown.
The ones that will take you straight back to the days when they fit so perfectly in your arms.
You only get to have them this tiny once. Let’s make sure you never have to rely on your memory alone to remember how it felt.
Your baby. Your story. This season so beautifully preserved.

13/08/2026

The sweetest little unexpected session 🤍

Two boys, best mates, and just five minutes of fun. His mate happened to be here, so we thought… why not? And look at what we captured.

Just the simple, ordinary moments that become the memories we treasure most. The giggles, the mischief, the friendship and the fun, memories they’ll be able to look back on forever. ✨

Sometimes, the most special photographs happen completely unplanned. 🤍

12/08/2026

These are just a few of the sweet moments captured during this beautiful maternity session with this gorgeous young family. 🤍

It was such an honour to capture this special chapter for them, and even more special that we had so much fun along the way.

I’m so looking forward to meeting their little one and capturing the next part of their story. ✨🤍

27/07/2026

23/07/2026

Hey Valleys communities,

We’re calling for nominations for the VBN Business Awards and we need your help!
Think about the businesses you love, the ones you recommend to friends, the ones that show up for this community day after day.

Go nominate them. It takes a few minutes and it means the world.

Nominations close Friday 31st July, link in bio!

13/07/2026

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One day, you'll realise they've changed.

The baby curls will be gone.
The gap-toothed smile will have grown.
The favourite toy will be forgotten.
The tiny hands that reach for you, won't stay little forever.

and you'll wish you just had one more photograph of them exactly as they were.

'As They Are' sessions have been created to celebrate your child exactly as they are, right now.

Session Includes a relaxed 20 minute studio experience, 5 retouch images, online gallery & 5x professionally printed prints 5x7".

Introductory Price $250.00
📍Hilltown Studio
📅 Saturday, 1st August
⏰ Limited appointments available

This is a special introductory price is available for a limited time only.

Book your session via DM or https://emmaashleyphotography.pixieset.com/booking/as-they-are

🤍 Only a handful of sessions are available. Secure your place before they're gone. 📸

07/07/2026

There is something so special about seeing generations come together. 🤍

This beautiful extended family session was held at the stunning Heritage Gardens and will always be one I'll remember. It was such an enjoyable and relaxing morning, the love and laughter shared between everyone made it such a joy to photograph.

What made this session even more meaningful was the reason behind it. Mum & Dad realised they didn't have any images with the two of them, so the whole family came together to create memories they'll treasure for years to come. With a family traveling from Alice Springs, it was a reminder that people we love the most are always worth making time for.

It was such a privilege to spend the morning with this beautiful faailyand capture these moments that will only become more precious with time. 🤍 📸