Ashley Bates Photography

09/06/2026

Announcing Mr. & Mrs. Kalysta & Brandon Norton!

9•5•26
Weston Red Barn Farm
Timber Barn Venue

Sneak Preview of the magic of love!

09/06/2026

A beautiful Venue for a beautiful couple! Congratulations to the Nortons!! Sneak peeks to come ! Also a lot of other ones as well from other sessions !

08/31/2026

After a lot of consideration I’ve decided to step back from doing a ton of sessions. This decision was not easy to make. All clients who have sessions with me you are NOT affected by this decision whatsoever. I will not be taking any new clients the rest of this year. I will be offering several mini sessions between now and then. I have accepted a month ago a full time position with a company and have two kids to consider with my time off of work and everything. Unless it’s a special circumstance I will not be accepting any new clients till 2027. All sessions as stated or gift certificates that have been issued will be honored. Please don’t be sad ! I’ll be back soon!

08/16/2026

New backdrop alert ! Add a touch of western flare to your session. With this brown cowhide backdrop ! Pairs perfectly with the blue chair as well! Or perfect for a newborn basket session !

08/03/2026

Back to School Mini session promotion will run the whole month of August. No set date for the minis. They will run to the end of this month ! Only 50 dollars and you get photos of your kiddos for memories ! It’s a win win ! Don’t hesitate book today!

08/01/2026

Back to school mini sessions! Perfect for the kids to see how much they have grown since the beginning of school! I will be using my blue chair and a sign with what grade they will be entering this year and at the end of school I will be having an end of school mini session as well!

07/20/2026

In light of a recent booking I was nearly scammed on I wanted to make a post to ensure that it does not happen again.

I DO NOT ACCEPT DIGITAL OR PHYSICAL CHECKS.

Valid forms of payment for sessions include:

Venmo
PayPal goods and services
Cash App
Apple Pay
Physical Cash
Facebook Pay (only if I know you personally)

I do not accept anything other than that above.

I had a message today about a session and was going to be scammed out of $500 or more. Over a digital Check being sent to me. I do not accept this form of payment!!!

07/08/2026

If anyone could or wanted too. Go vote for my red, white and blue photo in a contest! I would absolutely love the support from everyone! Thank you!!!

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07/04/2026

Happy birthday America 1776 -2026, 250 years of freedom! Happy 4th of July to everyone previous clients and new incoming clients ! Stay safe !

06/30/2026

Hopefully everyone is staying cool! I wanted to inform my clients that if the temperatures are at the level they are of being extremely hot and in the 90s that I will reschedule your session. I cannot do sessions out in high levels of heat. I take medication that is not compatible with being outside for long periods of heat and high heat levels as well. I have to take care of myself to ensure that I can provide you with the best services available to you! Also we don’t want any makeup melting off your face with sweat as well!! Stay cool folks !