How it all started...

 

I bought my first camera when I was 10 years old. It really was a wonderful feeling that moment I went into the store with my cash and said to the teller " I would like to purchase that camera please". I had been eyeing it out for months.

 

From then on this is where my overwhelming passion for all things photography began!

 

I used to get so excited to take my film down to the photo shop to be developed to see what amazing creations I created and then learning from my them to make the next load of photos better than before. I was blessed to receive a very old camera that belonged to my grandfather and this brought on my love for vintage photography.

 

At school I was always the one with a camera in hand, capturing those carefree and innocent childhood years. I was also that annoying friend that always had a camera on a night out and as a result I have so many wonderful snapshots of my child free, no responsibility days.​

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I am originally from Zimbabwe and photography courses or colleges where pretty much non-existent so it was all trial and error for me. My parents couldn't afford to send me to South Africa to a college. BUT, that never stopped me.

 

It wasn't until I moved to the U.K at 21 that I managed to buy my first DLSR camera and I straight away wanted to know more about the camera and techniques. The camera never left my side, taking it on every holiday and outing I could. It was not until I moved to the Isle of Wight and my daughter Millie was born that found I had the opportunity to capture her growing up and those carefree moments.

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My favourite thing to photograph is the everyday memories, the ordinary moments, and the little details that make me smile. Showing someone's character and free spirit brings me so much joy.

 

I have spent the last 10 years working in Wedding & Events Industry as a wedding manager. I have watched and learnt from photographers over the years and with their help I have now finally taken the leap into the Wedding Photography.

 

Taking photos takes me to my happy place, I can’t really explain it, but having my camera in my hand, clicking away, gives me a feeling that I don’t think I will ever tire off. 

 

I really love to tell a story and above all I want to freeze time and capture those little details forever.

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I now live in our little home in Ventnor with my daughter  (and our cat Halle!), our life is ordinary but its those ordinary moments that are sometime the sweetest.

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Lots of Love

Ashleigh, Millie & Halle

                  xoxo

 

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