Fresno, California Wedding and Family Photographer

Meet Ashley Norton

I grew up without many photos, and that missing piece has stayed with me. At thirteen, I picked up a borrowed camera on a hike and immediately felt the pull—photography captured emotion in a way nothing else could.

I went on to study nonprofit management, driven by a love of service and community, and photographed alongside my work. I saw how images help people feel seen, understood, and remembered.

During the pandemic, that passion became my full focus. Since then, I’ve traveled across California documenting weddings, families, and love stories—drawn always to the quiet magic of human connection and the gift of preserving it.

I've got a heart for capturing your story how it felt, not just how it looked

I'm Ashley

Inspired by how photographs become heirlooms


Currently growing a small backyard garden

Always ten minutes early

Finding joy in simple, slow living

Mom to a sweet little boy

My Life in a Snapshot

Whether I’m capturing your wedding day or your growing family, my goal is the same: to help you slow down and hold on to what matters.

I’ll be there — gently guiding, quietly observing, and capturing it all with care.

Because this season won’t last forever. But your photos will become timeless heirlooms for you to cherish and pass down.

timeless
joy-filled
film-inspired
artwork

Julie + David

Yosemite National Park

The most important factor when choosing a photographer is to find someone who you can connect with and feel comfortable around. Ashley was the perfect fit for us!

The Rusconis

Fresno, California

Ashley made us feel at ease and truly captured the essence of our family!

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WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING

that photos mean more with time

quiet joy between poses


stories naturally unfolding

How people hold each other


when light wraps around a moment


what I notice most:

Tiny moments. Big meaning. Captured forever

families

Love in its smallest form

newborns

Where anticipation meets love

maternity

Capturing the romance & Celebration

Weddings

Want a photographer who’s there for every milestone—your wedding, your babies, and all the moments in between?

My experience stays simple and fully supported, with client wardrobe, personalized styling, and heirloom artwork that helps you preserve every season of your story.

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