Instagram is probably my favorite social media platform. I love that it’s photo forward, easy to use, and allows me to stay visually connected with my friends, family, and fans! It enables me to share my favorite behind-the-scenes happenings, my work, and document the big moments of my life all in one place. If you […]

I’ve been on the road a lot lately. I rarely fly, but we’ve stayed close to the East Coast. I know that will be changing, likely soon. Things have caught fire so quickly, it has opened up a world of opportunity for AKP to travel, to mentor, and to capture beauty. We are blessed to […]

Reel VS. Real By: Ashton Kelley Photography A few weeks ago, I hosted our second major travel retreat in The Outerbanks, North Carolina. Six months of planning, networking with guest hosts Amanda Hedgepeth and Courtney Jones, begging vendors to get involved and sponsor our event, and marking days off the calendar lead me to a […]

Styled shoots can be a great way to collaborate or allow yourself creative freedom in the shooting field. We see beautiful inspiration sessions happening all the time, and it’s quickly become a common practice among wedding photographers. While deciding to do one is the easy part, determining how to pull it all together can be […]

Our industry is adapting, and so is the education process to get there. 10 years ago, we were encouraged to go directly to a college or university, but now the tides have shifted. The creative world is not being led by colliegete professors, but instead US! That’s right. WE are shaping our community by teaching […]