Let’s make photos look as good as it feels.
I photograph seniors who want photos that feel confident, natural, and actually like them.
I’ve always loved working with people, which is probably why I ended up studying psychology while running this business.
Helping people relax in front of the camera ended up becoming one of my favorite parts of the job.
Senior photos shouldn’t feel stressful.
You won’t feel awkward or pressured.
We’ll just chase good light and have a good time.
Hi, I'm Ashley
"That was way easier than I thought."
or my personal favorite:
:Wait, that was actually fun?!"
and that's exaactly my point.
By the end of the session, almost everyone says the same thing:
Wichita, KS (& wherever the light is good)
Located in:
I want these photos to feel like something you want to post now, and look back on 10 years from now
Senior year moves fast
that feel confident, natural and stylish.
Modern, personality-driven senior photos
WHAT I PHOTOGRAPH
Before photography was even a business, I photographed my first senior.
I didn’t know it at the time, but something about that season n of life stuck with me. Seniors are right on the edge of everything changing and there’s something really special about capturing people right there in that moment.
My first senior session
2010
In 2013 I officially started the business alongside a business partner, Ashley Knolla!
What started as a creative outlet quickly turned into photographing people full time. I spent those early years learning how to guide people through sessions so photos felt natural instead of forced.
That lesson stuck with me that comfort creates better photos.
Kay & Bee begins
2013
Around this time, senior sessions became a huge part of the work I was doing.
I photographed so many seniors that year, and it’s where I really started to understand something important: most people aren’t actually “awkward in photos”… they just need someone who knows how to guide them.
Helping people relax in front of the camera became one of my favorite parts of the job.
A LOT of Seniors
2015-2018
In 2018 the business shifted heavily toward weddings.
Weddings taught me a lot! How to anticipate moments, work quickly, and photograph people in real, unscripted situations.
It pushed me creatively and shaped the way I photograph people today.
A Season of Weddings
2018-2025
Now, years later, I find myself returning to senior photography in a really meaningful way.
While studying psychology and spending my own time learning and growing, I realized how much I love working with people in this stage of life.
Senior year is full of change, excitement, nerves, and big decisions about the future.
And honestly, helping people feel confident and comfortable during that season feels like exactly where I’m meant to be right now.
Coming Back to Seniors
2026
Let's be Insta Friends →
Today I photograph seniors who want photos that feel natural, confident, and completely like themselves. Sessions are relaxed, guided, and honestly… usually way more fun than people expect.
Most seniors show up nervous but almost all of them leave saying: "Wait… that was actually really fun."
And that’s my goal!
Ashley Akin, Creative & Photographer
Where I Am Today
• Photos that feel like you and not a performance
• Movement and natural moments
• A relaxed, low-pressure session
• Clear guidance so you never feel awkward
WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT
@ashphoto.co
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