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Minneapolis Photographer

Meet Ashley yantes

Hey, there! I’m Ashley.

A lifestyle family and newborn photographer serving the Twin Cities area. I’ve dedicated my business to capturing the beauty of family and all the special milestones that happen throughout life.

I truly believe there is no greater gift than being a mother. For every tough and messy day, there are hundreds of moments filled with joy and unconditional love. Looking through the photographs I have with my own children lets me enjoy that gift over and over again. They tell our family’s story and show just how much we love each other.

My own journey into motherhood inspires my work and my dedication to documenting the beauty of family. I will photograph your family the same way I photograph my own—with love, passion, and attention to all the tiny details and split seconds that we wish we could relive again and again. Photos are, after all, the only thing we have to remember our moments by.

As a Minneapolis Photographer, I promise to make you feel comfortable and relaxed during your session while focusing on your family’s love and connection with each other. I will treat your littles as if they were my own and make a fool of myself to bring out those giggles. When I’ve earned high-fives, I know I’ve done my job! I love nothing more than watching my client’s families grow through the years and becoming friends with them along the way.

Thank you for trusting me with the immense responsibility of documenting your family story. I can’t wait to meet you.

Fun Facts

I’m a retired collegiate competitive cheerleader. My team placed third in the national championship!

Champion Cheerleader

I was a barista for 13 years.

Coffee Lover

- Kelsey M.

"Ashley and Troy and they are just the best! The best energy, kindest people and the photos are always amazing!!! Truly the best to work. If you are trying to make a decision on a photographer, look no further!"

Client Love

The Best Things In Life


Being a mom

This is the title I am most proud of and the one I didn’t know how much I wanted. My kids show me the meaning of love every single day. I would never trade our worst day together for a day without them. 

My husband

My cheerleading stunt partner, best friend, business partner and the very best dad—Troy and I got married in 2006 and have been wasting time trying to decide what to eat for dinner ever since. In our spare time, we may or may not be watching the Harry Potter series for the 100th time or singing all the songs from High School Musical. 

My flower garden

Amateur gardener extraordinaire. Every year I grow hundreds of flowers from seeds so our home is always full of flower arrangements. Snapdragons are my favorite and always my most successful crop

A Good Mystery

In another life (and if I were good at science) I might have chosen a career as a detective. I love discovering all the pieces to the puzzle and figuring out whodunnit. It’s even better when there’s a good twist ending.

Minneapolis Photographer

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Amateur gardener

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Minneapolis Photographer