Detroit & Destination Wedding Photography for Elegant, Fun-Loving Couples: Meet Heirlooms and Lace Studios

More Than a Photographer—A Wedding-Day Ally

Ashley’s journey to professional photography wasn’t exactly planned—but it was always meant to be. With a background in wedding coordination, event planning and marketing, she brings a rare level of organization and insight to every couple she works with. What began as helping a high school friend plan her wedding at just 18 years old evolved into a lifelong passion, ultimately fueled by the gift of her first DSLR camera from her husband on their own wedding day in 2011.

But it wasn’t until the birth of her daughter, Adelaide, in 2013 that Ashley fully leaned into photography. Capturing the fleeting moments of her daughter’s early life ignited a deeper creative fire—and soon, what began with monthly photo challenges turned into a thriving business built on storytelling, connection and trust!

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Kaitlyn Smale
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October 20, 2025
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