Hi I'm Ashleigh and I am the girl that's behind the camera!
I’ll guide you through my entire process!
I am a 28 year old photographer based in Southern Germany. Specifically Reutlingen & Stuttgart areas. I love taking photos of pets, couples, portraits, and maternity.
Before I moved to Germany, I lived in Northern California. I have been in Germany for 10 years now.
I have an amazing husband Stefan and we have been married for 8 years. Together we adopted our sweet pup, Nova and I adopted our chunky frenchie Oscar.
01. I WANT TO BOOK, WHAT IS THE FIRST STEP?
Taking a look through my website, social media, and seeing what I offer is the first step.
You can contact me through my website or you can message me directly at:
ashleighpettersphotography@gmail.com
0179 140 3571
02. PICK A DATE & LOCATION
What is your time frame? Are you wanting family photos for Christmas or is one of your children graduating high school?
It is always good to have a few dates in mind that work best with your schedule so that way when we're chatting, I can already have a look at my calendar!
Now, on to location. I send out my detailed location guide over every single place I LOVE to shoot at. You will recieve that once the non-refundable retainer fee is paid AND the contract is signed
03. CHOOSING YOUR OUTFITS
This is probably one of the things most of my clients struggle with. How to dress to make your photos look the best?
I also send out my style guide with links, color palettes, and information about what patterns to wear or avoid, plus so much more.
That is also sent once the non-refundable retainer fee is paid AND the contract is signed
04. ALMOST TIME
YAY your session day is rapidly approaching and you're starting to get a little overwhelmed with everything.
No need to worry! I've got you covered.
Before your session I will send you a direct Google Maps pin to the best parking in the area, remind you of the session time, and other small details about your session that will help your session go smoothly
05. SESSION DAY
Finally, your session day is here and you and your family are so excited! You've just arrived and not sure what to do from here.
I'll find you so no worries there. I will introduce myself, say hi to the family and then we will slowly get started.
We will always start out with a few "standard" poses just to break the ice and get everyone comfortable.
As we chat and walk, we will all become more comfortable and that will show in the photos!
Once our session is completed, I give you a quick run down on photo timelines and answer any other questions you may have!
06. TIMELINE & RECIEVING PHOTOS
Rough edited photos will be sent to you within 7 - 10 business days (M-Fr) of your session.
Final edited photos will be sent within 7 - 10 business day's of you selecting your finals.
Everything will be sent through email and never hesitate to reach out to me if you have any questions.
The final edited photo's email will also contain my download guide so you know how to correctly download them to you phone or computer!
FAQ
What sets you apart from other photographers?
With years of training under my belt, I know how to pose and guide clients to make them feel relaxed while looking their very best. I use natural lighting as often as possible and make sure my sessions are intimate & fun! I am also permanently staying in the Stuttgart area so I will always be here for you to book a session!
Where are you located?
Currently I live in Pliezhausen, near Reutlingen. But I do sessions all over Baden Württemberg!
What are your payment options?
I accept cash (euros) or IBAN transfers.
Is a non-refundable retainer fee required?
Yes a non-refundable retainer fee is to be paid to reserve your session date. That fee will go towards your final session payment.
Can I bring my pets to our session?
Yes! I encourage the whole family to come to the session, including the furry ones! I have some background in dog training and I have 2 dogs myself. I am completely comfortable with your pets coming to your session. I do ask that you bring a neutral colored leash, their favorite snacks, and toys!
How long will it take to get my photos back?
You will recieve your fully edited photos within 2-3 weeks of your session. The time will vary based on how long you take to choose your final photos or if I need to do a lot of in-depth editing such as photoshopping cars/people out of the images
Will we get the print release for our photos after our session?
Yes! Upon receiving your images, you will also get a full print release.
Will my photos be posted publicly on your site or social media?
I respect your privacy and allow each client to decide whether or not they want their photos displayed publicly. I’d love to show off you & your images, if you’re game! If not, that’s okay, too.
Do you offer payment plans?
Yes I offer payment plans. We can chat about what type of payment plan you’re looking for during our consultation! All payments must be paid before our session date.
Will you Photoshop my images to hide any unwanted spots, wrinkles, etc?
Minor edits will be made to all of your images, but I believe our imperfections are what make us beautiful & unique. If there are specific edits you want, these will be charged according to the number and complexity of edits.
How do we reserve our session date?
After you pay the 50% non-refundable retainer fee and sign the contract, your session date is reserved!
