Jordan Ashlie Photography

Engagement season is here ✨
The ring. The photos. The texts that say “WE’RE ENGAGED!”
And the quiet realization that you’re stepping into wedding planning next…

To every newly engaged love right now (and to the ones about to join the club 😉) this moment is insanely special. Before the spreadsheets and venue tours and opinions start flying, pause. This chapter deserves to be felt, not rushed.

A few things I always want couples to remember:
→ Celebrate the hell out of this moment. Let it drag out. You don’t need to jump straight into planning mode. This joy is once-in-a-lifetime. Sit in it longer than feels necessary. You deserve to!

→ Lean into your partner. Turn inward. Soak it all in together before the noise creeps in. The way this season feels matters just as much as what you’re planning.

→ When you do start planning, ask the questions. Venues. Vendors. Timelines. If something feels unclear, it probably is. (Pro tip, hop on calls/zoom. Hear + see who you’re possibly working with. Connection and experience matter just as much as the service itself.)

→ Choose people who feel like a deep exhale. The ones who listen, not sell. Who care about how the day feels, not just how it looks. You’re not just booking vendors, you’re building your wedding experience.

And remember, there is no “right” way to do this. Big wedding. Small wedding. Elopement. Backyard. Destination. What matters is that it feels true to you.

This season is magic.
I’m celebrating every single one of you 🖤

It’s the last few minutes of spooky season and there was no way I was letting it fade out without a post 🖤

August-October always feels like both a blur + a blessing. My busiest stretch of the year…filled with love stories, go go go days + late nights. I haven’t posted in weeks, but this one couldn’t stay hidden. I had an itch I needed to scratch… a vision for something dark, moody + a little haunted…and with barely any personal free time, I cleared my home office, added some flare and landed right here… a dark, dramatic and fun little treat for my creative heart. (shout out to the queen who helped bring my vision to life 🕯️)

Bo***ir isn’t my main niche but damnnnn if it doesn’t light a fire in me every single time ❤️‍🔥 I love sprinkling it onto my main feed when I can because honestly… it’s my page, the rules are whatever I want them to be, right? Would I love a perfectly curated grid? Sure. But right now I’m just over here trying to keep up with edits + post when I have capacity. I’d rather share what makes me feel something than overthink how it all looks… bc I’ve done that all too much and I end up not posting. No more of that nonsense.

My main niche is couples. I’m here for your stories your way. But Bo***ir fits right into that for me…whether it’s a hype moment before your wedding, a gift for your person, just because or just something for you. It all connects and I’ll never stop loving it (or sharing it). So, cross posting for the win.

PS: a HUGE thank you to all of my clients for being so damn patient with me. For understanding the go go go go of busy season, for giving me so much love + grace and for cheering me on through every stage of this wild creative life. I’m going through some beautiful growing pains this year (how badass is that?!) and I truly couldn’t do it without every single one of you 🕯️

End rant.

Fall in the mountains with these two 🍂🖤 I have a busy calendar, a full heart + so much excitement for what this season will bring.

Ps: I can’t wait to spam you with M+M’s insanely stunning wedding day. Stay tuned…

Forget the rules. Details are yours to define.
It’s okay to go all out. It’s okay to keep them simple. It’s okay to skip them altogether.

Your wedding day isn’t one-size-fits-all, it’s custom. It’s yours. But when you do lean into the details, they matter. Just like the big things, just like the little things in everyday life. The perfume you’ll always remember, the rings you’ll wear every day, the quiet touches that tell your story.

My best advice? Do them your way, and do them right. That’s where the magic is 🖤

Mr. + Mrs. Bailey 🖤
Words will never be enough to describe how emotional, moving, romantic, and lovely not only these two are, but the day they created together. Their day was nothing short of intentional. Every glance, every promise, every tear and laugh held so much meaning. Tender, overflowing with love, and layered with so much heart. Forever swooning over these two and the way it all felt.

The lovely vendors:
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This year has been both heavy and full. I’ve felt the weight of loss, hard seasons, and the kind of quiet grief that lingers… but also the fullness of love, new beginnings, and moments that stop me in my tracks. It’s wild how life can hold both at the exact same time.

I think that’s why I love photographing weddings so much. They are proof that even in the messy, complicated seasons, love shows up. It chooses. It anchors. It reminds us what really matters: love. Not just the warm and fuzzy, picture perfect kind, but the kind that doesn’t fade when life gets hard. The kind that stays steady when storms roll in. The kind that shows up when everything feels uncertain, that holds us when the ground feels shaky, that chooses us not just once, but again and again.

Here’s to embracing that life can be both heavy and breathtakingly full and to finding beauty in holding space for both.

Curtis didn’t just propose… he built this moment.
He designed the ring. He chose the location. He brought me in to document it. He rallied their loved ones and planned a surprise post-proposal party so their love could be celebrated by their whole damn village.

I’ll never forget the intensity of their emotion: her “yes,” the tears, the shaking hands, the racing hearts, the endless hugs and kisses…

The kind of moment that lingers. One that leaves a mark.
The perfect proposal.

Being invited into moments like this reminds me why I do what I do. These aren’t just photos, they’re feelings frozen in time. I’m forever honored.

Congratulations on forever, Kaitlyn + Curtis 🤍🥂✨

One year ago, The Englands promised forever. Happy anniversary, you two 🖤

Madison + Marcus didn’t waste a damn second once they knew…He proposed, they called me, and just like that, they were planning their elopement. No fluff. No waiting. Just ready. 🖤 The Columbus courthouse was booked out for months, so they pivoted and found an opening at the Circleville Mayor’s Office. They pulled it all together in just a couple weeks (like the total clever baddies they are) and were ready to lock in their love. (Pro tip for my local lovers: if you’re dreaming of a courthouse elopement, check availability early, their calendar can fill fast!) They showed up to the mayor’s office in full attire: Madison in a short bridal dress with a dramatic bow train, absolutely ✨ICONIC✨ and Marcus totally dapper in his black suit. They said their vows in the little private room. Straight to the point 💍🔒✨

After their ceremony, we headed back to downtown Columbus for some intimate portraits. M+M wanted an old-money + timeless + romantic aesthetic and the Columbus Metropolitan library delivered. We even popped outside and braved the 20° November weather and they still enjoyed every moment like nothing else existed. Romantic. Raw. Fully them.

Because their pup Zee is everything to them, the day wouldn’t have been complete without having a little moment with him. We ended their celebration back on their side of town for a few quick snaps of them and their sweet boy. Their elopement was a day that felt true too them. No pressure. No production. Just intention + beautiful connection.

If you’re dreaming of a day with less noise and more meaning, let’s plan something true to you. Elopements are what I live for. Let’s create something unforgettable. Your love story, your way.

To the dads who show up, day in and day out, this one’s for you.

To the ones raising kids they didn’t create, but love like their own, you’re the real deal.

To the dads figuring it out as they go, breaking cycles, staying soft in a world that told them not to, you’re doing better than you think.

To the ones who never had a dad growing up, and to the ones who lost theirs too soon, I see you.

Fatherhood isn’t just DNA. It’s the little stuff… the showing up. The doing your best even when no one’s clapping for you.

This is a thank you. To the bonus dads. The present dads. The trying dads. The ones who don’t always get the spotlight but deserve the hell out of it. 🖤

Happy Father’s Day weekend to the ones holding their kids close + the ones showing up even when it’s messy.

Today’s the last day of Mental Health Awareness Month
And I’ve been sitting with whether or not to say this out loud again…butI think it matters.

I’m bipolar. I’m ADHD. And I’m still me, Jordan.
Kind. Creative. Smart. Soft. Complicated.
A good mom. A thoughtful partner. A full human.
A hard worker. I’m always trying my absolute best.

I’ve always felt a little different, even before the words existed to name or describe it. And sometimes those labels “bipolar, ADHD, neurodivergent” can feel like someone slapping on a warning sign. Like someone is saying something’s wrong with you. But these aren’t just labels. They’re real diagnoses.

It’s been a hell of a journey embracing that this is part of the makeup of who I am. It’s shaped the way I think, feel, love, create, and show up for others. It’s brought a depth to my emotion, a tenderness to how I care for people, and a fire in my creativity. That’s not something to hide. That’s something to f*cking celebrate 🖤

There’s nothing wrong with me.
And if you’ve ever felt this way, there’s nothing wrong with you either.

I get nervous to talk about this topic, especially in spaces tied to my work. I worry people will think I’m being dramatic or attention seeking. Or worse, that they’ll doubt my ability to show up and succeed.

But the truth is, I do show up. Every single day.
I still take care of my people. I take care of myself.
I go to therapy. I take my meds. I manage it all with intention. And yeah, life still life’s sometimes. But that doesn’t make me unstable. That makes me real.
And I know now that being open about your mental health doesn’t make you less capable. It makes you honest. And honestly? That’s brave as hell.

So if no one’s told you lately:
You’re allowed to be a work in progress.
You’re allowed to be seen, even when it’s messy.
You’re allowed and able to build a beautiful, meaningful life with the brain chemicals you do + don’t have 🧠✨

Sending love + holding space for anyone who’s navigating something similar. xo - J

not here for a perfect grid.
here for love, connection + genuine moments.
the real art.

🖤